Miller Electric Bluthunder 340 Owner's Manual

Arc welding power source

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OM-193 696A
September 2001
Effective with serial number :
153 421
Processes
Stick (SMAW) Welding
Description
Arc Welding Power Source
Bluthunder 340/440
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www.MillerWelds.com

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  • Page 1 OM-193 696A September 2001 Effective with serial number : 153 421 Processes Stick (SMAW) Welding Description Arc Welding Power Source Bluthunder 340/440 Visit our website at www.MillerWelds.com...
  • Page 2 Warranty and service information for your particular model are also provided. Miller Electric manufactures a full line of welders and welding related equipment. For information on other quality Miller products, contact your local Miller distributor to receive the latest full line catalog or individual catalog sheets.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING 1-1. Symbol Usage ..........1-2.
  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity

    39(0)2-982901 Fax: 39(0)2-98290-203 dec_con 5/97 MILLER Europe S.r.l. Via Privata Iseo, 6/E 20098 San Giuliano Milanese, Italy Bluthunder 340/440 Directives Low Voltage: 73/23/EEC Direttiva bassa tensione: 73/23/CEE Machinery Directives: 89/392/EEC Direttiva Macchine: 89/392/CEE Standards EN50199: August 1995 EN50199, agosto 1995...
  • Page 5: Section 1 - Safety Precautions - Read Before Using

    SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING 1-1. Symbol Usage Means Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards with this procedure! The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols. Y Marks a special safety message. Means “Note”; not safety related. 1-2.
  • Page 6 D Do not use welder to thaw frozen pipes. D Remove stick electrode from holder or cut off welding wire at contact tip when not in use.
  • Page 7: Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance

    1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard. D Do not install or place unit on, over, or near combustible surfaces. D Do not install unit near flammables. D Do not overload building wiring – be sure power supply system is properly sized, rated, and protected to handle this unit.
  • Page 8: Emf Information

    1-5. EMF Information Considerations About Welding And The Effects Of Low Frequency Electric And Magnetic Fields Welding current, as it flows through welding cables, will cause electro- magnetic fields. There has been and still is some concern about such fields. However, after examining more than 500 studies spanning 17 years of research, a special blue ribbon committee of the National Research Council concluded that: “The body of evidence, in the committee’...
  • Page 9: Section 2 - Installation

    SECTION 2 – INSTALLATION 2-1. Specifications Rated Output 100% Model 190 A 245 A 27.6 V 29.8 V 290 A 375 A 420 A 31.6 V 35 V 36.8 V * While idling 2-2. Duty Cycle and Overheating Rated Output 50 60 70 80 90100 % DUTY CYCLE 3.5 Minutes Welding...
  • Page 10: Volt-Ampere Curves

    2-3. Volt-Ampere Curves Bluthunder 340 Bluthunder 440 2-4. Positioning Jumper Links OM-193 696 Page 6 400 V 520 V The volt-ampere curves show the normal minimum and maximum voltage and amperage output capa- bilities of the unit. Check input voltage available at site.
  • Page 11: Electrical Service Guide

    2-5. Electrical Service Guide Input Voltage Input Amperes at Rated Output Max Recommended Standard Fuse or Circuit Breaker Rating in Amperes ** Input Conductor Size in mm ** Grounding Conductor Size in mm ** Power cord supplied with the unit is sized for 230V operation. Larger power cord may be required for cable lengths greater than 3 meters. C onsult national and local regulations.
  • Page 12: Section 3 - Operation

    SECTION 3 – OPERATION 3-1. Controls OM-193 696 Page 8 Amp. Range Output Amperage Control + Positive Weld Terminal – Negative Weld Terminal Power On Pilot Light Power Switch Amp.
  • Page 13: Section 4 - Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    SECTION 4 – MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 4-1. Routine Maintenance Y Disconnect power before maintaining. 3 Months Replace unreadable labels. Clean and tighten weld terminals. 6 Months Blow out or vacuum inside. During heavy service clean monthly. 4-2. Troubleshooting Trouble No weld output; fan does not run. Be sure line disconnect switch is in On position.
  • Page 14: Section 5 - Electrical Diagram

    SECTION 5 – ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 5-1. Bluthunder 340/440 230V - 400V 400/230V 50Hz C.T. SCH3203 R/L1 U/T1 S/L2 V/T2 T/L3 W/T3 230V OM-193 696 Page 10 C.T. 400V –...
  • Page 15 5-2. Bluthunder 340/440 400V - 520V 400V 520V 400/520 V 50/60Hz R/L1 U/T1 S/L2 V/T2 T/L3 W/T3 PRI. BOARD – OM-193 696 Page 11...
  • Page 16: Section 6 - Parts List

    SECTION 6 – PARTS LIST 6-1. Main Assembly (340) Amp. 13–14 OM-193 696 Page 12...
  • Page 17 Item Code Ref. 156121009 ZL.0.0.6 156011019 UZ.0.0.14 156122027 ZL.0.0.4 SEC. WIND. 057150063 UZ.1.2 PRIM. WIND. 057015099 UZ.3.1 058021132 UZ.3 PRI. BOARD 756069030 Zl.0.0.10 556070015 VA.0.0.15 056059255 UZ.1.1.1 556019042 UZ.0.0.16 057029003 UZ.1.1 056020037 UZ.0.0.15 056072064 UZ.0.0.4 056072065 UZ.0.0.5 056002010 UZ.0.0.6 156118042 ZL.0.0.12 056076152 DD.0.0.7 156012079 UZ.0.0.12 056054056 UZ.0.0.11...
  • Page 18 6-2. Main Assembly (440) Amp. 13–14 OM-193 696 Page 14...
  • Page 19 Item Code Ref. 156121010 VA.0.0.20 156011019 UZ.0.0.14 156122032 VA.0.0.19 PRI. WIND. 057015091 VA.3.1 230/400 SEC. WIND 057015065 VA.1.2 T1 230/400 058021114 VA.3 50/60 Hz PRI. BOARD 756069030 ZL.0.0.10 556070015 VA.0.0.15 056059256 VA.1.1.1 556019043 VA.0.0.12 057029004 VA.1.1 056020037 UZ.0.0.15 056072064 UZ.0.0.4 056072065 UZ.0.0.5 056002036 VA.0.0.4 156118006 VA.0.0.5...
  • Page 20 Notes...
  • Page 21 Notes...
  • Page 22 Notes...
  • Page 23 LIMITED WARRANTY – Subject to the terms and conditions below, Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Appleton, Wisconsin, warrants to its original retail purchaser that new Miller equipment sold after the effective date of this limited warranty is free of defects in material and workmanship at the time it is shipped by Miller.
  • Page 24 Please complete and retain with your personal records. Model Name (Date which equipment was delivered to original customer.) PRINTED IN USA Serial/Style Number 2001 Miller Electric Mfg. Co. 1/01 Miller Electric Mfg. Co. An Illinois Tool Works Company 1635 West Spencer Street Appleton, WI 54914 USA International Headquarters–USA...

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