Hobart Welding Products 150 STI manual

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    Processes Description TIG (GT A W) Welding Stick (SMAW ) Welding OM-951 218 324C 2006 − 03 Arc Welding Power Source Hobart 150 ST i With Auto-Line  [...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1. Symbol Usage 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2. Arc W elding Hazards 1 . . . . . . . [...]

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    OM-951 Page 1 SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING som _8/03 1-1. Symbol Usage Means W arning! W atch Out! There are possible hazards with this procedure! The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols.  Marks a special safety message.  Means “Note”; not safety related. This group of symbols means W arning! Watch [...]

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    OM-951 Page 2 Arc rays from the w elding process produce intense visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays that can burn eyes and skin. Sparks fly off from the weld. ARC RA YS can burn eyes and skin.  Wear a welding helmet fitted with a proper shade of filter to protect your face and eyes when welding or watching (see ANSI Z49.1 and [...]

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    OM-951 Page 3 1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard.  Do not install or place unit on, over , or near combustible surfaces.  Do not install unit near flammables.  Do not overload building wiring − be sure power supply system is properly sized, rated, and protected to handle this uni[...]

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    OM-951 Page 4 1-5. Principal Safety Standards Safety i n W elding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1, from American W elding Society , 550 N.W . LeJeune Rd, Miami FL 33126 (phone: 305-443-9353, website: www .aws.org). Recommended Safe Practices for the Preparation for W elding and Cut- ting of Containers and Piping , American W eld[...]

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    OM-951 Page 5 SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − À LIRE A V ANT UTILISA TION som_fre 8/03 2-1. Signification des symboles Signifie « Mise en garde. Faire preuve de vigilance. » Cette procédure présente des risques identifiés par les symboles adjacents aux directives.  Identifie un message de sécurité particulier .  Signifie « [...]

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    OM-951 Page 6 Le rayonnement de l’arc génère des rayons visibles et invisibles intenses (ultraviolets et infrarouges) suscep- tibles de causer des brûlures oculaires et cutanées. Des étincelles sont projetées pendant le soudage. LES RA YONS DE L ’ARC peuvent cau- ser des brûlures oculaires et cuta- nées.  Porter un masque de soudage [...]

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    OM-951 Page 7 2-3. Autres symboles relatifs à l’installation, au fonctionnement et à l’entretien de l’appareil. Risque D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLO- SION  Ne pas placer l’appareil sur une surface inflam- mable, ni au − dessus ou à proximité d’elle.  Ne pas installer l’appareil à proximité de produits inflammables.  Ne pas [...]

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    OM-951 Page 8 2-4. Principales normes de sécurité Safety in W elding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, norme ANSI Z49.1, de l’American W elding Society , 550 N.W . LeJeune Rd, Miami FL 33126 (téléphone : (305) 443 − 9353, site Web : www .aws.org). Recommended Safe Practices for the Preparation for W elding and Cut- ting of Containers and Pipi[...]

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    OM-951 Page 9 SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS 3-1. W arning Label Definitions A. W arning! W atch Out! There are possible hazards as shown by the symbols. 1 Electric shock from welding electrode or wiring can kill. 1.1 W ear dry insulating gloves. Do not touch electrode with bare hand. Do not wear wet or damaged gloves. 1.2 Protect yourself from electric[...]

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    OM-951 Page 10 SECTION 4 − SPECIFICA TIONS AND INST ALLA TION 4-1. Specifications Input Power Single-Phase AC Rated W elding Output W elding Amperage Range Max OCV DC Amperes In- put At Rated Load Output, 50/60Hz, Single-Phase KV A @ Duty Cycle KW Dimensions W eight 1 15 V olts Stick 70A @ 22.8 V olts DC, 100% Duty Cycle 20 − 100A 90V 17.4 2.0 [...]

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    OM-951 Page 1 1 1 W elding Power Source Shoulder Strap Use strap to lift unit. 2 Rating Label Label is located on bottom of unit. Use rating label to determine input power needs. 3 Input Power Cord 4 1 15 or 230 V AC Grounded Receptacle  The Auto-Line circuitry in this unit automatically links the power source to the primary voltage being applie[...]

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    OM-951 Page 12 4-6. Remote 6 Receptacle Information 6 Socket Socket Information 15 VOL TS DC 1 Contactor control +13.8 volts DC. 15 VOL TS DC OUTPUT CONT ACT OR 2 Contact closure to 1 completes contactor control circuit and enables output when Lift-Arc TIG re- mote is selected. 3 Output to remote control; +10 volts DC output to remote control. REMO[...]

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    OM-951 Page 13 5-2. Process Selection 1 Process Selector Switch Pad Us e control to select required welding process. Press switch pad until LED for desired process is illuminated. 2 Lift Arc  Start When selected, a TIG arc starting method in which the electrode must come in contact with the workpiece to initiate an arc is activated (see Section [...]

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    OM-951 Page 14 6-2. T roubleshooting T rouble Remedy No weld output; unit completely inop- ati ad li ht Off Place line disconnect switch in On position. pp y p erative; ready light Off. Check and replace line fuse(s), if necessary , or reset circuit breaker . Be sure power cord is plugged in and that receptacle is receiving input power . No weld ou[...]

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    OM-951 Page 15 SECTION 7 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 208 601-G Figure 7-1. Circuit Diagram For Welding Power Source[...]

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    OM-951 Page 16 SECTION 8 − P ARTS LIST  Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 803 474-G 22 23 20 24 27 28 29 30 31 32 25 26 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 34 10 33 35 8 24 Figure 8-1. Parts View[...]

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    OM-951 Page 17 Description Part No. Dia. Mkgs. Item No. Quantity 1 208 701 Insulator w/label 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 146 549 Rivet, plastic 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Notes 400 T rade Square East, T roy , Ohio 45373 1-800-332-9448 www.welding.org Over 80,000 trained since 1930! Start Y our Professional W elding Career Now![...]

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    Notes 400 T rade Square East, T roy , Ohio 45373 1-800-332-9448 www.welding.org Over 80,000 trained since 1930! Start Y our Professional W elding Career Now![...]

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    Notes 400 T rade Square East, T roy , Ohio 45373 1-800-332-9448 www.welding.org Over 80,000 trained since 1930! Start Y our Professional W elding Career Now![...]

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    Warranty Questions? Call 1-800-332-3281 7 AM − 6 PM EST hobart_warr 2006 − 01 Service Y o u always get the fast, reliable response you need. Most replacement parts can be in your hands in 24 hours. Support Need fast answers to the tough welding questions? Contact your distributor or call 1-800-332-3281. The expertise of the distributor and Hoba[...]

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    PRINTED IN USA © 2006 Hobart Welding Products. 2006 − 01 Hoba rt W elding Pr oducts An Illinois T oo l W orks Compan y 600 W est Main Street Tr oy, OH 45373 USA For T ech nical Assi stance: Call1-800-332-3281 Fo r Lite ratu re Or Nea rest Dea ler : Call 1-877-Hobart1 Model Name Serial/Style Number Purchase Date (Date which equipment was delivere[...]