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Duty cycle and overheating, 2. duty cycle and overheating – Hobart Welding Products TM-944C User Manual

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Duty Cycle And Overheating

Duty Cycle is percentage of 10 min-
utes 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.

Y

Exceeding duty cycle can
damage unit or gun and void
warranty.

Overheating

0

15

A or V

OR

Reduce Duty Cycle

Minutes

duty1 4/95 − 196 617 / 196 618

C. 115 VAC Model

D. 230 VAC Model

3 Minutes Welding

7 Minutes Resting

Duty Cycle %

Output Amperes

10

20

40

60

80

100

200

10

20

30

40

50

60

70 80

100

130

20% duty cycle at 90 amps

30% duty cycle at 130 amps, 60 Hz
20% duty cycle at 130 amps, 50 Hz

2 Minutes Welding

8 Minutes Resting

Duty Cycle %

Output Amperes

1

4

10

20

40

60

100

2

6

80

8

10

20

40

60

80

100

200

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