Operating the Welding Generator | Hobart Welding Products 4500

SECTION 6 − OPERATING THE WELDING GENERATOR

6-1.	Controls (See Section 6-2)
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Hobart Welding Products 4500 manual Operating the Welding Generator, Controls See Section

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Description OM-4418210 597KProcesses From Hobart to You Table of Contents Page Electric Shock can kill Symbol UsageArc Welding Hazards HOT Parts can cause severe burns ARC Rays can burn eyes and skin Fumes and Gases can be hazardousBuildup of GAS can injure or kill Welding can cause fire or explosion Engine Hazards Compressed Air Hazards Fire or Explosion hazard Welding Wire can cause injuryHOT Parts can cause burns and injury Falling Unit can cause injury EMF Information Principal Safety StandardsCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings Radiation can cause interference UN Choc Électrique peut tuer Signification des symboles− Consignes DE Sécurité − Lire Avant Utilisation LE Soudage peut provoquer un incendie ou une explosion DES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures gravesLES Fumées ET LES GAZ peu- vent être dangereux 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 ’EMPLOI Excessif peut LE Surchauffement peut endom- mager le moteur électriqueLES Fils DE Soudage peuvent provoquer des blessures UNE Remorque QUI Bascule peut entraîner des blessures Information EMF Proposition californienne 65 AvertissementsPrincipales normes de sécurité En ce qui concerne les implants médicaux Weld, Power, And Engine Specifications − SpecificationsSymbol Definitions − Definitions Fuel Consumption Dimensions, Weights, And Operating AnglesAux Power Gal./Hr Weld Power In KW Weld Amps At Rated Duty Cycle AC Power Amperes Generator Power CurveAC Power Volts Duty Cycle AC Amps Volt-Ampere CurvesVolts Max Amp Min Amp Rating Label Location − InstallationInstalling Welding Generator 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 150 ft 200 ft 250 ft Connecting to weldSelecting Weld Cable Sizes 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 Use GFCI-protected extension cord Generator Power Panel Receptacles− Operating Auxiliary Equipment X 15 a + 240 V x 9 a = 4 kVA/KW OM-4418 − Maintenance Routine Maintenance Servicing Air Cleaner Stop engine Generator Power − TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Welding Starting difficult With proper viscosity oil for operating temperatureEngine − Electrical Diagrams Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator − Generator Power Guidelines Selecting Equipment Use #10 AWG or larger insulated Grounding When Supplying Building SystemsHow Much Power Does Equipment Require? Resistive Load Volts 115 Amps Industrial Motors Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial MotorsApproximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home Equipment Farm/Home Equipment Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment Contractor Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Single-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements Power Required To Start MotorHow Much Power Can Generator Supply? 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 Positioning Electrode Holder Poor Weld Bead CharacteristicsGood Weld Bead Characteristics 10-30 9090 End View of Work Angle Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape Electrode Movement During Welding Tee Joint Butt JointsLap Joint 16 in 30 1.6 mm Tack Welds Weld Test Troubleshooting − PorosityTroubleshooting − Excessive Spatter 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

SECTION 6 − OPERATING THE WELDING GENERATOR

Controls (See Section 6-2)