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From Miller to You Thank you and congratulations on choosing Miller. Now you can get the job done and get it done right. 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.
SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING som 2013−09 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.
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D Remove stick electrode from holder or cut off welding wire at FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous. contact tip when not in use. D Wear body protection made from durable, flame−resistant material Welding produces fumes and gases. Breathing (leather, heavy cotton, wool). Body protection includes oil-free these fumes and gases can be hazardous to your clothing such as leather gloves, heavy shirt, cuffless trousers, high health.
1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard. MOVING PARTS can injure. D Do not install or place unit on, over, or near D Keep away from moving parts such as fans. combustible surfaces. D Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards D Do not install unit near flammables.
1-4. California Proposition 65 Warnings Welding or cutting equipment produces fumes or gases This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to which contain chemicals known to the State of California to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other cause birth defects and, in some cases, cancer.
SECTION 2 − DEFINITIONS 2-1. Additional Safety Symbols And Definitions Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards as shown by the symbols. Safe1 2012−05 Wear dry insulating gloves. Do not touch electrode with bare hand. Do not wear wet or damaged gloves. Safe2 2012−05 Protect yourself from electric shock by insulating yourself from work and ground.
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Do not weld on drums or any closed containers. Safe16 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. Contact your local recycling office or your local distributor for further information. Safe37 2012−05 Disconnect input plug or power before working on machine.
2-2. Miscellaneous Symbols And Definitions Rated Maximum Amperage Gas Output 1max Supply Current Maximum Volts 1eff Effective Gas Type Supply Current Alternating Conventional Voltage Input Current (AC) Load Voltage Direct Current Rated Welding Wire Feed Spool (DC) Current Remote Duty Cycle Wire Feed Percent Hertz...
SECTION 3 − SPECIFICATIONS 3-1. Serial Number And Rating Label Location The serial number and rating information for this product is located on back panel . 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. 3-2.
3-4. Duty Cycle And Overheating Duty Cycle is percentage of 10 min- utes that unit can weld at rated load without overheating. If unit overheats, thermostat(s) opens, output stops, and cooling fan runs. Wait fifteen minutes for unit to cool. Reduce amperage or voltage, or duty cycle before welding.
SECTION 4 − INSTALLATON 4-1. Selecting A Location Do not move or operate unit where it could tip. Line Disconnect Device Locate unit near correct input pow- er supply. Do not move or operate unit Special installation may be where it could tip. required where gasoline or volatile liquids are present −...
4-2. Installing Gas Supply Chain gas cylinder to running gear, wall, or other stationary support so cylinder cannot fall and break off valve. Regulator/Flow Gauge Install so face is vertical. Gas Hose Connection Flow Adjust Typical flow rate is 0.9 liters per minute.
4-4. Positioning Jumper Links (230/400V 3-Phase Models) Disconnect and lockout/tag- out input power before instal- ling or moving jumper links. Check input voltage available at site. Jumper Link Label Check label − only one is on unit. Jumper Links Move jumper links to match input voltage.
4-5. Electrical Service Guide Elec Serv 2014−01 Failure to follow these electrical service guide recommendations could create an electric shock or fire hazard. These recommenda- tions are for a dedicated circuit sized for the rated output and duty cycle of the welding power source. In dedicated circuit installations, the National Electrical Code (NEC) allows the receptacle or conductor rating to be less than the rating of the circuit protection device.
4-6. Connecting Input Power (1-Phase and 3-Phase) A. 1-Phase =GND/PE Earth Ground Tools Needed: input4 2012−05 − Ref. D4 OM-246 691 Page 16...
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Connecting 1-Phase Input Power (Continued) See rating label on unit and check input volt- Connect green or green/yellow grounding Installation must meet all National and age available at site. conductor to disconnect device grounding Local Codes − have only qualified per- terminal first.
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Connecting 3-Phase Input Power (Continued) See rating label on unit and check input volt- Connect green or green/yellow grounding Installation must meet all National and age available at site. conductor to disconnect device grounding ter- Local Codes − have only qualified per- minal first.
4-7. Installing Drive Rolls And Wire Guide Inlet Wire Guide Securing Screw Inlet Wire Guide Loosen screw. Slide tip as close to drive rolls as possible without touching. Tighten screw. Drive Roll The drive roll consists of two differ- ent sized grooves. The stamped markings on the end surface of the drive roll refers to the groove on the opposite side of the drive roll.
SECTION 5 − OPERATION 5-1. Controls For MigMatic 220/250 Power Switch S1 Use switch to turn power on and off. Voltage Control S2 Turn control clockwise to increase voltage. High Temperature Shutdown Light PL2 (Orange LED) Power Indicator Light PL1...
5-3. Controls For MigMatic 220 DX / 250 DX Power Switch S1 Use switch to turn power on and off. Voltage Control S2 Turn control clockwise to increase voltage. High Temperature Shutdown Light PL2-(Orange LED) Power Indicator Light PL1 (White...
5-5. Welding Power Source Input Line Voltage Adjustment (DX Models Only) Wire Feed Speed (WFS)/Trim (Arc Length) And Line Input Adjustment Control R1 Wire Feed Speed Indicator Scale (Manual Mode) Input Line Voltage Adjustment Center Indicator (Synergic Mode) Input Line Voltage/Wire Speed Adjustment Indicator Scale (Synergic Mode) Before power up, turn control R1 to...
5-6. Welding Power Source Setup Menu (DX Models Only) Wire Feed Speed (WFS)/Trim (Arc Length) And Line Input Adjustment Control R1 Synergic Mode Indicator Voltage LED Digital Display Meter Amperage LED Wire Feed Speed LED Setup Button Manual Mode Indicator Voltage Control 10 Trigger Mode Button Use setup button to select desired...
5-7. Trigger Mode Selection (DX Models Only) Always select a trigger mode. 2T Trigger Mode When trigger is pressed welding starts. When trigger is released, welding stops. 4T Trigger Mode When trigger is pressed, welding starts. When trigger is released, welding contin- ues.
5-9. Welding Wire Diameter Selection For Synergic MIG (DX Models Only) Welding Wire Diameters Welding Wire Diameter Button Press button to select desired wire diameter: 0.6 mm, 0.8 mm, 1.0 mm, or 1.2 mm, and lite corresponding LED. 5-10. Welding Wire Type Selection For Synergic MIG (DX Models Only) Welding Wire Types Welding Wire Type Button Press button to select desired wire...
5-12. Selecting Manual MIG Welding (DX Models Only) Setup Button Manual MIG Mode Indicator Press and hold setup button for ap- proximately 3 seconds to select manual MIG mode and lite indicator. Voltage Control S2 Wire Feed Speed (WFS)/Trim (Arc Length) And Line Input Adjustment Control R1 Digital Display Meter In Manual MIG mode, the operat-...
5-13. Selecting Synergic MIG Welding (DX Models Only) Setup Button Synergic MIG Mode Indicator Press and hold Setup button for ap- proximately 3 seconds to select syn- ergic MIG mode and lite indicator. Voltage Control S2 Wire Feed Speed (WFS)/Trim (Arc Length) And Line Input Adjustment Control R1 Digital Display Meter...
SECTION 6 − MAINTENANCE &TROUBLESHOOTING 6-1. Routine Maintenance Maintain more often Disconnect power during severe conditions. before maintaining. 3 Months Replace unreadable labels Repair or replace cracked weld cable Clean and tighten weld terminals 6 Months Remove drive roll and Blow out or vacuum inside.
6-4. Troubleshooting Trouble Remedy Be sure line disconnect switch is On (see Section 4-6). No weld output; wire does not feed. Replace building line fuse or reset circuit breaker if open (see Section 4-6). Reset circuit breaker CB1 (see Section 6-2). Secure gun trigger connections.
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Table 7-1. Drive Roll And Wire Guide Kits (2 Roll Models) 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.
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Effective January 1, 2015 (Equipment with a serial number preface of MF or newer) 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 90 Days —...
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