Hobart Welding Products LX 160 DC User manual

230 Volt
Stickmate®LX 235 AC/160 DC
AC/DC Stick (SMAW) Arc Welding Power Source
Applications:
Farms Hobbyists
Ranches Maintenance
Ornamental Iron Individuals
Garages
Includes:
15-ft. (4.5 m) electrode cable with heavy-duty holder
10-ft. (3 m) work cable with clamp
5-ft. (1.5 m) power cord with plug
Mode
AC
DC
Rated Welding Output
225 A at 25 VAC,
20% Duty Cycle at 60 Hz
15% Duty Cycle at 50 Hz
150 A at 25 VDC,
20% Duty Cycle at 60 Hz
15% Duty Cycle at 50 Hz
Max. Open-
Circuit Voltage
80 V
Welding Amperage Range
High Low
40–235 A 30–150 A
30–160 A
Amps Input at Rated Output,
230 V, 50/60 Hz
47.5
Dimensions
H: 18-3/4 in. (476 mm)
W: 12-3/4 in. (323 mm)
D: 17-1/2 in. (445 mm)
Net
Weight
104 lb.
(47 kg)
Accu-Set is an exclusive design for accurately controlling amperage or heat output. As you turn the Accu-Set™control,
the indicator more clearly shows the amperage setting.
The precise control of the Stickmate LX 235 AC/160 DC allows the operator to adjust output by as little as 1-amp
increments. Users can always get the exact heat they need, unlike the step control design on competitive products.
Allows you to quickly select AC, DCEP or DCEN without adjusting the output leads.
100 amps AC/65 amps DC.
Up to 150 amps available at 20% duty cycle. The Stickmate LX 235 AC/160 DC model has 20% more DC output than
competitive products.
With two AC ranges to select from, you have greater control of weld performance.
Varnish protects and lengthens the life of the coils inside for increased reliability.
The cooling fan runs continuously and helps to extend the life of the power source.
Five-year warranty on transformers, stabilizers and generators; three years on electronics (drive motors, rectifiers);
and one year on guns.
Accu-Set™amperage indicator
Infinite current control
Output selector switch
High 100% duty cycle rating
High DC weld output
Two AC output ranges
Fully varnished magnetic coils
Forced-draft cooling fan
Hobart’s 5/3/1 Warranty
211809
March 2012
Certified by Canadian Standards Association to both the Canadian and U.S. Standards.
Features Benefits
Specifications (SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.)
The Stickmate LX 235 AC/160 DC power sources
let you choose between AC or DC weld output
to expand your welding options to either AC or DC
Stick electrodes. DC output means fewer arc
outages, less sticking, less spatter, better control
on thin work, and easier out-of-position welding.
AC output produces less arc blow and easier starts.
Accu-Set™design provides accurate heat control
with infinite amperage control. Additionally, the
Stickmate LX allows a higher duty cycle when
amperage decreases, unlike some competitive
products in the market.
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2
3
1. Power Switch
2. Selector Switch
3. Amperage Adjustment
Control
ELECTRODE POLARITY CHART
ELECTRODE
DC*
AC
POSITION
USAGE
PENETRATION
7024 EP, EN
FLAT
HORIZ.
FILLET
LOW
MIN. PREP, ROUGH,
HIGH SPATTER
SMOOTH, EASY,
FASTER
CAST IRON
6011 EP ALL DEEP
EP ALL LOW
6013 EP, EN ALL LOW GENERAL
7014 EP, EN ALL MED. SMOOTH, EASY, FAST
7018 EP ALL LOW LOW HYDROGEN,
STRONG
308L
*EP = ELECTRODE POSITIVE (REVERSE POLARITY)
EN = ELECTRODE NEGATIVE (STRAIGHT POLARITY)
EP ALL LOW STAINLESS
6010 EP ALL DEEP
—
Ni-Cl
ELECTRODE/AMPERAGE CHART
ELECTRODE
DIAMETER
IN
7024
6010
&
6011
3/32
1/8
5/32
3/16
3/32
1/8
5/32
3/16
3/32
1/8
5/32
3/16
1/16
3/32
1/8
5/32
3/16
1/16
3/32
1/8
5/32
3/16
1/16
3/32
1/8
5/32
3/16
3/32
1/8
5/32
6013
7014
7018
&
7018
AC*
Ni-Cl
308L
2.4
3.2
4.0
4.8
1.6
2.4
3.2
4.0
4.8
1.6
2.4
3.2
4.0
4.8
1.6
2.4
3.2
4.0
4.8
2.4
3.2
4.0
2.4
3.2
4.0
4.8
2.4
3.2
4.0
4.8
MM
MIN. MAX. 50A
100A 150A
200A
AMPERAGE RANGE
*7018 AC recommended for use with AC welders.
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Control Panel
Electrode Charts
AC
DC
250
300
0
150
100
75
50
200
WELDING AMPERES
% DUTY CYCLE
DUTY CYCLE CHART
RATED OUTPUT
10 15 20 40 25 50 60 70 80 90 100
30
Performance Data
Power
Source
Stick (SMAW)
Work Clamp
Stick Electrode
Basic Equipment Setup Accessories
Running Gear
#043927
Mounts easily to unit
and provides convenient
portability, with various
mounting options to
suit user preference.
Includes two wheels,
two feet and a handle.