Hobart Champion 8500: Official Manual for Welding System OM-493

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OM-493

191 021C

January 2000

Processes

Stick (SMAW) Welding

Non-Critical TIG (GTAW)

Welding

Description

Engine Driven Welding Generator

Champion 8500

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Hobart Welding Products OM-493 manual Processes, Description

Contents

Processes OM-493Description 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 Sécurité Lire Avant Utilisation Signification des symbolesUN Choc Électrique peut tuer LES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereux DES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeux LE Soudage peut provoquer un in- cendie ou une explosionDES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures 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 électromagnétiques Principales normes de sécuritéLE Soudage À L’ARC risque de provoquer des interférences Consignes relatives aux stimulateurs cardiaques Symbol Definitions SpecificationsWeld, Power, and Engine Specifications Definitions Auxiliary Power Curve Dimensions, Weights, and Operating AnglesDimensions Fuel Consumption Exceeding duty cycle can damage unit and void warrantyDuty Cycle Continuous Welding Installing Welding Generator InstallationVolt-Ampere Curve Movement Do not lift unit from end Airflow Clearance Fuel Engine Prestart Checks Do not overfill battery cells Activating The Dry Charge Battery If ApplicableRead and follow all instruc Charger Installing Exhaust Pipe Connecting the BatteryTools Needed 1/2 Connect negative cable last Selecting Weld Cable Sizes Connecting to Weld Output Terminals100 ft 30 m Or Less 10 100% Duty Cycle Do not switch under load Engine Control SwitchOperating the Welding Generator Front Panel Controls Standard Receptacles Operating Auxiliary EquipmentWeld Current 120V 240V Generator Optional Auxiliary Power ReceptaclesGfci Receptacle Option 120 V 20 a AC Gfci Recep Maintenance Maintenance Label Stop engine. Disconnect negative battery cable Servicing Air CleanerOverload Protection Stop engine Full Tools Needed Changing Engine Oil, Oil Filter, and Fuel FilterStop engine and let cool Oil Drain Valve 2 ID x 12 in Hose Oil Filter Idle Speed Adjustment Adjusting Engine SpeedWeld/Power Speed Adjustment Servicing Optional Spark Arrestor Auxiliary Power TroubleshootingWelding Trouble Remedy Engine Switch S2, and throttle solenoid TS1 Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator Electrical Diagram Selecting Equipment Auxiliary Power GuidelinesGrounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame How Much Power Does Equipment Require? Grounding When Supplying Building SystemsEarth ground if supplying Amperes x Volts = Watts 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 240 120 Ground Typical Connections To Supply Standby Power Current Load Watts Amperes Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord Possible Weld current starts when electrode touches work- piece Stick Welding ProcedureStick Welding Smaw Guidelines Striking an Arc Scratch Start Technique Electrode and Amperage Selection ChartStriking an Arc Tapping Technique Good Weld Bead Characteristics Poor Weld Bead CharacteristicsPositioning Electrode Holder 10-30 9090 End View of Work Angle Electrode Movement During Welding Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape Lap Joint Butt JointsTee Joint 16 in 1.6 mm Tack Welds Troubleshooting Excessive Spatter Troubleshooting PorosityWeld Test Possible Causes Corrective Actions Troubleshooting Lack Of Penetration Troubleshooting Incomplete FusionTroubleshooting Excessive Penetration Troubleshooting Waviness Of Bead Troubleshooting Burn-ThroughTroubleshooting Distortion 12-3 Parts List Dia Part Description Mkgs Quantity Panel, Front w/Components Panel, Front w/Components -1 Item Generator -1 Item Page Page Support Service Hobart Welding Products Contact your Distributor forCall

Hobart Welding Products Discover the Hobart Champion 8500 Welding System and Its Processes

Models: OM-493

OM-493

Processes

Description

Champion 8500