Hobart Handler 190 User Manual

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5-5. Installing Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub Tension
When a slight force is needed
to turn spool, tension is set.
1/2 in.
Tools Needed:
Ref. 802 971-C / 803 012 / 803 013 -B
Installing Optional 8 in. (203 mm) Wire Spool
Installing 4 in. (102 mm) Wire Spool
When a slight force is needed
to turn spool, tension is set.
Retaining ring used
with 8 in. (203 mm)
spool only.
Adapter used with
8 in. (203 mm)
spool only.
. Only applies to units equipped with
optional hub kit.
. Overtightening hub tension may
cause wire feed problems.
5-6. Installing Contact Tip And Nozzle
Tools Needed:
Ref. 804 241-A
! Turn off welding power source.
1 Nozzle
Remove nozzle.
2 Contact Tip
3 Tip Adapter
Thread welding wire through gun (see
Section 5-8).
Slide contact tip over wire and tighten
tip into tip adapter.
Install nozzle.
1
2
3
Flux Nozzle (Included)
Use with flux cored wire only.
Narrow design allows access in
tight spaces and provides better
visibility of puddle during welding.
Push nozzle over contact tip and
adapter until it is seated onto
adapter. Contact tip will be
exposed approximately 7/16 in.
(11.3 mm) when installed properly.

Hobart Handler 190 Specifications

General

Input Voltage	230 V
Amperage Output	25-190 A
Weldable Materials	Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Weight	68 lbs
Spool Size Capacity	4 or 8 inch
Input Current	20 A
Input Frequency	60 Hz
Processes	MIG (GMAW), Flux-Cored (FCAW)
Input Phase	Single Phase
Duty Cycle	30% at 130 A
Material Thickness	24 ga. - 5/16 in. (Steel)
Wire Size Range	0.023-0.035 in (0.6-0.9 mm) solid, 0.030-0.045 in (0.8-1.2 mm) flux-cored