Process/Polarity Table | Hobart Welding Products OM-947 212 149D

4-2. Process/Polarity Table

Process	Polarity	Cable Connections

		Cable To Gun	Cable To Work Clamp
		Cable To Gun	Cable To Work Clamp

FCAW − Self-shielding wire −	DCEN − Straight Polarity	Connect to negative (−)	Connect to positive (+) output
no shielding gas		output terminal	terminal

GMAW* − Solid wire with	DCEP − Reverse polarity	Connect to positive (+) out-	Connect to negative (−) output
shielding gas		put terminal	terminal

* Unit must have MIG conversion kit 195 158 installed.

4-3.	Changing Polarity
		1 Lead Connections For Direct
		Current Electrode Negative
		(DCEN)
		2 Lead Connections For Direct
		Current Electrode Positive
		(DCEP)
		Always read and follow wire
		manufacturer’s recommended po-
		larity, and see Section 4-2.
		Close door.
	1	2
		Ref. 210 428

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Processes DescriptionFile Flux Cored Fcaw From Hobart to You Table of Contents Warranty Electric Shock can kill Symbol UsageMarks a special safety message Arc Welding Hazards Buildup of GAS can injure or kill ARC Rays can burn eyes and skinWelding can cause fire or explosion Flying Metal can injure eyes California Proposition 65 Warnings Principal Safety Standards EMF InformationAbout Pacemakers UNE Décharge Électrique peut entraîner la mort LES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereuxIndique un message de sécurité particulier DES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures graves LE Soudage peut provoquer unIncendie ou une explosion DES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeux DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessures Risque D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLOLA Chute DE L’APPAREIL peut blesser ’EMPLOI Excessif peut SUR En ce qui concerne les stimulateurs cardiaques Principales normes de sécurité − Specifications SpecificationsDuty Cycle And Overheating Voltage − InstallationInstalling Work Clamp Volt-Ampere Curves Changing Polarity Process/Polarity Table Installing Gas Supply Tools Needed 11/16, 1-1/8Shielding Gas Tools Needed Installing Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub Tension Do not move or operate unit where it could tip Turn off welding power source Installing Contact Tip And Nozzle Reinstall tip adapter, if applicable, contact tip Threading Welding Wire150 mm Pull and hold wire cut off end Be sure that wire is positioned Load − OperationControls Operating The Gun Weld Parameter Chart 210 Drive Motor Protection − Maintenance &TROUBLESHOOTINGRoutine Maintenance Overload Protection Changing Drive Roll Or Wire Inlet Guide Replacing Gun Contact Tip Cleaning Gun Liner Replacing Gun Liner Head Mm / 10 mm TubeLoosen liner setscrew 10 mm Troubleshooting Table Trouble RemedyDoes not run Circuit Diagram − Electrical Diagram − Wire Welding Guidelines Typical Fcaw Process ConnectionsTypical MIG Process Connections Select Voltage Typical Control SettingsWire Size Amperage Range Thickness to Amperage a Holding And Positioning Welding Gun Slow Normal Fast Conditions That Affect Weld Bead ShapeShort Normal Long ShortNormalLong Poor Weld Bead Characteristics Good Weld Bead CharacteristicsGun Movement During Welding Possible Causes Corrective Actions Troubleshooting − Excessive SpatterTroubleshooting − Porosity Troubleshooting − Excessive Penetration Troubleshooting − Lack Of Penetration Troubleshooting − Incomplete FusionTroubleshooting − Burn-Through Wire does not feed Troubleshooting − Waviness Of BeadTroubleshooting − Distortion Troubleshooting Guide For Semiautomatic Welding Equipment Main Assembly − Parts List Optional Pkg 225− See Table Pkg 195 Hub Kit For 8 in Wire Spool 209Weatherproof Nylon Page Page Page Service SupportAssistance Hobart Welding Products Contact your Distributor for

4-2. Process/Polarity Table

Changing Polarity

(DCEP)