Hobart Welding Products OM-925 217 694A manual Holding And Positioning Welding Gun

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8-3. Holding And Positioning Welding Gun

NOTE

Welding wire is energized when gun trigger is pressed. Before lowering helmet and pressing trigger, be sure wire is no more than 1/2 in (13 mm) past end of nozzle, and tip of wire is positioned correctly on seam.

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1

Hold Gun and Control Gun

 

 

 

 

Trigger

 

 

 

2

Workpiece

 

 

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3

Work Clamp

 

2

4

Electrode Extension (Stickout)

 

 

 

 

 

1/4 to 1/2 in (6 To 13 mm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

Cradle Gun and Rest Hand on

 

 

 

 

Workpiece

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4

90°

0°-15°

90°

End View of Work AngleSide View of Gun Angle

GROOVE WELDS

45°0°-15°

45°

End View of Work Angle

Side View of Gun Angle

 

FILLET WELDS

S-0421-A

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Contents Processes OM-925Description From Hobart to You Table of Contents Options and Accessories Warranty Marks a special safety message Symbol UsageArc Welding Hazards Electric Shock can killWelding can cause fire or explosion ARC Rays can burn eyes and skinFlying Metal can injure eyes Buildup of GAS can injure or killCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings EMF Information Principal Safety StandardsAbout Pacemakers − Consignes DE Sécurité − À Lire Avant Utilisation Identifie un message de sécurité particulierLES Particules Projetées peu- vent blesser les yeux LE Soudage peut causer un incen- die ou une explosionLES Pièces Chaudes peuvent cau- ser des brûlures graves LE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïeLA Chute DE L’APPAREIL peut blesser Risque D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLO’EMPLOI Excessif peut Faire LES Pièces Mobiles peuvent cau- ser des blessuresInformation sur les champs électromagnétiques Principales normes de sécuritéConsignes relatives aux stimulateurs cardiaques Specifications − SpecificationsVAC Model Amperes Duty Cycle And OverheatingOutput Duty Cycle % VAC Model Output AmperesVoltage Volt-Ampere CurvesInstalling Welding Gun Installing Work Clamp − InstallationChanging Polarity Process/Polarity TableInstalling Gas Supply Is required = GND/PE Do not move or operate unit where it could tipInstalling Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub Tension Electrical Service Guide For 230 VAC ModelHold wire tightly to keep it From unraveling Threading Welding WireControls − OperationSteel Weld Parameter Chart For 115 VAC ModelInch 20 ga 18 ga 16 ga 11 gaWeld Parameter Chart For 230 VAC Model 18 ga 16 ga 11 ga 048 060 Inch Wire Welding PackageRoutine Maintenance − Maintenance &TROUBLESHOOTINGDisconnect power before maintaining Overload Protection Drive Motor ProtectionTurn Off power before replacing contact tip Changing Drive Roll Or Wire Inlet GuideReplacing Gun Contact Tip Disconnect gun from unit Cleaning Or Replacing Gun LinerTo Reassemble Gun Replacing Switch And/Or Head Tube Trouble Remedy Troubleshooting TableCircuit Diagram For 115 VAC Model − Electrical Diagram Circuit Diagram For 230 VAC Model Typical MIG Process Connections − MIG Welding Gmaw GuidelinesWire Size Amperage Range Typical MIG Process Control SettingsThickness to Amperage a Select VoltageHolding And Positioning Welding Gun Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape Good Weld Bead Characteristics Poor Weld Bead CharacteristicsGun Movement During Welding Troubleshooting − Porosity Troubleshooting − Excessive SpatterTroubleshooting − Excessive Penetration Possible Causes Corrective ActionsTroubleshooting − Incomplete Fusion Troubleshooting − Lack Of PenetrationTroubleshooting − Burn-Through Troubleshooting − Distortion Troubleshooting − Waviness Of BeadCommon MIG Shielding Gases Troubleshooting Guide For Semiautomatic Welding EquipmentApplication Welding arc not stable Wire slipping in drive rolls Return To Table Of Contents Main Assembly − Parts ListDia Part H-10 Gun Options Optional Drive Rolls195 Page Support ServiceHobart Welding Products Contact your Distributor for
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