Newbie Syncrowave 250 dx question

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I'm sorry if this is a dumb question or has been asked several times, but anyway, here it is. I just got my hands on a Miller Syncrowave 250dx after starting to learn how to weld for one of my engineering courses in school. I'm hooked and can't wait to get it going, but my cautious question would be is there anything I need to do to the machine as far as hooking it up? I mean I know I need to have the argon filled and connected properly, have my tungsten and other consumables prepared for whatever i'm welding, but i'm very concerned if the machine itself is basically just plug it in and adjust the settings accordingly. I really dont want to fry the welder. Sorry again for the newbie question, but any help would be appreciated.thanks, -Jeff
Reply:Nothing special is required. Just make sure that the power outlet is the correct voltage and sufficient amperage. Other than that, the syncrowaves are pretty tough and you'd have to do something pretty crazy to damage one.Ian TannerKawasaki KX450 and many other fine tools
Reply:Just follow the connection diagram in the owners manual and pay attention to the grounds and noise precautions and you have it licked.  Congrats on a great machine, I would love to have one but my pockets just aren't that deep anymore.  Good luck, and don't get discouraged just keep practicing till you get it right.BobI'm spending my Kids inheritance, I dont like him that much anyway!!!!!!Enuff tools to do the job, enough sense to use em.Anybody got a spare set of kidneys?  Trade?
Reply:Thanks so much guys for the responses. Kind of alleviates my stress a bit about screwing it up. I can't wait to get to practicing so i can finally get some work done on my car!  However, how would I check for sufficient amperage?
Reply:Check your voltage selection jumpers, You want to make sure it is connected right.Or it may not work right.
Reply:oooh gotcha. thank you very much!
Reply:Originally Posted by lowchevyIIHowever, how would I check for sufficient amperage?
Reply:Originally Posted by fortyonethirtyFind the breaker, for the circuit that you plan to use, and it should say what amperage it will trip at. Ideally it matches or surpasses what your machine is rated for. But as long as it's close it will work. If the machine says 50 and the breaker says 40 you'll be okay, so long as you don't run the welder wide open. Do not switch the breaker out for a larger one without consulting a qualified electrician.Even if you do trip the breaker it won't hurt anything except for the weld you were doing at the moment it tripped, any then only because the shielding gas will suddenly be turned off.