2. process selection, 3. lift-arce, Section 6 − maintenance and troubleshooting – Hobart Welding Products 150 STI User Manual
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5-2. Process Selection
1
Process Selector Switch Pad
Use control to select required welding
process. Press switch pad until LED
for desired process is illuminated.
2
Lift Arct 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
Stick (SMAW)
When selected, Adaptive Hot Start
and DIG circuitry are energized.
4
Lift Arct Start (Remote)
A TIG starting method in which the
electrode must come in contact with
the work and a closure from pin 1 to pin
2 on the remote receptacle (see Sec-
tion 4-6) is required to initiate an arc.
1
Press
Press
2
3
=Light Off
=Light On
Press
4
5-3. Lift-Arc
™
Lift-Arc Start
1
TIG Electrode
2
Workpiece
Touch tungsten electrode to work-
piece, hold for 1-2 seconds, slowly
lift electrode, and an arc forms.
Open-circuit voltage may be present
before electrode touches workpiece.
1
1 − 2
Seconds
“Touch”
Do NOT Strike Like A Match!
2
SECTION 6 − MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
6-1. Routine Maintenance
Y Disconnect power before maintaining.
.
Maintain more often during severe conditions.
3 Months
Replace
unreadable
labels.
Replace Damaged
Gas Hoses
Repair Or Replace
Cracked Cables
And Cords
6 Months
Blow out inside. Direct airflow through front and back louvers.
Y Do not remove case when blowing out inside of unit .