Process/Polarity Table; Changing Polarity; Installing Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub Tension - Hobart Welding Products Handler 125 Owner's Manual

5-3. Process/Polarity Table

Process
FCAW − Self-shielding wire − no
shielding gas
GMAW − Solid wire with shielding gas

5-4. Changing Polarity

1
FCAW

5-5. Installing Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub Tension

Installing 4 in. (102 mm) And 8 in. (203 mm) Wire Spools
Polarity
DCEN − Straight Polarity Gun cable is connected to the
negative (−) output
DCEP − Reverse Polarity Gun cable is connected to the
positive (+) output
Cable Connections
Cable To Gun
Work cable is connected to the positive
(+) output
Work cable is connected to the nega-
tive (-) output
1
2
Always read and follow wire
manufacturer's recommended po-
larity, and see Section 5-3.
Close door.
2
GMAW
When a slight force is needed
to turn spool, tension is set.
Cable To Work Clamp
Lead Connections For Direct
Current Electrode Negative
(DCEN)
Lead Connections For Direct
Current Electrode Positive
(DCEP)
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