Hobart Welding Products AIRFORCE OM-279 - Manuel (Page 14)

OM-279 Page 10
2-4. Cutting Speed
The cutting speed curve shows the
recommended maximum cutting
speed capabilities of the power
source and torch for mild steel of
various thickness.
Y Exceeding recommended
cutting speeds will cause
rapid erosion of the tip and
electrode.
ST-180 909
Cutting speed is approximately
10 inches per minute at 0.7 in
mild steel thickness at max set-
ting/tip saver mode.
2-5. Selecting A Location
1 Handle
Use handle to roll unit short
distances.
2 Lifting Eye
3 Lifting Forks
Use lifting eye or lifting forks to
move unit.
If using lifting forks, extend forks
beyond opposite side of unit.
4 Rating Label (Under Access
Door)
Use rating label to determine input
power needs.
5 Line Disconnect Device
Locate unit near correct input pow-
er supply.
Y Special installation may be
required where gasoline or
volatile liquids are present –
see NEC Article 511 or CEC
Section 20.
OR
2
3
Movement
ST-800 402 / Ref. ST-801 454-B
4
Location And Airflow
5
8 in
(203 mm) Do not block airflow
around base of unit.
1 2
18 in
(460 mm)