Installation, Rating Label Location | Hobart Welding Products 4500

SECTION 5 − INSTALLATION

5-1. Installing Welding Generator

Movement

Airflow Clearance

18 in

(460 mm)18 in

18 in

(460 mm)

18 in
(460 mm)	18 in

(460 mm)

Location

! Always securely fasten welding generator onto transport vehicle or trailer and comply with all DOT and other applicable codes.

! Do not install unit where air flow is restricted or engine may overheat.

Ref install1 8/06 − Ref. 151 556 / 158 936-A / 803 467-C / S-0854

5-2. Rating Label Location

3 Rating Label − Typical

Locate rating label on unit. Label pro- vides information such as weld output

1ratings, generator ratings, and engine information.

. Evidence of label tampering voids warranty.

Ref: rot_label 2008-01 − 803 467

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Hobart Welding Products 4500 manual Installation, Installing Welding Generator, Rating Label Location, Movement

Contents

Description OM-4418210 597KProcesses From Hobart to You Table of Contents Page Symbol Usage Arc Welding HazardsElectric Shock can kill HOT Parts can cause severe burns Fumes and Gases can be hazardous Buildup of GAS can injure or killARC Rays can burn eyes and skin Welding can cause fire or explosion Engine Hazards Compressed Air Hazards Welding Wire can cause injury HOT Parts can cause burns and injuryFire or Explosion hazard Falling Unit can cause injury Principal Safety Standards California Proposition 65 WarningsEMF Information Radiation can cause interference UN Choc Électrique peut tuer Signification des symboles− Consignes DE Sécurité − Lire Avant Utilisation DES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures graves LES Fumées ET LES GAZ peu- vent être dangereuxLE Soudage peut provoquer un incendie ou une explosion LE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe ’EXPLOSION DE LA Batterie peut Rendre Aveugle DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessures Risque D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLO- Sion LA Chaleur DU Moteur peut pro- voquer un incendie’AIR Comprimé peut provoquer des blessures LE Surchauffement peut endom- mager le moteur électrique LES Fils DE Soudage peuvent provoquer des blessures’EMPLOI Excessif peut UNE Remorque QUI Bascule peut entraîner des blessures Proposition californienne 65 Avertissements Principales normes de sécuritéInformation EMF En ce qui concerne les implants médicaux − Specifications Symbol DefinitionsWeld, Power, And Engine Specifications − Definitions Dimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles Aux Power Gal./Hr Weld Power In KWFuel Consumption Weld Amps At Rated Duty Cycle Generator Power Curve AC Power VoltsAC Power Amperes Duty Cycle AC Amps Volt-Ampere CurvesVolts Max Amp Min Amp − Installation Installing Welding GeneratorRating Label Location Movement Grounding Generator When Supplying Building Systems Grounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame Oil Engine Prestart Checks13 mm Full Gasoline Open/On Closed/Off Connecting To Weld Output Terminals Connecting to weld Selecting Weld Cable Sizes150 ft 200 ft 250 ft 350 ft 400 ft 45 m 60 m 70 m 90 m 105 m 120 m Material Thickness Reference Chart − Operating the Welding Generator Controls See Section Amperage Selection Table For Stick Smaw Electrodes To Stop turn engine switch to OffDescription Of Controls See Section Generator Power Panel Receptacles − Operating Auxiliary EquipmentUse GFCI-protected extension cord X 15 a + 240 V x 9 a = 4 kVA/KW OM-4418 − Maintenance Routine Maintenance Servicing Air Cleaner Stop engine − Troubleshooting TroubleshootingGenerator Power Welding Starting difficult With proper viscosity oil for operating temperatureEngine − Electrical Diagrams Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator − Generator Power Guidelines Selecting Equipment Grounding When Supplying Building Systems How Much Power Does Equipment Require?Use #10 AWG or larger insulated Resistive Load Volts 115 Amps Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial Motors Approximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home EquipmentIndustrial Motors Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Farm/Home Equipment Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment Contractor Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Power Required To Start Motor How Much Power Can Generator Supply?Single-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements KVA/HP x HP x 1000 / Volts = Starting Amperage Typical Connections To Supply Standby Power Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord Possible Stick Welding Procedure − Stick Welding Smaw Guidelines Striking an Arc − Tapping Technique Electrode and Amperage Selection ChartStriking an Arc − Scratch Start Technique Poor Weld Bead Characteristics Good Weld Bead CharacteristicsPositioning Electrode Holder 10-30 9090 End View of Work Angle Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape Electrode Movement During Welding Butt Joints Lap JointTee Joint 16 in 30 1.6 mm Tack Welds Troubleshooting − Porosity Troubleshooting − Excessive SpatterWeld Test Possible Causes Corrective Actions Troubleshooting − Excessive Penetration Troubleshooting − Incomplete FusionTroubleshooting − Lack Of Penetration Troubleshooting − Distortion Troubleshooting − Burn-ThroughTroubleshooting − Waviness Of Bead Work like a Pro − Parts List Main Assembly SR1 Start Your Professional Welding Career Now Assistance ServiceSupport Contact your Distributor for Hobart Welding Products

Hobart Welding Products 4500 Installation, Installing Welding Generator, Rating Label Location

Models: 4500

SECTION 5 − INSTALLATION

5-1. Installing Welding Generator

Movement

Location

5-2. Rating Label Location