Changing polarity, 8. setting gun polarity for wire type, 9. installing gas supply – Hobart Welding Products IRONMAN OM-198 683C User Manual

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2-8.

Setting Gun Polarity For Wire Type

1

Polarity Changeover Label
Information

Always read and follow manufac-
ture’s recommended polarity.

1

3/4, 11/16 in

Ref. 190 821-A

Changing Polarity

D

D

Wire Drive
Assembly Lead

Work Clamp Lead

+

Positive Terminal

Shown as shipped – Electrode Positive (DCEP): For
solid steel, stainless steel, aluminum, or flux core with
gas wires (GMAW).

-

Negative Terminal

Electrode Negative (DCEN): Reverse lead connections
at terminals from that shown above for gasless flux core
wires (FCAW). Drive assembly becomes negative.

2-9.

Installing Gas Supply

Ref. ST-148 265-B / ST-802 028

Tools Needed:

Obtain gas cylinder and chain to
running gear, wall, or other station-
ary support so cylinder cannot fall
and break off valve.

1

Cap

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 customer supplied gas
hose between regulator/flowmeter
gas hose connection, and fitting on
rear of welding power source.

7

Flow Adjust

Typical flow rate is 20 cfh (cubic
feet per hour). Check wire man-
ufacturer’s recommended flow
rate.

8

CO

2

Adapter (Customer Sup-

plied)

9

O-Ring (Customer Supplied)

Install adapter with O-ring between
regulator/flowmeter and CO

2

cylinder.

1-1/8, 5/8 in

CO

2

Gas

8

9

3

1

2

4

5

7

1

2

3

Argon Gas

OR

6

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