Hobart OM-1581 manual

Olympic XR A

And XR W

Processes

Description

MIG (GMAW) Welding

Wire Feeder And Feeder Gun

OM-1581 137 532M

March 2001

Contents

Main From Hobart to You TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING 1-1. Symbol Usage . 1-2. Arc Welding Hazards ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin. WELDING can cause fire or explosion. FLYING METAL can injure eyes. BUILDUP OF GAS can injure or kill. HOT PARTS can cause severe burns. 1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard. FALLING UNIT can cause injury. OVERUSE can cause OVERHEATING STATIC (ESD) can damage PC boards. 1-5. EMF Information OM-1581 Page 5 SECTION 1 CONSIGNES DE SECURITE LIRE AVANT UTILISATION 1-1. Signification des symboles . 1-2. Dangers relatifs au soudage larc UN CHOC LECTRIQUE peut tuer. LES RAYONS DE LARC peuvent pro- voquer des brlures dans les yeux et sur la peau. LE SOUDAGE peut provoquer un incendie ou une explosion. DES PARTICULES VOLANTES peuvent blesser les yeux. LES ACCUMULATIONS DE GAZ ris- quent de provoquer des blessures ou mme la mort. DES PICES CHAUDES peuvent pro- voquer des brlures graves. 1-3. Dangers supplmentaires en relation avec linstallation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance 1-4. Principales normes de scurit 1-5. Information sur les champs lectromagntiques SECTION 2 SPECIFICATIONS 2-1. Wire Feeder Specifications Specification Description 2-2. Gun Specifications Specification Description SECTION 3 INSTALLATION NOTE 3-1. Connections With A CC, CV Or CC/CV Voltage Welding Power Source Having A 14-Socket Receptacle 3-3. Connections With A CC Welding Power Source Having A Contactor Control Receptacle 3-4. Connections With A CC Welding Power Source And A 115 VAC/12 VDC Secondary Contactor 3-5. Removing Top Cover Of Gun 3-6. Air-Cooled Gun Connections 3-7. Water-Cooled Gun Connections 3-8. Air-Cooled Feeder Connections 3-9. Water-Cooled Feeder Connections 3-10. Adjusting Contact Tip Position 3-11. Voltage Sensing Lead Connections 3-12. 115 VAC/Contactor Control Plug Information Pin* Pin Information Remote Contactor Remote Voltage Control 3-13. Replacing 115 VAC/Contactor Control Plug With Customer-Supplied 5-Pin Or Twistlock Plug 3-14. Installing Wire Spool 3-15. Threading Welding Wire Through Feeder 3-16. Threading Welding Wire Through Gun 3-17. Coolant Guidelines CAUTION 3-18. Adjusting Wire Feed Starting Speed SECTION 4 OPERATION 4-1. Front Panel Controls Of Feeder (Air-Cooled Model Shown) 4-2. Safety Equipment 4-3. Work And Voltage Sensing Cable Clamps 4-4. Run-In Speed Control 4-5. Jog Switch 4-6. Voltage/Wire Speed Switch And Meter (Optional) 4-7. Spot Controls (Optional) 4-8. Remote Voltage Control (Optional) 4-9. Power Switch 4-10. Flowmeter (Optional) CAUTION Wire feeding system is designed for maximum of 50 psi (345 kPa) gas pressure. 4-11. Internal Controls 4-12. Gun Controls 4-13. Shielding Gas 4-14. Coolant Supply For Water-Cooled Models Only 4-15. Sequence Of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Continuous Or Spot SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 5-1. Routine Maintenance 3 Months 6 Months 3 Months 5-2. Changing Or Cleaning Gun Drive Roll 5-3. Changing Feeder Drive Roll And Wire Inlet Guide 5-4. Replacing Or Cleaning Gun Drive Roll Bearing 5-5. Replacing Or Cleaning Feeder Drive Roll Bearing 5-6. Changing Gun Contact Tip And Liner 5-7. Removing Contact Tip Adapter In Air-Cooled Models 5-8. Removing Contact Tip Adapter In Water-Cooled Models WATER IN GUN PARTS can cause ELECTRIC SHOCK and can lower weld quality. WARNING 5-9. Replacing Hub Assembly 5-10. Adjusting Hub Tension 5-11. Overload Protection 5-12. Water Flow Switch (Optional For Water-Cooled Models) 5-13. Troubleshooting A. Wire Feeder Trouble Trouble Remedy B. Gun Trouble Trouble Remedy Page Page SECTION 7 PARTS LIST Figure 7-1. Main Assembly . Page Page Page Figure 7-3. Panel, Front w/Components (Water-Cooled Model Illustrated) Page Figure 7-4. Exploded View Of Gun Page Page Page Page Warranty Questions? Call 1-877-HOBART1 for your local Hobart distributor. Effective January 1, 2000 (Equipment with a serial number preface of LA or newer) Please complete and retain with your personal records. Resources Available Always provide Model Name and Serial/Style Number. Owners Record