Hobart Welding Products OM-493 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.)

WARNING

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

The following terms are used interchangeably throughout this manual:

Stick = SMAW

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING

1

1-1.

Symbol Usage

1

1-2.

Arc Welding Hazards

1

1-3.

Engine Hazards

2

1-4. Additional Symbols for Installation, Operation, and Maintenance

3

1-5.

Principal Safety Standards

4

1-6.

EMF Information

4

SECTION 1 – CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ – LIRE AVANT UTILISATION

5

1-1.

Signification des symboles

5

1-2. Dangers relatifs au soudage à l’arc

5

1-3. Dangers existant en relation avec le moteur

6

1-4. Dangers supplémentaires en relation avec l’installation, le fonctionnement

 

 

et la maintenance

7

1-5. Principales normes de sécurité

8

1-6. Information sur les champs électromagnétiques

8

SECTION 2 – DEFINITIONS

9

SECTION 3 – SPECIFICATIONS

9

3-1. Weld, Power, and Engine Specifications

9

3-2. Dimensions, Weights, and Operating Angles

10

3-3.

Auxiliary Power Curve

10

3-4.

Fuel Consumption

11

3-5.

Duty Cycle

11

3-6.

Volt-Ampere Curve

12

SECTION 4 – INSTALLATION

12

4-1.

Installing Welding Generator

12

4-2.

Engine Prestart Checks

13

4-3. Activating The Dry Charge Battery (If Applicable)

14

4-4.

Connecting the Battery

15

4-5.

Installing Exhaust Pipe

15

4-6. Connecting to Weld Output Terminals

16

4-7. Selecting Weld Cable Sizes

16

SECTION 5 – OPERATING THE WELDING GENERATOR

17

5-1.

Front Panel Controls

17

SECTION 6 – OPERATING AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

18

6-1.

Standard Receptacles

18

6-2. Optional Auxiliary Power Receptacles

19

SECTION 7 – MAINTENANCE

20

7-1.

Routine Maintenance

20

7-2.

Maintenance Label

21

7-3.

Servicing Air Cleaner

22

7-4.

Overload Protection

22

7-5. Changing Engine Oil, Oil Filter, and Fuel Filter

23

7-6.

Adjusting Engine Speed

24

7-7. Servicing Optional Spark Arrestor

25

SECTION 8 – TROUBLESHOOTING

26

SECTION 9 – ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM

28

SECTION 10 – AUXILIARY POWER GUIDELINES

29

SECTION 11 – STICK WELDING (SMAW) GUIDELINES

36

SECTION 12 – PARTS LIST

44

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Contents OM-493 ProcessesDescription From Hobart to You Table of Contents Page ARC Rays can burn eyes and skin Symbol UsageArc Welding Hazards Electric Shock can killEngine Hazards Engine Heat can cause fire Battery Explosion can BlindMoving Parts can cause injury Engine Exhaust Gases can killARC Welding can cause interference Principal Safety StandardsEMF Information Radiation can cause interferenceLES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereux Signification des symbolesConsignes DE Sécurité Lire Avant Utilisation UN Choc Électrique peut tuerLE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe LE Soudage peut provoquer un in- cendie ou une explosionDES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeux DES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures gravesLA Chute DE L’APPAREIL peut blesser DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessures’EXPLOSION DE LA Batterie peut LA Chaleur DU Moteur peut pro- voquer un incendieConsignes relatives aux stimulateurs cardiaques Principales normes de sécuritéInformation sur les champs électromagnétiques LE Soudage À L’ARC risque de provoquer des interférencesDefinitions SpecificationsSymbol Definitions Weld, Power, and Engine SpecificationsDimensions, Weights, and Operating Angles Auxiliary Power CurveDimensions Continuous Welding Exceeding duty cycle can damage unit and void warrantyFuel Consumption Duty CycleMovement Do not lift unit from end Airflow Clearance InstallationInstalling Welding Generator Volt-Ampere CurveFuel Engine Prestart ChecksCharger Activating The Dry Charge Battery If ApplicableDo not overfill battery cells Read and follow all instrucConnect negative cable last Connecting the BatteryInstalling Exhaust Pipe Tools Needed 1/210 100% Duty Cycle Connecting to Weld Output TerminalsSelecting Weld Cable Sizes 100 ft 30 m Or LessFront Panel Controls Engine Control SwitchDo not switch under load Operating the Welding Generator120V 240V Operating Auxiliary EquipmentStandard Receptacles Weld Current120 V 20 a AC Gfci Recep Optional Auxiliary Power ReceptaclesGenerator Gfci Receptacle OptionMaintenance Maintenance Label Stop engine Servicing Air CleanerStop engine. Disconnect negative battery cable Overload ProtectionOil Drain Valve 2 ID x 12 in Hose Oil Filter Changing Engine Oil, Oil Filter, and Fuel FilterFull Tools Needed Stop engine and let coolAdjusting Engine Speed Idle Speed AdjustmentWeld/Power Speed Adjustment Servicing Optional Spark Arrestor Trouble Remedy TroubleshootingAuxiliary Power WeldingEngine Switch S2, and throttle solenoid TS1Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator Electrical DiagramAuxiliary Power Guidelines Selecting EquipmentGrounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame Amperes x Volts = Watts Grounding When Supplying Building SystemsHow Much Power Does Equipment Require? Earth ground if supplyingFarm/Home Equipment Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial MotorsApproximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home Equipment Industrial Motors Rating Starting Watts Running WattsContractor Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor EquipmentKVA/HP x HP x Power Required To Start MotorHow Much Power Can Generator Supply? Single-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements240 120 Ground Typical Connections To Supply Standby PowerCurrent Load Watts Amperes Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord PossibleStick 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 10-30 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 12-3 Parts ListDia Part Description Mkgs Quantity Panel, Front w/Components Panel, Front w/Components -1 Item Generator -1 Item Page Page Support ServiceContact your Distributor for Hobart Welding ProductsCall