Hobart HANDLER 210 MVP User guide

OM-260 274D 201511
Processes
MIG (GMAW) Welding
Flux Cored (FCAW) Welding
Description
Arc Welding Power Source And Wire Feeder
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Handler 210 MVP And
H100S4-10 Gun
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING 1.................................
1-1. Symbol Usage 1.................................................................
1-2. Arc Welding Hazards 1............................................................
1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance 3.......................
1-4. California Proposition 65 Warnings 4.................................................
1-5. Principal Safety Standards 4.......................................................
1-6. EMF Information 4................................................................
SECTION 2 CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ LIRE AVANT UTILISATION 5..........................
2-1. Symboles utilisés 5...............................................................
2-2. Dangers relatifs au soudage à l’arc 5................................................
2-3. Dangers supplémentaires en relation avec l’installation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance 7
2-4. Proposition californienne 65 Avertissements 8.........................................
2-5. Principales normes de sécurité 8....................................................
2-6. Informations relatives aux CEM 8...................................................
SECTION 3 DEFINITIONS 9..................................................................
3-1. Additional Safety Symbols And Definitions 9..........................................
3-2. Miscellaneous Symbols And Definitions 9............................................
SECTION 4 SPECIFICATIONS 10..............................................................
4-1. Serial Number And Rating Label Location 10...........................................
4-2. Unit Specifications For 230 VAC 10...................................................
4-3. Unit Specifications For 115 VAC 10...................................................
4-4. Duty Cycle And Overheating 11......................................................
4-5. Volt-Ampere Curves 12.............................................................
SECTION 5 INSTALLATION 13................................................................
5-1. Selecting A Location 13.............................................................
5-2. Installing Nozzle, Contact Tip, And Adapter 13.........................................
5-3. Installing Work Clamp 13...........................................................
5-4. Installing Welding Gun 14...........................................................
5-5. Process/Polarity Table 14...........................................................
5-6. Changing Polarity 14...............................................................
5-7. Installing Gas Supply 15............................................................
5-8. Electrical Service Guide 16..........................................................
5-9. Extension Cord Data (Use Shortest Cord Possible) 16...................................
5-10. MultiVoltage Plug (MVP) Connection 17..............................................
5-11. Connecting Input Power 18..........................................................
5-12. Connecting 1−Phase Input Power For 230 VAC Input 19.................................
5-13. Connecting 1-Phase Input Power For 115 VAC Input 20..................................
5-14. Installing Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub Tension 20.....................................
5-15. Connecting Optional Spool Gun 21...................................................
5-16. Threading Welding Wire 22..........................................................
SECTION 6 OPERATION 23..................................................................
6-1. Controls 23.......................................................................
6-2. Weld Parameter Chart 24...........................................................
SECTION 7 MAINTENANCE &TROUBLESHOOTING 25..........................................
7-1. Routine Maintenance 25............................................................
7-2. Overload Protection 25.............................................................
7-3. Drive Motor Protection 26...........................................................
7-4. Changing Drive Roll Or Wire Inlet Guide 26............................................
7-5. Changing Nozzle, Contact Tip, Adapter And Liner, And Cleaning Gun Casing 27.............
7-6. Replacing Switch And/Or Head Tube 28...............................................
7-7. Troubleshooting Table 29...........................................................
SECTION 8 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 30........................................................
SECTION 9 GMAW WELDING (MIG) GUIDELINES 31............................................
SECTION 10 ACCESSORIES/CONSUMABLES 39...............................................
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SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING
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Protect yourself and others from injury — read, follow, and save these important safety precautions and operating instructions.
1-1. Symbol Usage
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DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols or explained in the text.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols or ex­plained in the text.
NOTICE Indicates statements not related to personal injury.
1-2. Arc Welding Hazards
The symbols shown below are used throughout this manual to call attention to and identify possible hazards. When you see the symbol, watch out, and follow the related instructions to avoid the hazard. The safety information given below is only a summary of the more complete safety information found in the Safety Standards listed in Section 1-5. Read and follow all Safety Standards.
Only qualified persons should install, operate, maintain, and repair this unit.
During operation, keep everybody, especially children, away.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
Touching live electrical parts can cause fatal shocks or severe burns. The electrode and work circuit is electrically live whenever the output is on. The input power circuit and machine internal circuits are also live when power is on. In semiautomatic or automatic wire welding, the wire, wire reel, drive roll housing, and all metal parts touching the welding wire are electrically live. Incorrectly installed or improperly grounded equipment is a hazard.
D Do not touch live electrical parts.
D Wear dry, hole-free insulating gloves and body protection. D Insulate yourself from work and ground using dry insulating mats
or covers big enough to prevent any physical contact with the work or ground.
D Do not use AC output in damp areas, if movement is confined, or if
there is a danger of falling.
D Use AC output ONLY if required for the welding process. D If AC output is required, use remote output control if present on
unit.
D Additional safety precautions are required when any of the follow-
ing electrically hazardous conditions are present: in damp locations or while wearing wet clothing; on metal structures such as floors, gratings, or scaffolds; when in cramped positions such as sitting, kneeling, or lying; or when there is a high risk of unavoid­able or accidental contact with the workpiece or ground. For these conditions, use the following equipment in order presented: 1) a semiautomatic DC constant voltage (wire) welder, 2) a DC manual (stick) welder, or 3) an AC welder with reduced open-circuit volt­age. In most situations, use of a DC, constant voltage wire welder is recommended. And, do not work alone!
D Disconnect input power or stop engine before installing or
servicing this equipment. Lockout/tagout input power according to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 (see Safety Standards).
D Properly install, ground, and operate this equipment according to
its Owner’s Manual and national, state, and local codes.
. Indicates special instructions.
This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out! ELECTRIC SHOCK, MOVING PARTS, and HOT PARTS hazards. Consult sym­bols and related instructions below for necessary actions to avoid the hazards.
D Always verify the supply ground − check and be sure that input
power cord ground wire is properly connected to ground terminal in disconnect box or that cord plug is connected to a properly grounded receptacle outlet.
D When making input connections, attach proper grounding conduc-
tor first double-check connections.
D Keep cords dry, free of oil and grease, and protected from hot metal
and sparks.
D Frequently inspect input power cord and ground conductor for
damage or bare wiring – replace immediately if damaged – bare wiring can kill.
D Turn off all equipment when not in use. D Do not use worn, damaged, undersized, or repaired cables. D Do not drape cables over your body. D If earth grounding of the workpiece is required, ground it directly
with a separate cable.
D Do not touch electrode if you are in contact with the work, ground,
or another electrode from a different machine.
D Do not touch electrode holders connected to two welding ma-
chines at the same time since double open-circuit voltage will be present.
D Use only well-maintained equipment. Repair or replace damaged
parts at once. Maintain unit according to manual.
D Wear a safety harness if working above floor level. D Keep all panels and covers securely in place. D Clamp work cable with good metal-to-metal contact to workpiece
or worktable as near the weld as practical.
D Insulate work clamp when not connected to workpiece to prevent
contact with any metal object.
D Do not connect more than one electrode or work cable to any
single weld output terminal. Disconnect cable for process not in use.
D Use GFCI protection when operating auxiliary equipment in damp
or wet locations.
SIGNIFICANT DC VOLTAGE exists in inverter weld­ing power sources AFTER removal of input power.
D Turn Off inverter, disconnect input power, and discharge input
capacitors according to instructions in Maintenance Section before touching any parts.
HOT PARTS can burn.
D Do not touch hot parts bare handed. D Allow cooling period before working on
equipment.
D To handle hot parts, use proper tools and/or wear heavy, insu-
lated welding gloves and clothing to prevent burns.
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FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous.
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Welding produces fumes and gases. Breathing these fumes and gases can be hazardous to your health.
D Keep your head out of the fumes. Do not breathe the fumes. D If inside, ventilate the area and/or use local forced ventilation at the
arc to remove welding fumes and gases. The recommended way to determine adequate ventilation is to sample for the composition and quantity of fumes and gases to which personnel are exposed.
D If ventilation is poor, wear an approved air-supplied respirator. D Read and understand the Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and the
manufacturer’s instructions for adhesives, coatings, cleaners, consumables, coolants, degreasers, fluxes, and metals.
D Work in a confined space only if it is well ventilated, or while
wearing an air-supplied respirator. Always have a trained watch­person nearby. Welding fumes and gases can displace air and lower the oxygen level causing injury or death. Be sure the breath­ing air is safe.
D Do not weld in locations near degreasing, cleaning, or spraying op-
erations. The heat and rays of the arc can react with vapors to form highly toxic and irritating gases.
D Do not weld on coated metals, such as galvanized, lead, or
cadmium plated steel, unless the coating is removed from the weld area, the area is well ventilated, and while wearing an air-supplied respirator. The coatings and any metals containing these elements can give off toxic fumes if welded.
ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin.
Arc rays from the welding process produce intense visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays that can burn eyes and skin. Sparks fly off from the weld.
D Wear an approved welding helmet fitted with a proper shade of
filter lenses to protect your face and eyes from arc rays and sparks when welding or watching (see ANSI Z49.1 and Z87.1 listed in Safety Standards).
D Wear approved safety glasses with side shields under your
helmet.
D Use protective screens or barriers to protect others from flash,
glare and sparks; warn others not to watch the arc.
D Wear body protection made from durable, flame−resistant mate-
rial (leather, heavy cotton, wool). Body protection includes oil-free clothing such as leather gloves, heavy shirt, cuffless trousers, high shoes, and a cap.
WELDING can cause fire or explosion.
D Remove stick electrode from holder or cut off welding wire at
contact tip when not in use.
D Wear body protection made from durable, flame−resistant material
(leather, heavy cotton, wool). Body protection includes oil-free clothing such as leather gloves, heavy shirt, cuffless trousers, high shoes, and a cap.
D Remove any combustibles, such as a butane lighter or matches,
from your person before doing any welding.
D After completion of work, inspect area to ensure it is free of sparks,
glowing embers, and flames.
D Use only correct fuses or circuit breakers. Do not oversize or by-
pass them.
D Follow requirements in OSHA 1910.252 (a) (2) (iv) and NFPA 51B
for hot work and have a fire watcher and extinguisher nearby.
D Read and understand the Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and the
manufacturer’s instructions for adhesives, coatings, cleaners, consumables, coolants, degreasers, fluxes, and metals.
FLYING METAL or DIRT can injure eyes.
D Welding, chipping, wire brushing, and grinding
cause sparks and flying metal. As welds cool, they can throw off slag.
D Wear approved safety glasses with side
shields even under your welding helmet.
BUILDUP OF GAS can injure or kill.
D Shut off compressed gas supply when not in use. D Always ventilate confined spaces or use
approved air-supplied respirator.
ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS (EMF can affect Implanted Medical Devices.
D Wearers of Pacemakers and other Implanted
Medical Devices should keep away.
D Implanted Medical Device wearers should consult their doctor
and the device manufacturer before going near arc welding, spot welding, gouging, plasma arc cutting, or induction heating operations.
NOISE can damage hearing.
Noise from some processes or equipment can damage hearing.
D Wear approved ear protection if noise lev-
el is high.
Welding on closed containers, such as tanks, drums, or pipes, can cause them to blow up. Sparks can fly off from the welding arc. The flying sparks, hot
burns. Accidental contact of electrode to metal objects can cause sparks, explosion, overheating, or fire. Check and be sure the area is safe before doing any welding.
D Remove all flammables within 35 ft (10.7 m) of the welding arc. If
this is not possible, tightly cover them with approved covers.
D Do not weld where flying sparks can strike flammable material. D Protect yourself and others from flying sparks and hot metal. D Be alert that welding sparks and hot materials from welding can
easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas.
D Watch for fire, and keep a fire extinguisher nearby. D Be aware that welding on a ceiling, floor, bulkhead, or partition can
cause fire on the hidden side.
D Do not weld on containers that have held combustibles, or on
closed containers such as tanks, drums, or pipes unless they are properly prepared according to AWS F4.1 and AWS A6.0 (see Safety Standards).
D Do not weld where the atmosphere can contain flammable dust,
gas, or liquid vapors (such as gasoline).
D Connect work cable to the work as close to the welding area as
practical to prevent welding current from traveling long, possibly unknown paths and causing electric shock, sparks, and fire hazards.
D Do not use welder to thaw frozen pipes.
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workpiece, and hot equipment can cause fires and
CYLINDERS can explode if damaged.
Compressed gas cylinders contain gas under high pressure. If damaged, a cylinder can explode. Since gas cylinders are normally part of the welding process, be sure to treat them carefully.
D Protect compressed gas cylinders from excessive heat, mechani-
cal shocks, physical damage, slag, open flames, sparks, and arcs.
D Install cylinders in an upright position by securing to a stationary
support or cylinder rack to prevent falling or tipping.
D Keep cylinders away from any welding or other electrical circuits. D Never drape a welding torch over a gas cylinder. D Never allow a welding electrode to touch any cylinder. D Never weld on a pressurized cylinder explosion will result. D Use only correct compressed gas cylinders, regulators, hoses,
and fittings designed for the specific application; maintain them and associated parts in good condition.
D Turn face away from valve outlet when opening cylinder valve. Do
not stand in front of or behind the regulator when opening the valve.
D Keep protective cap in place over valve except when cylinder is in
use or connected for use.
D Use the right equipment, correct procedures, and sufficient num-
ber of persons to lift and move cylinders.
D Read and follow instructions on compressed gas cylinders,
associated equipment, and Compressed Gas Association (CGA) publication P-1 listed in Safety Standards.
1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance
FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard.
D Do not install or place unit on, over, or near
combustible surfaces.
D Do not install unit near flammables.
D Do not overload building wiring be sure power supply system is
properly sized, rated, and protected to handle this unit.
FALLING EQUIPMENT can injure.
D Use lifting eye to lift unit only, NOT running
gear, gas cylinders, or any other accessories.
D Use equipment of adequate capacity to lift and
support unit.
D If using lift forks to move unit, be sure forks are long enough to
extend beyond opposite side of unit.
D Keep equipment (cables and cords) away from moving vehicles
when working from an aerial location.
D Follow the guidelines in the Applications Manual for the Revised
NIOSH Lifting Equation (Publication No. 94110) when manu­ally lifting heavy parts or equipment.
OVERUSE can cause OVERHEATING
D Allow cooling period; follow rated duty cycle. D Reduce current or reduce duty cycle before
starting to weld again.
D Do not block or filter airflow to unit.
MOVING PARTS can injure.
D Keep away from moving parts such as fans. D Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards
closed and securely in place.
D Have only qualified persons remove doors, panels, covers, or
guards for maintenance and troubleshooting as necessary.
D Reinstall doors, panels, covers, or guards when maintenance is
finished and before reconnecting input power.
READ INSTRUCTIONS.
D Read and follow all labels and the Owner’s
Manual carefully before installing, operating, or servicing unit. Read the safety information at the beginning of the manual and in each section.
D Use only genuine replacement parts from the manufacturer. D Perform installation, maintenance, and service according to the
Owner’s Manuals, industry standards, and national, state, and local codes.
H.F. RADIATION can cause interference.
FLYING SPARKS can injure.
D Wear a face shield to protect eyes and face. D Shape tungsten electrode only on grinder with
proper guards in a safe location wearing proper face, hand, and body protection.
D Sparks can cause fires — keep flammables away.
STATIC (ESD) can damage PC boards.
D Put on grounded wrist strap BEFORE handling
boards or parts.
D Use proper static-proof bags and boxes to
store, move, or ship PC boards.
MOVING PARTS can injure.
D Keep away from moving parts. D Keep away from pinch points such as drive
rolls.
WELDING WIRE can injure.
D Do not press gun trigger until instructed to do
so.
D Do not point gun toward any part of the body,
other people, or any metal when threading welding wire.
BATTERY EXPLOSION can injure.
D Do not use welder to charge batteries or jump
start vehicles unless it has a battery charging feature designed for this purpose.
D High-frequency (H.F.) can interfere with radio
navigation, safety services, computers, and communications equipment.
D Have only qualified persons familiar with
electronic equipment perform this installation.
D The user is responsible for having a qualified electrician prompt-
ly correct any interference problem resulting from the installa­tion.
D If notified by the FCC about interference, stop using the
equipment at once.
D Have the installation regularly checked and maintained. D Keep high-frequency source doors and panels tightly shut, keep
spark gaps at correct setting, and use grounding and shielding to minimize the possibility of interference.
ARC WELDING can cause interference.
D Electromagnetic energy can interfere with
sensitive electronic equipment such as computers and computer-driven equipment such as robots.
D Be sure all equipment in the welding area is
electromagnetically compatible.
D To reduce possible interference, keep weld cables as short as
possible, close together, and down low, such as on the floor.
D Locate welding operation 100 meters from any sensitive elec-
tronic equipment.
D Be sure this welding machine is installed and grounded
according to this manual.
D If interference still occurs, the user must take extra measures
such as moving the welding machine, using shielded cables, using line filters, or shielding the work area.
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1-4. California Proposition 65 Warnings
Welding or cutting equipment produces fumes or gases which contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects and, in some cases, cancer. (California Health & Safety Code Section 25249.5 et seq.)
1-5. Principal Safety Standards
Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1, is available as a free download from the American Welding Society at http://www.aws.org or purchased from Global Engineering Documents (phone: 1-877-413-5184, website: www.global.ihs.com).
Safe Practices for the Preparation of Containers and Piping for Welding and Cutting, American Welding Society Standard AWS F4.1, from Glob-
al Engineering Documents (phone: 1-877-413-5184, website: www.global.ihs.com).
Safe Practices for Welding and Cutting Containers that have Held Com­bustibles, American Welding Society Standard AWS A6.0, from Global
Engineering Documents (phone: 1-877-413-5184, website: www.global.ihs.com).
National Electrical Code, NFPA Standard 70, from National Fire Protec­tion Association, Quincy, MA 02269 (phone: 1-800-344-3555, website: www.nfpa.org and www. sparky.org).
Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, CGA Pamphlet P-1, from Compressed Gas Association, 14501 George Carter Way, Suite 103, Chantilly, VA 20151 (phone: 703-788-2700, website:www.cga­net.com).
This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after use.
Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, CSA Standard W117.2, from Canadian Standards Association, Standards Sales, 5060 Spectrum Way, Suite 100, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 5NS (phone: 800-463-6727, website: www.csagroup.org).
Safe Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Protec­tion, ANSI Standard Z87.1, from American National Standards Institute,
25 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036 (phone: 212-642-4900, web­site: www.ansi.org).
Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work, NFPA Standard 51B, from National Fire Protection Association,
Quincy, MA 02269 (phone: 1-800-344-3555, website: www.nfpa.org). OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Indus-
try, Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1910, Subpart Q, and Part 1926, Subpart J, from U.S. Government Printing Office, Super­intendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954 (phone: 1-866-512-1800) (there are 10 OSHA Regional Offices— phone for Region 5, Chicago, is 312-353-2220, website: www.osha.gov).
Applications Manual for the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation, The Na­tional Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 1600 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30329-4027 (phone: 1-800-232-4636, website: www.cdc.gov/NIOSH).
1-6. EMF Information
Electric current flowing through any conductor causes localized electric and magnetic fields (EMF). The current from arc welding (and allied pro­cesses including spot welding, gouging, plasma arc cutting, and induction heating operations) creates an EMF field around the welding circuit. EMF fields can interfere with some medical implants, e.g. pace­makers. Protective measures for persons wearing medical implants have to be taken. For example, restrict access for passers−by or con- duct individual risk assessment for welders. All welders should use the following procedures in order to minimize exposure to EMF fields from the welding circuit:
1. Keep cables close together by twisting or taping them, or using a cable cover.
2. Do not place your body between welding cables. Arrange cables to one side and away from the operator.
3. Do not coil or drape cables around your body.
4. Keep head and trunk as far away from the equipment in the welding circuit as possible.
5. Connect work clamp to workpiece as close to the weld as possible.
6. Do not work next to, sit or lean on the welding power source.
7. Do not weld whilst carrying the welding power source or wire feeder.
About Implanted Medical Devices:
Implanted Medical Device wearers should consult their doctor and the device manufacturer before performing or going near arc welding, spot welding, gouging, plasma arc cutting, or induction heating operations. If cleared by your doctor, then following the above procedures is recom­mended.
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SECTION 2 CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE AVANT UTILISATION
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Pour écarter les risques de blessure pour vousmême et pour autrui — lire, appliquer et ranger en lieu sûr ces consignes relatives aux précautions de sécurité et au mode opératoire.
2-1. Symboles utilisés
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DANGER! Indique une situation dangereuse qui si on l’évite pas peut donner la mort ou des blessures graves. Les dangers possibles sont montrés par les symboles joints ou sont expliqués dans le texte.
Indique une situation dangereuse qui si on l’évite pas peut donner la mort ou des blessures graves. Les dan­gers possibles sont montrés par les symboles joints ou sont expliqués dans le texte.
AVIS Indique des déclarations pas en relation avec des blessures personnelles.
2-2. Dangers relatifs au soudage à l’arc
Les symboles représentés ci-dessous sont utilisés dans ce ma­nuel pour attirer l’attention et identifier les dangers possibles. En présence de l’un de ces symboles, prendre garde et suivre les instructions afférentes pour éviter tout risque. Les instructions en matière de sécurité indiquées ci-dessous ne constituent qu’un sommaire des instructions de sécurité plus complètes fournies dans les normes de sécurité énumérées dans la Sec­tion 2-5. Lire et observer toutes les normes de sécurité.
Seul un personnel qualifié est autorisé à installer, faire fonc­tionner, entretenir et réparer cet appareil.
Pendant le fonctionnement, maintenir à distance toutes les personnes, notamment les enfants de l’appareil.
UNE DÉCHARGE ÉLECTRIQUE peut entraîner la mort.
Le contact d’organes électriques sous tension peut provoquer des accidents mortels ou des brûlures graves. Le circuit de l’électrode et de la pièce est sous tension lorsque le courant est délivré à la sortie. Le circuit d’alimentation et les circuits internes de la machine sont également sous tension lorsque l’alimen­tation est sur Marche. Dans le mode de soudage avec du fil, le fil, le dérouleur, le bloc de commande du rouleau et toutes les parties métalliques en contact avec le fil sont sous tension électrique. Un équipement installé ou mis à la terre de manière incorrecte ou impropre constitue un danger.
D Ne pas toucher aux pièces électriques sous tension. D Porter des gants isolants et des vêtements de protection secs et
sans trous.
D S’isoler de la pièce à couper et du sol en utilisant des housses ou
des tapis assez grands afin d’éviter tout contact physique avec la pièce à couper ou le sol.
D Ne pas se servir de source électrique à courant électrique dans les
zones humides, dans les endroits confinés ou là où on risque de tomber.
D Se servir d’une source électrique à courant électrique UNIQUE-
MENT si le procédé de soudage le demande.
D Si l’utilisation d’une source électrique à courant électrique s’avère
nécessaire, se servir de la fonction de télécommande si l’appareil en est équipé.
D D’autres consignes de sécurité sont nécessaires dans les condi-
tions suivantes : risques électriques dans un environnement humide ou si l’on porte des vêtements mouillés ; sur des structures métalliques telles que sols, grilles ou échafaudages ; en position coincée comme assise, à genoux ou couchée ; ou s’il y a un risque élevé de contact inévitable ou accidentel avec la pièce à souder ou le sol. Dans ces conditions, utiliser les équipements suivants, dans l’ordre indiqué : 1) un poste à souder DC à tension constante (à fil), 2) un poste à souder DC manuel (électrode) ou 3) un poste à souder AC à tension à vide réduite. Dans la plupart des situations, l’utilisation d’un poste à souder DC à fil à tension constante est re­commandée. En outre, ne pas travailler seul !
. Indique des instructions spécifiques.
Ce groupe de symboles veut dire Avertissement! Attention! DANGER DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, PIECES EN MOUVEMENT, et PIECES CHAUDES. Consulter les symboles et les instructions ci-dessous y afférant pour les actions nécessaires afin d’éviter le danger.
D Couper l’alimentation ou arrêter le moteur avant de procéder à l’in-
stallation, à la réparation ou à l’entretien de l’appareil. Déverrouiller l’alimentation selon la norme OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 (voir nor­mes de sécurité).
D Installez, mettez à la terre et utilisez correctement cet équipement
conformément à son Manuel d’Utilisation et aux réglementations nationales, gouvernementales et locales.
D Toujours vérifier la terre du cordon d’alimentation. Vérifier et
s’assurer que le fil de terre du cordon d’alimentation est bien raccordé à la borne de terre du sectionneur ou que la fiche du cordon est raccordée à une prise correctement mise à la terre.
D En effectuant les raccordements d’entrée, fixer d’abord le conduc-
teur de mise à la terre approprié et contre-vérifier les connexions.
D Les câbles doivent être exempts d’humidité, d’huile et de graisse;
protégezles contre les étincelles et les pièces métalliques chaudes.
D Vérifier fréquemment le cordon d’alimentation et le conducteur de
mise à la terre afin de s’assurer qu’il n’est pas altéré ou dénudé −, le remplacer immédiatement s’il l’est . Un fil dénudé peut entraî­ner la mort.
D L’équipement doit être hors tension lorsqu’il n’est pas utilisé. D Ne pas utiliser des câbles usés, endommagés, de grosseur insuffi-
sante ou mal épissés.
D Ne pas enrouler les câbles autour du corps. D Si la pièce soudée doit être mise à la terre, le faire directement
avec un câble distinct.
D Ne pas toucher l’électrode quand on est en contact avec la pièce,
la terre ou une électrode provenant d’une autre machine.
D Ne pas toucher des porte électrodes connectés à deux machines
en même temps à cause de la présence d’une tension à vide dou­blée.
D N’utiliser qu’un matériel en bon état. Réparer ou remplacer sur-le-
champ les pièces endommagées. Entretenir l’appareil conformé­ment à ce manuel.
D Porter un harnais de sécurité si l’on doit travailler au-dessus du sol. D S’assurer que tous les panneaux et couvercles sont correctement
en place.
D Fixer le câble de retour de façon à obtenir un bon contact métal-
métal avec la pièce à souder ou la table de travail, le plus près pos­sible de la soudure.
D Isoler la pince de masse quand pas mis à la pièce pour éviter le
contact avec tout objet métallique.
D Ne pas raccorder plus d’une électrode ou plus d’un câble de
masse à une même borne de sortie de soudage. Débrancher le câble pour le procédé non utilisé.
D Utiliser une protection différentielle lors de l’utilisation d’un équi-
pement auxiliaire dans des endroits humides ou mouillés.
Il reste une TENSION DC NON NÉGLIGEABLE dans les sources de soudage onduleur UNE FOIS l’alimentation coupée.
D Arrêter les convertisseurs, débrancher le courant électrique et
décharger les condensateurs d’alimentation selon les instructions indiquées dans la partie Entretien avant de toucher les pièces.
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LES PIÈCES CHAUDES peuvent
e
e
a
provoquer des brûlures.
D Ne pas toucher à mains nues les parties chaudes. D Prévoir une période de refroidissement avant
de travailler à l’équipement.
D Ne pas toucher aux pièces chaudes, utiliser les outils recomman-
dés et porter des gants de soudage et des vêtements épais pour éviter les brûlures.
LES FUMÉES ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereux.
Le soudage génère des fumées et des gaz. Leur inhalation peut être dangereux pour votre santé.
D Eloigner votre tête des fumées. Ne pas respirer les fumées. D À l’intérieur, ventiler la zone et/ou utiliser une ventilation forcée au
niveau de l’arc pour l’évacuation des fumées et des gaz de soudage. Pour déterminer la bonne ventilation, il est recommandé de procéder à un prélèvement pour la composition et la quantité de fumées et de gaz auxquels est exposé le personnel.
D Si la ventilation est médiocre, porter un respirateur anti-vapeurs
approuvé.
D Lire et comprendre les fiches de données de sécurité et les instruc-
tions du fabricant concernant les adhésifs, les revêtements, les nettoyants, les consommables, les produits de refroidissement, les dégraisseurs, les flux et les métaux.
D Travailler dans un espace fermé seulement s’il est bien ventilé ou
en portant un respirateur à alimentation d’air. Demander toujours à un surveillant dûment formé de se tenir à proximité. Des fumées et des gaz de soudage peuvent déplacer l’air et abaisser le niveau d’oxygène provoquant des blessures ou des accidents mortels. S’assurer que l’air de respiration ne présente aucun danger.
D Ne pas souder dans des endroits situés à proximité d’opérations
de dégraissage, de nettoyage ou de pulvérisation. La chaleur et les rayons de l’arc peuvent réagir en présence de vapeurs et for­mer des gaz hautement toxiques et irritants.
D Ne pas souder des métaux munis d’un revêtement, tels que l’acier
galvanisé, plaqué en plomb ou au cadmium à moins que le revête­ment n’ait été enlevé dans la zone de soudure, que l’endroit soit bien ventilé, et en portant un respirateur à alimentation d’air. Les revêtements et tous les métaux renfermant ces éléments peuvent dégager des fumées toxiques en cas de soudage.
LES RAYONS DE L’ARC peuvent provoquer des brûlures dans les yeux et sur la peau.
Le rayonnement de l’arc du procédé de soudage génèr
infrarouges) susceptibles de provoquer des brûlures dans les yeux et sur l peau. Des étincelles sont projetées pendant le soudage.
D Porter un casque de soudage approuvé muni de verres filtrants
approprié pour protéger visage et yeux pour protéger votre visage et vos yeux pendant le soudage ou pour regarder (voir ANSI Z49.1 et Z87.1 énuméré dans les normes de sécurité).
D Porter des lunettes de sécurité avec écrans latéraux même sous
votre casque.
D Avoir recours à des écrans protecteurs ou à des rideaux pour
protéger les autres contre les rayonnements les éblouissements et les étincelles ; prévenir toute personne sur les lieux de ne pas regarder l’arc.
D Porter un équipement de protection pour le corps fait d’un matériau
résistant et ignifuge (cuir, coton robuste, laine). La protection du corps comporte des vêtements sans huile comme par ex. des gants de cuir, une chemise solide, des pantalons sans revers, des chaussures hautes et une casquette.
des rayons visibles et invisibles intenses (ultraviolets
LE SOUDAGE peut provoquer un incendie ou une explosion.
Le soudage effectué sur des conteneurs fermés tels que des réservoirs, tambours ou des conduites peut
être projetées de l’arc de soudure. La projection d’étincelles, des
pièces chaudes et des équipements chauds peut provoquer des incen­dies et des brûlures. Le contact accidentel de l’électrode avec des objets métalliques peut provoquer des étincelles, une explosion, un sur-
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provoquer leur éclatement. Des étincelles peuvent
chauffement ou un incendie. Avant de commencer le soudage, vérifier et s’assurer que l’endroit ne présente pas de danger.
D Déplacer toutes les substances inflammables à une distance de
10,7 m de l’arc de soudage. En cas d’impossibilité les recouvrir soigneusement avec des protections homologués.
D Ne pas souder dans un endroit là où des étincelles peuvent tomber
sur des substances inflammables.
D Se protéger et d’autres personnes de la projection d’étincelles et
de métal chaud.
D Des étincelles et des matériaux chauds du soudage peuvent
facilement passer dans d’autres zones en traversant de petites fissures et des ouvertures.
D Surveiller tout déclenchement d’incendie et tenir un extincteur à
proximité.
D Le soudage effectué sur un plafond, plancher, paroi ou séparation
peut déclencher un incendie de l’autre côté.
D Ne pas effectuer le soudage sur des conteneurs fermés tels que
des réservoirs, tambours, ou conduites, à moins qu’ils n’aient été préparés correctement conformément à AWS F4.1 et AWS A6.0 (voir les Normes de Sécurité).
D Ne pas souder là où l’air ambiant pourrait contenir des poussières,
gaz ou émanations inflammables (vapeur dessence, par exemple).
D Brancher le câble de masse sur la pièce le plus près possible de la
zone de soudage pour éviter le transport du courant sur une longue distance par des chemins inconnus éventuels en provo­quant des risques d’électrocution, d’étincelles et d’incendie.
D Ne pas utiliser le poste de soudage pour dégeler des conduites ge-
lées.
D En cas de non utilisation, enlever la baguette d’électrode du porte-
électrode ou couper le fil à la pointe de contact.
D Porter un équipement de protection pour le corps fait d’un matériau
résistant et ignifuge (cuir, coton robuste, laine). La protection du corps comporte des vêtements sans huile comme par ex. des gants de cuir, une chemise solide, des pantalons sans revers, des chaussures hautes et une casquette.
D Avant de souder, retirer toute substance combustible de vos po-
ches telles qu’un allumeur au butane ou des allumettes.
D Une fois le travail achevé, assurez−vous qu’il ne reste aucune
trace d’étincelles incandescentes ni de flammes.
D Utiliser exclusivement des fusibles ou coupecircuits appropriés.
Ne pas augmenter leur puissance; ne pas les ponter.
D Suivre les recommandations dans OSHA 1910.252(a)(2)(iv) et
NFPA 51B pour les travaux à chaud et avoir de la surveillance et un extincteur à proximité.
D Lire et comprendre les fiches de données de sécurité et les instruc-
tions du fabricant concernant les adhésifs, les revêtements, les nettoyants, les consommables, les produits de refroidissement, les dégraisseurs, les flux et les métaux.
DES PIECES DE METAL ou DES SALETES peuvent provoquer des blessures dans les yeux.
D Le soudage, l’écaillement, le passage de la pièce à la brosse en fil de fer, et le meulage génèrent des étincelles et des particules métalliques volantes. Pendant la période de ref­roidissement des soudures, elles risquent de projeter du laitier.
D Porter des lunettes de sécurité avec écrans latéraux ou un écran
facial.
LES ACCUMULATIONS DE GAZ risquent de provoquer des blessures ou même la mort.
D Fermer l’alimentation du gaz comprimé en cas
de non utilisation.
D Veiller toujours à bien aérer les espaces confinés ou se servir d’un
respirateur d’adduction d’air homologué.
Les CHAMPS ÉLECTROMAGNÉTIQUES (CEM) peuvent affecter les implants médicaux.
D Les porteurs de stimulateurs cardiaques et
autres implants médicaux doivent rester à distance.
D Les porteurs d’implants médicaux doivent consulter leur médecin
et le fabricant du dispositif avant de s’approcher de la zone où se déroule du soudage à l’arc, du soudage par points, du gougeage, de la découpe plasma ou une opération de chauffage par induction.
LE BRUIT peut endommager l’ouïe.
Le bruit des processus et des équipements peut affecter l’ouïe.
D Porter des protections approuvées pour les
oreilles si le niveau sonore est trop élevé.
LES BOUTEILLES peuvent exploser si elles sont endommagées.
Les bouteilles de gaz comprimé contiennent du gaz sous haute pression. Si une bouteille est
les bouteilles de gaz font normalement partie du procédé de soudage, les manipuler avec précaution.
D Protéger les bouteilles de gaz comprimé d’une chaleur excessive,
des chocs mécaniques, des dommages physiques, du laitier, des flammes ouvertes, des étincelles et des arcs.
D Placer les bouteilles debout en les fixant dans un support station-
naire ou dans un porte-bouteilles pour les empêcher de tomber ou de se renverser.
endommagée, elle peut exploser. Du fait que
D Tenir les bouteilles éloignées des circuits de soudage ou autres
circuits électriques.
D Ne jamais placer une torche de soudage sur une bouteille à gaz. D Une électrode de soudage ne doit jamais entrer en contact avec
une bouteille.
D Ne jamais souder une bouteille pressurisée risque d’explosion. D Utiliser seulement des bouteilles de gaz comprimé, régulateurs,
tuyaux et raccords convenables pour cette application spécifique; les maintenir ainsi que les éléments associés en bon état.
D Tourner le dos à la sortie de vanne lors de l’ouverture de la vanne
de la bouteille. Ne pas se tenir devant ou derrière le régulateur lors de l’ouverture de la vanne.
D Le couvercle du détendeur doit toujours être en place, sauf lorsque
la bouteille est utilisée ou qu’elle est reliée pour usage ultérieur.
D Utiliser les équipements corrects, les bonnes procédures et suffi-
samment de personnes pour soulever et déplacer les bouteilles.
D Lire et suivre les instructions sur les bouteilles de gaz comprimé,
l’équipement connexe et le dépliant P-1 de la CGA (Compressed Gas Association) mentionné dans les principales normes de sécurité.
2-3. Dangers supplémentaires en relation avec l’installation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance
Risque D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLOSION.
D Ne pas placer l’appareil sur, au-dessus ou
à proximité de surfaces inflammables.
D Ne pas installer l’appareil à proximité de pro-
duits inflammables.
D Ne pas surcharger l’installation électrique − s’assurer que
l’alimentation est correctement dimensionnée et protégée avant de mettre l’appareil en service.
LA CHUTE DE L’ÉQUIPEMENT peut provoquer des blessures.
D Utiliser l’anneau de levage uniquement pour
soulever l’appareil, NON PAS les chariots, les bouteilles de gaz ou tout autre accessoire.
D Utiliser un équipement de levage de capacité suffisante pour lever
l’appareil.
D En utilisant des fourches de levage pour déplacer l’unité, s’assurer
que les fourches sont suffisamment longues pour dépasser du côté opposé de l’appareil.
D Tenir l’équipement (câbles et cordons) à distance des véhicules
mobiles lors de toute opération en hauteur.
D Suivre les consignes du Manuel des applications pour l’équation
de levage NIOSH révisée (Publication Nº94–110) lors du levage manuelle de pièces ou équipements lourds.
L’EMPLOI EXCESSIF peut SURCHAUFFER L’ÉQUIPEMENT.
D Prévoir une période de refroidissement ; res-
pecter le cycle opératoire nominal.
D Réduire le courant ou le facteur de marche
avant de poursuivre le soudage.
D Ne pas obstruer les passages d’air du poste.
LES ÉTINCELLES PROJETÉES peuvent provoquer des blessures.
D Porter un écran facial pour protéger le visage et
les yeux.
D Affûter l’électrode au tungstène uniquement à la meuleuse dotée de protecteurs. Cette manœuvre est à exé­cuter dans un endroit sûr lorsque l’on porte l’équipement ho­mologué de protection du visage, des mains et du corps.
D Les étincelles risquent de causer un incendie − éloigner toute
substance inflammable.
LES CHARGES ÉLECTROSTATI­QUES peuvent endommager les cir­cuits imprimés.
D Établir la connexion avec la barrette de terre
avant de manipuler des cartes ou des pièces.
D Utiliser des pochettes et des boîtes antistatiques pour stocker, dé-
placer ou expédier des cartes de circuits imprimes.
Les PIÈCES MOBILES peuvent causer des blessures.
D Ne pas s’approcher des organes mobiles. D Ne pas s’approcher des points de coincement
tels que des rouleaux de commande.
LES FILS DE SOUDAGE peuvent provoquer des blessures.
D Ne pas appuyer sur la gâchette avant d’en
avoir reçu l’instruction.
D Ne pas diriger le pistolet vers soi, d’autres personnes ou toute pièce mécanique en engageant le fil de soudage.
L’EXPLOSION DE LA BATTERIE peut provoquer des blessures.
D Ne pas utiliser l’appareil de soudage pour
charger des batteries ou faire démarrer des véhicules à l’aide de câbles de démarrage, sauf si l’appareil dispose d’une fonctionnalité de charge de batterie destinée à cet usage.
Les PIÈCES MOBILES peuvent causer des blessures.
D S’abstenir de toucher des organes mobiles tels
que des ventilateurs.
D Maintenir fermés et verrouillés les portes, panneaux, recouvrements et dispositifs de protection.
D Lorsque cela est nécessaire pour des travaux d’entretien et de dé-
pannage, faire retirer les portes, panneaux, recouvrements ou dispositifs de protection uniquement par du personnel qualifié.
D Remettre les portes, panneaux, recouvrements ou dispositifs de
protection quand l’entretien est terminé et avant de rebrancher l’alimentation électrique.
LIRE LES INSTRUCTIONS.
D Lire et appliquer les instructions sur les
étiquettes et le Mode d’emploi avant l’instal­lation, l’utilisation ou l’entretien de l’appareil. Lire les informations de sécurité au début du manuel et dans chaque section.
D N’utiliser que les pièces de rechange recommandées par le
constructeur.
D Effectuer l’installation, l’entretien et toute intervention selon les
manuels d’utilisateurs, les normes nationales, provinciales et de l’industrie, ainsi que les codes municipaux.
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LE RAYONNEMENT HAUTE FRÉQUENCE (H.F.) risque de provoquer des interférences.
D Le rayonnement haute fréquence (H.F.) peut
pements de radionavigation et de communication, les services de sécurité et les ordinateurs.
D Demander seulement à des personnes qualifiées familiarisées avec
des équipements électroniques de faire fonctionner l’installation.
D L’utilisateur est tenu de faire corriger rapidement par un électricien
qualifié les interférences résultant de l’installation.
D Si le FCC signale des interférences, arrêter immédiatement l’appareil. D Effectuer régulièrement le contrôle et l’entretien de l’installation. D Maintenir soigneusement fermés les portes et les panneaux des
sources de haute fréquence, maintenir les éclateurs à une distan­ce correcte et utiliser une terre et un blindage pour réduire les interférences éventuelles.
provoquer des interférences avec les équi-
D Veiller à ce que tout l’équipement de la zone de soudage soit com-
D Pour réduire la possibilité d’interférence, maintenir les câbles de
D Veiller à souder à une distance de 100 mètres de tout équipement
D Veiller à ce que ce poste de soudage soit posé et mis à la terre
D En cas d’interférences après avoir pris les mesures précédentes,
2-4. Proposition californienne 65 Avertissements
LE SOUDAGE À L’ARC risque de provoquer des interférences.
D L’énergie électromagnétique risque de
provoquer des interférences pour l’équipement électronique sensible tel que les ordinateurs et l’équipement commandé par ordinateur tel que les robots.
patible électromagnétiquement.
soudage aussi courts que possible, les grouper, et les poser aussi bas que possible (ex. par terre).
électronique sensible.
conformément à ce mode d’emploi.
il incombe à l’utilisateur de prendre des mesures supplémentaires telles que le déplacement du poste, l’utilisation de câbles blindés, l’utilisation de filtres de ligne ou la pose de protecteurs dans la zone de travail.
Les équipements de soudage et de coupage produisent des fumées et des gaz qui contiennent des produits chimiques dont l’État de Californie reconnaît qu’ils provoquent des mal­formations congénitales et, dans certains cas, des cancers. (Code de santé et de sécurité de Californie, chapitre 25249.5 et suivants)
2-5. Principales normes de sécurité
Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1, is available as a free download from the American Welding Society at http://www.aws.org or purchased from Global Engineering Documents (phone: 1-877-413-5184, website: www.global.ihs.com).
Safe Practices for the Preparation of Containers and Piping for Welding and Cutting, American Welding Society Standard AWS F4.1, from Glob-
al Engineering Documents (phone: 1-877-413-5184, website: www.global.ihs.com).
Safe Practices for Welding and Cutting Containers that have Held Com­bustibles, American Welding Society Standard AWS A6.0, from Global
Engineering Documents (phone: 1-877-413-5184, website: www.global.ihs.com). National Electrical Code, NFPA Standard 70, from National Fire Protec­tion Association, Quincy, MA 02269 (phone: 1-800-344-3555, website: www.nfpa.org and www. sparky.org). Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, CGA Pamphlet P-1, from Compressed Gas Association, 14501 George Carter Way, Suite 103, Chantilly, VA 20151 (phone: 703-788-2700, website:www.cga­net.com). Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, CSA Standard W117.2, from Canadian Standards Association, Standards Sales, 5060
2-6. Informations relatives aux CEM
Ce produit contient des produits chimiques, notamment du plomb, dont l’État de Californie reconnaît qu’ils provoquent des cancers, des malformations congénitales ou d’autres problèmes de procréation. Se laver les mains après
utilisation.
Spectrum Way, Suite 100, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 5NS (phone: 800-463-6727, website: www.csagroup.org).
Safe Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Protec­tion, ANSI Standard Z87.1, from American National Standards Institute,
25 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036 (phone: 212-642-4900, web­site: www.ansi.org).
Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work, NFPA Standard 51B, from National Fire Protection Association,
Quincy, MA 02269 (phone: 1-800-344-3555, website: www.nfpa.org). OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Indus-
try, Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1910, Subpart Q, and Part 1926, Subpart J, from U.S. Government Printing Office, Super­intendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954 (phone: 1-866-512-1800) (there are 10 OSHA Regional Offices— phone for Region 5, Chicago, is 312-353-2220, website: www.osha.gov).
Applications Manual for the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation, The Na­tional Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 1600 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30329-4027 (phone: 1-800-232-4636, website: www.cdc.gov/NIOSH).
Le courant électrique qui traverse tout conducteur génère des champs électromagnétiques (CEM) à certains endroits. Le courant issu d’un soudage à l’arc (et de procédés connexes, y compris le soudage par points, le gougeage, le découpage plasma et les opérations de chauffage par induction) crée un champ électromagnétique (CEM) autour du circuit de soudage. Les champs électromagnétiques produits peuvent causer interférence à certains implants médicaux, p. ex. les stimulateurs cardiaques. Des mesures de protection pour les porteurs d’implants médicaux doivent être prises: Limiter par exemple tout accès aux passants ou procéder à une évaluation des risques individuels pour les soudeurs. Tous les soudeurs doivent appliquer les procédures suivantes pour minimiser l’exposition aux CEM provenant du circuit de soudage:
1. Rassembler les câbles en les torsadant ou en les attachant avec du ruban adhésif ou avec une housse.
2. Ne pas se tenir au milieu des câbles de soudage. Disposer les
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câbles d’un côté et à distance de l’opérateur.
3. Ne pas courber et ne pas entourer les câbles autour de votre corps.
4. Maintenir la tête et le torse aussi loin que possible du matériel du circuit de soudage.
5. Connecter la pince sur la pièce aussi près que possible de la soudure.
6. Ne pas travailler à proximité d’une source de soudage, ni s’asseoir ou se pencher dessus.
7. Ne pas souder tout en portant la source de soudage ou le dévidoir.
En ce qui concerne les implants médicaux :
Les porteurs d’implants doivent d’abord consulter leur médecin avant de s’approcher des opérations de soudage à l’arc, de soudage par points, de gougeage, du coupage plasma ou de chauffage par induc­tion. Si le médecin approuve, il est recommandé de suivre les procédures précédentes.
SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS
3-1. Additional Safety Symbols And Definitions
. Some symbols are found only on CE products.
Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards as shown by the symbols.
Drive rolls can injure fingers.
3-2. Miscellaneous Symbols And Definitions
. Some symbols are found only on CE products.
Safe1 2012−05
Safe32 2012−05
U
I
A
0
1max
S
Amperage
Positive
Output Voltage Input Off On
Do Not Switch
While Welding
Rated No Load
Voltage (OCV)
Rated Maximum
Supply Current
Temperature Increase Percent
Suitable For
Welding In An
Environment With
Increased Risk Of
Electric Shock
U
I
I
V
1
2
1
Voltage
Direct Current
(DC)
Gas Metal Arc
Welding (GMAW)
Primary Voltage
Rated Welding
Current
Rated Supply
Current
Hz
U
X
I
1eff
Hertz Negative
Single Phase Input
Wire Feed Circuit Protector
Conventional Load
2
Voltage
Duty Cycle
Maximum Effective
Supply Current
Line Connection
Single Phase Transformer-
Rectifier
Protective Earth
(Ground)
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SECTION 4 SPECIFICATIONS
4-1. Serial Number And Rating Label Location
The serial number and rating information for this product is located on the back. Use rating label to determine input power requirements and/or rated output. For future reference, write serial number in space provided on back cover of this manual.
4-2. Unit Specifications For 230 VAC
. Do not use information in unit specifications table to determine electrical service requirements. See Sections 5-8 and 5-12 for information on con-
necting input power.
Rated Welding
Output
150 A @ 23 Volts
DC, 30% Duty Cycle
Wire Type
And Diameter
Amperage
Range
25 210
Solid/
Stainless
.023 .035 in.
(0.6 0.9 mm)
Maximum Open-
Circuit Voltage
DC
34 24 5.54 4.72
Flux Cored
.030 .045 in.
(0.8 1.2 mm)
Amperes Input at
Rated Load Output
230 V, 60 Hz,
Single-Phase
Aluminum Wire Feed Speed Range
.030 .035 in.
(0.8 0.9 mm)
KVA KW
70 750 IPM (1.8 19.0 m/min) At No Load
40 680 IPM (1.0 17.3 m/min) Feeding Wire
Weight
W/ Gun
79 lb
(36 kg)
Overall
Dimensions
Length: 19-1/2 in.
(495 mm)
Width: 10-5/8 in.
(273 mm)
Height: 12-3/8 in.
(314 mm)
4-3. Unit Specifications For 115 VAC
. Do not use information in unit specifications table to determine electrical service requirements. See Sections 5-8 and 5-13 for information on con-
necting input power.
Rated Welding
Output
90 A @ 19
Volts DC, 20%
Duty Cycle
Wire Type
And Diameter
Amperage Range
25 140
Solid/Stain-
less
.023 - .035 in.
(0.6 - 0.9
mm)
Maximum
Open-Circuit
Voltage DC
28 20 2.84 2.41
Flux Cored Aluminum
.030 - .035 in.
(0.8 - 0.9
mm)
.030 in.
(0.8 mm)
Amperes Input at
Rated Load Out­put 120 V, 60 Hz,
Single-Phase
60 740 IPM (1.5 18.8 m/min) At No Load
40 600 IPM (1.0 15.2 m/min) Feeding Wire
KVA KW
Wire Feed Speed Range
Weight
W/ Gun
(36 kg)
79 lb
Overall
Dimensions
Length: 19-1/2 in.
(495 mm)
Width: 10-5/8 in.
(273 mm)
Height: 12-3/8 in.
(314 mm)
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4-4. Duty Cycle And Overheating
230 VAC
30% duty cycle at 150 amps
3 Minutes Welding 7 Minutes Resting
Duty Cycle is percentage of 10 minutes that unit can weld at rated load without overheating.
If unit overheats, thermostat(s) opens, output stops, and cooling fan runs. Wait fifteen minutes for unit to cool. Reduce amperage or duty cycle before welding.
NOTICE − Exceeding duty cycle can damage unit or gun and void warranty.
115 VAC
20% duty cycle at 90 amps
2 Minutes Welding 8 Minutes Resting
Overheating
0
Minutes
15
A or V
OR
Reduce Duty Cycle
duty1 4/95 249 620-A
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4-5. Volt-Ampere Curves
35
30
The volt-ampere curves show the minimum and maximum voltage and amperage output capabilities of the welding power source. Curves of other settings fall between the curves shown.
230 VAC
25
20
Voltage
15
10
5
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220
7 6 5 4 3
2 1
Amperage
115 VAC
35
30
25
20
Voltage
15
10
5
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170
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Amperage
6
4
5
7
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SECTION 5 INSTALLATION
5-1. Selecting A Location
Location And Airflow
1
18 in
(460 mm)
2
(460 mm)
! Do not move or operate
unit where it could tip.
18 in
5-2. Installing Nozzle, Contact Tip, And Adapter
2
3
Head
1
8 mm
Tube
! Special installation may be
required where gasoline or volatile liquids are present see NEC Article 511 or CEC Section 20.
1 Lifting Handle Use handle to lift unit. 2 Line Disconnect Device Locate unit near correct input power
supply.
Loc_handler 2015-11
! Turn off welding power
source.
1 Nozzle 2 Contact Tip 3 Tip Adapter
. Wire size stamped on tip − check
and match wire size.
Tools Needed:
8 mm
5-3. Installing Work Clamp
. Connection hardware must be tightened with proper tools. Do not just hand
tighten hardware. A loose electrical connection will cause poor weld performance and excessive heating of the work clamp.
Tools Needed:
10 mm
2
Ref. 243 839-A
1 Work Clamp 2 Work Cable From Unit 3 Screw
6
5
4
3
1
4 Flat Washer 5 Lock Washer 6 Nut Route work cable through hole in
clamp handle. Secure cable with hardware as shown.
258 550-B
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5-4. Installing Welding Gun
6
. Be sure that gun end is tight against drive assembly.
Incorrect
Gun Not Seated
Spool Gun
MIG Gun
3
Exposed O-rings
will cause shielding
gas leakage.
1
3
Gun Fully Seated
4
Correct
1 Drive Assembly 2 MIG Gun
5
2
3
3 Gun Securing Thumbscrew 4 Gun End Loosen thumbscrew. Insert end
through opening until it bottoms against drive assembly. Tighten thumbscrew.
Welding gun must be inserted completely to prevent leakage of shielding gas.
5 Gun Trigger Leads Insert plug into receptacle, and
tighten threaded collar. 6 Spool Gun/MIG Gun Switch Place switch in MIG Gun position. Close door.
260 458-A
5-5. Process/Polarity Table
Process Polarity
GMAW − Solid wire with shielding gas DCEP − Reverse polarity Connect to positive (+) output
FCAW − Self-shielding wire no shielding gas
DCEN Straight Polarity Connect to negative () output
terminal
terminal
Cable To Gun Cable To Work
5-6. Changing Polarity
CHANGING
POLARITY
DCEN
Electrode negative
for flux cored wire
1
DCEP
Electrode positive
for solid wire
Cable Connections
Connect to negative () output terminal
Connect to positive (+) output terminal
! Turn off welding power
source.
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 polarity, and see Section 5-5.
Close door.
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5-7. Installing Gas Supply
. DO NOT use Argon/Mixed gas regulator/flowmeter with
CO2 shielding gas. See Accessories/Consumables for optional CO2 gas regulator/flowmeter.
4
7
5
6
Argon Gas Or
Mixed Gas
Obtain gas cylinder and chain to running gear, wall, or other stationary support so cylinder cannot fall and break off valve.
1 Cap
1
2
3
2 Cylinder Valve Remove cap, stand to side of valve,
and open valve slightly. Gas flow blows dust and dirt from valve. Close valve.
3 Cylinder 4 Regulator/Flowmeter Install so face is vertical. 5 Regulator/Flowmeter Gas
Hose Connection
6 Welding Power Source Gas
Hose Connection
Connect supplied gas hose between regulator/flowmeter gas hose connection, and fitting on rear of welding power source.
7 Flow Adjust Flow rate should be set when gas is
flowing through welding power source and welding gun. Open pressure assembly so that wire will not feed. Press gun trigger to start gas flow.
Typical flow rate is 20 cfh (cubic feet per hour). Check wire manufacturer’s recommended flow rate.
After flow is set, close pressure assembly.
Pressure Assembly
Open
Tools Needed:
5/8 or 11/16, 1-1/8 in.
Pressure Assembly
Closed
260 460-B
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5-8. Electrical Service Guide
Failure to follow these electrical service guide recommendations could create an electric shock or fire hazard. These recommenda­tions are for a dedicated circuit sized for the rated output and duty cycle of the welding power source.
In dedicated circuit installations, the National Electrical Code (NEC) allows the receptacle or conductor rating to be less than the rating of the circuit protection device. All components of the circuit must be physically compatible. See NEC articles 210.21, 630.11, and
630.12.
60 Hz Single Phase
Input Voltage (V) 230 Volts AC 115 Volts AC Input Amperes (A) At Rated Output 24 Max Recommended Standard Fuse Rating In Amperes
Time-Delay Fuses
Normal Operating Fuses
Min Input Conductor Size In AWG
Max Recommended Input Conductor Length In Feet (Meters)
Min Grounding Conductor Size In AWG
Reference: 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC) (including article 630) 1 If a circuit breaker is used in place of a fuse, choose a circuit breaker with time-current curves comparable to the recommended fuse. 2 “Time-Delay” fuses are UL class “RK5” . See UL 248.
3 “Normal Operating” (general purpose - no intentional delay) fuses are UL class “K5” (up to and including 60 amps), and UL class “H” ( 65 amps and
above). 4 Conductor data in this section specifies conductor size (excluding flexible cord or cable) between the panelboard and the equipment per NEC Table
310.15(B)(16). If a flexible cord or cable is used, minimum conductor size may increase. See NEC Table 400.5(A) for flexible cord and cable
requirements.
4
4
1
2
3
30 35 14 53
(16)
14
Elec Serv 2014−01
A 20 ampere
individual branch
circuit
protected by
time-delay fuses
or circuit breaker
is required.
See Section 4-3
5-9. Extension Cord Data (Use Shortest Cord Possible)
. When calculating max. cord length, remember to include conductor length from line disconnect device to input power receptacle.
Input Power
Input Voltage
115 V 1 60 14 AWG 25 ft (8 m)
115 V 1 60 12 AWG 55 ft (17 m)
115 V 1 60 10 AWG 100 ft (30 m)
230 V 1 60 14 AWG 53 ft (16 m)
Phase
Hertz Conductor Size Max. Cord Length
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5-10. Multi−Voltage Plug (MVP) Connection
Selecting Plug
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
! Do not cut off power cord con-
nector and rewire. The power cord connector and plugs will work with standard NEMA re­ceptacles. Modifying power cord, connector, and plugs will void product warranty.
Selecting Plug
1 Power Cord Connector From
Welding Power Source
Select plug for power supply receptacle available at site. Not all plugs shown are provided as standard with unit.
2 Plug NEMA Type 515P 3 Receptacle NEMA Type 515R
(Customer Supplied)
Connecting Plug To Power Cord
4 Plug NEMA Type 520P (Optional) 5 Receptacle NEMA Type 520R
(Customer Supplied) 6 Plug NEMA Type 650P 7 Receptacle NEMA Type 650R
(Customer Supplied)
! Follow electrical service guide for
230 VAC in Section 5-8. Do not use
plug rating to size branch circuit
protection.
MVP Plug1 201203 / Ref. 803 812-C
Connecting Plug To Power Cord
Align arrow on plug with arrow on power cord connector. Push together.
Tighten threaded collar. As threaded collar is tightened, push plug onto adapter until collar is completely tight.
Connect plug to receptacle.
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5-11. Connecting Input Power
1
Align arrows before threading together
2
4
6
3
5
7
! Do Not modify or rewire receptacle
connection.
! Do Not cut off power cord connector
and rewire. The power cord connector and plugs will work with standard NEMA receptacles. Modifying power cord, connector, and plugs will void product warranty.
! Special installation may be required
where gasoline or volatile liquids are present see NEC Article 511 or CEC Section 20.
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Supply correct input power (see Section 4-1).
For 115 VAC input power, a 20 ampere individual branch circuit protected by time-delay fuses or circuit breaker is required, see Section 5-13. For 230 VAC input power, see Section 5-12.
1 Power Cord Connector 2 Plug NEMA Type 5-15P 3 Receptacle NEMA Type 5-15R
(Customer Supplied)
4 Plug NEMA Type 5-20P (Optional)
250 332-B
5 Receptacle NEMA Type 5-20R
(Customer Supplied) 6 Plug NEMA Type 6-50P 7 Receptacle NEMA Type 6-50R
(Customer Supplied) Select plug for power supply receptacle
available at site. Install plug onto power cord adapter. As threaded collar is tightened, push plug onto adapter until collar is completely tight.
Connect plug to receptacle.
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5-12. Connecting 1Phase Input Power For 230 VAC Input
1
Tools Needed:
3
L1
L2
6
1
9
=GND/PE Earth Ground
7
2
4
5
8
! Installation must meet all National and
Local Codes have only qualified per­sons make this installation.
! Disconnect and lockout/tagout input
power before connecting input con­ductors from unit. Follow established procedures regarding the installation and removal of lockout/tagout devices.
! Always connect green or green/yellow
conductor to supply grounding termi­nal first, and never to a line terminal.
See rating label on unit and check input volt­age available at site.
1 Input Power Cord 2 Disconnect Device (switch shown in the
OFF position) 3 Disconnect Device Grounding Terminal 4 Disconnect Device Line Terminals 5 Black And White Input Conductor (L1
And L2) 6 Green Or Green/Yellow Grounding
Conductor Connect green or green/yellow grounding
conductor to disconnect device grounding terminal first.
L2
230 VAC, 1
input4 2012−05 − Ref. 803 766-C / 250 332-B
Connect input conductors L1 and L2 to dis­connect device line terminals.
7 Over-Current Protection Select type and size of over-current protec-
tion using Section 5-8 (fused disconnect switch shown).
8 Receptacle (NEMA 6-50R) Connect receptacle as shown. Close and secure door on disconnect device.
Follow established lockout/tagout proced­ures to put unit in service.
9 Plug (NEMA 6-50P) Connect plug to receptacle.
L1
input4 2012−05 − 803 766-C / 260 711-A
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5-13. Connecting 1-Phase Input Power For 115 VAC Input
1
2
! Installation must meet all National
and Local Codes have only qualified persons make this installation.
! Always connect green or green/
yellow conductor to supply grounding terminal first, and never to a line terminal.
For 115 volts AC input power, a 20 ampere individual branch circuit protected by time-delay fuses or circuit breaker is required.
1 Multi-Voltage Plug And Power Cord
Connector (NEMA Type 5−15P Plug Shown)
For multivoltage plug connections, see Section 5-11.
2 Receptacle NEMA Type 515R
(Customer Supplied)
5-14. Installing Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub Tension
Installing 4 in. (102 mm) Wire Spool
Installing 8 in. (203 mm) Wire Spool
Adapter used with 8 in.
(203 mm) spool only.
Ref. 250 332-B
When a slight force is needed to turn spool, tension is set.
When a slight force is needed to turn spool, tension is set.
Tools Needed:
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Retaining ring used
with 8 in. (203 mm)
spool only.
1/2 in.
803 012 / 803 013 -B / Ref. 802 971-C
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5-15. Connecting Optional Spool Gun
7
Spool Gun
6
MIG Gun
1
. Be sure that gun end is tight against drive assembly.
4
Exposed O-rings will
cause shielding gas
leakage.
Gun Not Seated
1 Drive Assembly 2 Spool Gun 3 Gun Securing Thumbscrew 4 Gun End Loosen thumbscrew. Insert end
through opening until it bottoms against drive assembly. Tighten thumbscrew.
5
4
3
2
CorrectIncorrect
Gun Fully Seated
Spool gun must be inserted completely to prevent leakage of shielding gas.
5 Gun Trigger Plug Insert plug into receptacle, and
tighten threaded collar. 6 Spool Gun/MIG Gun Switch Place switch in Spool Gun position. 7 Polarity Changeover Terminal
Block
To make proper polarity connection, see welding power source Owner’s Manual.
Close door. 8 Wire Feed Speed Control Wire feed speed is controlled by
welding power source Wire Speed control (see welding power source Owner’s Manual or door chart for appropriate setting).
4
9 Voltage Control Arc voltage is controlled by welding
power source Voltage control (see welding power source Owner’s Manual or door chart for appropriate setting).
10 Trigger Press trigger to energize welding
power source contactor, start shielding gas flow, and begin wire feed.
10
8
9
260 458-A / Ref. 260 573-A
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5-16. Threading Welding Wire
Tools Needed:
1 Wire Spool 2 Welding Wire 3 Inlet Wire Guide 4 Pressure Adjustment Knob 5 Drive Roll
4
6 Gun Conduit Cable Lay gun cable out straight.
6
Open pressure assembly. Make sure
feed roll is set to correct groove to match wire size (see Section 7-4).
Tighten
13
52
. Hold wire tightly to keep it
from unraveling.
6 in
(150 mm)
Pull and hold wire; cut off end.
. Use pressure indicator
scale to set a desired drive roll pressure.
Pressure
Indicator
Scale
4 in
(120 mm)
Push wire thru guides into gun;
continue to hold wire.
Be sure that wire is positioned
in proper feed roll groove.
Close and tighten pressure
assembly, and let go of wire.
Press gun trigger until wire comes out of gun.
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Remove gun nozzle and contact tip.
Be sure that tip matches wire diameter. Reinstall contact tip and nozzle.
Turn power on. Be sure that Voltage range switch is set to range 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 to feed wire. Rotate knob until it “clicks” into detent. Wire will not feed if range switch is set between ranges.
Tighten
WOOD
Feed wire to check drive roll pressure.
Tighten knob enough to prevent slipping.
Cut off wire. Close door.
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SECTION 6 OPERATION
1
5
2
4
3
1 Wire Speed Control Control varies the rate of wire being fed
through the welding gun. 2 Power Switch/Supplementary
Protector
Turns power on and off. Also, this switch functions as supplementary protector CB1.
CB1 protects unit from overload. If CB1 opens, unit shuts down.
6
Reset power switch/supplementary protector.
3 Voltage Control
Control varies the voltage level of the welding arc. The voltage range is 4 (minimum) to 7 (maximum) on 115 VAC and 1 (minimum) to 7 (maximum) on 230 VAC.
250 650-A
. Switch must “click” into detent
position. DO NOT switch under load.
4 Over Temperature Light Light illuminates if main transformer
overheats. 5 Gun Trigger Receptacle 6 Trigger Switch When pressed, energizes wire feed motor
and gas valve for shielding gas flow.
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6-2. Weld Parameter Chart
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SECTION 7 − MAINTENANCE &TROUBLESHOOTING
7-1. Routine Maintenance
! Disconnect power
. Maintain more often
during severe conditions.
n = Check Z = Change ~ = Clean l = Replace * To be done by Factory Authorized Service Agent
before maintaining.
Reference
Every
3
Months
Every
6
Months
l Unreadable Labels ~ Weld Terminals l Damaged Gas Hose nl Weld Cables
nl Cords nl Gun Cables
~ Drive Rolls ~ Inside Unit
7-2. Overload Protection
OR
1 Supplementary Protector
CB1/Power Switch
CB1 protects unit from overload. If CB1 opens, unit shuts down.
Reset supplementary protector/ power switch.
CB1 also turns unit on and off.
1
250 653-A
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7-3. Drive Motor Protection
Drive motor protection circuit protects drive motor from overload. If drive motor becomes inoperative, release gun trigger and wait until protection circuit resets allowing drive motor to feed wire again.
7-4. Changing Drive Roll Or Wire Inlet Guide
1 Inlet Wire Guide Securing Screw 2 Inlet Wire Guide Loosen thumbscrew. Slide tip as close to
drive rolls as possible without touching. Tighten thumbscrew.
3 Two Or Three Groove Drive Roll
. Unit comes with one drive roll. Drive roll
included will vary by manufacture date.
Two Groove drive rolls have two different
5
2
4
1
. Be sure gun is fully inserted into drive
housing. Liner to drive roll distance
should be within 1/8 in. (3.2 mm). of
each other.
3
Two Groove Drive Roll*
.030/.035 V Groove is used for Solid Wire
Stamped .030/.035 VK Grooved
.030/.035 VK Groove is used for Flux Core (Gasless) Wire
Stamped .030/.035 V
size grooves. When installed, the groove size that can be read on the face of the drive roll is the size of the groove that is lined up for use.
Three Groove drive rolls have three different size grooves. The text aligned with the drive roll retaining pin indicates the selected groove.
. VK (Knurled) groove is used for flux
cored wire and V groove is used for solid wire.
4 Retaining Pin To secure drive roll, locate open slot and
push drive roll completely over retaining pin, then rotate drive roll (1/4 turn) to closed slot.
5 Drive Roll Tension Knob Using flux core wire with VK groove, tension
should be set between 1-1/2 to 2. Higher setting may cause welding wire to deform and not allow proper feeding.
Flux Core Wire Recommended stickout is 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) from gun tip.
Solid Wire Recommended stickout is 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) from gun tip.
Actual drive roll may differ from that shown. See Section 10-2 for additional drive roll configurations.
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Three Groove Drive Roll*
.024 V Groove
*Drive roll included will vary by manufacture date.
.030.035 V Groove
.030-.035 VK Groove
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7-5. Changing Nozzle, Contact Tip, Adapter And Liner, And Cleaning Gun Casing
! Turn off welding power
source.
1 Nozzle 2 Contact Tip
2
3
Head Tube
1
3 Tip Adapter
. Wire size stamped on tip − check
and match wire size.
8 mm
Remove nozzle, contact tip, and adapter.
Blow out gun casing.
Cut off wire and disconnect gun from feeder.
Unscrew and remove liner.
Lay gun cable out straight before installing new liner.
10 mm
Reassemble gun in reverse order from taking it apart.
Tools Needed:
8 mm, 10 mm
Liner
Stickout
5/8 in.
(16 mm)
Install
Liner
. Thread wire according to
welding power source/wire feeder manual.
243 839-A
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7-6. Replacing Switch And/Or Head Tube
! Turn Off welding power source
/wire feeder and disconnect gun.
1
Remove screws (5) and nuts (4).
Remove screw on opposite side.
4
Secure head tube in vice.
2
Remove handle halves.
Remove switch housing. Install new switch and connect leads (polarity is
3
not important). Reassemble in reverse order. If replacing head tube, continue to end of figure.
6
Hand-tighten head tube into cable connector.
8
Remove from vice. Reposition handle halves, and install switch housing.
5
Loosen jam nut. Remove from vice and turn head tube out by hand.
7
Place head tube in vice and tighten until nuts are tight.
9
Reinstall screws and nuts.
Tools Needed:
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phillips
Reinstall screw on opposite side.
15 mm
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7-7. Troubleshooting Table
Trouble Remedy
No weld output; wire does not feed; fan does not run.
No weld output; wire does not feed; fan motor continues to run.
No weld output; wire feeds.
Wire does not feed; wire is not ener­gized; wire feeds unevenly.
Low weld output. Connect unit to proper input voltage or check for low line voltage.
Secure power cord plug in receptacle (see Section 5-11).
Replace building line fuse or reset circuit breaker if open.
Place Power switch in On position (see Section 6-1).
Reset welding power source supplementary protector (see Section 7-2).
Thermostat TP1 open (overheating). Allow fan to run with gun trigger switch off; thermostat closes when unit has cooled (see Section 4-4).
Check Voltage range switch position. Rotate knob until it “clicks” into detent at desired range setting.
Secure gun trigger leads (see Section 5-4).
Connect work clamp to get good metal to metal contact.
Replace contact tip (see Section 7-5).
Check for proper polarity connections (see Section 5-6).
Check thumbscrew securing gun end to feed head adapter and tighten if necessary.
Check contact tip. Check for kinks in gun cable and liner.
Check gun trigger plug connection at welding power source/wire feeder.
Check, and if necessary, replace gun trigger switch (see Section 7-6).
Check contact tip. Check for kinks in gun cable. Blow out liner and gun casing (see Section 7-5).
Electrode wire feeding stops during welding.
Weld porosity.
Place voltage switch in desired position (see Section 6-1).
Straighten gun cable and/or replace damaged parts. Adjust drive roll pressure (see Section 5-16). Change to proper drive roll groove (see Section 7-4). Readjust hub tension (see Section 5-14). Replace contact tip if blocked (see Section 7-5). Clean or replace wire inlet guide or liner if dirty or plugged (see Section 7-4 or Section 7-5). Replace drive roll or pressure bearing if worn or slipping (see Section 7-4). Secure gun trigger leads or repair leads (see Section 5-4). Check and clear any restrictions at drive assembly and liner (see Section 7-4 or Section 7-5). Gun is not secured to feed head. Check thumbscrew securing gun end to feed head adapter and tighten
if necessary.
Have nearest Factory Authorized Service Agent check drive motor.
Remove weld spatter buildup in nozzle.
Check O-rings on gun connector and replace if damaged.
Make sure inner head tube is tight in cable connector.
Check gun connector to be sure it is fully inserted into drive assembly.
Check shielding gas flow/supply.
Check for proper output polarity (see Section 5-6)
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SECTION 8 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM
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249 315-A
Figure 8-1. Circuit Diagram
SECTION 9 GMAW WELDING (MIG) GUIDELINES
9-1. Typical GMAW (MIG) Process Connections
Regulator/ Flowmeter
Wire Feeder/
Power Source
! Weld current can damage
electronic parts in vehicles. Disconnect both battery cables before welding on a vehicle. Place work clamp as close to the weld as possible.
Shielding Gas
Gas
Gun
Workpiece
Work Clamp
GMAW1 201501 (GMAW Only) − Ref. 801 909-A
9-2. Typical GMAW (MIG) Process Control Settings
. These settings are guidelines only. Material and wire type, joint design, fitup, position, shielding gas, etc. affect settings. Test welds to be sure
they comply to specifications.
Material thickness determines weld parameters.
1/8 or 0.125 in.
Convert Material
Thickness to
Amperage (A)
(0.001 in. = 1 ampere)
0.125 in. = 125 A
Select Wire Size
.035 in
Set voltage midway between high/low voltage
Wire Size Amperage Range
0.023 in.
0.030 in.
0.035 in.
Select Voltage
Low voltage: wire stubs into work
High voltage: arc is unstable (spatter)
30 90 A 40 145 A 50 180 A
Select Wire Speed (Amperage)
Wire Size
0.023 in.
0.030 in.
0.035 in.
Recommendation
3.5 in. per ampere 2 in. per ampere
1.6 in. per ampere
Voltage controls height and width of weld bead.
Wire Speed
(Approx.)
3.5 x 125 A = 437 ipm 2 x 125 A = 250 ipm
1.6 x 125 A = 200 ipm
Wire speed (amperage) controls weld penetration (wire speed = burn-off rate)
125 A based on 1/8 in.
material thickness
ipm = inches per minute
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9-3. Holding And Positioning Welding Gun
. Welding wire is energized when gun trigger is pressed. Before lowering helmet and pressing trigger, be sure wire is no more than 1/2 in. (13 mm)
past end of nozzle, and tip of wire is positioned correctly on seam.
1
5
4
0°-15°
90° 90°
End View of Work Angle Side View of Gun Angle
GROOVE WELDS
2
3
45°
45°
End View of Work Angle Side View of Gun Angle
1 Hold Gun and Control Gun
Trigger 2 Workpiece 3 Work Clamp 4 Electrode Extension (Stickout)
Solid Wire 3/8 to 1/2 in.
(9 to 13 mm)
5 Cradle Gun and Rest Hand on
Workpiece
0°-15°
FILLET WELDS
S-0421-A
9-4. Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape
. Weld bead shape depends on gun angle, direction of travel, electrode extension (stickout), travel speed, thickness of base metal, wire feed speed
(weld current), and voltage.
Short Normal Long
ELECTRODE EXTENSIONS (STICKOUT)
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10°
Push
Perpendicular
GUN ANGLES AND WELD BEAD PROFILES
Slow
Normal Fast
GUN TRAVEL SPEED
10°
Drag
Short Normal Long
FILLET WELD ELECTODE EXTENSIONS (STICKOUT)
S-0634
9-5. Gun Movement During Welding
. Normally, a single stringer bead is satisfactory for most narrow groove weld joints; however, for wide groove weld joints or bridging across gaps,
a weave bead or multiple stringer beads works better.
1 Stringer Bead Steady
Movement Along Seam
2 Weave Bead Side To Side
Movement Along Seam
1 2
3
3 Weave Patterns Use weave patterns to cover a wide
area in one pass of the electrode.
S-0054-A
9-6. Poor Weld Bead Characteristics
1 Large Spatter Deposits 2 Rough, Uneven Bead 3 Slight Crater During Welding 4 Bad Overlap
1
5 Poor Penetration
2
9-7. Good Weld Bead Characteristics
2
4
3
4
3
5
1 Fine Spatter 2 Uniform Bead 3 Moderate Crater During
Welding
Weld a new bead or layer for each
1
1/8 in. (3.2 mm) thickness in metals being welded.
4 No Overlap 5 Good Penetration into Base
Metal
S-0053-A
5
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9-8. Troubleshooting Excessive Spatter
Excessive Spatter scattering of molten metal particles that cool to solid form near weld bead.
S-0636
Possible Causes Corrective Actions
Wire feed speed too high. Select lower wire feed speed.
Voltage too high. Select lower voltage range.
Electrode extension (stickout) too long. Use shorter electrode extension (stickout).
Workpiece dirty. Remove all grease, oil, moisture, rust, paint, undercoating, and dirt from work surface before welding.
Insufficient shielding gas at welding arc. Increase flow of shielding gas at regulator/flowmeter and/or prevent drafts near welding arc.
Dirty welding wire. Use clean, dry welding wire.
Eliminate pickup of oil or lubricant on welding wire from feeder or liner.
Incorrect polarity. Check polarity required by welding wire, and change to correct polarity at welding power source.
9-9. Troubleshooting Porosity
Porosity small cavities or holes resulting from gas pockets in weld metal.
S-0635
Possible Causes Corrective Actions
Insufficient shielding gas at welding arc. Increase flow of shielding gas at regulator/flowmeter and/or prevent drafts near welding arc.
Remove spatter from gun nozzle.
Check gas hoses for leaks.
Place nozzle 1/4 to 1/2 in. (6-13 mm) from workpiece.
Hold gun near bead at end of weld until molten metal solidifies.
Wrong gas. Use welding grade shielding gas; change to different gas.
Dirty welding wire. Use clean, dry welding wire.
Eliminate pick up of oil or lubricant on welding wire from feeder or liner.
Workpiece dirty. Remove all grease, oil, moisture, rust, paint, coatings, and dirt from work surface before welding.
Use a more highly deoxidizing welding wire (contact supplier).
Welding wire extends too far out of nozzle. Be sure welding wire extends not more than 1/2 in. (13 mm) beyond nozzle.
9-10. Troubleshooting Excessive Penetration
Excessive Penetration weld metal melting through base metal and hanging underneath weld.
Excessive Penetration
Possible Causes Corrective Actions
Excessive heat input. Select lower voltage range and reduce wire feed speed.
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Good Penetration
Increase travel speed.
S-0639
9-11. Troubleshooting Lack Of Penetration
Lack Of Penetration shallow fusion between weld metal and base metal.
Lack of Penetration Good Penetration
Possible Causes Corrective Actions
S-0638
Improper joint preparation. Material too thick. Joint preparation and design must provide access to bottom of groove while
Improper weld technique. Maintain normal gun angle of 0 to 15 degrees to achieve maximum penetration.
Insufficient heat input. Select higher wire feed speed and/or select higher voltage range.
Incorrect polarity. Check polarity required by welding wire, and change to correct polarity at welding power source.
maintaining proper welding wire extension and arc characteristics.
Keep arc on leading edge of weld puddle.
Be sure welding wire extends not more than 1/2 in. (13 mm) beyond nozzle.
Reduce travel speed.
9-12. Troubleshooting Incomplete Fusion
Incomplete Fusion failure of weld metal to fuse completely with base metal or a preceeding weld bead.
S-0637
Possible Causes Corrective Actions
Workpiece dirty. Remove all grease, oil, moisture, rust, paint, undercoating, and dirt from work surface before
welding.
Insufficient heat input. Select higher voltage range and/or adjust wire feed speed.
Improper welding technique. Place stringer bead in proper location(s) at joint during welding.
Adjust work angle or widen groove to access bottom during welding.
Momentarily hold arc on groove side walls when using weaving technique.
Keep arc on leading edge of weld puddle.
Use correct gun angle of 0 to 15 degrees.
9-13. Troubleshooting Burn-Through
Burn-Through weld metal melting completely through base metal resulting in holes where no metal remains.
Possible Causes Corrective Actions
Excessive heat input. Select lower voltage range and reduce wire feed speed.
S-0640
Increase and/or maintain steady travel speed.
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9-14. Troubleshooting Waviness Of Bead
Waviness Of Bead weld metal that is not parallel and does not cover joint formed by base metal.
Possible Causes Corrective Actions
Welding wire extends too far out of nozzle. Be sure welding wire extends not more than 1/2 in. (13 mm) beyond nozzle.
Unsteady hand. Support hand on solid surface or use two hands.
9-15. Troubleshooting Distortion
Distortion contraction of weld metal during welding that forces base metal to move.
Base metal moves
in the direction of
the weld bead.
Possible Causes Corrective Actions
Excessive heat input. Use restraint (clamp) to hold base metal in position.
S-0641
S-0642
Notes
Make tack welds along joint before starting welding operation.
Select lower voltage range and/or reduce wire feed speed.
Increase travel speed.
Weld in small segments and allow cooling between welds.
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9-16. Common GMAW (MIG) Shielding Gases
This is a general chart for common gases and where they are used. Many different combinations (mixtures) of shielding gases have been developed over the years. The most commonly used shielding gases are listed in the following table.
Application
Gas
Spray Arc Steel
Short Circuiting
Steel
Spray Arc
Stainless Steel
Short Circuiting
Stainless Steel
Spray Arc
Aluminum
Argon All Positions
Argon + 1% O
Argon + 2% O
Argon + 5% O
Argon + 8% CO
Argon + 25%
CO
2
Argon + 50%
CO
2
CO
2
Flat & Horizontal
2
Flat & Horizontal
2
Flat & Horizontal
2
Flat & Horizontal
2
Flat & Horizontal
Flat & Horizontal
Fillet
Fillet
Fillet
Fillet
Fillet
Fillet
5
Flat & Horizontal
Fillet
5
Flat & Horizontal
Fillet
5
5
All Positions
1
All Positions All Positions4
All Positions
1
All Positions
5
5
Helium All Positions
Argon + Helium All Positions
Short Circuiting
5
2
2
Aluminum
All Positions
4
Tri-Mix
All Positions
1 Globular Transfer 2 Heavy Thicknesses 3 Single Pass Welding Only 4 90% HE + 7-1/2% AR + 2-1/2% CO
2
5 Also for GMAW-P, All Positions
9-17. Troubleshooting Guide For Semiautomatic Welding Equipment
Problem Probable Cause Remedy
Wire feed motor operates, but wire does not feed.
Wire curling up in front of the wire feed rolls (bird nesting).
Too little pressure on wire feed rolls. Increase pressure setting on wire feed rolls.
Incorrect wire feed rolls. Check size stamped on wire feed rolls, replace to match
wire size and type if necessary.
Wire spool brake pressure too high. Decrease brake pressure on wire spool.
Restriction in the gun and/or assembly. Check and replace cable, gun, and contact tip if
damaged. Check size of contact tip and cable liner, replace if necessary.
Too much pressure on wire feed rolls. Decrease pressure setting on wire feed rolls.
Incorrect cable liner or gun contact tip size. Check size of contact tip and check cable liner length
and diameter, replace if necessary.
Gun end not inserted into drive housing properly. Loosen gun securing bolt in drive housing and push gun
end into housing just enough so it does not touch wire feed rolls.
Dirty or damaged (kinked) liner. Replace liner.
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Problem RemedyProbable Cause
Wire feeds, but no gas flows.
Gas cylinder empty. Replace empty gas cylinder.
Gas nozzle plugged. Clean or replace gas nozzle.
Gas cylinder valve not open or flowmeter not adjusted. Open gas valve at cylinder and adjust flow rate.
Welding arc not stable.
Restriction in gas line. Check gas hose between flowmeter and wire feeder, and
Loose or broken wires to gas solenoid. Have Factory Authorized Service Agent repair wiring.
Gas solenoid valve not operating. Have Factory Authorized Service Agent replace gas
Incorrect primary voltage connected to welding power source.
Wire slipping in drive rolls. Adjust pressure setting on wire feed rolls. Replace worn
Wrong size gun liner or contact tip. Match liner and contact tip to wire size and type.
Incorrect voltage setting for selected wire feed speed on welding power source.
Loose connections at the gun weld cable or work cable. Check and tighten all connections.
Gun in poor shape or loose connection inside gun. Repair or replace gun as necessary.
gas hose in gun and cable assembly.
solenoid valve.
Check primary voltage and relink welding power source for correct voltage.
drive rolls if necessary.
Readjust welding parameters.
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SECTION 10 − ACCESSORIES/CONSUMABLES
10-1. Accessories
Part No. Description Remarks
194 776 Small Running Gear/Cylinder Rack For One Small Gas Cylinder, 75 lb (34 kg) max. 195 186 Protective Cover Weatherproof Nylon 245 926 H100S410 Replacement Gun 10 ft length/.030.035 wire size 300 796 SpoolRunner 100 Spool Gun For push/pull wire feeding
221 037**
770 198*
237 702** Regulator/Flowmeter
*Available at farm and tool supply retailers. ** Available at Hobart/Miller welding distributors.
Regulator/Flowmeter
10-2. Consumables
Item Hobart Package Part No.* Miller Package Part No. **
Contact Tips
.023/.025 in. (0.6 mm) 770 174 (5 per package) 087 299 (10 per package)
.030 in. (0.8 mm) 770 177 (5 per package) 000 067 (10 per package) .035 in. (0.9 mm) 770 180 (5 per package) 000 068 (10 per package) .045 in. (1.2 mm) 770 183 (5 per package) 000 069 (10 per package)
For Argon and Argon mixed shielding gas. Use
with replacement hose 269 815.
For CO2 shielding gas. Use with replacement gas
hose 144 108.
MIG Nozzle (Standard) 770 404 169 715
Gasless Flux Cored Nozzle 770 487 226 190
Tip Adapter 770 402 169 716
Replacement Liners
.023/.025 in. (0.6 mm) 196 139 194 010 .030/.035 in. (0.8/0.9 mm) 196 139 194 011 .035/.045 in. (0.9/1.2 mm) 196 140 194 012
Replacement Drive Rolls For All Feed Head Assemblies
.023/.025 in. (0.6 mm) and .030/.035 in. (0.8/ 0.9 mm)
V and VK Groove
.030/.035 in. (0.8/ 0.9 mm)
and .045 in. (1.2 mm)
VK Groove
*Available at farm and tool supply retailers. ** Available at Hobart/Miller welding distributors.
261 157 261 157
202 926 202 926
. A complete Parts List is available on-line at www.HobartWelders.com
To maintain the factory original performance of your equipment, use only Manufacturer’s Suggested Replacement Parts. Model and serial number required when ordering parts from your local distributor.
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Effective January 1, 2015
5/3/1 WARRANTY applies to all Hobart welding equipment, plasma cutters and spot welders with a
serial number preface of MF or newer.
This limited warranty supersedes all previous Hobart warranties and is exclusive with
Hobart products are serviced by Hobart or Miller Authorized Service Agencies.
LIMITED WARRANTY Subject to the terms and conditions below, Hobart Brothers Co., Troy, Ohio, and Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Appleton, Wisconsin, warrants to its original retail purchaser that new Hobart equipment sold after the effective date of this limited warranty is free of defects in material and workmanship at the time it is shipped by Hobart. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
Within the warranty periods listed below, Hobart/Miller will repair or replace any warranted parts or components that fail due to such defects in material or workmanship. Hobart/Miller must be notified in writing within thirty (30) days of such defect or failure, at which time Hobart/Miller will provide instructions on the warranty claim procedures to be followed. If notification is submitted as an online warranty claim, the claim must include a detailed description of the fault and the troubleshooting steps taken to identify failed components and the cause of their failure.
Hobart/Miller shall honor warranty claims on warranted equipment listed below in the event of such a failure within the warranty time periods. All warranty time periods start on the delivery date of the equipment to the original retail purchaser, and not to exceed twelve months after the equipment is shipped to a North American distributor or twelve months after the equipment is shipped to an International distributor.
1. 5 Years — Parts and Labor * Original Main Power Rectifiers only to include SCRs,
diodes, and discrete rectifier modules * Reactors * Stabilizers * Transformers
2. 3 Years — Parts and Labor * Drive Systems * Idle Module * PC Boards * Rotors, Stators and Brushes * Solenoid Valves * Spot Welder Transformer * Switches and Controls
3. 1 Year — Parts and Labor Unless Specified (90 days for industrial use)
* Accessories * Batteries (Trek 180 Only) * Contactors * Field Options
(NOTE: Field options are covered for the remaining warranty period of the product they are installed in, or
for a minimum of one year — whichever is greater.) * Flowgauge and Flowmeter Regulators (No Labor) * HF Units * MIG Guns/TIG Torches * Motor-Driven Guns * Plasma Cutting Torches * Regulators * Relays * Remote Controls * Replacement Parts (No labor) 90 days * Running Gear/Trailers * Water Coolant Systems * Spoolguns
4. 6 Months — Parts * Batteries
5. Engines and tires are warranted separately by the manufacturer.
no other guarantees or warranties expressed or implied.
Hobart’s 5/3/1 Limited Warranty shall not apply to:
1. Consumable components; such as contact tips,
cutting nozzles, contactors, brushes, relays, work station table tops and welding curtains, or parts that fail due to normal wear. (Exception: brushes and relays are covered on all engine-driven products.)
2. Items furnished by Hobart/Miller, but manufactured by others, such as engines or trade accessories. These items are covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, if any.
3. Equipment that has been modified by any party other than Hobart/Miller, or equipment that has been improperly installed, improperly operated or misused based upon industry standards, or equipment which has not had reasonable and necessary maintenance, or equipment which has been used for operation outside of the specifications for the equipment.
HOBART PRODUCTS ARE INTENDED FOR PURCHASE AND USE BY COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL USERS AND PERSONS TRAINED AND EXPERIENCED IN THE USE AND MAINTENANCE OF WELDING EQUIPMENT.
In the event of a warranty claim covered by this warranty, the exclusive remedies shall be, at Hobart’s/Miller’s option: (1) repair; or (2) replacement; or, where authorized in writing by Hobart/Miller in appropriate cases, (3) the reasonable cost of repair or replacement at an authorized Hobart/Miller service station; or (4) payment of or credit for the purchase price (less reasonable depreciation based upon actual use) upon return of the goods at customer’s risk and expense. Hobart’s/Miller’s option of repair or replacement will be F.O.B., Factory at Appleton, Wisconsin, or F.O.B. at a Hobart/Miller authorized service facility as determined by Hobart/Miller. Therefore no compensation or reimbursement for transportation costs of any kind will be allowed.
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE REMEDIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. IN NO EVENT SHALL HOBART/MILLER BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFIT), WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.
ANY EXPRESS WARRANTY NOT PROVIDED HEREIN AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, GUARANTY OR REPRESENTATION AS TO PERFORMANCE, AND ANY REMEDY FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT TORT OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY WHICH, BUT FOR THIS PROVISION, MIGHT ARISE BY IMPLICATION, OPERATION OF LAW, CUSTOM OF TRADE OR COURSE OF DEALING, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL EQUIPMENT FURNISHED BY HOBART/MILLER IS EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED BY Hobart/Miller.
Some states in the U.S.A. do not allow limitations of how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion of incidental, indirect, special or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty provides specific legal rights, and other rights may be available, but may vary from state to state.
In Canada, legislation in some provinces provides for certain additional warranties or remedies other than as stated herein, and to the extent that they may not be waived, the limitations and exclusions set out above may not apply. This Limited Warranty provides specific legal rights, and other rights may be available, but may vary from province to province.
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