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CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
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 explosion.
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. Symbols And Definitions
AAmperes VVolts Panel/Local 14 Remote 14
SECTION 3 SPECIFICATIONS
3-1. Weld, Power, And Engine Specifications
3-2. Dimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles
3-3. Fuel Consumption
3-4. Duty Cycle And Overheating
3-5. AC Auxiliary Power
3-6. Optional AC Power Plant Curves
3-7. Volt-Ampere Curves
SECTION 4 INSTALLATION
4-1. Installing Welding Generator
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4-2. Connecting The Battery
4-3. Installing Muffler
4-4. Engine Prestart Checks
4-5. Connecting To Weld Output Terminals
4-6. Selecting Weld Cable Sizes
4-7. Remote 14 Receptacle RC3 Information (Optional, See Section 4-8)
A/V
4-8. Terminal Strip 3T Connections (Optional)
SECTION 5 OPERATING WELDING GENERATOR
5-1. Front Panel Controls (See Section 5-2)
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5-2. Description Of Front Panel Controls (See Section 5-1)
5-3. Remote Control (Optional)
SECTION 6 OPERATING AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
6-1. 120 Volt Duplex And Optional GFCI Receptacles
6-2. 240 Volt Duplex Receptacle (Optional)
6-3. Connecting Optional Auxiliary Power Plant
SECTION 7 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE
7-1. Routine Maintenance
8 h
50 h
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7-3. Servicing Air Cleaner
7-4. Servicing Fuel System
7-5. Adjusting Engine Speed
7-6. Changing Engine Oil And Filter
7-7. Overload Protection
7-8. Inspecting And Cleaning Optional Spark Arrestor Muffler
7-9. Troubleshooting
A. Welding
B. Auxiliary Power
C. Engine
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SECTION 9 RUN-IN PROCEDURE
9-1. Wetstacking
9-2. Run-In Procedure Using Load Bank
9-3. Run-In Procedure Using Resistance Grid
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SECTION 10 AUXILIARY POWER GUIDELINES
10-1. Selecting Equipment
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10-2. Grounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame
10-3. Grounding When Supplying Building Systems
10-4. How Much Power Does Equipment Require?
10-5. Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial Motors
10-6. Approximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home Equipment
10-7. Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment
10-8. Power Required To Start Motor
10-9. How Much Power Can Generator Supply?
10-10.Typical Connections To Supply Standby Power
10-11.Selecting Extension Cord (Use Shortest Cord Possible)
SECTION 11 PARTS LIST
Figure 11-1. Main Assembly
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Figure 11-3. Generator
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Figure 11-4. Panel, Front w/Components
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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.
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Always provide Model Name and Serial/Style Number.
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