Lead hookup on old Idealarc 250

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HelloI recently purchased an old Idealarc 250 tombstone AC/DC.  Wired it up, and attached the leads, which had been disconnected, and it works great.  Maybe I didn't look close enough, but I couldn't find any stampings on the case lugs to which the cables attach.    Or maybe there were labels, but are long gone.  I attached the ground lead to the left side (facing front of machine) and stinger lead to the right.   Is that correct?  Not being sure, I don't know if DC polarity is same as switch setting.  Couldn't find lead hookup info in the manual. Thanks
Reply:I can't answer your question, but I'm sure if you go to Linciln's web site and click on the "contact us" button, they will answer you within 24 hrs. http://lincolnelectric.com/"SOUTHPAW" A wise person learns from another persons mistakes;A smart person learns from their own mistakes;But, a stupid person.............never learns.
Reply:Check it out with a volt meter if you have one.
Reply:Originally Posted by transitCheck it out with a volt meter if you have one.
Reply:Looking at the front of the machine, ground cable connected to left post. Electrode cable connected to right post.JasonLincoln Idealarc 250 stick/tigThermal Dynamics Cutmaster 52Miller Bobcat 250Torchmate CNC tableThermal Arc Hefty 2Ironworkers Local 720
Reply:Originally Posted by snoeproeLooking at the front of the machine, ground cable connected to left post. Electrode cable connected to right post.
Reply:that's an excellent old welder!
Reply:Here is a link to a manual from the Lincoln website,http://content.lincolnelectric.com//...r/im/IM206.pdfHope this helpsEd KingEdKing