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Page 2 - From Hobart to You

Hobart Welders manufactures a full lineof welders and welding related equipment.For information on other quality Hobartproducts, contact your local Hobart distributorto receive the latest full line catalog orindividual catalog sheets. To locate your nearestdistributor or service agency call 1-877-Ho...

Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; WARNING

TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1. Symbol Usage 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2. Arc Welding Hazards ...

Page 5 - SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING; Symbol Usage; Arc Welding Hazards; ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.; FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous.

OM-929 Page 1 SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING som _nd_4/98 1-1. Symbol Usage Means Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazardswith this procedure! The possible hazards are shown inthe adjoining symbols. Y Marks a special safety message. . Means “Note”; not safety related. This ...

Page 6 - WELDING can cause fire or explosion.

OM-929 Page 2 Arc rays from the welding process produce intensevisible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) raysthat can burn eyes and skin. Sparks fly off from theweld. ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin. D Wear a welding helmet fitted with a proper shade of filter to protectyour face and eyes whe...

Page 7 - Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance; ARC WELDING can cause interference.; Principal Safety Standards

OM-929 Page 3 1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard. D Do not install or place unit on, over, or nearcombustible surfaces. D Do not install unit near flammables. D Do not overload building wiring – be sure power supply system isproperly sized, ...

Page 8 - EMF Information

OM-929 Page 4 1-5. EMF Information Considerations About Welding And The Effects Of Low FrequencyElectric And Magnetic FieldsWelding current, as it flows through welding cables, will cause electro-magnetic fields. There has been and still is some concern about suchfields. However, after examining mor...

Page 9 - Signification des symboles; Dangers relatifs au soudage à l’arc; UN CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE peut tuer.

OM-929 Page 5 SECTION 1 – CONSIGNES DE SECURITE – LIRE AVANT UTILISATION som _nd_fre 4/98 1-1. Signification des symboles Signifie Mise en garde ! Soyez vigilant ! Cette procédureprésente des risques de danger ! Ceux-ci sont identifiéspar des symboles adjacents aux directives. Y Identifie un message...

Page 10 - LE BRUIT peut affecter l’ouïe.

OM-929 Page 6 Le rayonnement de l’arc du procédé de soudagegénère des rayons visibles et invisibles intenses(ultraviolets et infrarouges) susceptibles de provoquer des brûlures dans les yeux et sur la peau. Des étincelles sont projetées pendant le soudage. LES RAYONS DE L’ARC peuvent pro-voquer des ...

Page 13 - SECTION 2 – INTRODUCTION; Specifications; Duty Cycle And Overheating; A or V

OM-929 Page 9 SECTION 2 – INTRODUCTION 2-1. Specifications Max. Open Amps Input at Rated Output, 60 Hz, Single-Phase Rated Output Circuit Voltage 200 V 230 V KVA KW 150 A at 23 VDC, 60% Duty Cycle 33 30 1.6* 26 1.4* 6 0.27* 5 0.13* Wire Type and Diameter Wire Feed Speed Dimensions Weight Solid Steel...

Page 14 - Installing Welding Gun

OM-929 Page 10 2-3. Volt-Ampere Curves Volt-ampere curves show minimumand maximum voltage and amper-age output capabilities of unit.Curves of other settings fall be-tween curves shown. va_curve1 4/95 – 180 824 2-4. Installing Welding Gun Ref. 802 285-A 1 Drive Assembly 2 Gun Securing Knob 3 Gun End ...

Page 15 - Setting Gun Polarity For Wire Type

OM-929 Page 11 2-5. Setting Gun Polarity For Wire Type Tools Needed: 3/4 in Shown As Shipped – Set For Electrode Positive (DCEP) For Solid Steel Or Aluminum Wires (GMAW Process). Reverse Lead Connections – For Electrode Negative (DCEN) For Flux Cored Wires (FCAW Process). Drive Assembly Becomes Nega...

Page 17 - Changing Input Voltage From 230 Volts To 200 Volts; Electrical Service Guide

OM-929 Page 13 2-8. Changing Input Voltage From 230 Volts To 200 Volts Ref. 801 878-B Cut cable ties as necessary. 1 230 Volt Lead 2 Tubing Locate lead marked 230 VAC.Slide tubing down and disconnectlead splice. Fold tubing over 230 volt lead stuband secure. 3 200 Volt Lead Locate lead marked 200 VA...

Page 18 - -10. Selecting A Location And Connecting Input Power

OM-929 Page 14 2-10. Selecting A Location And Connecting Input Power 801 876-B 1 Rating Label Supply correct input power. 2 Plug 3 Receptacle Connect plug to receptacle. 4 Input And GroundingConductors Connect directly to line disconnectdevice if hard wiring is required. 5 Line Disconnect Device See...

Page 20 - SECTION 3 – OPERATION; Controls

OM-929 Page 16 SECTION 3 – OPERATION 3-1. Controls 1 Wire Speed Control The scale around the control is per-cent, not wire feed speed. 2 Voltage Control The higher the selected number,the thicker the material that can bewelded (see welding guide andSection 3-2). 3 Welding Guide 4 Power Switch 1 2 4 ...

Page 21 - Weld Parameters

OM-929 Page 17 3-2. Weld Parameters Material Thickness Wire Type, Shielding Gas, And Flow Rate Wire Diameter (inch) Operator Controls 3/8 in (9.5 mm) 1/4 in (6.4 mm) 3/16 in (4.8 mm) 1/8 in (3.2 mm) 12 ga 14 ga 16 ga 18 ga 20 ga 22 ga Voltage Tap – – 6 5 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 .023 Wire Speed – – 100 80 65 5...

Page 22 - SECTION 4 – MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING; Routine Maintenance; Months; Circuit Breakers

OM-929 Page 18 SECTION 4 – MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 4-1. Routine Maintenance Y Disconnect power before maintaining. 3 Months Replace unreadable labels. Repair or replacecracked weld cable. Clean and tighten weld terminals. 6 Months Blow out or vacuum inside. Duringheavy service, clean monthly...

Page 23 - Cleaning Or Replacing Gun Liner

OM-929 Page 19 4-3. Cleaning Or Replacing Gun Liner Ref. ST-800 797-C 5/16 in, 10 mm To Reassemble Gun: Insert new liner. Install and tighten wire outlet guide. Cut liner off 3/4 in (20 mm) (3/8 in[9.5 mm] for aluminum) from headtube. Install adapter, contact tip, andnozzle. Lay gun cable out straig...

Page 24 - Replacing Switch And/Or Head Tube

OM-929 Page 20 4-4. Replacing Switch And/Or Head Tube Ref. ST-800 795-C 1 Remove handlelocking nut. 2 Remove switch housing. Note: If installing newswitch, push switch lead connectors onto terminal ofnew switch (polarity is not important). Install switchback into handle, and secure with handle locki...

Page 26 - Troubleshooting Table

OM-929 Page 22 4-8. Wire Drive/Gun Troubleshooting Table Wire Drive/Gun Trouble Remedy Electrode wire feeding stops duringwelding. Straighten gun cable and/or replace damaged parts (see Section 4-3). Adjust drive roll pressure (see Section 2-11). Readjust hub tension (see Section 2-7). Check circuit...

Page 27 - SECTION 5 – ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM; Figure 5-1. Circuit Diagram For Welding Power Source

OM-929 Page 23 SECTION 5 – ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM SC-186 683 Figure 5-1. Circuit Diagram For Welding Power Source

Page 28 - SECTION 6 – PARTS LIST

OM-929 Page 24 SECTION 6 – PARTS LIST 801 873-C . Hardware is common andnot available unless listed. Figure 6-1. Main Assembly

Page 36 - Hobart Welding Products; Please complete and retain with your personal records.; Contact your Distributor for:; Resources Available; For technical assistance:

PRINTED IN USA  2000 Hobart Welding Products. 1/00 Hobart Welding Products An Illinois Tool Works Company600 West Main StreetTroy, OH 45373 USA For Technical Assistance:Call1-800-332-3281For Literature Or Nearest Dealer:Call 1-877-Hobart1 Model Name Serial/Style Number Purchase Date (Date which equ...