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Arcstar 280 NT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING
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SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING
1-1. Symbol Usage
1-2. Arc Welding Hazards
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
SIGNIFICANT DC VOLTAGE exists after stopping engine on inverters.
1-3. Engine Hazards
FUEL can cause fire or explosion.
STEAM AND HOT COOLANT can burn.
MOVING PARTS can cause injury.
BATTERY EXPLOSION can BLIND.
1-4. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance
FALLING UNIT can cause injury.
FLYING SPARKS can cause injury.
OVERHEATING can damage motors.
OVERUSE can cause OVERHEATING.
1-5. Principal Safety Standards
1-6. EMF Information
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SECTION 1 CONSIGNES DE SCURIT LIRE AVANT UTILISATION
1-1. Signification des symboles
1-2. Dangers relatifs au soudage larc
UN CHOC LECTRIQUE peut tuer.
Une tension DC importante subsiste lintrieur des onduleurs aprs avoir coup lalimentation.
1-3. Dangers existant en relation avec le moteur
LE CARBURANT MOTEUR peut pro- voquer un incendie ou une explo- sion.
LA VAPEUR ET LE LIQUIDE DE REFROIDISSEMENT CHAUD peuvent provoquer des brlures.
1-4. Dangers supplmentaires en relation avec linstallation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance
LE RAYONNEMENT HAUTE FR- QUENCE (H.F.) risque de provoquer des interfrences.
LE SOUDAGE LARC risque de provoquer des interfrences.
1-5. Principales normes de scurit
1-6. Information sur les champs lectromagntiques
SECTION 2 DEFINITIONS
2-1. Symbol Definitions
SECTION 3 SPECIFICATIONS
3-1. Weld, Power, And Engine Specifications
3-2. Dimensions, Weights, and Operating Angles
3-3. Fuel Consumption
3-4. Auxiliary Power Curve
3-5. Duty Cycle
A. CC/DC Mode
B. CV/DC Mode
C. CC/AC Mode
3-6. Volt-Ampere Curves
SECTION 4 INSTALLATION
4-1. Installing Welding Generator
4-2. Engine Prestart Checks
4-3. Activating The Dry Charge Battery (If Applicable)
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4-4. Connecting The Battery
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4-6. Connecting To Weld Output Terminals
4-5. Installing Exhaust Pipe
4-7. Selecting Weld Cable Sizes
NOTE
A/V
VOLTAGE
4-9. Adjusting MIG Weld Puddle Consistency
SECTION 5 OPERATING WELDING GENERATOR
5-1. Front Panel Controls
5-2. Remote Amperage/Voltage Control
SECTION 6 OPERATING AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
6-1. Auxiliary Power Receptacles And Circuit Breakers
Simultaneous Welding And Auxiliary Power Output
6-2. Optional Auxiliary Power Receptacles
Simultaneous Welding And Auxiliary Power Output
SECTION 7 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
7-1. Routine Maintenance
8 h
20 h 25 h
50 h
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7-3. Servicing Air Cleaner
7-4. Servicing Optional Spark Arrestor
7-5. Changing Engine Oil, Oil Filter, And Fuel Filter
7-6. Adjusting Engine Speed
7-7. Overload Protection
7-8. Troubleshooting
A. Welding
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B. Auxiliary Power
C. Engine
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SECTION 9 AUXILIARY POWER GUIDELINES
9-1. Selecting Equipment
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9-2. Grounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame
9-3. Grounding When Supplying Building Systems
9-4. How Much Power Does Equipment Require?
9-5. Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial Motors
9-6. Approximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home Equipment
9-7. Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment
9-8. Power Required To Start Motor
9-9. How Much Power Can Generator Supply?
9-10. Typical Connections To Supply Standby Power
9-11. Selecting Extension Cord (Use Shortest Cord Possible)
SECTION 10 PARTS LIST
Figure 10-1. Main Assembly
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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.
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