Hobart Handler 175 User Manual

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3-3. Process/Polarity Table
Cable Connections
Process Polarity
Cable To Gun Cable To Work
GMAW – Solid wire with shield-
ing gas
DCEP – Reverse polarity Connect to positive (+) out-
put terminal
Connect to negative (–) output
terminal
FCAW – Self-shielding wire –
no shielding gas
DCEN – Straight Polarity Connect to negative (–)
output terminal
Connect to positive (+) output
terminal
3-4. Changing Polarity
1 Lead Connections For Direct
Current Electrode Positive
(DCEP)
2 Lead Connections For Direct
Current Electrode Negative
(DCEN)
Always read and follow wire
manufacturer’s recommended po-
larity, and see Section 3-3.
Close door.
1
Ref. 196 052
2

Hobart Handler 175 Specifications

General

Input Voltage	230 V
Duty Cycle	30% at 130 A
Welding Processes	MIG (GMAW), Flux-Cored (FCAW)
Input Current	20 A
Input Phase	Single-phase
Input Frequency	60 Hz
Welding Amperage Range	25 - 175 A
Wire Feed Speed Range	40 - 700 IPM
Wire Size Capacity	4 or 8 inch spools
Output Current Range	30-175A
Wire Size Range	0.023-0.045 in