Processes, Description | Hobart Welding Products OM-487 instruction

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OM-487

187 558M

January 2001

Processes

MIG (GMAW) Welding

Flux Cored (FCAW)

Stick (SMAW) Welding

TIG (GTAW) Welding

Description

Engine Driven Welding Generator

Arcstar 300D NT

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Hobart Welding Products OM-487 manual Processes, Description

Contents

Processes OM-487Description From Hobart to You Table of Contents Page Arc Welding Hazards Symbol UsageElectric Shock can kill ARC Rays can burn eyes and skin Engine Hazards Moving Parts can cause injury Battery Explosion can BlindEngine Exhaust Gases can kill Engine Heat can cause fire EMF Information Principal Safety StandardsRadiation can cause interference ARC Welding can cause interference Consignes DE SÉ Curité Lire Avant Utilisation Signification des symbolesUN Choc É Lectrique peut tuer LES Fumé ES ET LES GAZ peuvent ê tre dangereux DES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeux LE Soudage peut provoquer un in- cendie ou une explosionDES PIÈ CES Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brû lures graves LE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe ’EXPLOSION DE LA Batterie peut DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessuresLA Chaleur DU Moteur peut pro- voquer un incendie LA Chute DE L’APPAREIL peut blesser Information sur les champs é lectromagné tiques Principales normes de sé curitéLE Soudage À L’ARC risque de provoquer des interfé rences Consignes relatives aux stimulateurs cardiaques Symbol Definitions SpecificationsWeld, Power, And Engine Specifications Definitions Dimensions Dimensions, Weights, And Operating AnglesFuel Consumption Exceeding duty cycle can damage unit and void warranty Auxiliary Power CurveDuty Cycle 100% Duty Cycle at 290 Amperes DC CC/DC Mode CC/AC ModeCV/DC Mode Volt-Ampere Curves Installing Welding Generator InstallationInstalling Exhaust Pipe Do not lift unit from end Airflow Clearance Engine Prestart Checks 13 mm Full Diesel Coolant Recovery TankFuel Do not use gasoline. Gasoline will damage engine Oil Connecting To Weld Output Terminals Connecting The BatteryAdding Coolant To Radiator Connect negative Remote 14 Receptacle Information Selecting Weld Cable Sizes Stop engine Adjusting MIG Weld Puddle ConsistencyTo wet out weld puddle To stiffen weld puddle Place switch in Run position to operate most Gmaw equipment Do not switch under loadOperating Welding Generator Front Panel Controls 1nected to the remote 14 recep- tacle is running Remote Amperage/Voltage Control Auxiliary power decreases as weld current increases Auxiliary Power Receptacles And Circuit BreakersOpen, contact Factory Authorized Service Agent Operating Auxiliary Equipment Gfci Receptacle Option Optional Auxiliary Power ReceptaclesAustralian Receptacle Option Receptacle Wiring Optional 240 Volt Plug Maintenance Label Maintenance and Troubleshooting 20 h Routine Maintenance50 h 75 h 400 h 200 h500 h 800 h Servicing Air Cleaner Servicing Optional Spark Arrestor Servicing Engine Cooling SystemStop engine and let cool Fuel Lines Replace fuel lines if cracked or worn Servicing Engine Fuel And Lubrication Systems Adjusting Fuel Solenoid Position Adjusting Engine SpeedStop screw is factory-set and should not be adjusted Checking Fuel Solenoid Checking Throttle Solenoid Adjusting Throttle SolenoidCheck for non-binding Solenoid in relaxed Adjusting Idle Speed Making Engine Speed AdjustmentsAdjusting Weld/Power Speed Overload Protection TroubleshootingWelding Trouble Remedy Check and clean air cleaner as necessary see Section Low weld output Check control settingsCheck engine speed, and adjust if necessary see Section See engine manual Engine Auxiliary Power Trouble Remedy Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator Electrical Diagram 201 Wetstacking RUN-IN Procedure Load Bank Run-In Procedure Using Load Bank Do not touch hot exhaust Run-In Procedure Using Resistance GridBank/grid From flammables Has this symbol Auxiliary Power GuidelinesSelecting Equipment Grounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame How Much Power Does Equipment Require? Grounding When Supplying Building SystemsEarth ground if supplying Use ground device as stated in electrical codes Approximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home Equipment Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial MotorsIndustrial Motors Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Farm/Home Equipment Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Contractor Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment How Much Power Can Generator Supply? Power Required To Start MotorSingle-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements KVA/HP x HP x Typical Connections To Supply Standby Power Current Load Watts Amperes Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord Possible 56- -3 Parts List80- -2 Main Assembly Dia Part Description 124 Hardware is common Not available unless listed Panel, Front w/Components Panel, Front w/Components -1 Item Generator -1 Item Support Service Hobart Welding Products Contact your Distributor forCall