SECTION 4 – OPERATION

4-1. Controls

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1 Ammeter

See Section 4-3.

2Voltmeter See Section 4-3.

3High Frequency Switch

See Section 4-11.

4Output (Contactor) Switch See Section 4-8.

5Spot Time Switch And Control (Optional)

See Section 4-5.

6 Preflow Time Control (Optional)

See Section 4-12.

7 AC Balance Control

See Section 4-6.

8 Crater Time Control And Switch

See Section 4-4.

9Amperage Adjustment Control And Switch

See Section 4-7.

10 Arc Force (Dig) Switch And Control

See Section 4-9.

11 Postflow Time Control

See Section 4-10.

12High Temperature Shutdown Light (CE Models Only)

Lights when unit overheats and shuts down (see Section 3-3).

13 Power Switch And Pilot Light

Use switch to turn unit and light On and Off.

14Output Selector Switch See Section 4-2.

15High Frequency Control

See Section 4-11.

Ref. ST-117 264-F / Ref. ST-154 795-C

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Hobart OM-353 manual Operation, Controls

OM-353 specifications

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