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Hobart Beta-Mig 200 User Manual

Hobart Beta-Mig 200
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Hobart Beta-Mig 200 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Input Voltage230 V
Welding Current Range30 - 200 A
Duty Cycle60% @ 200 A
Weight220 lbs
Input PhaseSingle Phase

Summary

How to Use This Manual

Equipment Identification

Locating unit identification numbers on the nameplate.

Installation

Location

Site selection for optimal performance and unit longevity.

Safety

Refers to safety instructions and warnings in the manual.

Grounding

Procedure for grounding the welding generator frame for safety.

Electrical Input Requirements

Details on power supply and voltage connection requirements.

Connections for Different Line Voltages

200 or 208 Volt Connections

Instructions for connecting to 200 or 208 volt power sources.

230 Volt Connections

Instructions for connecting to 230 volt power sources.

Shielding Gas Connection

Drive Roll Groove Selection

Wire Guide and Gun Cable Connection

Input Wire Guide Installation

Steps for installing the input wire guide.

Beta Gun and Cable Assembly Connection

Connecting the welding gun and cable assembly.

Welding Gun and Cable Description and Maintenance

General

Overview of the welding gun and cable assembly.

Contact Tube (Tip) Replacement

How to replace the contact tube for different wire sizes or wear.

Gun Maintenance Procedures

Spring Liner Replacement

Steps for replacing the spring liner in the gun cable.

Gun Head Maintenance

Inspecting and replacing parts in the gun head.

Cable Connector Maintenance

Power and Gas Cable Replacement

Operation

General

Overview of continuous and spot welding techniques.

Gas Metal-Arc Welding (GMAW)

Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)

Shutdown Procedures

Steps to safely turn off the welding machine.

Welding Guide

Parameters for welding with the Beta-Mig machine.

Maintenance

Cleaning of the Unit

How to clean the welding machine interior.

Cleaning of the Drive Rolls

How to clean the wire drive rolls.

Feedhead Maintenance

Inspecting and replacing motor brushes in the feedhead.

Troubleshooting

Welding Procedures

General

Basic concepts of semiautomatic welding processes.

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

Fusing parts using an arc with wire and gas shielding.

Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)

Fusing parts with a flux-filled electrode wire.

Weld Starting Procedure

Steps to initiate the welding process safely.

Check List Before Starting

Pre-operation checks for safe and effective welding.

Welding Techniques and Gun Positions

Electrode Wire Stickout

Maintaining correct distance between contact tip and wire.

Welding Techniques

Information for learners on semiautomatic welding.

Welding Gun Positions

Proper gun angles for various weld positions.

MIG Welding Variables

Preselected Variables

Variables depending on material, thickness, and position.

Primary Adjustable Variables

Variables controlling penetration, bead, and stability.

Secondary Adjustable Variables

Preweld Procedure

Steps to prepare before starting the welding process.

Welding Procedure

Step-by-step guide for performing the weld.

Welding Electrode Selection

Welding Guide

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