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Miller SuitCase 12RC CE Owner's Manual

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SuitCase 12RC
CE And Non-CE Models
OM-263984K
Processes
MIG (GMAW) Welding
Flux Cored (FCAW) Welding
Description
Wire Feeder
R
File: MIG (GMAW)
2018−02

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  • Page 1 OM-263984K 2018−02 Processes MIG (GMAW) Welding Flux Cored (FCAW) Welding Description Wire Feeder SuitCase 12RC CE And Non-CE Models File: MIG (GMAW) For product information, Owner’s Manual translations, and more, visit www.MillerWelds.com...
  • Page 2 We know you don’t have time to do it any other way. That’s why when Niels Miller first started building arc welders in 1929, he made sure his products offered long-lasting value and superior quality.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING ........1-1.
  • Page 4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY for European Community (CE marked) products. MILLER Electric Mfg. Co., 1635 Spencer Street, Appleton, WI 54914 U.S.A. declares that the product(s) identified in this declaration conform to the essential requirements and provisions of the stated Council Directive(s) and Standard(s).

  • Page 5: Section 1 − Safety Precautions - Read Before Using

    SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING som 2018−01 Protect yourself and others from injury — read, follow, and save these important safety precautions and operating instructions. 1-1. Symbol Usage DANGER! − Indicates a hazardous situation which, if Indicates special instructions.
  • Page 6 D Do not cut or weld on tire rims or wheels. Tires can explode if heat- FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous. ed. Repaired rims and wheels can fail. See OSHA 29 CFR 1910.177 listed in Safety Standards. D Do not weld on containers that have held combustibles, or on Welding produces fumes and gases.

  • Page 7: Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance

    D Never weld on a pressurized cylinder − explosion will result. CYLINDERS can explode if damaged. D Use only correct compressed gas cylinders, regulators, hoses, and fittings designed for the specific application; maintain them Compressed gas cylinders contain gas under high and associated parts in good condition.

  • Page 8: California Proposition 65 Warnings

    H.F. RADIATION can cause interference. ARC WELDING can cause interference. D High-frequency (H.F.) can interfere with radio D Electromagnetic energy can interfere with navigation, safety services, computers, and sensitive electronic equipment such as communications equipment. computers and computer-driven equipment such as robots. D Have only qualified persons familiar with electronic equipment D Be sure all equipment in the welding area is electromagnetically perform this installation.

  • Page 9: Section 2 − Consignes De Sécurité − Lire Avant Utilisation

    SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE AVANT UTILISATION som_2018−01_fre Pour écarter les risques de blessure pour vous−même et pour autrui — lire, appliquer et ranger en lieu sûr ces consignes relatives aux précautions de sécurité et au mode opératoire. 2-1.
  • Page 10 D Déplacer toutes les substances inflammables à une distance de LES PIÈCES CHAUDES peuvent 10,7 m de l’arc de soudage. En cas d’impossibilité les recouvrir provoquer des brûlures. soigneusement avec des protections homologués. D Ne pas toucher à mains nues les parties chaudes. D Ne pas souder dans un endroit là...

  • Page 11: Dangers Supplémentaires En Relation Avec L'installation, Le Fonctionnement Et La Maintenance

    D Protéger les bouteilles de gaz comprimé d’une chaleur excessive, Les CHAMPS ÉLECTROMAGNÉTIQUES (CEM) des chocs mécaniques, des dommages physiques, du laitier, des peuvent affecter les implants médicaux. flammes ouvertes, des étincelles et des arcs. D Placer les bouteilles debout en les fixant dans un support station- D Les porteurs de stimulateurs cardiaques et naire ou dans un porte-bouteilles pour les empêcher de tomber ou autres implants médicaux doivent rester à...

  • Page 12: Proposition Californienne 65 Avertissements

    D Effectuer régulièrement le contrôle et l’entretien de l’installation. LIRE LES INSTRUCTIONS. D Maintenir soigneusement fermés les portes et les panneaux des sources de haute fréquence, maintenir les éclateurs à une distan- D Lire et appliquer les instructions sur les ce correcte et utiliser une terre et un blindage pour réduire les étiquettes et le Mode d’emploi avant l’instal- interférences éventuelles.

  • Page 13: Section 3 − Definitions

    SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS 3-1. Additional Safety Symbols And Definitions Some symbols are found only on CE products. Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards as shown by the symbols. Safe1 2012−05 Do not discard product (where applicable) with general waste. Reuse or recycle Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) by disposing at a designated collection facility.

  • Page 14: Miscellaneous Symbols And Definitions

    Welding sparks can cause fires. Have a fire extinguisher nearby, and have a watchperson ready to use it. Safe63 2012−06 Do not weld on drums or any closed containers. Safe16 2017−04 Do not remove or paint over (cover) the label. Safe20 2017−04 Drive rolls can injure fingers.

  • Page 15: Section 4 − Specifications

    SECTION 4 − SPECIFICATIONS 4-1. Serial Number And Rating Label Location The serial number and rating information for this product is located inside the door. Use rating label to determine input power requirements and/or rated output. For future reference, write serial number in space provided on back cover of this manual. 4-2.

  • Page 16: Section 5 − Installation

    SECTION 5 − INSTALLATION 5-1. Equipment Connection Diagram Turn Off wire feeder and welding power source. Stop engine on welding generator. Do not move or operate equipment where it could tip. Use only with CV DC Power Sources. Constant Voltage (CV) Welding Power Source Supplying 24 VAC To Feeder Use optional PSA-2 adapter for...

  • Page 17: Installing Drive Rolls

    5-2. Installing Drive Rolls Installing Drive Rolls: Drive Roll Securing Nut Drive Roll Carrier Turn nut one click until lobes of nut line up with lobes of drive roll carrier. Drive Roll Slide drive roll onto drive roll carrier. Turn nut one click. Repeat procedure for top drive roll.

  • Page 18: Connecting Welding Gun

    5-3. Connecting Welding Gun Turn Off wire feeder and welding power source. Stop engine on welding generator. Gun Securing Knob Gun Block Gun Power Pin Power Pin Groove Gun Locking Tab Loosen gun securing knob, insert gun power pin into gun block. Po- sition power pin as close as pos- sible to drive rolls without touch- ing.

  • Page 19: Connecting Shielding Gas

    5-4. Connecting Shielding Gas NOTICE − This feeder has a shield- ing gas filter that requires special attention when cleaning. See Sec- tion 7-3 for proper cleaning instruc- tions. Gas Hose With 5/8-18 Right-hand Thread Fittings (Customer Supplied) Rear View Tighten gas hose fitting to a maximum of 100 in.

  • Page 20: Selecting Cable Sizes

    5-6. Selecting Cable Sizes* Turn off power before connecting to weld output terminals. Do not use worn, damaged, undersized, or repaired cables. NOTICE − The Total Cable Length in Weld Circuit (see table below) is the combined length of both weld cables. For example, if the power source is 100 ft (30 m) from the workpiece, the total cable length in the weld circuit is 200 ft (2 cables x 100 ft).

  • Page 21: Installing And Threading Welding Wire

    5-7. Installing And Threading Welding Wire Installing Wire And Adjusting Hub Tension: Retaining Nut Hub Tension Adjustment Knob Remove retaining nut, and install spool Hold wire tightly so hub pin fits spool hole. Reinstall re- to keep it from taining nut. unraveling.

  • Page 22: Section 6 − Operation

    SECTION 6 − OPERATION 6-1. Controls Power Control Switch Trigger Hold Switch (If applicable) Depress the switch to On to weld without holding gun trigger through- out the weld cycle. To start weld, press and release gun trigger. To end weld, press and re- lease gun trigger.

  • Page 23: Setting Digital Meter Board Pc4 Dip Switches

    6-2. Setting Digital Meter Board PC4 DIP Switches Front Meter Panel S1 DIP Switch S2 DIP Switch If the DIP switches are set to a Meter Hold (ON) position, the meter value will hold 5 seconds after gun is trig- gered.

  • Page 24: Setting Dip Switches For Timer Models

    6-3. Setting DIP Switches For Timer Models DIP SWITCH SETTINGS Set DIP Switch S1 on PC50 for desired operation. Showing DIP switch setting as indicates it has no affect on that particular function. Factory default settings: Ÿ OPEN 3 Sec Preflow Ÿ...

  • Page 25: Section 7 − Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    SECTION 7 − MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1. Routine Maintenance Disconnect power Maintain more often before maintaining. during severe conditions. 3 Months Replace Damaged Or Replace Damaged Unreadable Gas Hose Labels Repair Or Replace Cracked Cables And Cords 6 Months Clean Blow Out Or Drive Vacuum Inside...

  • Page 26: Cleaning Debris From Shielding Gas Filter Fitting

    7-3. Cleaning Debris From Shielding Gas Filter Fitting Disconnect power before maintaining. Shielding Gas Filter Fitting Remove fitting from gas valve on Rear View of Feeder back panel of feeder. Blow compressed air through the threaded male end of fitting to dis- lodge debris from internal mesh screen.
  • Page 27 Trouble Remedy Wire does not feed until trigger is Check for short between gun trigger leads and weld cable. Repair or replace gun trigger leads. pressed but continues to feed after trig- Check setting of trigger hold switch (If applicable). ger is released.
  • Page 28 Notes OM-263984 Page 24...

  • Page 29: Section 8 − Electrical Diagrams

    SECTION 8 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS 263 981-B Figure 8-1. Circuit Diagram For Wire Feeder OM-263984 Page 25...
  • Page 30 263 241-B Figure 8-2. Circuit Diagram For Wire Feeder (w/Timer PCB Board) OM-263984 Page 26...
  • Page 31 Notes OM-263984 Page 27...

  • Page 32: Section 9 − Parts List

    SECTION 9 − PARTS LIST 2 (Fig 9-3) 1 (Fig 9-2) Ref. 264 186-B Figure 9-1. Complete Assembly OM-263984 Page 28...
  • Page 33 ....279856 Label, Miller 10.000 X 4.227 Horizontal (Wht/Blk) ....
  • Page 34 Item Diagram Part marking Description Quantity Figure 9-1. Complete Assembly (Continued) ..PLG1 ..115093 Housing Plug+Skts, (Service Kit) ........
  • Page 35 Hardware is common and not available unless listed. Ref. 264 188-A Figure 9-2. Front Panel Assembly with Meters Item Dia. Part Description Mkgs Quantity Figure 9-2. Front Panel Assembly with Meters (Figure 9-1 Item 1) ......Nameplate (Order By Model And Serial Number) .
  • Page 36 Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 264 189-A Figure 9-3. Drive Assembly, Wire OM-263984 Page 32...
  • Page 37 Item Dia. Part Description Mkgs Quantity Figure 9-3. Drive Assembly, Wire (Figure 9-1 Item 2) ... . . 252214 Motor, Right Angle 24VDC .........
  • Page 38 Table 9-1. Drive Roll & Inlet Guide Base selection of drive rolls upon the following recommended usages: 1. V-Grooved rolls for hard wire. 2. U-Grooved rolls for soft and soft shelled cored wires. 3. U-Cogged rolls for extremely soft shelled wires (usually hard surfacing types). 4.
  • Page 39 Effective January 1, 2018 (Equipment with a serial number preface of MJ or newer) This limited warranty supersedes all previous Miller warranties and is exclusive with no other guarantees or warranties expressed or implied. Warranty Questions? LIMITED WARRANTY − Subject to the terms and conditions below, 6 Months —...
  • Page 40 Contact the Delivering Carrier to: File a claim for loss or damage during shipment. For assistance in filing or settling claims, contact your distributor and/or equipment manufacturer’s Transportation Department. © ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS − PRINTED IN USA 2018 Miller Electric Mfg. LLC. 2018−01...

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