Hobart Welding Products OM-487 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.

CALIFORNIA

Proposition 65

Warning

Diesel engine exhaust and some of its con- stituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.

The following terms are used interchangeably throughout this manual: MIG = GMAW, Wire Welding

TIG = GTAW

Stick = SMAW

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING

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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

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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

2-1.

Symbol Definitions

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SECTION 3 – SPECIFICATIONS

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3-1. Weld, Power, And Engine Specifications

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3-2. Dimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles

10

3-3.

Fuel Consumption

10

3-4.

Auxiliary Power Curve

11

3-5.

Duty Cycle

11

3-6.

Volt-Ampere Curves

12

SECTION 4 – INSTALLATION

13

4-1.

Installing Welding Generator

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4-2.

Installing Exhaust Pipe

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4-3.

Engine Prestart Checks

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4-4. Adding Coolant To Radiator

15

4-5.

Connecting The Battery

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4-6. Connecting To Weld Output Terminals

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4-7. Selecting Weld Cable Sizes

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4-8. Remote 14 Receptacle Information

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4-9. Adjusting MIG Weld Puddle Consistency

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SECTION 5 – OPERATING WELDING GENERATOR

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5-1.

Front Panel Controls

18

5-2.

Remote Amperage/Voltage Control

19

SECTION 6 – OPERATING AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

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6-1. Auxiliary Power Receptacles And Circuit Breakers

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6-2. Optional Auxiliary Power Receptacles

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6-3. Wiring Optional 240 Volt Plug

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SECTION 7 – MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

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7-1.

Maintenance Label

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7-2.

Routine Maintenance

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7-3.

Servicing Air Cleaner

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7-4. Servicing Engine Cooling System

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7-5. Servicing Optional Spark Arrestor

27

7-6. Servicing Engine Fuel And Lubrication Systems

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7-7.

Adjusting Engine Speed

29

7-8.

Overload Protection

32

7-9.

Troubleshooting

32

SECTION 8 – ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM

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SECTION 9 – RUN-IN PROCEDURE

38

9-1.

Wetstacking

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9-2. Run-In Procedure Using Load Bank

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9-3. Run-In Procedure Using Resistance Grid

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SECTION 10 – AUXILIARY POWER GUIDELINES

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SECTION 11 – PARTS LIST

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OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES

 

WARRANTY

 

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Contents OM-487 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 Fumé ES ET LES GAZ peuvent ê tre dangereux Signification des symbolesConsignes DE SÉ Curité Lire Avant Utilisation UN Choc É Lectrique peut tuerLE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe LE Soudage peut provoquer un in- cendie ou une explosionDES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeux DES PIÈ CES Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brû lures 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 sé curitéInformation sur les champs é lectromagné tiques LE Soudage À L’ARC risque de provoquer des interfé rencesDefinitions SpecificationsSymbol Definitions Weld, Power, And Engine SpecificationsDimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles DimensionsFuel Consumption 100% Duty Cycle at 290 Amperes DC Auxiliary Power CurveExceeding duty cycle can damage unit and void warranty Duty CycleVolt-Ampere Curves CC/AC ModeCC/DC Mode CV/DC ModeDo not lift unit from end Airflow Clearance InstallationInstalling Welding Generator Installing Exhaust PipeOil 13 mm Full Diesel Coolant Recovery TankEngine Prestart Checks Fuel Do not use gasoline. Gasoline will damage engineConnect negative Connecting The BatteryConnecting To Weld Output Terminals Adding Coolant To RadiatorRemote 14 Receptacle Information Selecting Weld Cable SizesTo stiffen weld puddle Adjusting MIG Weld Puddle ConsistencyStop engine To wet out weld puddleFront Panel Controls Do not switch under loadPlace switch in Run position to operate most Gmaw equipment Operating Welding Generator1nected to the remote 14 recep- tacle is running Remote Amperage/Voltage ControlOperating Auxiliary Equipment Auxiliary Power Receptacles And Circuit BreakersAuxiliary power decreases as weld current increases Open, contact Factory Authorized Service AgentOptional Auxiliary Power Receptacles Gfci Receptacle OptionAustralian Receptacle Option Receptacle Wiring Optional 240 Volt PlugMaintenance Label Maintenance and Troubleshooting75 h Routine Maintenance20 h 50 h800 h 200 h400 h 500 hServicing Air Cleaner Servicing Engine Cooling System Servicing Optional Spark ArrestorStop engine and let cool Fuel Lines Replace fuel lines if cracked or worn Servicing Engine Fuel And Lubrication SystemsChecking Fuel Solenoid Adjusting Engine SpeedAdjusting Fuel Solenoid Position Stop screw is factory-set and should not be adjustedSolenoid in relaxed Adjusting Throttle SolenoidChecking Throttle Solenoid Check for non-bindingMaking Engine Speed Adjustments Adjusting Idle SpeedAdjusting Weld/Power Speed Trouble Remedy TroubleshootingOverload Protection WeldingSee engine manual Low weld output Check control settingsCheck and clean air cleaner as necessary see Section Check engine speed, and adjust if necessary see SectionEngine Auxiliary PowerTrouble Remedy Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator Electrical Diagram201 Wetstacking RUN-IN ProcedureLoad Bank Run-In Procedure Using Load BankFrom flammables Run-In Procedure Using Resistance GridDo not touch hot exhaust Bank/gridGrounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame Auxiliary Power GuidelinesHas this symbol Selecting EquipmentUse ground device as stated in electrical codes 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 RequirementsTypical Connections To Supply Standby Power Current Load Watts Amperes Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord PossibleParts List 56- -380- -2 Main Assembly Dia Part Description 124 Hardware is common Not available unless listed Panel, Front w/ComponentsPanel, Front w/Components -1 Item Generator -1 Item Support ServiceContact your Distributor for Hobart Welding ProductsCall
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