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OM-498

197 849C

April 2001

Processes

Stick (SMAW) Welding

Description

Engine Driven Welding Generator

CHAMP 1435

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Hobart Welding Products OM-498 manual Processes, Description

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Processes OM-498Description 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 Fuel Consumption Kohler-Powered Units Dimensions, Weights, And Operating AnglesDimensions Weight Kohler-Powered Units Exceeding duty cycle can damage unit and void warranty Fuel Consumption Honda-Powered UnitsDuty Cycle 100% Duty Cycle at 80 Amperes CC/DC Volt-Ampere Curves Auxiliary Power Curve Installing Welding Generator InstallationGrounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame Use ground device as stated in electrical codes Grounding Generator When Supplying Building Systems Connecting The Battery Honda Electric-Start Models Only Engine Prestart Checks Honda-Powered UnitsOil Connect negative cable last Selecting Weld Cable Sizes Connecting To Weld Output Terminals45 m 60 m 70 m 90 m 105 m 120 m Stop engine before Operating the Welding Generator Controls Kohler-Powered Units60 Hz Choke Control Lever Recoil-Start 2Electric-Start Controls Honda-Powered Units See Section Description Of Controls Honda-Powered Units See Section Operating Auxiliary Equipment Auxiliary Power Panel 196 921 CSACircuit Breakers CB1 and CB2 Auxiliary Power Panel 495 Optional Auxiliary Power PanelsAustralia Europe Auxiliary Power Panel 196 Auxiliary Power Panel 495 South America Asia It exceeds 3500W Auxiliary Power Panel Ratings Wire Load Plug Wired For 120/240Plex receptacle shares a load with One half of the 240 V receptacle Maintenance Overload Protection Honda-Powered Units Only Maintenance Label Weld/Power Speed Adjustment Adjusting Engine Speed Kohler-Powered UnitsTop View Idle Speed Adjustment Stop engine. Close fuel valve Top View Throttle Control Lever Adjustment Screw Adjusting Engine Speed Honda-Powered UnitsStop engine. Close fuel valve Tools Needed 3/8 Troubleshooting TroubleshootingAuxiliary Power Welding Viscosity oil for operating temperature Check battery voltage Honda electric-start models onlyEngine Make starting difficult Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator Electrical Diagrams Wiring Diagram For Welding Generator Wiring Diagram For Auxiliary Power Panels 1 Wiring Diagram For Auxiliary Power Panels 2 Selecting Equipment Auxiliary Power Guidelines How Much Power Does Equipment Require? Grounding When Supplying Building SystemsEarth ground if supplying Rating Data 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 Obtain and install correct switch Power Company ServiceSafety practices 120 Single-Phase 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 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 OM-498 31-Fig Parts List Dia Part South Africa Australia CanadaEurope America Auxiliary Power Panel 495 253 South Africa Auxiliary Power Panel 495 CanadaAuxiliary Power Panel 495 289 Australia Auxiliary Power Panel 495 290 Europe OM-498 Support Service Hobart Welding Products Contact your Distributor forCall