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MIG (GMAW) and Pulsed MIG (GMAW-P) Welding Flux Cored (FCAW) Welding XMT 456 CC/CV: Multiprocess Welding Description Invision 456P: XMT 456 CC/CV: Invision 456P And XMT 456 CC/CV (230/460 And 575 Volt Models) File: MIG (GMAW) Visit our website at www.MillerWelds.com...
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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 _3/05 Y Warning: Protect yourself and others from injury — read and follow these precautions. 1-1. Symbol Usage Means Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards with this procedure! The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols.
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ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin. BUILDUP OF GAS can injure or kill. D Shut off shielding gas supply when not in use. Arc rays from the welding process produce intense visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays D Always ventilate confined spaces or use that can burn eyes and skin.
D Read Owner’s Manual before using or servic- support unit. ing unit. D If using lift forks to move unit, be sure forks are D Use only genuine Miller/Hobart replacement long enough to extend beyond opposite side of parts. unit.
1-5. Principal Safety Standards Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1, Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada (phone: from Global Engineering Documents (phone: 1-877-413-5184, website: 800−463−6727 or in Toronto 416−747−4044, website: www.csa−in- www.global.ihs.com). ternational.org). Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Protection, Recommended Safe Practices for the Preparation for Welding and Cut- ANSI Standard Z87.1, from American National Standards Institute, 11 ting of Containers and Piping, American Welding Society Standard...
SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE AVANT UTILISATION som _3/05 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.
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LES RAYONS D’ARC peuvent entraî- ACCUMULATIONS ner des brûlures aux yeux et à la peau. risquent de provoquer des blessures ou même la mort. Le rayonnement de l’arc du procédé de soudage génère des rayons visibles et invisibles intenses D Fermer l’alimentation du gaz protecteur en cas (ultraviolets et infrarouges) susceptibles de provo- de non-utilisation.
D Utiliser un équipement de levage de capacité D Utiliser uniquement des pièces de rechange suffisante pour lever l’appareil. Miller/Hobart. D En utilisant des fourches de levage pour déplacer l’unité, s’assu- rer que les fourches sont suffisamment longues pour dépasser du côté...
2-5. Principales normes de sécurité Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1, Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3 (téléphone : de Global Engineering Documents (téléphone : 1-877-413-5184, site In- 800-463-6727 ou à Toronto 416-747-4044, site Internet ternet : www.global.ihs.com). www.csa-international.org).
SECTION 3 − INSTALLATION NOTE Unless otherwise noted, the Invision 456P is shown throughout this manual. When information does not apply to both models, the applicable model is specified. 3-1. Specifications Amperage Maximum Amperes Input At Rated Range Open- Load Output 60 Hz,...
3-3. Volt-Ampere Curves Volt-ampere curves show minimum and maximum voltage and amper- Invision 456P and XMT 456 (CV Only) age output capabilities of unit. Curves of other settings fall be- tween curves shown. XMT 456 (CC Only) va_curve1 4/95 − SA-181 561 / SA-181 562 3-4.
3-5. Selecting a Location Y Do not move or operate Movement Tipping unit where it could tip. Lifting Forks Location Use lifting forks to move unit. Extend forks beyond opposite side of unit. Lifting Handles Use handles to lift unit. Hand Cart Use cart or similar device to move unit.
3-6. Weld Output Terminals And Selecting Cable Sizes Y ARC WELDING can cause Electromagnetic Interference. To reduce possible interference, keep weld cables as short as possible, close together, and down low, such as on the floor. Locate welding operation 100 meters from any sensitive electronic equipment. Be sure this welding machine is installed and grounded according to this manual.
3-7. Connecting Weld Output Cables Do not place anything between weld cable terminal and copper bar. Tools Needed: 3/4 in (19 mm) 803 778-A Correct Installation Incorrect Installation Y Turn off power before connecting to Weld Output Terminal minal. Slide weld cable terminal onto weld weld output terminals.
3-9. 115 Volts AC Duplex Receptacle And Circuit Breakers 115 V 10 A AC Receptacle Power is shared between duplex receptacle and Remote 14 recep- tacle (see Section 3-8). Circuit Breaker CB1 Circuit Breaker CB2 CB1 protects duplex receptacle and 115 volts ac portion of Remote 14 receptacle from overload.
3-11. Selecting Input Voltage (230/460 Volt Models Only) Y Turn Off welding power source, disconnect input power, and check voltage on input capacitors according Section before proceeding. Be sure to reinstall all four screws Check input voltage available at securing relinking board in place. site.
3-12. Connecting Input Power Y Turn Off welding power source, and check voltage on input capacitors according to Sections 5-3 or 5-4, as ap- plicable, before proceeding. Strain Relief Connector Clamp Obtain and install proper connector. Input And Grounding Conductors Contactor W1 Select size and length using Sec- tion 3-10.
Remote On/Off Receptacle (An Option switch. Ammeter (see Section 4-3) On 230/460 Volt Models) ST-180 311-C 4-2. Mode and Voltage Control For Invision 456P Remote 14 Receptacle Mode Control The unit defaults to standard MIG mode. When a suitable external...
4-3. Meter Functions For Invision 456P NOTE The meters display the actual weld output values for approximately three seconds after the arc is broken. Mode Meter Reading At Idle Meter Reading While Welding 24.5 24.5 Preset Volts Blank Actual Volts...
4-5. Meter Functions For XMT 456 CC/CV NOTE The meters display the actual weld output values for approximately three seconds after the arc is broken. Mode Meter Reading At Idle Meter Reading While Welding Scratch 80.0 10.3 Start TIG Actual Volts (OCV) Preset Amps Actual Volts Actual Amps...
4-7. Lift-Arc TIG Procedure For XMT 456 CC/CV With Mode switch in the Lift-Arc TIG position, start an arc as follows: TIG Electrode Workpiece Touch tungsten electrode to work- piece at weld start point, hold electrode to workpiece for 1-2 seconds, and slowly lift electrode.
SECTION 5 − MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 5-1. Routine Maintenance Maintain more often Y Disconnect power during severe conditions. before maintaining. 3 Months Replace Repair or Replace damaged or replace cracked unreadable cracked torch body. label. cables. Repair or replace cracked cables and cords.
5-3. Removing Right Side Panel and Measuring Input Capacitor Voltage In 230/460 Volt Models Turn Off welding power source, and Y Significant DC voltage can remain on capacitors af- disconnect input power. ter unit is Off. Always check the voltage as shown Right Side Panel to be sure the input capacitors have discharged be- fore working on unit.
5-4. Removing Right Side Panel and Measuring Input Capacitor Voltage in 575 Volt Models Turn Off welding power source, and Y Significant DC voltage can remain on capacitors af- disconnect input power. ter unit is Off. Always check the voltage as shown Right Side Panel to be sure the input capacitors have discharged be- fore working on unit.
5-5. Voltmeter/Ammeter Help Displays HE.L P−0 HE.L P−5 HE.L P−1 HE.L P−6 HE.L P−2 HE.L P−7 HE.L P−3 HE.L P−8 HE.L P−4 HE.L P−9 fan to cool it (see Section 3-2). Operation will Help 7 Display All directions are in reference to the front continue when the unit has cooled.
5-6. Troubleshooting Trouble Remedy No weld output; unit completely in- Place line disconnect switch in On position (see Section 3-12). operative. Check and replace line fuse(s), if necessary, or reset circuit breaker (see Section 3-12). Check for proper input power connections (see Section 3-12). No weld output;...
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