Hobart 180 SD manual Table of Contents

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WARNING

This product, when used for welding or cutting, produces fumes or gases which contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects and, in some cases, cancer. (California Health & Safety Code Section 25249.5 et seq.)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING

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1-1.

Symbol Usage

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1-2.

Arc Welding Hazards

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1-3. Additional Symbols for Installation, Operation, and Maintenance

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1-4.

Principal Safety Standards

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1-5.

EMF Information

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SECTION 1 – CONSIGNES DE SECURITE – LIRE AVANT UTILISATION

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1-1.

Signification des symboles

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1-2.

Dangers relatifs au soudage à l’arc

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1-3.

Dangers supplémentaires en relation avec l’installation, le fonctionnement

 

 

et la maintenance

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1-4.

Principales normes de sécurité

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1-5.

Information sur les champs électromagnétiques

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SECTION 2 – INSTALLATION

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2-1.

Included with Your Unit

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2-2.

Selecting A Location

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2-3.

Dimensions And Weights

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2-4.

Specifications

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2-5.

Duty Cycle Chart

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2-6.

Volt-Ampere Curves

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2-7.

Weld Output Terminals And Selecting Cable Sizes

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2-8.

Remote 14 Receptacle

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2-9.

Shielding Gas Connections

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2-10. Electrical Service Guide

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2-11.

Connecting Input Power

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SECTION 3 – OPERATION

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3-1.

Controls

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3-2. Example of Front Panel Amperage Control

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3-3. Example of Remote Amperage Control

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3-4.

Typical TIG Connections

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3-5.

Typical Stick Connections

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3-6.

Process and Material Thickness Guide Label

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SECTION 4 – MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

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4-1.

Routine Maintenance

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4-2.

Adjusting Spark Gaps

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4-3.

Troubleshooting

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SECTION 6 – ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM

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SECTION 7 – HIGH FREQUENCY (HF)

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7-1. Welding Processes Using HF

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7-2. Sources Of HF Radiation From Incorrect Installation

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7-3.

Correct Installation

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SECTION 7 – SELECTING AND PREPARING

 

TUNGSTEN ELECTRODE

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7-1.

Selecting Tungsten Electrode

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7-2. Safety Information About Tungsten

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7-3. Preparing Tungsten For DC Electrode Negative (DCEN) Welding

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SECTION 8 – GUIDELINES FOR TIG WELDING (GTAW)

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8-1.

Positioning The Torch

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8-2. Torch Movement During Welding

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8-3. Positioning Torch Tungsten For Various Weld Joints

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SECTION 9 – STICK WELDING (SMAW) GUIDELINES

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SECTION 10 – PARTS LIST

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OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES

 

WARRANTY

 

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Contents OM-355 ProcessesDescription From Hobart to You Table of Contents Page Electric Shock can kill Symbol UsageMarks a special safety message Arc Welding HazardsBuildup of GAS can injure or kill ARC Rays can burn eyes and skinWelding can cause fire or explosion Flying Metal can injure eyesPrincipal Safety Standards About Pacemakers EMF InformationLES Fumé ES ET LES GAZ peuvent ê tre dangereux Signification des symbolesConsignes DE Securite Lire Avant Utilisation UN Choc É Lectrique peut tuerLE Soudage peut provoquer un incendie ou une explosion DES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeuxLE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessures Risque D’INCENDIE OULA Chute DE L’APPAREIL peut blesser ’EMPLOI Excessif peutPrincipales normes de sé curité Information sur les champs é lectromagné tiquesConsignes relatives aux stimulateurs cardiaques Movement InstallationIncluded with Your Unit Selecting a LocationDimensions And Weights SpecificationsDuty Cycle Chart Volt-Ampere Curves Weld Output Terminals And Selecting Cable SizesARC Welding can cause Electromagnetic Interference Necting to receptacle Remote 14 ReceptacleShielding Gas Connections SocketInput Amperes at Rated Output Electrical Service GuideConnecting Input Power Input VoltageOutput Selector Switch OperationControls Select weld process Select polarity Connect remote control see Section OM-355Example of Remote Amperage Control For TIG Gtaw Welding Select weld process Select polarity Select amperage ExampleApplication Typical TIG ConnectionsTypical Stick Connections Remote Foot ControlMaintenance and Troubleshooting Routine MaintenanceProcess and Material Thickness Guide Label Justing spark gaps Adjusting Spark GapsTroubleshooting Turn Off power before adCircuit Diagram For Welding Power Source Electrical DiagramWelding Processes Using HF Sources Of HF Radiation From Incorrect InstallationHigh Frequency HF Building Metal Building Correct InstallationGround Wire NonmetalSafety Information About Tungsten Selecting and Preparing Tungsten ElectrodeSelecting Tungsten Electrode Preparing Tungsten For DC Electrode Negative Dcen Welding Mables away Guidelines for TIG Welding GtawPositioning The Torch Instead of thoriated. ThoTungsten With Filler Rod Torch Movement During WeldingTungsten Without Filler Rod Welding direction Form pool Tilt torchButt Weld And Stringer Bead Joint Lap Joint Corner Joint Positioning Torch Tungsten For Various Weld JointsOM-355 Stick Welding Procedure Weld current starts when electrode touches work- pieceStick Welding Smaw Guidelines Electrode and Amperage Selection Chart Striking an Arc Scratch Start TechniqueStriking an Arc Tapping Technique 9090 End View of Work Angle Poor Weld Bead CharacteristicsGood Weld Bead Characteristics Positioning Electrode HolderElectrode Movement During Welding Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape16 in 1.6 mm Tack Welds Butt JointsLap Joint Tee JointPossible Causes Corrective Actions Troubleshooting PorosityTroubleshooting Excessive Spatter Weld TestTroubleshooting Incomplete Fusion Troubleshooting Lack Of PenetrationTroubleshooting Excessive Penetration Troubleshooting Burn-Through Troubleshooting Waviness Of BeadTroubleshooting Distortion Main Assembly Parts ListDia Part Description Quantity Mkgs 043 Panel, Front w/Components Page Page Page Support ServiceContact your Distributor for Hobart Welding ProductsCall
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