Hobart Welding Products 500

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Main Betastick 500 From Hobart to You TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING 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-201 444 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 DEFINITIONS 2-1. General Precautionary Label 2-2. Input Connection Label 2-3. Electric Shock And Airflow Label 2-4. Nameplate Safety Symbols 2-5. Manufacturers Rating Labels For CE Products . A 2-6. Symbols And Definitions Some symbols are found only on CE products. Note A SECTION 3 INSTALLATION 3-1. Specifications 3-2. Duty Cycle And Overheating 3-3. Volt-Ampere Curves 3-4. Selecting A Location 3-5. Dimensions And Weights Inches Millimeters Weight 3-6. Tipping 3-7. Selecting And Preparing Weld Output Cables 3-8. Weld Cable Sizes 3-9. Connecting To Weld Output Terminals 3-10. Remote Amperage Control Receptacle 3-11. Electrical Service Guide 3-12. Connecting Input Power A. Placing Jumper Links 220 VOLTS 380 VOLTS 440 VOLTS B. Connecting Input Power SECTION 4 OPERATION 4-1. Controls 4-2. Amperage Adjustment Control 4-3. Remote Amperage Switch 4-4. Power Switch 4-5. Ammeter And Voltmeter (Optional) SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 5-1. Routine Maintenance 5-2. Overload Protection 5-3. Troubleshooting Table Page Page SECTION 7 PARTS LIST Figure 7-1 Main Assembly 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