Hobart Welding Products OM-487 manual From Hobart to You

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From Hobart to You

Thank you and congratulations on choosing Hobart.

Now you can get the job done and get it done right.

We know you don’t have time to do it any other way.

This Owner’s Manual is designed to help you get the most out of your Hobart products. Please take time to read the Safety precautions. They will help you

 

 

protect yourself against

 

 

potential hazards on the

 

 

worksite. We’ve made

 

 

installation and operation

 

 

quick and easy. With Hobart you can count on

 

 

years of reliable service with proper

 

 

maintenance. And if for some reason the unit

Hobart is

registered to the

needs repair, there’s a Troubleshooting section

ISO 9001

Quality System

that will help you figure out what the problem

Standard.

 

 

is. The parts list will then help you to decide

 

 

 

 

which exact part you may need to fix the

 

 

problem. Warranty and service information for

 

 

your particular model are also provided.

Hobart Welders manufactures a full line of welders and welding related equipment. For information on other quality Hobart products, contact your local Hobart distributor to receive the latest full line catalog or individual catalog sheets. To locate your nearest

distributor or service agency call 1-877-Hobart1.

Hobart offers a Technical Manual which provides more detailed service and parts information for your unit. To obtain a Technical Manual, contact your local distributor. Your distributor can also supply you with Welding Process Manuals such as SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and GMAW-P.

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Contents Description OM-487Processes From Hobart to You Table of Contents Page Electric Shock can kill Symbol UsageArc Welding Hazards ARC Rays can burn eyes and skinEngine Hazards Engine Exhaust Gases can kill Battery Explosion can BlindMoving Parts can cause injury Engine Heat can cause fireRadiation can cause interference Principal Safety StandardsEMF Information ARC Welding can cause interferenceUN Choc É Lectrique peut tuer Signification des symbolesConsignes DE SÉ Curité Lire Avant Utilisation LES Fumé ES ET LES GAZ peuvent ê tre dangereuxDES PIÈ CES Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brû lures graves LE Soudage peut provoquer un in- cendie ou une explosionDES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeux LE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïeLA Chaleur DU Moteur peut pro- voquer un incendie DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessures’EXPLOSION DE LA Batterie peut LA Chute DE L’APPAREIL peut blesserLE Soudage À L’ARC risque de provoquer des interfé rences Principales normes de sé curitéInformation sur les champs é lectromagné tiques Consignes relatives aux stimulateurs cardiaquesWeld, Power, And Engine Specifications SpecificationsSymbol Definitions DefinitionsFuel Consumption Dimensions, Weights, And Operating AnglesDimensions Duty Cycle Auxiliary Power CurveExceeding duty cycle can damage unit and void warranty 100% Duty Cycle at 290 Amperes DCCV/DC Mode CC/AC ModeCC/DC Mode Volt-Ampere CurvesInstalling Exhaust Pipe InstallationInstalling Welding Generator Do not lift unit from end Airflow ClearanceFuel Do not use gasoline. Gasoline will damage engine 13 mm Full Diesel Coolant Recovery TankEngine Prestart Checks OilAdding Coolant To Radiator Connecting The BatteryConnecting To Weld Output Terminals Connect negativeSelecting Weld Cable Sizes Remote 14 Receptacle InformationTo wet out weld puddle Adjusting MIG Weld Puddle ConsistencyStop engine To stiffen weld puddleOperating Welding Generator Do not switch under loadPlace switch in Run position to operate most Gmaw equipment Front Panel ControlsRemote Amperage/Voltage Control 1nected to the remote 14 recep- tacle is runningOpen, contact Factory Authorized Service Agent Auxiliary Power Receptacles And Circuit BreakersAuxiliary power decreases as weld current increases Operating Auxiliary EquipmentAustralian Receptacle Option Optional Auxiliary Power ReceptaclesGfci Receptacle Option Wiring Optional 240 Volt Plug ReceptacleMaintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Label50 h Routine Maintenance20 h 75 h500 h 200 h400 h 800 hServicing Air Cleaner Stop engine and let cool Servicing Engine Cooling SystemServicing Optional Spark Arrestor Servicing Engine Fuel And Lubrication Systems Fuel Lines Replace fuel lines if cracked or wornStop screw is factory-set and should not be adjusted Adjusting Engine SpeedAdjusting Fuel Solenoid Position Checking Fuel SolenoidCheck for non-binding Adjusting Throttle SolenoidChecking Throttle Solenoid Solenoid in relaxedAdjusting Weld/Power Speed Making Engine Speed AdjustmentsAdjusting Idle Speed Welding TroubleshootingOverload Protection Trouble RemedyCheck engine speed, and adjust if necessary see Section Low weld output Check control settingsCheck and clean air cleaner as necessary see Section See engine manualAuxiliary Power EngineTrouble Remedy Electrical Diagram Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator201 RUN-IN Procedure WetstackingRun-In Procedure Using Load Bank Load BankBank/grid Run-In Procedure Using Resistance GridDo not touch hot exhaust From flammablesSelecting Equipment Auxiliary Power GuidelinesHas this symbol Grounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer FrameEarth ground if supplying Grounding When Supplying Building SystemsHow Much Power Does Equipment Require? Use ground device as stated in electrical codesIndustrial Motors Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial MotorsApproximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home Equipment Farm/Home Equipment Rating Starting Watts Running WattsApproximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment Contractor Rating Starting Watts Running WattsSingle-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements Power Required To Start MotorHow Much Power Can Generator Supply? KVA/HP x HP xTypical Connections To Supply Standby Power Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord Possible Current Load Watts Amperes80- -2 Parts List56- -3 Main Assembly Dia Part Description 124 Panel, Front w/Components Hardware is common Not available unless listedPanel, Front w/Components -1 Item Generator -1 Item Service SupportCall Contact your Distributor forHobart Welding Products
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