Hobart Welding Products OM-498 manual Specifications, Symbol Definitions

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SECTION 2 – DEFINITIONS

2-1. Symbol Definitions

 

Engine Choke

 

Read Operator’s

A

Amperes

V

Volts

 

 

Manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine Oil

 

Fuel

 

Battery (Engine)

 

Engine

 

Positive

 

Negative

 

Alternating Current

 

Output

 

 

 

(AC)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

h

Hours

s

Seconds

 

Time

 

Protective Earth

 

 

(Ground)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Circuit Breaker

Temperature

SECTION 3 – SPECIFICATIONS

NOTE

This unit uses either a Kohler or a Honda engine. Differences between models are noted throughout this manual.

3-1. Weld, Power, And Engine Specifications

Welding

Weld

Rated

Maximum

Auxiliary

Fuel

 

Output

Open Circuit

Engine

Mode

Welding Output

Power Rating

Capacity

Range

Voltage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kohler CS8.5TG

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air-Cooled,

 

 

 

 

 

 

One-Cylinder,

 

 

140 A, 25 V,

 

 

Kohler:

Four-Cycle,

 

 

30% Duty Cycle

 

Single-Phase,

1.8 gal (6.9 L)

8.5 HP (300 CC),

CC/DC

40 – 140 A

100 A, 25 V,

70

3.5 kVA/kW

Tank

Gasoline Engine

60% Duty Cycle

30/15 A,

Honda:

OR

 

 

 

120/240 V AC,

Honda GX270

 

 

80 A, 25 V

 

1.6 gal (6 L)

 

 

 

60 Hz

Air-Cooled,

 

 

100% Duty Cycle

 

 

Tank

One-Cylinder,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Four-Cycle,

 

 

 

 

 

 

9 HP (270 CC),

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gasoline Engine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents
Processes OM-498Description From Hobart to You Table of Contents Page Arc Welding Hazards Symbol UsageElectric Shock can kill ARC Rays can burn eyes and skinEngine Hazards Moving Parts can cause injury Battery Explosion can BlindEngine Exhaust Gases can kill Engine Heat can cause fireEMF Information Principal Safety StandardsRadiation can cause interference ARC Welding can cause interference Consignes DE SÉ Curité Lire Avant Utilisation Signification des symboles UN Choc É Lectrique peut tuer LES Fumé ES ET LES GAZ peuvent ê tre dangereuxDES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeux LE Soudage peut provoquer un in- cendie ou une explosionDES PIÈ CES Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brû lures graves LE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe’EXPLOSION DE LA Batterie peut DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessuresLA Chaleur DU Moteur peut pro- voquer un incendie LA Chute DE L’APPAREIL peut blesserInformation sur les champs é lectromagné tiques Principales normes de sé curitéLE Soudage À L’ARC risque de provoquer des interfé rences Consignes relatives aux stimulateurs cardiaquesSymbol Definitions SpecificationsWeld, Power, And Engine Specifications DefinitionsFuel Consumption Kohler-Powered Units Dimensions, Weights, And Operating AnglesDimensions Weight Kohler-Powered UnitsExceeding duty cycle can damage unit and void warranty Fuel Consumption Honda-Powered UnitsDuty Cycle 100% Duty Cycle at 80 Amperes CC/DCVolt-Ampere Curves Auxiliary Power CurveInstalling Welding Generator InstallationGrounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame Use ground device as stated in electrical codes Grounding Generator When Supplying Building SystemsConnecting The Battery Honda Electric-Start Models Only Engine Prestart Checks Honda-Powered UnitsOil Connect negative cable lastSelecting Weld Cable Sizes Connecting To Weld Output Terminals45 m 60 m 70 m 90 m 105 m 120 m Stop engine beforeOperating the Welding Generator Controls Kohler-Powered Units60 Hz Choke Control LeverRecoil-Start 2Electric-Start Controls Honda-Powered Units See SectionDescription Of Controls Honda-Powered Units See Section Operating Auxiliary Equipment Auxiliary Power Panel 196 921 CSACircuit Breakers CB1 and CB2 Auxiliary Power Panel 495 Optional Auxiliary Power PanelsAustralia Europe Auxiliary Power Panel 196 Auxiliary Power Panel 495 South America AsiaIt exceeds 3500W Auxiliary Power Panel RatingsWire Load Plug Wired For 120/240Plex receptacle shares a load with One half of the 240 V receptacleMaintenance Overload Protection Honda-Powered Units Only Maintenance LabelWeld/Power Speed Adjustment Adjusting Engine Speed Kohler-Powered UnitsTop View Idle Speed Adjustment Stop engine. Close fuel valve Top ViewThrottle Control Lever Adjustment Screw Adjusting Engine Speed Honda-Powered UnitsStop engine. Close fuel valve Tools Needed 3/8Troubleshooting TroubleshootingAuxiliary Power WeldingViscosity oil for operating temperature Check battery voltage Honda electric-start models onlyEngine Make starting difficultCircuit Diagram For Welding Generator Electrical DiagramsWiring Diagram For Welding Generator Wiring Diagram For Auxiliary Power Panels 1 Wiring Diagram For Auxiliary Power Panels 2 Selecting Equipment Auxiliary Power GuidelinesHow Much Power Does Equipment Require? Grounding When Supplying Building SystemsEarth ground if supplying Rating DataApproximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home Equipment Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial MotorsIndustrial Motors Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Farm/Home Equipment Rating Starting Watts Running WattsContractor Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor EquipmentHow Much Power Can Generator Supply? Power Required To Start MotorSingle-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements KVA/HP x HP xObtain and install correct switch Power Company ServiceSafety practices 120 Single-PhaseCurrent Load Watts Amperes Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord PossibleWeld current starts when electrode touches work- piece Stick Welding ProcedureStick Welding Smaw Guidelines Striking an Arc Scratch Start Technique Electrode and Amperage Selection ChartStriking an Arc Tapping Technique Good Weld Bead Characteristics Poor Weld Bead CharacteristicsPositioning Electrode Holder 9090 End View of Work AngleElectrode Movement During Welding Conditions That Affect Weld Bead ShapeLap Joint Butt JointsTee Joint 16 in 1.6 mm Tack WeldsTroubleshooting Excessive Spatter Troubleshooting PorosityWeld Test Possible Causes Corrective ActionsTroubleshooting Lack Of Penetration Troubleshooting Incomplete FusionTroubleshooting Excessive Penetration Troubleshooting Waviness Of Bead Troubleshooting Burn-ThroughTroubleshooting Distortion OM-498 31-Fig Parts ListDia Part South Africa Australia CanadaEurope America Auxiliary Power Panel 495 253 South Africa Auxiliary Power Panel 495 CanadaAuxiliary Power Panel 495 289 Australia Auxiliary Power Panel 495 290 EuropeOM-498 Support ServiceHobart Welding Products Contact your Distributor forCall
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