Hobart OM-1581 manual Call HOBART1 for your local Hobart distributor

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Effective January 1, 2000

(Equipment with a serial number preface of “LA” or newer)

This limited warranty supersedes all previous Hobart warranties and is exclusive with no other

guarantees or warranties expressed or implied.

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LIMITED WARRANTY – Subject to the terms and conditions below, Hobart Welding Products., Troy, Ohio, warrants to its original retail purchaser that new Hobart equipment sold after the effective date of this limited warranty is free of defects in material and workmanship at the time it is shipped by Hobart.

THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.

Within the warranty periods listed below, Hobart will repair or replace any warranted parts or components that fail due to such defects in material or workmanship. Hobart must be notified in writing within thirty (30) days of such defect or failure, at which time Hobart will provide instructions on the warranty claim procedures to be followed.

Hobart shall honor warranty claims on warranted equipment listed below in the event of such a failure within the warranty time periods. All warranty time periods start on the date that the equipment was delivered to the original retail purchaser, or one year after the equipment is sent to a North American distributor or eighteen months after the equipment is sent to an International distributor.

1.5 Years Parts – 3 Years Labor

*Original main power rectifiers

*Inverters (input and output rectifiers only)

2.3 Years — Parts and Labor

*Transformer/Rectifier Power Sources

*Plasma Arc Cutting Power Sources

*Semi-Automatic and Automatic Wire Feeders

*Inverter Power Supplies

*Intellitig

*Engine Driven Welding Generators

(NOTE: Engines are warranted separately by the engine manufacturer.)

3.1 Year — Parts and Labor

*DS-2 Wire Feeder

*Motor Driven Guns (w/exception of Spoolmate 185 & Spoolmate 250)

*Process Controllers

*Positioners and Controllers

*Automatic Motion Devices

*RFCS Foot Controls

*Induction Heating Power Sources

*Water Coolant Systems

*HF Units

*Grids

*Maxstar 140

*Spot Welders

*Load Banks

*Hobart Cyclomatic Equipment

*Running Gear/Trailers

*Plasma Cutting Torches (except APT & SAF Models)

*Field Options

(NOTE: Field options are covered under True Bluefor the remaining warranty period of the product they are installed in, or for a minimum of one year — whichever is greater.)

4.6 Months — Batteries

5.90 Days — Parts

*MIG Guns/TIG Torches

*Induction Heating Coils and Blankets

*APT, ZIPCUT & PLAZCUT Model Plasma Cutting Torches

*Remote Controls

*Accessory Kits

*Replacement Parts (No labor)

*Spoolmate 185 & Spoolmate 250

*Canvas Covers

HOBART’s Limited Warranty shall not apply to:

1.Consumable components; such as contact tips, cutting nozzles, contactors, brushes, slip rings, relays or parts that fail due to normal wear.

2.Items furnished by Hobart, but manufactured by others, such as engines or trade accessories. These items are covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, if any.

3.Equipment that has been modified by any party other than Hobart, or equipment that has been improperly installed, improperly operated or misused based upon industry standards, or equipment which has not had reasonable and necessary maintenance, or equipment which has been used for operation outside of the specifications for the equipment.

HOBART PRODUCTS ARE INTENDED FOR PURCHASE AND USE BY COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL USERS AND PERSONS TRAINED AND EXPERIENCED IN THE USE AND MAINTENANCE OF WELDING EQUIPMENT.

In the event of a warranty claim covered by this warranty, the exclusive remedies shall be, at Hobart’s option: (1) repair; or

(2)replacement; or, where authorized in writing by Hobart in appropriate cases, (3) the reasonable cost of repair or replacement at an authorized Hobart service station; or (4) payment of or credit for the purchase price (less reasonable depreciation based upon actual use) upon return of the goods at customer’s risk and expense. Hobart’s option of repair or replacement will be F.O.B., Factory at Appleton, Wisconsin, or F.O.B. at a Hobart authorized service facility as determined by Hobart. Therefore no compensation or reimbursement for transportation costs of any kind will be allowed.

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE REMEDIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. IN NO EVENT SHALL HOBART BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFIT), WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.

ANY EXPRESS WARRANTY NOT PROVIDED HEREIN AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, GUARANTY OR REPRESENTATION AS TO PERFORMANCE, AND ANY REMEDY FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT TORT OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY WHICH, BUT FOR THIS PROVISION, MIGHT ARISE BY IMPLICATION, OPERATION OF LAW, CUSTOM OF TRADE OR COURSE OF DEALING, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL EQUIPMENT FURNISHED BY HOBART IS EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED BY HOBART.

Some states in the U.S.A. do not allow limitations of how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion of incidental, indirect, special or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty provides specific legal rights, and other rights may be available, but may vary from state to state.

In Canada, legislation in some provinces provides for certain additional warranties or remedies other than as stated herein, and to the extent that they may not be waived, the limitations and exclusions set out above may not apply. This Limited Warranty provides specific legal rights, and other rights may be available, but may vary from province to province.

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Contents Processes OM-1581Description From Hobart to You Table of Contents Page Fumes and Gases can be hazardous Symbol UsageArc Welding Hazards Electric Shock can killBuildup of GAS can injure or kill ARC Rays can burn eyes and skinWelding can cause fire or explosion Flying Metal can injure eyesPrincipal Safety Standards About Pacemakers EMF InformationLES Fumé ES ET LES GAZ peuvent ê tre dangereux Signification des symbolesConsignes DE Securite Lire Avant Utilisation UN Choc É Lectrique peut tuerDES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeux LE Soudage peut provoquer un incendie ou une explosionLE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessures Risque D’INCENDIE OULA Chute DE L’APPAREIL peut blesser ’EMPLOI Excessif peutInformation sur les champs é lectromagné tiques Principales normes de sé curitéDuty Cycle And Overheating SpecificationsWire Feeder Specifications Gun SpecificationsInstallation Constant Voltage CV Weld- ing Power Source Plug Removing Top Cover Of Gun Air-Cooled Gun Connections Water-Cooled Gun Connections Air-Cooled Feeder Connections Rear Of Water Fitting Left- Hand Threads Water-Cooled Feeder ConnectionsVoltage Sensing Lead Connections Adjusting Contact Tip PositionContactor 12 VAC/Contactor Control Plug InformationPLG5 Installing Wire Spool Threading Welding Wire Through Feeder Coolant Guidelines Threading Welding Wire Through GunAdjusting Wire Feed Starting Speed Work And Voltage Sensing Cable Clamps Safety EquipmentOperation Front Panel Controls Of Feeder Air-Cooled Model ShownVoltage/Wire Speed Switch And Meter Optional Jog SwitchRun-In Speed Control Spot Controls Optional Remote Voltage Control Optional Power SwitchInternal Controls Flowmeter OptionalSequence Of Gas Metal Arc Welding Gmaw Continuous Or Spot Gun ControlsShielding Gas Coolant Supply For Water-Cooled Models OnlyRoutine Maintenance Maintenance & TroubleshootingMonths Changing Or Cleaning Gun Drive Roll Changing Feeder Drive Roll And Wire Inlet Guide Replacing Or Cleaning Feeder Drive Roll Bearing Replacing Or Cleaning Gun Drive Roll BearingRemoving Contact Tip Adapter In Air-Cooled Models Changing Gun Contact Tip And LinerRemoving Contact Tip Adapter In Water-Cooled Models Replacing Hub AssemblyWater Flow Switch Optional For Water-Cooled Models Adjusting Hub TensionOverload Protection Wire Feeder Trouble TroubleshootingGun Trouble Circuit Diagram For Wire Feeder Electrical DiagramsCircuit Diagram For Gun Main Assembly Parts ListDia Part CB1 Motor & Wire Drive -1 Item Panel, Front w/Components Water-Cooled Model Illustrated Panel, Front w/Components -1 Item Exploded View Of Gun 133 203 Barrel Assembly -4 Item Optional Call HOBART1 for your local Hobart distributor Hobart Welding Products Contact your Distributor for