Hobart Welding Products OM-486 manual Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord Possible

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9-11. 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 OM-486 ProcessesDescription From Hobart to You Table of Contents Page Electric Shock can kill Symbol UsageArc Welding Hazards ARC Rays can burn eyes and skinEngine Hazards Engine Exhaust Gases can kill Battery Explosion can BlindMoving Parts can cause injury Engine Heat can cause fireRadiation can cause interference Principal Safety StandardsEMF Information ARC Welding can cause interferenceUN Choc É Lectrique peut tuer Signification des symbolesConsignes DE SÉ Curité Lire Avant Utilisation LES Fumé ES ET LES GAZ peuvent ê tre dangereuxDES PIÈ CES Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brû lures 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 DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessures’EXPLOSION DE LA Batterie peut LA Chute DE L’APPAREIL peut blesserLE Soudage À L’ARC risque de provoquer des interfé rences Principales normes de sé curitéInformation sur les champs é lectromagné tiques Consignes relatives aux stimulateurs cardiaquesWeld, Power, And Engine Specifications SpecificationsSymbol Definitions DefinitionsDimensions, Weights, and Operating Angles DimensionsFuel Consumption Auxiliary Power Curve Exceeding duty cycle can damage unit and void warrantyDuty Cycle CC/AC Mode CC/DC ModeCV/DC Mode Volt-Ampere CurvesInstallation Installing Welding GeneratorEngine Prestart Checks Read and follow all instruc Activating The Dry Charge Battery If ApplicableDo not overfill battery cells ChargerConnecting To Weld Output Terminals Connecting The BatteryInstalling Exhaust Pipe Connect negative cable last100 ft 30 m Or Less Selecting Weld Cable SizesRemote 14 Receptacle Information 10 100% Duty CycleTo wet out weld puddle Adjusting MIG Weld Puddle ConsistencyStop engine To stiffen weld puddleRemote Amperage/Voltage Switch DC Polarity/AC SwitchDo not switch under load Operating Welding GeneratorRemote Amperage/Voltage Control Auxiliary Power Receptacles And Circuit Breakers Operating Auxiliary EquipmentWeld Current 120 240 Optional Auxiliary Power Receptacles Gfci Receptacle OptionMaintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Label Servicing Air Cleaner Servicing Optional Spark ArrestorStop engine and let cool Changing Engine Oil, Oil Filter, And Fuel Filter Adjusting Engine Speed Idle Speed AdjustmentWeld/Power Speed Adjustment Welding TroubleshootingOverload Protection Trouble RemedyCheck and adjust engine speed see Section Low weld output Check control settingsCheck and clean air cleaner as necessary see Section See engine manualEngine Auxiliary PowerCheck receptacle wiring and connections Check governor according to engine manualElectrical Diagram Circuit Diagram For Welding GeneratorST-190 578-B Auxiliary Power Guidelines Selecting EquipmentGrounding 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 Watts Approximate 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 xTypical Connections To Supply Standby Power 240 120 GroundSelecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord Possible Current Load Watts AmperesParts List Main Assembly24-Fig Dia Part Description Mkgs Quantity Panel, Front w/Components Panel, Front w/Components -1 Item Generator -1 Item Page Page Page Service SupportContact your Distributor for Hobart Welding ProductsCall
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