Hobart Welding Products
OM-240 438E
manual
240 424-B
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Poor Weld Bead Characteristics
Install
Parts list
Electrical Diagrams
Symbol Usage
Wiring Optional 240 Volt Plug
Dimension
Maintenance
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Description
OM-240 438E
Processes
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Table of Contents
10-1
HOT Parts can burn
Symbol Usage
Arc Welding Hazards
Electric Shock can kill
Welding can cause fire or explosion
Fumes and Gases can be hazardous
Buildup of GAS can injure or kill
ARC Rays can burn eyes and skin
Engine Hazards
Hydraulic Fluid can injure or kill
Hydraulic Hazards
Compressed Air Hazards
Hydraulic Equipment can injure or kill
Falling Equipment can injure
Compressed AIR can injure or kill
Fire or Explosion hazard
Overheating can damage motors
California Proposition 65 Warnings
About Implanted Medical Devices
Principal Safety Standards
EMF Information
Indique des instructions spécifiques
Signification des symboles
− Consignes DE Sécurité − Lire Avant Utilisation
UN Choc Électrique peut tuer
LE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe
LES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures
LES Fumées ET LES GAZ peu- vent être dangereux
LE Soudage peut provoquer un incendie ou une explosion
Les Pièces Mobiles peuvent causer des blessures
’EXPLOSION DE LA Batterie peut provoquer des blessures
LA Chaleur DU Moteur peut pro- voquer un incendie
LES Étincelles À L’ÉCHAPPEMENT peuvent provoquer un incendie
Lire LES Instructions
LES Étincelles Projetées peuvent provoquer des blessures
Risque D’INCENDIE OU
LA Chute DE L’ÉQUIPEMENT peut provoquer des blessures
LE Surchauffement peut endommager le moteur électrique
LE Soudage À L’ARC risque de provoquer des interférences
Proposition californienne 65 Avertissements
UNE Remorque QUI Bascule peut provoquer des blessures
En ce qui concerne les implants médicaux
Principales normes de sécurité
Informations relatives aux CEM
− Definitions
− Specifications
Symbol Definitions
Weld, Power, and Engine Specifications
Weight 562 lb 254 kg
Dimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles
Duty Cycle
Dimensions For Units With Optional Running Gear
Dimensions
Duty Cycle
Volt-Ampere Curves
For CC/AC Mode
For CC/DC Mode
Fuel Consumption
Generator Power Curve
Movement Location / Airflow Clearance
− Installation
Installing Welding Generator
Serial Number And Rating Label Location
GND/PE
Grounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame
Oil
Engine Prestart Checks
+ −
Installing Exhaust Pipe
Connecting Or Replacing the Battery
Connect negative − battery cable last
Tools Needed 3/4
Connecting To Weld Output Terminals
Stop engine Failure to properly connect
100 150 200 250
Selecting Weld Cable Sizes
150 ft 200 ft 250 ft
350 ft 400 ft 45 m 60 m 70 m 90 m 105 m 120 m
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Fine Control
Engine Control Switch
− Operating the Welding Generator
Front Panel Controls
Frequently Loaded
Cold Weather Engine Operation
Infrequently
Loaded
Electrode
Typical Stick Welding Connections And Control Settings
Stop engine
At least once a month, run engine at
− Operating Auxiliary Equipment
Standard Receptacles
Gfci Receptacle Option
Receptacle
Simultaneous Weld And Power
Wiring Optional 240 Volt Plug
Current Available in Amperes 240
Maintenance Label
− Maintenance
500
Routine Maintenance
100
200
Servicing Air Cleaner
Before Adding Oil Running engine
Changing Engine Oil, Oil Filter, and Fuel Filter
Stop engine and let cool
Close valve and valve cap
Turn idle speed screw for fine ad- justments
Adjusting Engine Speed
Idle Speed Adjustment
Weld/Power Speed Adjustment
Fuse F1 See Section
Stop engine. Disconnect negative − battery cable
Overload Protection
Servicing Optional Spark Arrestor
Trouble Remedy
− Troubleshooting
Welding Troubleshooting
Generator Power Troubleshooting
Check fuel level
Engine Troubleshooting
Check receptacle wiring and connections
Ers SR2 and SR3
Recommended Spare Parts
− Parts List
Control switch S2, and throttle solenoid TS1
Recommended Spare Parts
Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator
− Electrical Diagrams
240 424-B
Selecting Equipment
− Generator Power Guidelines
Electrical codes
Grounding When Supplying Building Systems
How Much Power Does Equipment Require?
Use ground device as stated
Farm/Home Equipment Rating Starting Watts Running Watts
Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial Motors
Approximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home Equipment
Industrial Motors Rating Starting Watts Running Watts
Contractor Rating Starting Watts Running Watts
Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment
KVA/HP x HP x 1000 / Volts = Starting Amperage
Power Required To Start Motor
How Much Power Can Generator Supply?
Single-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements
Typical Connections To Supply Standby Power
Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord Possible
Electrode touches work
Stick Welding Procedure
− Stick Welding Smaw Guidelines
Weld current starts when
Tapping Technique
Electrode and Amperage Selection Chart
Striking an Arc
Scratch Technique
End View Of Work Angle Side View Of Electrode Angle 10-30
Poor Weld Bead Characteristics
Good Weld Bead Characteristics
Positioning Electrode Holder
Normal
Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape
Electrode Movement During Welding
Electrode Angle
Or Less
Groove Butt Joints
Lap Joint
Tee Joint
Weld bead
Troubleshooting
Weld Test
Possible Causes Corrective Actions
Direction
Lack of Penetration Good Penetration
Good Penetration Excessive Penetration
Metal remains
SOCKET/WRENCH Selection Table Standard Metric
Assistance
Service
Support
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