OM-4418210 597A, Processes | Hobart Champion 4500 instruction

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OM-4418210 597A

February 2003

Processes

Stick (SMAW) Welding

Description

Engine Driven Welding Generator

ChampionR 4500

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Hobart Champion 4500 manual OM-4418210 597A, Processes, Description

Contents

Processes OM-4418210 597ADescription From Hobart to You Table of Contents Page Arc Welding Hazards Marks a special safety messageElectric Shock can kill Fumes and Gases can be hazardous Engine Hazards Compressed Air Hazards EMF Information Principal Safety Standards Consignes DE Sécurité Lire Avant Utilisation Signification des symbolesUN Choc Électrique peut tuer LES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereux DES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeux LE Soudage peut provoquer un in- cendie ou une explosionDES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures graves LE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessures ’EXPLOSION DE LA Batterie peutLA Chaleur DU Moteur peut pro- voquer un incendie ’AIR Comprimé peut provoquer des blessures Information sur les champs électromagnétiques Principales normes de sécurité Symbol Definitions SpecificationsWeld, Power, And Engine Specifications Dimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles Fuel Consumption Exceeding duty cycle can damage unit and void warrantyDuty Cycle 100% Duty Cycle at 90 Amperes CC/AC Volt-Ampere Curves Generator Power Curve Installing Welding Generator InstallationGrounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame Engine Prestart Checks Grounding Generator When Supplying Building Systems13 mm Full Gasoline Open Closed Oil Selecting Weld Cable Sizes Connecting To Weld Output Terminals45 m 60 m 70 m 90 m 105 m 120 m Put terminals Controls See Section Operating the Welding Generator Description Of Controls See Section To Stop turn engine switch to OffAmperage Selection Table For Stick Smaw Electrodes Operating Auxiliary Equipment Generator Power Panel ReceptaclesUse GFCI-protected extension cord 240 V 20 a AC Duplex Receptacle RC1 Maintenance Clean element by gently tapping on a hard surface Servicing Air CleanerWashing Precleaner Stop engine Troubleshooting TroubleshootingGenerator Power Welding Engine With proper viscosity oil for operating temperatureStarting difficult Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator Electrical Diagrams Selecting Equipment Generator Power Guidelines How Much Power Does Equipment Require? Grounding When Supplying Building SystemsEarth ground if supplying Amperes x Volts = Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home Equipment Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial MotorsIndustrial Motors Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Farm/Home Equipment Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Contractor Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment How Much Power Can Generator Supply? Power Required To Start MotorSingle-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements KVA/HP x HP x 1000 = Starting Amperage Work like a Pro Typical Connections To Supply Standby Power Current Load Watts Amperes Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord Possible Weld current starts when electrode touches work- piece Stick Welding ProcedureStick Welding Smaw Guidelines Striking an Arc Scratch Start Technique Electrode and Amperage Selection ChartStriking an Arc Tapping Technique Good Weld Bead Characteristics Poor Weld Bead CharacteristicsPositioning Electrode Holder 10-30 9090 End View of Work Angle Electrode Movement During Welding Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape Lap Joint Butt JointsTee Joint 16 in 30 1.6 mm Tack Welds Troubleshooting Excessive Spatter Troubleshooting PorosityWeld Test Possible Causes Corrective Actions Troubleshooting Lack Of Penetration Troubleshooting Incomplete FusionTroubleshooting Excessive Penetration Troubleshooting Waviness Of Bead Troubleshooting Burn-ThroughTroubleshooting Distortion 35 36 Parts List Dia Part Description Quantity Mkgs Work like a Pro Page Page Support Service Hobart Welding Products Contact your Distributor for