Hobart Welding Products
OM-498
manual
Troubleshooting
Specs
Poor Weld Bead Characteristics
Install
Parts list
Electrical Diagrams
Symbol Usage
Plug Wired For 120/240
Dimension
Maintenance
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Notes
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Contents
Processes
OM-498
Description
From Hobart to You
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Electric Shock can kill
Symbol Usage
Arc Welding Hazards
ARC Rays can burn eyes and skin
Engine Hazards
Engine Exhaust Gases can kill
Battery Explosion can Blind
Moving Parts can cause injury
Engine Heat can cause fire
Radiation can cause interference
Principal Safety Standards
EMF Information
ARC Welding can cause interference
UN Choc É Lectrique peut tuer
Signification des symboles
Consignes DE SÉ Curité Lire Avant Utilisation
LES Fumé ES ET LES GAZ peuvent ê tre dangereux
DES PIÈ CES Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brû lures graves
LE Soudage peut provoquer un in- cendie ou une explosion
DES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeux
LE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe
LA 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 blesser
LE Soudage À L’ARC risque de provoquer des interfé rences
Principales normes de sé curité
Information sur les champs é lectromagné tiques
Consignes relatives aux stimulateurs cardiaques
Weld, Power, And Engine Specifications
Specifications
Symbol Definitions
Definitions
Dimensions
Dimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles
Fuel Consumption Kohler-Powered Units
Weight Kohler-Powered Units
Duty Cycle
Fuel Consumption Honda-Powered Units
Exceeding duty cycle can damage unit and void warranty
100% Duty Cycle at 80 Amperes CC/DC
Auxiliary Power Curve
Volt-Ampere Curves
Installing Welding Generator
Installation
Grounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame
Grounding Generator When Supplying Building Systems
Use ground device as stated in electrical codes
Oil
Engine Prestart Checks Honda-Powered Units
Connecting The Battery Honda Electric-Start Models Only
Connect negative cable last
45 m 60 m 70 m 90 m 105 m 120 m
Connecting To Weld Output Terminals
Selecting Weld Cable Sizes
Stop engine before
60 Hz
Controls Kohler-Powered Units
Operating the Welding Generator
Choke Control Lever
Controls Honda-Powered Units See Section
Recoil-Start 2Electric-Start
Description Of Controls Honda-Powered Units See Section
Operating Auxiliary Equipment
Auxiliary Power Panel 196 921 CSA
Circuit Breakers CB1 and CB2
Australia Europe Auxiliary Power Panel 196
Optional Auxiliary Power Panels
Auxiliary Power Panel 495
Auxiliary Power Panel 495 South America Asia
Auxiliary Power Panel Ratings
It exceeds 3500W
Plex receptacle shares a load with
Plug Wired For 120/240
Wire Load
One half of the 240 V receptacle
Maintenance
Maintenance Label
Overload Protection Honda-Powered Units Only
Top View Idle Speed Adjustment
Adjusting Engine Speed Kohler-Powered Units
Weld/Power Speed Adjustment
Stop engine. Close fuel valve Top View
Stop engine. Close fuel valve
Adjusting Engine Speed Honda-Powered Units
Throttle Control Lever Adjustment Screw
Tools Needed 3/8
Auxiliary Power
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Welding
Engine
Check battery voltage Honda electric-start models only
Viscosity oil for operating temperature
Make starting difficult
Electrical Diagrams
Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator
Wiring Diagram For Welding Generator
Wiring Diagram For Auxiliary Power Panels 1
Wiring Diagram For Auxiliary Power Panels 2
Auxiliary Power Guidelines
Selecting Equipment
Earth ground if supplying
Grounding When Supplying Building Systems
How Much Power Does Equipment Require?
Rating Data
Industrial Motors Rating Starting Watts Running Watts
Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial Motors
Approximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home Equipment
Farm/Home Equipment Rating Starting Watts Running Watts
Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment
Contractor Rating Starting Watts Running Watts
Single-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements
Power Required To Start Motor
How Much Power Can Generator Supply?
KVA/HP x HP x
Safety practices
Power Company Service
Obtain and install correct switch
120 Single-Phase
Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord Possible
Current Load Watts Amperes
Weld current starts when electrode touches work- piece
Stick Welding Procedure
Stick Welding Smaw Guidelines
Striking an Arc Scratch Start Technique
Electrode and Amperage Selection Chart
Striking an Arc Tapping Technique
Positioning Electrode Holder
Poor Weld Bead Characteristics
Good Weld Bead Characteristics
9090 End View of Work Angle
Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape
Electrode Movement During Welding
Tee Joint
Butt Joints
Lap Joint
16 in 1.6 mm Tack Welds
Weld Test
Troubleshooting Porosity
Troubleshooting Excessive Spatter
Possible Causes Corrective Actions
Troubleshooting Lack Of Penetration
Troubleshooting Incomplete Fusion
Troubleshooting Excessive Penetration
Troubleshooting Waviness Of Bead
Troubleshooting Burn-Through
Troubleshooting Distortion
OM-498
Parts List
31-Fig
Dia Part
South Africa Australia
Canada
Europe America
Auxiliary Power Panel 495 289 Australia
Auxiliary Power Panel 495 Canada
Auxiliary Power Panel 495 253 South Africa
Auxiliary Power Panel 495 290 Europe
OM-498
Service
Support
Hobart Welding Products
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Call
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