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  • Page 1

    Pr ocesses OM-185 480B March 1999 HWC-1 15A Descr iption MIG (GMA W) W elding W eld Control For Spoolmatic Gun[...]

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    Hobart W elders manufactures a full line of welders and welding related equipment. For information on other quality Hobart products, contact your local Hobart distributor to receive the latest full line catalog or individual catalog sheets. T o locate your nearest distributor or service agency call 1-877-Hobart1. Thank you and congratulations on ch[...]

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    OM-185 480 Page 1 SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR ARC WELDING safety_som1 4/95 OM-185 480 – 2/97 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. This group of symbols means W arning! W atch Out! possible ELECTRIC SHOCK, MOVING P ARTS , and [...]

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    OM-185 480 Page 2 CYLINDERS can explode if damaged. Shielding 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 . 1. Protect compressed gas cylinders from excessive heat, mechanical shocks, slag, open flames, sparks, and ar[...]

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    OM-185 480 Page 3 OVERUSE can cause OVERHEA TED EQUIPMENT . 1. Allow cooling period. 2. Reduce current or reduce duty cycle before starting to weld again. 3. Follow rated duty cycle. ST A T IC ELECTRICITY can damage parts on circuit boards. 1. Put on grounded wrist strap BEFORE handling boards or parts. 2. Use proper static-proof bags and boxes to [...]

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    OM-185 480 Page 4 SECTION 2 – INST ALLA TION 2-1. T ypical Process Connections Use gun Owner ’ s Manual when making connections. NOTE Constant current and/or constant voltage transformer and engine-driven DC power sources. If the power source does not have a weld output contactor , the optional contactor kit should be ordered. 1 15 V olt Contro[...]

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    OM-185 480 Page 5 2-3. V oltage Sensing Lead Connections And Motor Start Control Adjustment ST -801 840 / ST -150 035 1 Center Baf fle 2 Circuit Board PC1 3 Jumper Plug 4 Receptacle RC3 Internal (INT) and external (EXT) are stamped on PC1 just above RC3. Unit is shipped with jumper plug in internal (INT) position. 5 Potentiometer R70 6 V oltage Sen[...]

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    OM-185 480 Page 6 2-4. Weld Cable Connections ST -801 840 / ST -151 1 13 / ST-801 487-A / Ref. SC-139 439-B 1 Lower Left Grommet 2 Positive (+) Weld Output T erminal On Welding Power Source 3 Reed Switch 4 Weld Cable (Customer Supplied) 5 Weld Cable T erminal 6 Weld Power Cable From Gun/Feeder 7 Weld Power Grommet Route weld cable and weld power ca[...]

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    OM-185 480 Page 7 2-5. Input Power Connection ST -801 839 1 Contact Closure Interconnecting Cord And Plug PLG5 2 V oltage Sensing Lead Connect to workpiece for CC op- eration (see Section 2-3). 3 Grounded Receptacle A 15 ampere branch circuit pro- tected by time-delay fuses or cir- cuit breakers is required. 4 Input Power Cord And Plug PLG4 Connect[...]

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    OM-185 480 Page 8 SECTION 3 – OPERA TION 3-1. 1 15 V olt Model Controls wfcontrols_1 1/96 / Ref. ST -144 451-D 1 Run-In Speed Control Use control to select welding wire speed before arc initiation. After arc initiation, the wire feed speed is controlled by the Wire Speed con- trol on the gun/feeder . 2 Power Switch Use switch to turn unit On and [...]

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    OM-185 480 Page 9 SECTION 4 – MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING Y Disconnect power before maintaining. . Maintain more often during severe conditions. 3 Months Replace Damaged Gas Hose Clean And T ighten Weld T erminals Replace Damaged Or Unreadable Labels Repair Or Replace Cracked Cables And Cords 6 Months Blow Out Or V acuum Inside 4-1. Overloa[...]

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    OM-185 480 Page 10 4-2. T roubleshooting T rouble Remedy Pressing gun trigger does not ener- gize weld control or welding wire. Secure plug PLG4 in 1 15 volts ac receptacle (see Sections 2-5). Secure gun plug in Gun Control receptacle RC3 on weld control (see Section 2-2). Check fuse F1 and replace if necessary (see Section 4-1). See T roubleshooti[...]

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    OM-185 480 Page 1 1 SECTION 5 – ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM SC-155 058-B Figure 5-1. Circuit Diagram[...]

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    OM-185 480 Page 12 SECTION 6 – P ARTS LIST Figure 6-1. Complete Assembly Of HWC-1 15A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 31 32 34 35 34 38 39 41 ST -801 837 11 12 14 26 33 36 37 40[...]

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    OM-185 480 Page 13 Description Quantity Part No. Dia. Mkgs. Item No. Figure 6-1. Complete Assembly Of HWC-1 15A 1 126 415 CLAMP , saddle 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 126 416 HANDLE 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Warranty Questions? Call 1-877-HOBART1 for your local Hobart distributor. hobart standard 7/00 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 distrib[...]

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    PRINTED IN USA  2001 Hobart Welding Products. 1/01 Hoba rt We lding Produc ts An I l li noi s T ool Works Company 600 West Main St reet Troy , OH 4 5373 USA For Technical A ssistan ce: Call1-800-332-3281 For Li terat ure Or Neares t Dealer: Call 1-877-Hobart 1 Model Name Serial/Style Number Purchase Date (Date which equipment was delivered to or[...]