Installing Gas Supply | Hobart Welding Products TM-944C manual

3-5. Installing Gas Supply

.DO NOT use Argon/Mixed gas regulator/flowmeter

with CO2 shielding gas. See Parts List for optional CO2 gas regulator/flowmeter.

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4

2

7

3

5

Argon Gas Or

Mixed Gas

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Tools Needed:

5/8, 1-1/8 in

Obtain gas cylinder and chain to running gear, wall, or other stationary support so cylinder cannot fall and break off valve.

1Cap

2Cylinder Valve

Remove cap, stand to side of valve, and open valve slightly. Gas flow blows dust and dirt from valve. Close valve.

3Cylinder

4Regulator/Flowmeter

Install so face is vertical.

5Regulator/Flowmeter Gas Hose Connection

6Welding Power Source Gas Hose Connection

Connect customer supplied gas hose between regulator/flowmeter gas hose connection, and fitting on rear of welding power source.

7 Flow Adjust

Typical flow rate is 20 cfh (cubic feet per hour). Check wire manufacturer’s recommended flow rate.

Ref. 802 028-A / 802 441

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Processes TM-944CDescription Table of Contents Symbol Usage − Safety Precautions for ServicingServicing Hazards Radiation can cause interference California Proposition 65 WarningsEMF Information Overuse can cause Overheating Specifications − SpecificationsVAC Model Duty Cycle % Duty Cycle And OverheatingOutput Output Amperes Volt-Ampere Curves − Installation Installing Welding Gun Installing Work Clamp Process/Polarity Table Electrode Negative For Flux Core WireFor Solid Wire Changing Polarity Installing Gas Supply Volt, 20 ampere individual Rating LabelGrounded Receptacle Up to 200 ft 61 m = GND/PE Do not move or operate unit where it could tip18 in 457 mm of space for airflow L2 L1 230 VAC 230 Electrical Service Guide For 230 VAC ModelInstalling Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub Tension Reference 1996 National Electrical Code NEC Be sure that tip matches wire diameter Threading Welding WirePressure Indicator Scale Reinstall contact tip and nozzle − Operation Voltage SwitchPower Switch Controls Weld Parameter Chart For 115 VAC Model Electrode Positive For Solid Wire Starting Value only − Wire Speed Setting Can beWire Speed Also Depends on Other variables Such Stick Out While Weld Parameter Chart For 230 VAC Model Listed Starting Value Only − Wire Speed Setting can be Metal Etc − Theory of Operation Main Block Wire Drive MotorStablizer L1 Polarity − Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table GS1 if necessary Clear blockage in gun V8/R5 V9/R6 V10 V11/R9 TM-944 Or Flux Core 030/.035 Solid585 640 Test Equipment Needed Handler 135 600 510700 Control Board PC1 Testing Information 115 VAC Model Control Board PC1 Test Point Values 115 VAC Model Circuit common Control Board PC1 Testing Information 230 VAC Model Control Board PC1 Test Point Values 230 VAC Model Disconnect power before maintaining − MaintenanceRoutine Maintenance Overload Protection Drive Motor Protection Turn Off power before replacing contact tip Changing Drive Roll Or Wire Inlet GuideReplacing Gun Contact Tip Disconnect gun from unit Cleaning Or Replacing Gun LinerTo Reassemble Gun Replacing Switch And/Or Head Tube − Electrical Diagrams Model Serial Or Style Number Circuit Diagram Wiring Diagram 194 324-C 194 325-A 196 637-A 196 655-A 195 890-A 195 891-A Handler 135 H-10 Gun − Parts List 11 10 Dia Part Mkgs Description Quantity Optional Options Optional Drive Rolls195 Hobart Welding Products