HobartWelders 180 SD User manual

Brand: HobartWelders

Model: 180 SD

Category: Welding System

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

CYBERTIG 180 SD

Cybertig 180 SD

OM-355 188 290E

August 2001

Processes

Description

TIG (GTAW) Welding

Stick (SMAW) Welding

Arc Welding Power Source

Hobart Welders 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. To locate your nearest

distributor or service agency call 1-877-Hobart1.

Thank you and congratulations on choosing Hobart.

Now you can get the job done and get it done right.

We know you don’t have time to do it any other way.

This Owner’s Manual is designed to help you get the

most out of your Hobart products. Please take time

to read the Safety precautions. They will help you

protect yourself against

potential hazards on the

worksite. We’ve made

installation and operation

quick and easy. With Hobart you can count on

years of reliable service with proper

maintenance. And if for some reason the unit

needs repair, there’s a Troubleshooting section

that will help you figure out what the problem

is. The parts list will then help you to decide

which exact part you may need to fix the

problem. Warranty and service information for

your particular model are also provided.

Hobart is registered to the

ISO 9001 Quality System

Standard.

From Hobart to You

Hobart offers a Technical

Manual which provides

more detailed service and

parts information for your

unit. To obtain a Technical

Manual, contact your local

distributor. Your distributor

can also supply you with

Welding Process Manuals

such as SMAW, GTAW,

GMAW, and GMAW-P.

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. Principal Safety Standards 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-5. EMF Information 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 1 – CONSIGNES DE SECURITE – LIRE AVANT UTILISATION 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-1. Signification des symboles 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-2. Dangers relatifs au soudage à l’arc 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-3. Dangers supplémentaires en relation avec l’installation, le fonctionnement

et la maintenance 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-4. Principales normes de sécurité 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-5. Information sur les champs électromagnétiques 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 2 – INSTALLATION 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-1. Included with Your Unit 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-2. Selecting A Location 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-3. Dimensions And Weights 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-4. Specifications 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-5. Duty Cycle Chart 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-6. Volt-Ampere Curves 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-7. Weld Output Terminals And Selecting Cable Sizes 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-8. Remote 14 Receptacle 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-9. Shielding Gas Connections 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-10. Electrical Service Guide 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-11. Connecting Input Power 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 3 – OPERATION 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-1. Controls 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-2. Example of Front Panel Amperage Control 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-3. Example of Remote Amperage Control 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-4. Typical TIG Connections 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-5. Typical Stick Connections 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-6. Process and Material Thickness Guide Label 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 4 – MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-1. Routine Maintenance 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-2. Adjusting Spark Gaps 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-3. Troubleshooting 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 6 – ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 7 – HIGH FREQUENCY (HF) 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7-1. Welding Processes Using HF 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7-2. Sources Of HF Radiation From Incorrect Installation 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7-3. Correct Installation 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 7 – SELECTING AND PREPARING

TUNGSTEN ELECTRODE 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7-1. Selecting Tungsten Electrode 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7-2. Safety Information About Tungsten 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7-3. Preparing Tungsten For DC Electrode Negative (DCEN) Welding 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 8 – GUIDELINES FOR TIG WELDING (GTAW) 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-1. Positioning The Torch 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-2. Torch Movement During Welding 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-3. Positioning Torch Tungsten For Various Weld Joints 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 9 – STICK WELDING (SMAW) GUIDELINES 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 10 – PARTS LIST 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES

WARRANTY

WARNING

This product, when used

for welding or cutting,

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.)

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SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING

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1-1. Symbol Usage

Means Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards

with this procedure! The possible hazards are shown in

the adjoining symbols.

Y Marks a special safety message.

. Means “Note”; not safety related.

This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out! possible

ELECTRIC SHOCK, MOVING PARTS, and HOT PARTS hazards.

Consult symbols and related instructions below for necessary actions

to avoid the hazards.

1-2. Arc Welding Hazards

Y 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 1-4. Read and follow all

Safety Standards.

Y Only qualified persons should install, operate, maintain, and

repair this unit.

Y 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 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 and ground this equipment according to its

Owner’s Manual and national, state, and local codes.

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 Frequently inspect input power cord for damage or bare wiring –

replace cord immediately if damaged – bare wiring can kill.

D Turn off all equipment when not in use.

D Do not use worn, damaged, undersized, or poorly spliced 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 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.

SIGNIFICANT DC VOLTAGE exists after removal of

input power on inverters.

D Turn Off inverter, disconnect input power, and discharge input

capacitors according to instructions in Maintenance Section

before touching any parts.

Welding produces fumes and gases. Breathing

these fumes and gases can be hazardous to your

health.

FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous.

D Keep your head out of the fumes. Do not breathe the fumes.

D If inside, ventilate the area and/or use exhaust at the arc to remove

welding fumes and gases.

D If ventilation is poor, use an approved air-supplied respirator.

D Read the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) and the

manufacturer’s instructions for metals, consumables, coatings,

cleaners, and degreasers.

D Work in a confined space only if it is well ventilated, or while

wearing an air-supplied respirator. Always have a trained watch-

person nearby. Welding fumes and gases can displace air and

lower the oxygen level causing injury or death. Be sure the breath-

ing 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 if necessary, while wearing an

air-supplied respirator. The coatings and any metals containing

these elements can give off toxic fumes if welded.

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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.

ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin.

D 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 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 and

glare; warn others not to watch the arc.

D Wear protective clothing made from durable, flame-resistant mate-

rial (leather and wool) and foot protection.

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

workpiece, and hot equipment can cause fires and

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.

WELDING can cause fire or explosion.

D Protect yourself and others from flying sparks and hot metal.

D Do not weld where flying sparks can strike flammable material.

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 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 closed containers such as tanks, drums, or pipes,

unless they are properly prepared according to AWS F4.1 (see

Safety Standards).

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 and fire hazards.

D Do not use welder to thaw frozen pipes.

D Remove stick electrode from holder or cut off welding wire at

contact tip when not in use.

D Wear oil-free protective garments 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.

FLYING METAL 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 shielding gas supply when not in use.

D Always ventilate confined spaces or use

approved air-supplied respirator.

HOT PARTS can cause severe burns.

D Do not touch hot parts bare handed.

D Allow cooling period before working on gun or

torch.

MAGNETIC FIELDS can affect pacemakers.

D Pacemaker wearers keep away.

D Wearers should consult their doctor before

going near arc welding, gouging, or spot

welding operations.

NOISE can damage hearing.

Noise from some processes or equipment can

damage hearing.

D Wear approved ear protection if noise level is

high.

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.

CYLINDERS can explode if damaged.

D Protect compressed gas cylinders from excessive heat, mechani-

cal shocks, 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 shielding gas cylinders, regulators, hoses, and fit-

tings designed for the specific application; maintain them and

associated parts in good condition.

D Turn face away from valve outlet when opening cylinder valve.

D Keep protective cap in place over valve except when cylinder is in

use or connected for use.

D Read and follow instructions on compressed gas cylinders,

associated equipment, and CGA publication P-1 listed in Safety

Standards.

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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 UNIT can cause injury.

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.

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.

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 cause injury.

D Keep away from moving parts.

D Keep away from pinch points such as drive

rolls.

WELDING WIRE can cause injury.

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.

MOVING PARTS can cause injury.

D Keep away from moving parts such as fans.

D Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards

closed and securely in place.

H.F. RADIATION can cause interference.

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 installa-

tion.

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.

1-4. Principal Safety Standards

Safety in Welding and Cutting, ANSI Standard Z49.1, from American

Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami FL 33126

Safety and Health Standards, OSHA 29 CFR 1910, from Superinten-

dent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.

20402.

Recommended Safe Practices for the Preparation for Welding and Cut-

ting of Containers That Have Held Hazardous Substances, American

Welding Society Standard AWS F4.1, from American Welding Society,

550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami, FL 33126

National Electrical Code, NFPA Standard 70, from National Fire Protec-

tion Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, CGA Pamphlet P-1,

from Compressed Gas Association, 1235 Jefferson Davis Highway,

Suite 501, Arlington, VA 22202.

Code for Safety in Welding and Cutting, CSA Standard W117.2, from

Canadian Standards Association, Standards Sales, 178 Rexdale

Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3.

Safe Practices For Occupation And Educational Eye And Face

Protection, ANSI Standard Z87.1, from American National Standards

Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018.

Cutting And Welding Processes, NFPA Standard 51B, from National

Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

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1-5. EMF Information

Considerations About Welding And The Effects Of Low Frequency

Electric And Magnetic Fields

Welding current, as it flows through welding cables, will cause electro-

magnetic fields. There has been and still is some concern about such

fields. However, after examining more than 500 studies spanning 17

years of research, a special blue ribbon committee of the National

Research Council concluded that: “The body of evidence, in the

committee’s judgment, has not demonstrated that exposure to power-

frequency electric and magnetic fields is a human-health hazard.”

However, studies are still going forth and evidence continues to be

examined. Until the final conclusions of the research are reached, you

may wish to minimize your exposure to electromagnetic fields when

welding or cutting.

To reduce magnetic fields in the workplace, use the following

procedures:

1. Keep cables close together by twisting or taping them.

2. Arrange cables to one side and away from the operator.

3. Do not coil or drape cables around your body.

4. Keep welding power source and cables as far away from opera-

tor as practical.

5. Connect work clamp to workpiece as close to the weld as possi-

ble.

About Pacemakers:

Pacemaker wearers consult your doctor first. If cleared by your doctor,

then following the above procedures is recommended.

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1-4. Principales normes de sécurité

Safety in Welding and Cutting, norme ANSI Z49.1, de l’American Wel-

ding Society, 550 N.W. Lejeune Rd, Miami FL 33126

Safety and Health Sandards, OSHA 29 CFR 1910, du Superintendent

of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.

20402.

Recommended Safe Practice for the Preparation for Welding and Cut-

ting of Containers That Have Held Hazardous Substances, norme AWS

F4.1, de l’American Welding Society, 550 N.W. Lejeune Rd, Miami FL

33126

National Electrical Code, NFPA Standard 70, de la National Fire Protec-

tion Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, CGA Pamphlet P-1,

de la Compressed Gas Association, 1235 Jefferson Davis Highway,

Suite 501, Arlington, VA 22202.

Règles de sécurité en soudage, coupage et procédés connexes, norme

CSA W117.2, de l’Association canadienne de normalisation, vente de

normes, 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Rexdale (Ontario) Canada M9W 1R3.

Safe Practices For Occupation And Educational Eye And Face Protec-

tion, norme ANSI Z87.1, de l’American National Standards Institute,

1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018.

Cutting and Welding Processes, norme NFPA 51B, de la National Fire

Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

1-5. Information sur les champs électromagnétiques

Données sur le soudage électrique et sur les effets, pour l’organisme,

des champs magnétiques basse fréquence

Le courant de soudage, pendant son passage dans les câbles de sou-

dage, causera des champs électromagnétiques. Il y a eu et il y a encore

un certain souci à propos de tels champs. Cependant, après avoir ex-

aminé plus de 500 études qui ont été faites pendant une période de

recherche de 17 ans, un comité spécial ruban bleu du National Re-

search Council a conclu: “L’accumulation de preuves, suivant le

jugement du comité, n’a pas démontré que l’exposition aux champs

magnétiques et champs électriques à haute fréquence représente un

risque à la santé humaine”. Toutefois, des études sont toujours en cours

et les preuves continuent à être examinées. En attendant que les con-

clusions finales de la recherche soient établies, il vous serait

souhaitable de réduire votre exposition aux champs électromagnéti-

ques pendant le soudage ou le coupage.

Afin de réduire les champs électromagnétiques dans l’environnement

de travail, respecter les consignes suivantes :

1 Garder les câbles ensembles en les torsadant ou en les

attachant avec du ruban adhésif.

2 Mettre tous les câbles du côté opposé de l’opérateur.

3 Ne pas courber pas et ne pas entourer pas les câbles autour de

votre corps.

4 Garder le poste de soudage et les câbles le plus loin possible de

vous.

5 Relier la pince de masse le plus près possible de la zone de

soudure.

Consignes relatives aux stimulateurs cardiaques :

Les personnes qui portent un stimulateur cardiaque doivent avant tout

consulter leur docteur. Si vous êtes déclaré apte par votre docteur, il est

alors recommandé de respecter les consignes ci–dessus.

OM-355 Page 9

SECTION 2 – INSTALLATION

2-1. Included with Your Unit

1 12 ft (3.7 m) Work Cable

With Clamp And

Quick-Connect

2 150 Amp TIG Torch with

12-1/2 ft (3.8 m) Cable

3 Electrode Holder and

Quick-Connect

4 Gas Hose

5 Gas Regulator

6 RFCS-14 Foot Control with

20 ft (6 m) Cable

7 8 ft (2.4 m) Primary Cord

. Some assembly is required.

For options and accessories see

back of book or contact your dis-

tributor.

2-2. Selecting A Location

1 Lifting Eye

2 Lifting Forks

Use lifting eye or lifting forks to

move unit.

If using lifting forks, extend forks

beyond opposite side of unit.

3 Rating Label

Use rating label to determine input

power needs.

4 Line Disconnect Device

Locate unit near correct input pow-

er supply.

Position unit so air can circulate.

For information about sources of

high-frequency see Section 6.

For carts and caster kits see back

of book or contact your distributor.

Y Special installation may be

required where gasoline or

volatile liquids are present –

see NEC Article 511 or CEC

Section 20.

Movement

ST-802 238

18 in (460

mm)

Location And Airflow

18 in (460

mm)

18 in

(460 mm)

18 in (460

mm)

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2-3. Dimensions And Weights

Dimensions

Height 21 in (533 mm)

Width 13-5/8 in (346 mm)

Length 22-1/8 in (562 mm)

A 21-5/16 in (541 mm)

B 13/16 in (21 mm)

C 12-7/16 in (316 mm)

D 1–1/16 in (27 mm)

4 HolesE

E 1/2 (13 mm)

Front

Weight

ST-802 259

210 lbs (95 kg)

2-4. Specifications

Mode

Rated Output at 40%

Duty Cycle

Rated Input,

60 HZ, Single-Phase

KVA KW

Welding Amperage

Range

Max. Open-Circuit

Voltage

DC TIG 150 Amps at 16 Volts 230 V–38 A - (2)* 8.7 - (0.50)* 4.0 - (0.3)* 10–180 80

DC Stick 150 Amps at 26 Volts 230 V–42 A - (2)* 9.7 - (0.50)* 5.7 - (0.3)* 10–180 80

AC TIG 150 Amps at 16 Volts 230 V–67 A - (2)* 15.5 - (0.50)* 4.9 - (0.3)* 15–180 80

AC Stick 150 Amps at 26 Volts 230 V–53 A - (2)* 12.2 - (0.50)* 6.2 - (0.3)* 15–180 80

* () While idling.

2-5. Duty Cycle Chart

Duty cycle is percentage of 10

minutes that unit can weld at rated

load without overheating.

Y Exceeding duty cycle can

damage unit and void

warranty.

40% Duty Cycle at 150 A AC/DC

ST-188 276-A

4 Minutes Welding 6 Minutes Resting

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2-6. Volt-Ampere Curves

ssb1.1 10/91 – ST-188 277 / ST-188 278

Volt-ampere curves show minimum

and maximum voltage and amper-

age output capabilities of welding

power source. Curves of other set-

tings fall between curves shown.

AC MODE

0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350

AMPERES

VOLTS

Stick MIN Stick MAX

DC MODE

0 50 100 150 200 250

AMPERES

VOLTS

TIG–MIN STICK–MIN

STICK–MAX

TIG–MAX

2-7. Weld Output Terminals And Selecting Cable Sizes

Y ARC WELDING can cause Electromagnetic Interference.

To reduce possible interference, keep weld cables as short as possible, close together, and down low, such as on the floor.

Locate welding operation 100 meters from any sensitive electronic equipment. Be sure this welding machine is installed

and grounded according to this manual. 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.

Total Cable (Copper) Length In Weld Circuit Not Exceeding

100 ft (30 m) Or Less

150 ft

(45 m)

200 ft

(60 m)

250 ft

(70 m)

300 ft

(90 m)

350 ft

(105 m)

400 ft

(120 m)

Weld Output

Terminals

Welding

Amperes

10 – 60%

Duty

Cycle

60 – 100%

Duty

Cycle

10 – 100% Duty Cycle

100 4 4 4 3 2 1 1/0 1/0

150 3 3 2 1 1/0 2/0 3/0 3/0

Electrode

Work

200 3 2 1 1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0 4/0

Ref. ST-802 238

250 2 1 1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0 2-2/0 2-2/0

Weld cable size (AWG) is based on either a 4 volts or less drop or a current density of at least 300 circular mils per ampere. S-0007-D

OM-355 Page 12

2-8. Remote 14 Receptacle

Remote control device has complete control of amperage at all times when

connected to Remote 14 receptacle.

NOTE

Socket* Socket Information

A 24 volts DC.

B Contact closure to A completes 24 volts DC contactor control

circuit.

C Command reference; 0 to +10 volts DC output to remote control.

D Remote control circuit common.

E 0 to +10 volts DC input command signal from remote control.

ST-802 238

K Chassis common.

*The remaining sockets are not used.

2-9. Shielding Gas Connections

Ref. ST-802 238 / Ref. ST-802 258 / Ref. ST-157 858

Y Turn Off power before con-

necting to receptacle.

1 Gas Valve In Fitting

Fitting has 5/8-18 right-hand

threads.

Located on rear of unit.

2 Gas Valve Out Fitting

Gas connection is integrated into

the Electrode weld output terminal

by means of a flow-through type

connector.

3 Cylinder Valve

Open valve slightly so gas flow

blows dirt from valve. Close valve.

4 Regulator/Flow Gauge

Connect regulator/flow gauge to

gas cylinder.

Connect gas hose to gas in fitting.

5 Flow Adjust

Typical flow rate is 20 cfh (cubic feet

per hour).

5/8, 1-1/8 in

Tools Needed:

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2-10. Electrical Service Guide

All values calculated at 40% duty cycle.

NOTE

Input Voltage 230

Input Amperes at Rated Output 67

Max Recommended Standard Fuse Or Circuit Breaker Rating In Amperes

100

Min Input Conductor Size In AWG/Kcmil

Max Recommended Input Conductor Length In Feet (Meters)

166 (51)

Min Grounding Conductor Size In AWG/Kcmil

Reference: 1996 National Electrical Code (NEC) S-0092-J

2-11. Connecting Input Power

ST-802 238

Tools Needed:

Y Have only qualified persons

make this installation.

Y Special installation may be

required where gasoline or

volatile liquids are present –

see NEC Article 511 or CEC

Section 20.

Units come equipped with input

power cord for installation into line

disconnect device. Select type and

size overcurrent protection using

Section 2-10.

GND/PE

Connect first.

GND/PE

L1 L2

OM-355 Page 14

SECTION 3 – OPERATION

3-1. Controls

Ref. ST-188 714-A

1 Output Selector Switch

Y Do not use AC output in damp areas, if

movement is confined, or if there is

danger of falling. Use AC output ONLY

if required for the welding process, and

then use a remote control.

Y Do not change position of switch while

welding or while under load.

Use switch to select Direct Current Electrode

Negative (DCEN), AC, or Direct Current Elec-

trode Positive (DCEP) output without changing

weld output cable connections.

2 Amperage Adjust Control

For Stick (SMAW), use control to adjust

amperage.

For remote amperage control used when TIG

(GTAW) welding, front panel Amperage control

setting is the maximum amperage available at

the remote control device.

See Section 3-3 for example of remote amper-

age control.

3 Weld Process Switch

Use switch to select weld process.

In Stick position (up), weld output goes On and

Off with Power switch.

In GTAW (TIG) position (down), remote control

device turns on and adjusts weld output of unit

as limited by Amperage control. For Direct Cur-

rent Electrode Negative (DCEN), built-in arc

starter comes on when needed to start or stabi-

lize welding arc. For AC welding, the arc starter

will turn on and stay on to start and stabilize the

welding arc. No adjustments needed for arc

starter.

4 Output (Contactor) Light

Lights when output (contactor) and unit power

are on.

5 Overtemp Light

Lights when unit overheats and shuts down

(see Section 4-3).

6 Pilot Light

7 Power Switch

Use switch to turn unit, fan, and pilot light On

and Off.

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3-2. Example of Front Panel Amperage Control For Stick (SMAW) Welding

Select amperage.Select weld process. Select polarity.

In Example:

Remote weld amperage = 10–180 amps DC

NOTE: Remote amperage control is active whenever a

remote control is connected. If the remote device does not

include a means of controlling amperage through pin E, the

Amperage Adjustment control on the front panel remains active.

3-3. Example of Remote Amperage Control For TIG (GTAW) Welding

Select max amperageSelect weld process. Select polarity.

Connect remote control (see Section 3-4).

In Example:

For remote amperage control, front panel amperage control setting is the

maximum amperage available. Full range is 10–180 amps DC, but if front

panel amperage control is set at 130 amps, the range of remote

amperage control is 10 to 130 amps DC. NOTE: Remote amperage

control is active whenever a remote control is connected. If the

remote device does not include a means of controlling amperage through

pin E, the Amperage Adjustment control on the front panel remains active.

OM-355 Page 16

3-4. Typical TIG Connections

ST-802 238

1 Remote Foot Control

A customer supplied remote finger-

tip control may also be used.

2 Torch

3 Work Clamp

Connect remote control, torch, and

work clamp to receptacles as

shown.

4 Cylinder

Chain or secure cylinder to running

gear, wall, or other stationary

support.

5 Cylinder Valve

Open valve slightly so gas flow

blows dirt from valve. Close valve.

6 Regulator/Flow Gauge

Install so face is vertical.

7 Flow Adjust

Typical flow rate is 20 cfh (cubic feet

per hour) (9.4 L/min).

NOTE: After activating remote con-

trol, 0.3 seconds of gas preflow will

begin.

Application:

Preflow is used to purge the imme-

diate weld area of atmosphere.

Preflow also aids in consistent arc

starting.

NOTE: When remote control is

released, gas continues to flow for

18 seconds

Application:

Postflow is required to cool tung-

sten and weld, and to prevent con-

tamination of tungsten and weld. In-

crease postflow time if tungsten or

weld are dark in appearance.

NOTE: Both preflow and postflow

are preset and are not adjustable.

NOTE: When AC welding, the bal-

ance control is preset at 60% elec-

trode negative (EN), and 40% elec-

trode positive (EP).

Tools Needed:

5/8, 1-1/8 in

3-5. Typical Stick Connections

ST-802 238

1 Electrode Holder

2 Work Clamp

Connect electrode holder and work

clamp to receptacles as shown.

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3-6. Process and Material Thickness Guide Label

Guideline For Welding Process And Output For Material

Material Thickness

Material And

22 ga 20 ga 18 ga 16 ga 14 ga 12 ga 11 ga 10 ga 6 ga 2 ga –

0.033 in

0.8 mm

0.036 in

0.9 mm

0.048 in

1.2 mm

0.06 in

1.5 mm

0.07 in

1.8 mm

0.1 in

2.5 mm

0.125 in

3.2 mm

0.14 in

3.6 mm

0.186 in

4.8 mm

0.25 in

6.3 mm

0.25+ in

6.3+ mm

Steel Or Stainless Steel

Aluminum

ELECTRODE

NEGATIVE

DCEN

S-167 338

GTAW

()

Recommended

Weld Output

SMAW

With DCEP

Output

GTAW

Not

Recommended

GTAW

Difficult

SECTION 4 – MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

4-1. Routine Maintenance

Y Disconnect power before maintaining.

. Maintain more often during severe conditions.

3 Months

Replace unreadable labels. Clean and tighten weld terminals.

Repair or replace cracked weld

cable.

Repair or replace cracked gas

hose.

Replace o-ring in Electrode/Gas

Output receptacle if cracked.

6 Months

Blow out or vacuum inside.

OM-355 Page 18

4-2. Adjusting Spark Gaps

ST-802 745

Y Turn Off power before ad-

justing spark gaps.

Remove left side panel.

1 Tungsten End Of Point

Replace point if tungsten end dis-

appears; do not clean or dress

tungsten.

2 Spark Gap

Normal spark gap is 0.012 in (0.305

mm).

If adjustment is needed, proceed as

follows:

3 Adjustment Screws

Loosen screws. Place gauge of

proper thickness in spark gap.

4 Pressure Point

Apply slight pressure at point until

gauge is held firmly in gap. Tighten

screws to 12 in/lbs torque (overtigh-

tening will deform plastic base). Ad-

just other gap.

Reinstall left side panel.

Tools Needed:

4-3. Troubleshooting

Trouble Remedy

No weld output; fan does not run. Place line disconnect switch in On position (see Section 2-11).

Check and replace line fuse(s), if necessary, or reset circuit breaker (see Section 2-11).

Check for proper input power connections (see Section 2-11).

No weld output; fan on. Be sure Polarity switch is not set between positions.

Tighten remote control connection to Remote 14 receptacle.

Check remote control (see remote control Owner’s Manual).

Unit overheated. Allow unit to cool (see Section 2-5).

Fan not operating; weld output

Check for and remove anything blocking fan movement.

available.

Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check fan motor.

OM-355 Page 19

SECTION 5 – ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM

SD-188 274-F

Figure 5-1. Circuit Diagram For Welding Power Source

OM-355 Page 20

SECTION 6 – HIGH FREQUENCY (HF)

6-1. Welding Processes Using HF

high_freq1 7/95 – S-0693

1 HF Voltage

GTAW – helps arc jump air gap

between torch and workpiece and/

or stabilize the arc.

SAW – helps arc reach workpiece

through flux granules.

2 Flux

Gas Tungsten Arc

Welding (GTAW)

Submerged Arc

Welding (SAW)

Work Work

50 ft

(15 m)

S-0694

Sources Of Direct HF Radiation

1 HF source (welding power source with

built-in HF or separate HF unit)

2 Weld Cables

3 Torch

4 Work Clamp

5 Workpiece

6 Work Table

Sources Of Conduction Of HF

7 Input Power Cable

8 Line Disconnect Device

9 Input Supply Wiring

Sources Of Reradiation Of HF

10 Ungrounded Metal Objects

11 Lighting

12 Wiring

13 Water Pipes And Fixtures

14 External Phone And Power Lines

6-2. Sources Of HF Radiation From Incorrect Installation

Weld Zone

4 5 6

11, 12

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