Hobart Welding Products OM-474 manual Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord Possible

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10-11. Selecting Extension Cord (Use Shortest Cord Possible)

Cord Lengths for 120 Volt Loads

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

 

 

 

Maximum Allowable Cord Length in ft (m) for Conductor Size (AWG)*

 

Current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Load (Watts)

4

 

 

6

 

8

10

12

 

14

(Amperes)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

600

 

 

 

 

350

(106)

225 (68)

137 (42)

 

100 (30)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

840

 

 

400

(122)

250 (76)

150 (46)

100 (30)

 

62 (19)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

1200

400 (122)

 

275 (84)

175 (53)

112 (34)

62 (19)

 

50 (15)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

1800

300 (91)

 

175 (53)

112 (34)

75 (23)

37 (11)

 

30 (9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20

2400

225 (68)

 

137 (42)

87

(26)

50 (15)

30 (9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25

3000

175 (53)

 

112 (34)

62

(19)

37 (11)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30

3600

150 (46)

 

87

(26)

50

(15)

37 (11)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

35

4200

125 (38)

 

75

(23)

50

(15)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40

4800

112 (34)

 

62

(19)

37 (11)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

45

5400

100 (30)

 

62

(19)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50

6000

87 (26)

 

50

(15)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Conductor size is based on maximum 2% voltage drop

Cord Lengths for 240 Volt Loads

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

 

 

 

Maximum Allowable Cord Length in ft (m) for Conductor Size (AWG)*

 

Current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Load (Watts)

4

 

6

 

8

10

12

 

14

(Amperes)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

1200

 

 

 

700

(213)

450 (137)

225 (84)

 

200 (61)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

1680

 

 

800 (244)

500

(152)

300 (91)

200 (61)

 

125 (38)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

2400

800 (244)

 

550 (168)

350

(107)

225 (69)

125 (38)

 

100 (31)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

3600

600 (183)

 

350 (107)

225 (69)

150 (46)

75 (23)

 

60 (18)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20

4800

450 (137)

 

275 (84)

175 (53)

100 (31)

60 (18)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25

6000

350 (107)

 

225 (69)

125 (38)

75 (23)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30

7000

300 (91)

 

175 (53)

100 (31)

75 (23)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

35

8400

250 (76)

 

150 (46)

100 (31)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40

9600

225 (69)

 

125 (38)

75

(23)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

45

10,800

200 (61)

 

125 (38)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50

12,000

175 (53)

 

100 (31)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Conductor size is based on maximum 2% voltage drop

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Contents July OM-474Processes DescriptionFrom 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 Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereux Signification des symbolesConsignes DE Sécurité Lire Avant Utilisation UN Choc Électrique peut tuerLE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe LE Soudage peut provoquer un in- cendie ou une explosionDES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeux DES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures 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 sécuritéInformation sur les champs électromagnétiques LE Soudage À L’ARC risque de provoquer des interférencesDefinitions SpecificationsSymbols And Definitions Weld, Power, And Engine SpecificationsFuel Consumption Dimensions, Weights, And Operating AnglesDimensions WeightMinutes Welding AC Auxiliary PowerDuty Cycle And Overheating 60% Duty Cycle At 350 AmperesOptional AC Power Plant Curves 5 KVA/KW Single-Phase Auxiliary Power Plant No Weld Load12.5 KVA/KW Three-Phase Auxiliary Power Plant No Weld Load 100 Ranges 190-Max 110-270 Volt-Ampere CurvesDC Volts CC/DC Standard AC Amperes CV/DC Models with Optional CV-3 ModuleInstallation Installing Welding GeneratorConnecting The Battery Do not use gasoline. Gasoline will damage engine Installing MufflerTemperatures below 0 F -18C 13 mm Full Diesel Valve Open Engine Prestart Checks10 100% Duty Cycle Connecting To Weld Output TerminalsSelecting Weld Cable Sizes 100 ft 30 m Or LessStop engine Remote 14 Receptacle RC3 Information Optional, See SectionTerminal Strip 3T Connections Optional Socket InformationFront Panel Controls See Section Operating Welding GeneratorStop engine and fix trouble if either warning light goes on Ampere Range SwitchDo not switch under load Description Of Front Panel Controls See SectionExample Combination remote amperage control Remote Control OptionalVolt Duplex And Optional Gfci Receptacles Operating Auxiliary EquipmentOpen Contact Volt Duplex Receptacle OptionalConnecting Optional Auxiliary Power Plant Set Engine Control switch to Run when using auxiliary powerFront Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Label Servicing Air Cleaner To Clean air filterDo not clean housing with air hose To replace fuel filter Servicing Fuel SystemStop engine and let cool To drain water from fuel systemAdjusting Engine Speed Idle Speed AdjustmentEngine Speed No Load Changing Engine Oil And Filter If any fuse or circuit breaker Overload ProtectionTrouble Remedy Inspecting And Cleaning Optional Spark Arrestor MufflerTroubleshooting WeldingAuxiliary Power See engine manual Coolant temperature gets too high see SectionCheck engine control switch, and replace if necessary EngineOM-474 Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator For Standard Models Electrical DiagramsOM-474 193 989-B Wetstacking RUN-IN ProcedureLoad Bank Run-In Procedure Using Load BankFrom flammables Run-In Procedure Using Resistance GridDo not touch hot exhaust Bank/gridAuxiliary Power Guidelines Selecting EquipmentGrounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame Use 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 RequirementsProtection is already present Typical Connections To Supply Standby PowerWelding Generator Auxiliary Power output circuit Item 4 is not necessary if circuitCurrent Load Watts Amperes Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord Possible101 102 105 104 103 Parts List65 66 Includes Items Dia Part Description Mkgs Quantity PLG9,RC9 PC4 Control Box w/Components Control Box w/Components -4 ItemGenerator Generator -1 Item Panel, Front w/Components Panel, Front w/Components -1 Item Page Support ServiceContact your Distributor for Hobart Welding ProductsCall
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