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WARNING

This product, when used for welding or cutting, produces fumes or gases which contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects and, in some cases, cancer. (California Health & Safety Code Section 25249.5 et seq.)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING		1
1-1.	Symbol Usage	1
1-2.	Arc Welding Hazards	1
1-3. Additional Symbols for Installation, Operation, and Maintenance		3
1-4.	Principal Safety Standards	3
1-5.	EMF Information	4

SECTION 1 – CONSIGNES DE SECURITE – LIRE AVANT UTILISATION		5
1-1.	Signification des symboles	5
1-2.	Dangers relatifs au soudage à l’arc	5
1-3.	Dangers supplémentaires en relation avec l’installation, le fonctionnement
	et la maintenance	7
1-4.	Principales normes de sécurité	8
1-5.	Information sur les champs électromagnétiques	8

SECTION 2 – INSTALLATION		9
2-1.	Included with Your Unit	9
2-2.	Selecting A Location	9
2-3.	Dimensions And Weights	10
2-4.	Specifications	10
2-5.	Duty Cycle Chart	10
2-6.	Volt-Ampere Curves	11
2-7.	Weld Output Terminals And Selecting Cable Sizes	11
2-8.	Remote 14 Receptacle	12
2-9.	Shielding Gas Connections	12
2-10. Electrical Service Guide		13
2-11.	Connecting Input Power	13

SECTION 3 – OPERATION		14
3-1.	Controls	14
3-2. Example of Front Panel Amperage Control		15
3-3. Example of Remote Amperage Control		15
3-4.	Typical TIG Connections	16
3-5.	Typical Stick Connections	16
3-6.	Process and Material Thickness Guide Label	17

SECTION 4 – MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING		17
4-1.	Routine Maintenance	17
4-2.	Adjusting Spark Gaps	18
4-3.	Troubleshooting	18
SECTION 6 – ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM		19
SECTION 7 – HIGH FREQUENCY (HF)		20
7-1. Welding Processes Using HF		20
7-2. Sources Of HF Radiation From Incorrect Installation		20
7-3.	Correct Installation	21
SECTION 7 – SELECTING AND PREPARING
TUNGSTEN ELECTRODE		22
7-1.	Selecting Tungsten Electrode	22
7-2. Safety Information About Tungsten		22
7-3. Preparing Tungsten For DC Electrode Negative (DCEN) Welding		23
SECTION 8 – GUIDELINES FOR TIG WELDING (GTAW)		24
8-1.	Positioning The Torch	24
8-2. Torch Movement During Welding		25
8-3. Positioning Torch Tungsten For Various Weld Joints		26
SECTION 9 – STICK WELDING (SMAW) GUIDELINES		28
SECTION 10 – PARTS LIST		36
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES
WARRANTY

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Contents

OM-355 ProcessesDescription From Hobart to You Table of Contents Page Electric Shock can kill Symbol UsageMarks a special safety message Arc Welding Hazards Buildup of GAS can injure or kill ARC Rays can burn eyes and skinWelding can cause fire or explosion Flying Metal can injure eyes Principal Safety Standards About Pacemakers EMF Information LES Fumé ES ET LES GAZ peuvent ê tre dangereux Signification des symbolesConsignes DE Securite Lire Avant Utilisation UN Choc É Lectrique peut tuer LE Soudage peut provoquer un incendie ou une explosion DES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeuxLE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessures Risque D’INCENDIE OULA Chute DE L’APPAREIL peut blesser ’EMPLOI Excessif peut Principales normes de sé curité Information sur les champs é lectromagné tiquesConsignes relatives aux stimulateurs cardiaques Movement InstallationIncluded with Your Unit Selecting a Location Dimensions And Weights SpecificationsDuty Cycle Chart Volt-Ampere Curves Weld Output Terminals And Selecting Cable SizesARC Welding can cause Electromagnetic Interference Necting to receptacle Remote 14 ReceptacleShielding Gas Connections Socket Input Amperes at Rated Output Electrical Service GuideConnecting Input Power Input Voltage Output Selector Switch OperationControls Select weld process Select polarity Connect remote control see Section OM-355Example of Remote Amperage Control For TIG Gtaw Welding Select weld process Select polarity Select amperage Example Application Typical TIG ConnectionsTypical Stick Connections Remote Foot Control Maintenance and Troubleshooting Routine MaintenanceProcess and Material Thickness Guide Label Justing spark gaps Adjusting Spark GapsTroubleshooting Turn Off power before ad Circuit Diagram For Welding Power Source Electrical Diagram Welding Processes Using HF Sources Of HF Radiation From Incorrect InstallationHigh Frequency HF Building Metal Building Correct InstallationGround Wire Nonmetal Safety Information About Tungsten Selecting and Preparing Tungsten ElectrodeSelecting Tungsten Electrode Preparing Tungsten For DC Electrode Negative Dcen Welding Mables away Guidelines for TIG Welding GtawPositioning The Torch Instead of thoriated. Tho Tungsten With Filler Rod Torch Movement During WeldingTungsten Without Filler Rod Welding direction Form pool Tilt torch Butt Weld And Stringer Bead Joint Lap Joint Corner Joint Positioning Torch Tungsten For Various Weld Joints OM-355 Stick Welding Procedure Weld current starts when electrode touches work- pieceStick Welding Smaw Guidelines Electrode and Amperage Selection Chart Striking an Arc Scratch Start TechniqueStriking an Arc Tapping Technique 9090 End View of Work Angle Poor Weld Bead CharacteristicsGood Weld Bead Characteristics Positioning Electrode Holder Electrode Movement During Welding Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape 16 in 1.6 mm Tack Welds Butt JointsLap Joint Tee Joint Possible Causes Corrective Actions Troubleshooting PorosityTroubleshooting Excessive Spatter Weld Test Troubleshooting Incomplete Fusion Troubleshooting Lack Of PenetrationTroubleshooting Excessive Penetration Troubleshooting Burn-Through Troubleshooting Waviness Of BeadTroubleshooting Distortion Main Assembly Parts List Dia Part Description Quantity Mkgs 043 Panel, Front w/Components Page Page Page Support Service Contact your Distributor for Hobart Welding ProductsCall