Hobart Welding Products OM-4418 Installation, Installing Welding Generator, Movement, Location

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SECTION 5 − INSTALLATION

5-1. Installing Welding Generator

Movement

Airflow Clearance

18 in

(460 mm)18 in

18 in

(460 mm)

(460 mm)

18 in

(460 mm)18 in

(460 mm)

Location

! Always securely fasten welding generator onto transport vehicle or trailer and comply with all DOT and other applicable codes.

! Do not install unit where air flow is restricted or engine may overheat.

Grounding

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Always ground generator frame to vehicle frame to pre- vent electric shock and static electricity hazards.

2

 

1

Metal Vehicle Frame

 

3

2

Equipment Grounding

GND/PE

 

Terminal

 

 

 

 

3

Grounding Cable

Use #10 AWG or larger insulated copper wire.

. Electrically bond generator frame to vehicle frame by met- al-to-metal contact.

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!

1

If unit does not have GFCI receptacles, use GFCI- protected extension cord.

Bed liners, shipping skids, and some running gear insu- late the welding generator from the vehicle frame. Al- ways connect a ground wire from the generator equip- ment grounding terminal to bare metal on the vehicle frame as shown.

Ref install1 8/06 − Ref. 151 556 / 158 936-A / 803 467-C / S-0854

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Contents Description OM-4418Processes From Hobart to You Table of Contents Page Symbol Usage Arc Welding HazardsElectric Shock can kill HOT Parts can cause severe burnsFumes and Gases can be hazardous Buildup of GAS can injure or killARC Rays can burn eyes and skin Welding can cause fire or explosionEngine Hazards Compressed Air HazardsWelding Wire can cause injury HOT Parts can cause burns and injuryFire or Explosion hazard Falling Unit can cause injuryPrincipal Safety Standards California Proposition 65 WarningsEMF Information Radiation can cause interferenceSignification des symboles − Consignes DE Sécurité − Lire Avant UtilisationUN Choc Électrique peut tuer Doivent être confiés qu’à des personnes qualifiéesLE Soudage peut provoquer un in cendie ou une explosion DES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures gravesLES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereux DES Organes Mobiles peuvent pro voquer des blessures LE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe’EXPLOSION DE LA Batterie peu Risque D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLO- Sion LA Chaleur DU Moteur peut pro- voquer un incendie’AIR Comprimé peut provoquer des blessures LE Surchauffement peut endom- mager le moteur électrique DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessuresLES Fils DE Soudage peuvent provoquer des blessures ’EMPLOI Excessif peutInformation EMF Proposition californienne 65 AvertissementsPrincipales normes de sécurité − Specifications Symbol DefinitionsWeld, Power, And Engine Specifications − DefinitionsDimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles Aux Power Gal./Hr Weld Power In KWFuel Consumption Weld Amps At Rated Duty CycleGenerator Power Curve PowerAC Power Amperes Duty CycleAC Amps Volt-Ampere CurvesVolts Max Amp Min Amp − Installation Installing Welding GeneratorMovement LocationOil Grounding Generator When Supplying Building SystemsEngine Prestart Checks Tools Needed Connecting To Weld Output TerminalsWeld cable terminal and copper bar Correct Installation Connecting to weld Selecting Weld Cable Sizes150 ft 200 ft 250 ft 350 ft 400 ft 45 m 60 m 70 m 90 m 105 m 120 mMaterial Thickness Reference Chart − Operating the Welding Generator Controls See SectionTo Stop turn engine switch to Off Description Of Controls See SectionAmperage Selection Table For Stick Smaw Electrodes To StartGenerator Power Panel Receptacles − Operating Auxiliary EquipmentUse GFCI-protected extension cord X 15 a + 240 V x 9 a = 4 kVA/KW OM-4418− Maintenance Routine MaintenanceServicing Air Cleaner Stop engine− Troubleshooting TroubleshootingGenerator Power WeldingStarting difficult With proper viscosity oil for operating temperatureEngine − Electrical Diagrams Circuit Diagram For Welding GeneratorGrounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame − Generator Power GuidelinesSelecting Equipment Grounding When Supplying Building Systems How Much Power Does Equipment Require?Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial Motors Approximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home EquipmentIndustrial Motors Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Farm/Home Equipment Rating Starting Watts Running WattsApproximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment Contractor Rating Starting Watts Running WattsPower Required To Start Motor How Much Power Can Generator Supply?Single-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements KVA/HP x HP x 1000 / Volts = Starting AmperageTypical Connections To Supply Standby Power Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord Possible Cord Lengths for 120 Volt LoadsCurrent Load Watts Amperes Cord Lengths for 240 Volt LoadsStick Welding Procedure − Stick Welding Smaw GuidelinesStriking an Arc − Tapping Technique Electrode and Amperage Selection ChartStriking an Arc − Scratch Start Technique Poor Weld Bead Characteristics Good Weld Bead CharacteristicsPositioning Electrode Holder 10-30 9090 End View of Work AngleConditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape Electrode Movement During WeldingButt Joints Lap JointTee Joint 16 in 1.6 mm Tack WeldsTroubleshooting − Porosity Troubleshooting − Excessive SpatterWeld Test Possible Causes Corrective ActionsTroubleshooting − Excessive Penetration Troubleshooting − Incomplete FusionTroubleshooting − Lack Of Penetration Troubleshooting − Distortion Troubleshooting − Burn-ThroughTroubleshooting − Waviness Of Bead Work like a Pro − Parts List Main AssemblySR1 Assistance ServiceSupport Contact your Distributor for Hobart Welding Products

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