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OM-194 414 May 1999 Effective with serial number: 151970 Processes Stick (SMAW) Welding Description AC 251 Stick Visit our website at www.MillerWelds.com...
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1929. This Owner’s Manual is designed to help you get the most out of your Miller products. Please take time to read the Safety precautions. They will help you protect yourself against potential hazards on the worksite. We’ve made installation and operation quick and easy.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR ARC WELDING ... . 1-1. Symbol Usage ..........1-2.
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Via Privata Iseo, 6/E Indirizzo Costruttore: 20098 San Giuliano Milanese, Italy Declares that this product: AC 251 Stick Dichiara che il Prodotto: Conforms to the following Directives and Standards: È Conforme alle seguenti Direttive e Norme. Direttive Electromagnetic Compatibility Directives: 89/336/EEC Compatibilità...
SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR ARC WELDING safety_stickom1 6/95 1-1. Symbol Usage Y Marks a special safety message. Means Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards with this procedure! The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols. Means NOTE; not safety related. This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out! possible ELECTRIC SHOCK, MOVING PARTS, and HOT PARTS hazards.
1. Protect compressed gas cylinders from excessive heat, CYLINDERS can explode if damaged. mechanical shocks, slag, open flames, sparks, and arcs. Shielding gas cylinders contain gas under high 2. Keep cylinders away from any welding or other electrical circuits. pressure. If damaged, a cylinder can explode. Since gas cylinders are normally part of the welding 3.
SECTION 2 – INSTALLATION 2-1. Specifications Amperes Input at Maximum Input Voltage Rated Load Output, Rated Welding Output Weight Open-Circuit Used Range AC Rating 50/60 Hz, Single-Phase Voltage AC Voltage AC 230 V 400 V 190 A @ 27 Volts AC, 230 V 35–195 A 50–68 V...
2-3. Selecting A Location Rating Label Use rating label to determine input power needs. 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.
2-5. Weld Output Terminals And Selecting Cable Sizes Total Cable (Copper) Length In Weld Circuit Not Exceeding 150 ft 200 ft 250 ft 300 ft 350 ft 400 ft 100 ft (30 m) Or Less (45 m) (60 m) (70 m) (90 m) (105 m) (120 m)
2-7. Connecting Input Power Check input voltage available at site. Input And Grounding Conductors Line Disconnect Device Select size and type of overcurrent protection using Section 2-6. Y Always connect green/yel- low wire to supply ground- ing terminal, never to a line terminal.
SECTION 3 – OPERATION 3-1. Controls Welding Current Control 68 Volt Weld Output Terminal 50 Volt Weld Output Terminal Ground Terminal 230V 400V Overload Protection Light On/Off Switch And Input Voltage Selector SECTION 4 – MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 4-1. Routine Maintenance Y Disconnect power Maintain more often before maintaining.
4-2. Troubleshooting Trouble Remedy No weld output; unit completely inop- Be sure Power switch is On (see Section 3-1). erative. Be sure line disconnect switch is On (see Section 2-7). Check line fuse(s) and replace if necessary (see Sections 2-7). Check for proper input power connections (see Sections 2-6 and/or 2-7).
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Effective January 1, 1999 This limited warranty supersedes all previous Miller warranties and is exclusive with no other guarantees or warranties expressed or implied. LIMITED WARRANTY – Subject to the terms and conditions APT, ZIPCUT & PLAZCUT Model Plasma Cutting below, Miller Electric Mfg.
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Phone: 414-735-4505 USA & Canada FAX: 920-735-4134 International FAX: 920-735-4125 European Headquarters – United Kingdom Phone: 44 (0) 1204-593493 FAX: 44 (0) 1204-598066 Miller Europe Italy Phone: 39 (0) 2982901 PRINTED IN USA 1999 Miller Electric Mfg. Co. 7/99...