Hobart Welding Products OM-487 manual Table of Contents

WARNING

This product, when used for welding or cutting, produces fumes or gases which contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects and, in some cases, cancer. (California Health & Safety Code Section 25249.5 et seq.)

WARNING

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

CALIFORNIA

Proposition 65

Warning

Diesel engine exhaust and some of its con- stituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.

The following terms are used interchangeably throughout this manual: MIG = GMAW, Wire Welding

TIG = GTAW

Stick = SMAW

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING		1
1-1.	Symbol Usage	1
1-2.	Arc Welding Hazards	1
1-3.	Engine Hazards	2
1-4. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance		3
1-5.	Principal Safety Standards	4
1-6.	EMF Information	4

SECTION 1 – CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ – LIRE AVANT UTILISATION		5
1-1.	Signification des symboles	5
1-2.	Dangers relatifs au soudage à l’arc	5
1-3.	Dangers existant en relation avec le moteur	6
1-4. Dangers supplémentaires en relation avec l’installation, le fonctionnement
	et la maintenance	7
1-5.	Principales normes de sécurité	8
1-6. Information sur les champs électromagnétiques		8

SECTION 2 – DEFINITIONS		9
2-1.	Symbol Definitions	9
SECTION 3 – SPECIFICATIONS		9
3-1. Weld, Power, And Engine Specifications		9
3-2. Dimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles		10
3-3.	Fuel Consumption	10
3-4.	Auxiliary Power Curve	11
3-5.	Duty Cycle	11
3-6.	Volt-Ampere Curves	12
SECTION 4 – INSTALLATION		13
4-1.	Installing Welding Generator	13
4-2.	Installing Exhaust Pipe	13
4-3.	Engine Prestart Checks	14
4-4. Adding Coolant To Radiator		15
4-5.	Connecting The Battery	15
4-6. Connecting To Weld Output Terminals		15
4-7. Selecting Weld Cable Sizes		16
4-8. Remote 14 Receptacle Information		16
4-9. Adjusting MIG Weld Puddle Consistency		17
SECTION 5 – OPERATING WELDING GENERATOR		18
5-1.	Front Panel Controls	18
5-2.	Remote Amperage/Voltage Control	19
SECTION 6 – OPERATING AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT		20
6-1. Auxiliary Power Receptacles And Circuit Breakers		20
6-2. Optional Auxiliary Power Receptacles		21
6-3. Wiring Optional 240 Volt Plug		22
SECTION 7 – MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING		23
7-1.	Maintenance Label	23
7-2.	Routine Maintenance	24
7-3.	Servicing Air Cleaner	26
7-4. Servicing Engine Cooling System		27
7-5. Servicing Optional Spark Arrestor		27
7-6. Servicing Engine Fuel And Lubrication Systems		28
7-7.	Adjusting Engine Speed	29
7-8.	Overload Protection	32
7-9.	Troubleshooting	32
SECTION 8 – ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM		36
SECTION 9 – RUN-IN PROCEDURE		38
9-1.	Wetstacking	38
9-2. Run-In Procedure Using Load Bank		39
9-3. Run-In Procedure Using Resistance Grid		40
SECTION 10 – AUXILIARY POWER GUIDELINES		41
SECTION 11 – PARTS LIST		48
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES
WARRANTY