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Miller Electric SuitCase 8VS Owner's Manual

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SuitCase 8VS
OM-1599
200 624M
2005−11
Processes
MIG (GMAW) Welding
Flux Cored (FCAW) Welding
Description
Wire Feeder
File: MIG (GMAW)

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  • Page 1 SuitCase 8VS Visit our website at www.MillerWelds.com OM-1599 200 624M 2005−11 Processes MIG (GMAW) Welding Flux Cored (FCAW) Welding Description Wire Feeder File: MIG (GMAW)
  • 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 − À 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: Autres Symboles Relatifs À L'installation, Au Fonctionnement Et À L'entretien De L'appareil

    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

    SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS 3-1. Warning Label Definitions S-178 936 Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards as shown by the symbols. Drive rolls can injure fingers Welding wire and drive parts are at welding voltage during operation − keep hands and metal objects clear.

  • Page 14: Manufacturer's Rating Label For Ce Products

    3-2. Manufacturer’s Rating Label For CE Products 3-3. Symbols And Definitions NOTE Some symbols are found only on CE products. Output Duty Cycle Input Constant Current Trigger Hold Off Read Instructions Primary Current OM-1599 Page 10 S/N: IP 23 Input Wire Feed Cold Jog (Inch) To- wards Workpiece...

  • Page 15: Section 4 − Installation

    SECTION 4 − INSTALLATION 4-1. Specifications Welding Type of Wire Feed Power Input Speed Source Power Range Type Constant 50 − 700 ipm Open-Circuit/ Voltage (CV) (1.3 − 18 Arc Voltage, Or Constant mpm) 15 − 100 Current (CC) Depending On Volts DC Arc Voltage 4-2.

  • Page 16: Installing And Aligning Wire Guide And Drive Rolls

    4-4. Installing And Aligning Wire Guide And Drive Rolls Installing Wire Guide And Drive Rolls Aligning Wire Guide And Drive Rolls Correct Tools Needed: 3/16 in 3/8 in OM-1599 Page 12 Incorrect 802 706-A / Ref. 132 808-F / Ref. 162 079-A / Ref. 180 967 Installing Wire Guide And Drive Rolls: Drive Roll Nut...

  • Page 17: Connecting Welding Gun And Voltage Sensing Clamp

    4-5. Connecting Welding Gun And Voltage Sensing Clamp Internal Side View 4-6. Connecting Shielding Gas Tools Needed: 5/8 in Rear View Y Turn Off wire feeder and welding power source. Stop engine welding generator. Gun Securing Knob Gun Block Gun Outlet Wire Guide Loosen knob, insert gun end into block.

  • Page 18: Connecting Weld Cable

    4-7. Connecting Weld Cable 4-8. Installing And Threading Welding Wire Pull and hold wire; cut off end. Tighten Clockwise WOOD OM-1599 Page 14 Internal Side View From Wire Feeder Hold wire tightly to keep it from unraveling. 6 in (150 mm) Y Turn Off wire feeder and welding power source.

  • Page 19: Section 5 − Operation

    SECTION 5 − OPERATION 5-1. Controls For Non-CE Models PURGE (PERCENT) Internal Control Panel Internal Side View TRIGGER POWER HOLD WIRE SPEED Front Panel Meter Hold (OFF) Inches/ Minute Dip Switch Position Power Control Switch Trigger Hold Switch (Optional) This unit offers an optional trigger hold function, which is turned On or Off with a front panel toggle switch.

  • Page 20: Controls For Ce Models

    5-2. Controls For CE Models Internal Side View OM-1599 Page 16 Front Panel Internal Control Panel Ref. 803 626-A / Ref. 802 706-A / Ref. 203 745 / Ref. 203 749 Power Control Switch Trigger Hold Switch Depress the upper part of the switch (turns trigger hold On) to weld without holding gun trigger throughout the weld cycle.

  • Page 21: Section 6 − Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    SECTION 6 − MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 6-1. Routine Maintenance 6-2. Overload Protection And Thermostat Protection Internal Side View Y Disconnect power before maintaining. 3 Months Replace Damaged Or Unreadable Labels 6 Months Clean Drive Rolls Maintain more often during severe conditions. Replace Damaged Gas Hose Repair Or Replace...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    6-3. Troubleshooting Trouble Wire does not feed; open-circuit voltage Check circuit breaker CB1. Reset CB1. available. Unit overheated. Allow unit to cool. Check sensing lead connection. Check gun trigger plug connection. Check gun trigger. See gun Owner’s Manual. Wire feeds erratically. Readjust hub tension.

  • Page 23: Section 7 − Electrical Diagrams

    SECTION 7 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS 203 029−C Figure 7-1. Circuit Diagram For Wire Feeder OM-1599 Page 19...

  • Page 24: Section 8 − Parts List

    SECTION 8 − PARTS LIST Hardware is common and not available unless listed. OM-1599 Page 20 Figure 8-1. Complete Assembly 802 675-E...
  • Page 25 Item Dia. Part Mkgs....202 695 ....172 919 ......
  • Page 26 Item Dia. Part Mkgs....081 895 ... . . 200 604 ... . . 200 613 .
  • Page 27 Figure 8-2. Drive Roll & Wire Guide Kits (2 Drive Roll) NOTE 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 28 Notes OM-1599 Page 24...
  • Page 29 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 OM-1599 Page 25...
  • Page 30 Notes OM-1599 Page 26...
  • Page 31 Warranty Questions? Call LIMITED WARRANTY − Subject to the terms and conditions below, Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Appleton, Wisconsin, warrants to 1-800-4-A-MILLER its original retail purchaser that new Miller equipment sold after for your local the effective date of this limited warranty is free of defects in material and workmanship at the time it is shipped by Miller.

  • Page 32: 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. 2005 Miller Electric Mfg. Co. 10/05 Miller Electric Mfg. Co. An Illinois Tool Works Company 1635 West Spencer Street Appleton, WI 54914 USA International Headquarters−USA...

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