Miller Electric Spoolmatic 15A Owner's Manual

Miller Electric Spoolmatic 15A Owner's Manual

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OM-1213
137 531AB
2007−01
Processes
MIG (GMAW) Welding
Description
Feeder Gun
Spoolmatic 15A
R
And 30A
File: MIG (GMAW)
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www.MillerWelds.com

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  • Page 1 OM-1213 137 531AB 2007−01 Processes MIG (GMAW) Welding Description Feeder Gun Spoolmatic 15A And 30A File: MIG (GMAW) Visit our website at www.MillerWelds.com...
  • Page 2 ISO 9001:2000 Quality System Standard. 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 specification 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 for European Community (CE) Products NOTE This information is provided for units with CE certification (see rating label on unit). Manufacturer: Miller Electric Mg. Co. 1635 W. Spencer St. Appleton, WI 54914 USA Phone: (920) 734-9821 European Contact Signature:...
  • Page 5: Section 1 − Safety Precautions - Read Before Using

    DC constant voltage (wire) welder, 2) a DC manual (stick) welder, or 3) an AC welder with reduced open-circuit volt- age. In most situations, use of a DC, constant voltage wire welder is recommended. And, do not work alone! D Disconnect input power or stop engine before installing or servicing this equipment.
  • 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: Principal Safety Standards

    1-5. Principal Safety Standards Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1, from Global Engineering Documents (phone: 1-877-413-5184, website: www.global.ihs.com). Recommended Safe Practices for the Preparation for Welding and Cut- ting of Containers and Piping, American Welding Society Standard F4.1 from Global...
  • Page 9: Section 2 − Consignes De Sécurité − Lire Avant Utilisation

    SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE AVANT UTILISATION Y Avertissement : se protéger et protéger les autres contre le risque de blessure — lire et respecter ces consignes. 2-1. Symboles utilisés Symbole graphique d’avertissement ! Attention ! Cette pro- cédure comporte des risques possibles ! Les dangers éven- tuels sont représentés par les symboles graphiques joints.
  • Page 10 LES RAYONS D’ARC peuvent entraî- ner des brûlures aux yeux et à la peau. Le rayonnement de l’arc du procédé de soudage génère des rayons visibles et invisibles intenses (ultraviolets et infrarouges) susceptibles de provo- quer des brûlures dans les yeux et sur la peau. Des étincelles sont projetées pendant le soudage.
  • Page 11: Dangers Supplémentaires En Relation Avec L'installation, Le Fonctionnement Et La Maintenance

    2-3. Dangers supplémentaires en relation avec l’installation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance Risque D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLO- SION. D Ne pas placer l’appareil sur, au-dessus ou à proximité de surfaces inflammables. D Ne pas installer l’appareil à proximité de produits inflammables. D Ne pas surcharger l’installation électrique −...
  • Page 12: Principales Normes De Sécurité

    2-5. Principales normes de sécurité Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1, de Global Engineering Documents (téléphone : 1-877-413-5184, site In- ternet : www.global.ihs.com). Recommended Safe Practices for the Preparation for Welding and Cut- ting of Containers and Piping, American Welding Society Standard AWS F4.1 de Global Engineering Documents (téléphone : 1-877-413-5184, site Internet : www.global.ihs.com).
  • Page 13: Section 3 − Definitions

    Primary Voltage Degree Of Protection Percent = 30V = 1A IP 23 = 100V = 200A X 100% MILLER ELECTRIC MFG. CO., APPLETON, WI USA S-180 481 Volts Conventional Load Voltage Primary Current Amperes Rated Welding Duty Cycle Current OM-1213 Page 9...
  • Page 14: Section 4 − Installation

    Weight Dimensions 2.9 lb (1.3 kg) Gun Length: 15-3/8 in Only (390 mm) Width: 2-1/2 in 15A Model: IP 23 (64 mm) 9 lb (4.1 kg) Height: 10-3/4 in Gun With Cable (273 mm) 30A Model: 14 lb (6.4 kg)
  • Page 15: Installing Wire Spool And Threading Welding Wire

    4-3. Installing Wire Spool And Threading Welding Wire Tools Needed: 4-4. Rotating Canister Rear View Top Cover Canister Canister Cover Thumbscrew (Canister Cover) Loosen thumbscrew and remove cover. Wire Spool Loosen wire from spool, cut off bent wire, and pull 6 in (150 mm) of wire off spool.
  • Page 16: Connecting To 24 Volt Weld Control

    4-5. Connecting To 24 Volt Weld Control Tools Needed: 1-1/8, 5/8 in 4-6. Connecting To 115 Volt Weld Control Left Side Wrapper Off Tools Needed: 1-1/8, 5/8 in OM-1213 Page 12 Gas Hose Connect fitting to regulator/flowme- ter (see Section 4-7). 24 Volt Weld Control Trigger Control Cord Insert plug into receptacle, and...
  • Page 17: Installing Gas Supply

    4-7. Installing Gas Supply Tools Needed: 1-1/8, 5/8 in Argon Gas Obtain gas cylinder and chain to running gear, wall, or other station- ary support so cylinder cannot fall and break off valve. Cylinder Valve Remove cap, stand to side of valve, and open valve slightly.
  • Page 18: Adjusting Drive Roll And Spool Brake Pressure

    4-8. Adjusting Drive Roll And Spool Brake Pressure Tools Needed: OM-1213 Page 14 Adjusting Pressure WOOD Top Cover Canister Cover Thumbscrew Loosen thumbscrew and remove cover. Spool Cut welding wire off at contact tip. Retract wire onto spool and secure. Spool Brake Thumbnut Grasp spool in one hand and turn while adjusting spool brake thumb-...
  • Page 19: Section 5 − Operation

    SECTION 5 − OPERATION 5-1. Controls 5-2. Shielding Gas Trigger Press trigger to energize welding power source contactor (if applica- ble), start shielding gas flow, and begin wire feed. For shielding gas preflow and post- flow, lightly press trigger before and after welding.
  • Page 20: Section 6 − Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    SECTION 6 − MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 6-1. Routine Maintenance Replace Damaged Or Unreadable Labels 6-2. Changing Gun Contact Tip OM-1213 Page 16 Y Disconnect power before maintaining. 3 Months Replace Damage Gas Hose 6 Months Blow Out Or Vacuum Inside Maintain more often during severe conditions.
  • Page 21: Replacing Head Tube Liner

    6-3. Replacing Head Tube Liner Tool Needed: 5/32 in Notes The standard head tube liner will accommodate wire diameters from .030-1/16 wire size. Cover Screw Clamp Loosen clamp screws and remove clamp. Head Tube Remove head tube from gun. Liner Pull liner out of head tube.
  • Page 22: Gun Drive Assembly Maintenance

    6-4. Gun Drive Assembly Maintenance Tools Needed: 5/16 in OM-1213 Page 18 Retract wire onto spool. Setscrew Current Pick-Up Tab This tab helps prevent burnback caused by welding arcs inside the contact tip. This tab may be re- moved to provide an insulated drive roll.
  • Page 23: Replacing Canister Inlet Guide

    6-5. Replacing Canister Inlet Guide Tools Needed: 6-6. Replacing Spool Canister Tools Needed: Top Cover Pressure Roll Assembly Cut off welding wire where it enters pressure roll assembly area. Nozzle Pull wire out nozzle. Thumbscrew Canister Cover Loosen thumbscrew and remove cover.
  • Page 24: Replacing Diffuser

    6-7. Replacing Diffuser 6-8. Troubleshooting Trouble No weld output; gun/feeder does not Secure weld control plug in 115 volts ac receptacle (see weld control Owner’s Manual). work. Place Power switch on welding power source in the On position (see welding power source Owner’s Manual).
  • Page 25: Section 7 − Electrical Diagram

    SECTION 7 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 195 712-B Figure 7-1. Circuit Diagram For Gun/Feeder OM-1213 Page 21...
  • Page 26: Section 8 − Parts List

    SECTION 8 − PARTS LIST Hardware is common and not available unless listed. Figure 8-1. Complete Assembly Ref. 803 348-G OM-1213 Page 22...
  • Page 27 Item Dia. Part Mkgs....214 745 ....Deleted .
  • Page 28 Item Dia. Part Mkgs....132 527 ....148 488 .
  • Page 29: Section 9 − Parts List Including Consumables

    SECTION 9 − PARTS LIST INCLUDING CONSUMABLES Item Number .030−1/16” WIRE .030−1/16” WIRE .030−1/16” WIRE .035−1/16” WIRE (231 512) (227 749) (231 511) Figure 9-1. Consumables Flowchart STANDARD INSULATOR COLLARED XR-A Spoolmatic INSULATOR Barrel Assy 6.0” STRAIGHT (#232 284) (#221 087) TAPERED INSULATOR Ref.
  • Page 30 Item Part Figure 9-1. Consumables Flowchart ... . 176238 Nozzle, Spot Flat (Requires Diffuser 209099, Used With Any Heavy Duty FasTipt Contact Tip) ... . 176240 Nozzle, Spot Inside Corner (Requires Diffuser 209099, Used With Any Heavy Duty FasTipt Contact Tip)
  • Page 31 Item Part Figure 9-1. Consumables Flowchart (Continued) ... 071 825 .030 in (0.9 mm) ... 054 202 .035 in (0.9 mm) .
  • Page 32 Notes...
  • Page 33 Notes Start Your Professional Over 80,000 trained 400 Trade Square East, Troy, Ohio 45373 Welding Career Now! since 1930! 1-800-332-9448 www.welding.org...
  • Page 34 Notes...
  • Page 35 Warranty Questions? LIMITED WARRANTY − Subject to the terms and conditions Call below, Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Appleton, Wisconsin, warrants to 1-800-4-A-MILLER its original retail purchaser that new Miller equipment sold after the effective date of this limited warranty is free of defects in for your local material and workmanship at the time it is shipped by Miller.
  • Page 36: Options And Accessories

    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. 2007 Miller Electric Mfg. Co. 2007−01 Miller Electric Mfg. Co. An Illinois Tool Works Company 1635 West Spencer Street Appleton, WI 54914 USA International Headquarters−USA...

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