Hobart Welding Products OM-945 194 047U manual Amperage Selection Table For Stick Smaw Electrodes

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5-9. Amperage Selection Table For Stick (SMAW) Electrodes

. Use table on front panel to se- lect correct amperage for the electrode being used.

Ref. 202 069-A

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Contents Processes DescriptionFrom Hobart to You Table of Contents Table of Contents Symbol Usage Arc Welding HazardsEngine Hazards Compressed Air Hazards EMF Information Principal Safety StandardsCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings Radiation can cause interferenceUN Choc Électrique peut tuer Signification des symboles− Consignes DE Sécurité − Lire Avant Utilisation LES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereuxDES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures 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 ’EXPLOSION DE LA Batterie peutDES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessures ’AIR Comprimé peut provoquer des blessuresPrincipales normes de sécurité Information sur les champs électromagnétiquesWeld, Power, and Engine Specifications − SpecificationsSymbol Definitions − DefinitionsGenerator Power Curve Dimensions, Weights, and Operating AnglesDo not move or operate unit where it could tip Fuel Consumption All Models Duty CycleMaterial Thickness Reference Chart Volt-Ampere Curves− Installation Installing Welding GeneratorFuel Engine Prestart Checks Onan-Powered UnitsEngine Prestart Checks Kohler-Powered Units OilRead and follow all instruc Activating The Dry Charge Battery If ApplicableDo not overfill battery cells Charger+ − Connecting the BatteryInstalling Exhaust Pipe Connect negative − cable last45 m 60 m 70 m 90 m 105 m 120 m Connecting to Weld Output TerminalsSelecting Weld Cable Sizes Put terminalsAmperage Selection Table For Stick Smaw Electrodes − Operating the Welding Generator Front Panel ControlsStandard Receptacles − Operating Auxiliary EquipmentCeptacles, use Optional Generator Power Receptacles Wiring Optional 240 Volt Plug− Maintenance ONAN-POWERED Units Every 500 h Maintenance Label Onan-Powered UnitsEvery 1000 h Servicing Air Cleaner Onan-Powered Units Stop engineStop engine. Disconnect nega- tive − battery cable Overload Protection Onan-Powered UnitsServicing Optional Spark Arrestor Onan-Powered Units Stop engine and let coolFull Tools Needed Idle Speed Adjustment Adjusting Engine Speed Onan-Powered UnitsWeld/Power Speed Adjustment Every 20 h Routine Maintenance Kohler-Powered UnitsEvery 25 h Replace unreadable labels Maintenance Label Kohler-Powered Units Servicing Air Cleaner Kohler-Powered Units Overload Protection Kohler-Powered Units Servicing Optional Spark Arrestor Kohler-Powered Units802 339-B / S-0842 Adjusting Engine Speed Kohler-Powered Units Stop engine. Reinstall wrapperGenerator Power − TroubleshootingTroubleshooting WeldingEngine − Electrical Diagram Selecting Equipment − Generator Power GuidelinesGrounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame Earth ground if supplying Grounding When Supplying Building SystemsHow Much Power Does Equipment Require? Amperes x Volts = WattsIndustrial 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 x 1000 = Starting AmperageTypical Connections To Supply Standby Power Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord Possible Current Load Watts AmperesWeld current starts when electrode touches work- piece Stick Welding Procedure− Stick 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 Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape Electrode Movement During WeldingLap Joint Butt JointsTee Joint Weld Test Troubleshooting − PorosityTroubleshooting − Excessive Spatter Possible Causes Corrective ActionsTroubleshooting − Lack Of Penetration Troubleshooting − Incomplete FusionTroubleshooting − Excessive Penetration Troubleshooting − Waviness Of Bead Troubleshooting − Burn-ThroughTroubleshooting − Distortion OM-945 − Parts List Main Assembly Onan Engine ShownMain Assembly Panel, Front w/Components Panel, Front w/Components -1Item Generator -1Item Service SupportContact your Distributor for Hobart Welding Products