Summary of Contents for Miller SuitCase 8VS X-TREME CE
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OM-262379L 2018−02 Processes MIG (GMAW) Welding Flux Cored (FCAW) Welding Description Wire Feeder SuitCase ™ 8VS X-TREME CE And Non-CE Models File: MIG (GMAW) For product information, Owner’s Manual translations, and more, visit 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING ........1-1.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY for European Community (CE marked) products. MILLER Electric Mfg. Co., 1635 Spencer Street, Appleton, WI 54914 U.S.A. declares that the product(s) identified in this declaration conform to the essential requirements and provisions of the stated Council Directive(s) and Standard(s).
SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING som 2018−01 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 Do not cut or weld on tire rims or wheels. Tires can explode if heat- FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous. ed. Repaired rims and wheels can fail. See OSHA 29 CFR 1910.177 listed in Safety Standards. D Do not weld on containers that have held combustibles, or on Welding produces fumes and gases.
D Never weld on a pressurized cylinder − explosion will result. CYLINDERS can explode if damaged. D Use only correct compressed gas cylinders, regulators, hoses, and fittings designed for the specific application; maintain them Compressed gas cylinders contain gas under high and associated parts in good condition.
H.F. RADIATION can cause interference. ARC WELDING can cause interference. D High-frequency (H.F.) can interfere with radio D Electromagnetic energy can interfere with navigation, safety services, computers, and sensitive electronic equipment such as communications equipment. computers and computer-driven equipment such as robots. D Have only qualified persons familiar with electronic equipment D Be sure all equipment in the welding area is electromagnetically perform this installation.
SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE AVANT UTILISATION som_2018−01_fre Pour écarter les risques de blessure pour vous−même et pour autrui — lire, appliquer et ranger en lieu sûr ces consignes relatives aux précautions de sécurité et au mode opératoire. 2-1.
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D Déplacer toutes les substances inflammables à une distance de LES PIÈCES CHAUDES peuvent 10,7 m de l’arc de soudage. En cas d’impossibilité les recouvrir provoquer des brûlures. soigneusement avec des protections homologués. D Ne pas toucher à mains nues les parties chaudes. D Ne pas souder dans un endroit là...
D Protéger les bouteilles de gaz comprimé d’une chaleur excessive, Les CHAMPS ÉLECTROMAGNÉTIQUES (CEM) des chocs mécaniques, des dommages physiques, du laitier, des peuvent affecter les implants médicaux. flammes ouvertes, des étincelles et des arcs. D Placer les bouteilles debout en les fixant dans un support station- D Les porteurs de stimulateurs cardiaques et naire ou dans un porte-bouteilles pour les empêcher de tomber ou autres implants médicaux doivent rester à...
D Effectuer régulièrement le contrôle et l’entretien de l’installation. LIRE LES INSTRUCTIONS. D Maintenir soigneusement fermés les portes et les panneaux des sources de haute fréquence, maintenir les éclateurs à une distan- D Lire et appliquer les instructions sur les ce correcte et utiliser une terre et un blindage pour réduire les étiquettes et le Mode d’emploi avant l’instal- interférences éventuelles.
SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS 3-1. Additional Safety Symbols And Definitions Some symbols are found only on CE products. Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards as shown by the symbols. Safe1 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.
Welding sparks can cause fires. Have a fire extinguisher nearby, and have a watchperson ready to use it. Safe63 2012−06 Do not weld on drums or any closed containers. Safe16 2017−04 Do not remove or paint over (cover) the label. Safe20 2017−04 Drive rolls can injure fingers.
SECTION 4 − SPECIFICATIONS 4-1. Serial Number And Rating Label Location The serial number and rating information for this product is located inside the door. 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. 4-2.
SECTION 5 − INSTALLATION 5-1. Equipment Connection Diagram Turn Off wire feeder and welding power source. Stop engine on welding generator. Do not move or operate equipment where it could tip. Use only with CC/CV DC Power Sources. Constant Current (CC) or Constant Voltage (CV) Welding Power Supply Weld Cable To Feeder...
5-2. Installing Drive Rolls Installing Drive Rolls: Drive Securing Roll Nut Drive Roll Carrier Installing Drive Rolls Turn nut one click until lobes of nut line up with lobes of drive roll carrier. Drive Roll Slide drive roll onto drive roll carrier. Turn nut one click.
5-3. Connecting Welding Gun And Voltage Sensing Clamp Turn Off wire feeder and welding power source. Stop engine on welding generator. Weld voltage is present at voltage sensing clamp when wire feeder and welding power source are on. This condition exists even if wire feeder lights and meters are off.
5-4. Connecting Shielding Gas NOTICE − This feeder has a shield- ing gas filter that requires special attention when cleaning. See Sec- tion 7-3 for proper cleaning instruc- tions. Gas Hose With 5/8-18 Right-hand Thread Fittings (User−Supplied) Rear View Tighten gas hose fitting to a maximum of 100 in.
5-6. Selecting Cable Sizes* Turn off power before connecting to weld output terminals. Do not use worn, damaged, undersized, or repaired cables. NOTICE − The Total Cable Length in Weld Circuit (see table below) is the combined length of both weld cables. For example, if the power source is 100 ft (30 m) from the workpiece, the total cable length in the weld circuit is 200 ft (2 cables x 100 ft).
5-7. Installing And Threading Welding Wire Installing Wire And Adjusting Hub Tension: Retaining Nut Hub Tension Adjustment Knob Remove retaining nut, and install spool so hub pin fits spool hole. Reinstall re- taining nut. Hold wire tightly to keep Adjust tension knob so only a slight force is needed to turn spool.
5-9. Meter Board (PC20) DIP Switch Settings Display Hold On Displays will hold their last value for five seconds 1 2 3 4 5 after the trigger is released. After the hold times out, the Voltmeter will show open circuit voltage or weld voltage polarity.
SECTION 6 − OPERATION 6-1. Controls With Meters Voltmeter Displays actual arc voltage or open circuit volt- age at the feeder. Wire Speed / Amperage Meter Displays preset wire speed. While welding in CC mode, actual wire speed is dependant on arc voltage.
6-2. Controls Without Meters Wire Speed Control Use control to adjust wire speed within the speed range selected by the wire speed range switch, located on the inner control panel. Maximum wire speed may be limited by arc voltage. When using wire speed dual schedule, the reduced wire speed will be 87.5% of the standard wire speed−...
6-3. Wire Speed Dual Schedule Wire Speed Dual Schedule allows the oper- ator to switch between standard wire speed and a reduced wire speed. When activated, the reduced wire speed will be 87.5% of the standard wire speed. Wire Speed Dual Schedule may be activated any time before or during the weld by using a gun with an in- ternally mounted dual schedule switch, or a...
SECTION 7 − MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1. Routine Maintenance Disconnect power Maintain more often during before maintaining. severe conditions. n = Check Z = Change ~ = Clean l = Replace Every Replace Damaged Replace Months Damaged Gas Hose Unreadable n Z l Labels Repair Or Replace...
7-3. Cleaning Debris From Shielding Gas Filter Fitting Disconnect power before maintaining. Shielding Gas Filter Fitting Remove fitting from gas valve on back panel of feeder. Blow compressed air through the threaded male end of fitting to dis- lodge debris from internal mesh screen.
7-4. Troubleshooting Trouble Remedy Wire does not feed; open-circuit voltage Check power switch S1 and connections, and replace if necessary. available. Check supplementary protector CB1. Reset CB1. Unit overheated. Allow unit to cool. Check sensing lead connection. Check gun trigger plug connection. Check gun trigger.
Trouble Remedy Gun trigger is pressed, gas does not If a welding arc is not established in 3 seconds, after the gun trigger is activated, the unit will feed wire flow, wire is not energized, wire feeds. without energizing the contactor or gas valve. The unit will feed approximately 35 feet (10.7 meters) of wire, then stop feeding.
SECTION 9 − PARTS LIST 265735-D Figure 9-1. Complete Assembly OM-262379 Page 28...
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Item Diagram Part marking Description Quantity Figure 9-1. Complete Assembly ....Fig 9-2 Panel Assembly Front (Without Meters) .......
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Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 265375-A Figure 9-2. Front Panel Assembly without Meters Item Dia. Part Description Mkgs Quantity Figure 9-2. Front Panel Assembly without Meters (Figure 9-1 Item 1) ......Nameplate, Without Meters (Order By Model And Serial Number) .
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Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 265374-A Figure 9-3. Front Panel Assembly with Meters Item Dia. Part Description Mkgs Quantity Figure 9-3. Front Panel Assembly with Meters (Figure 9-1 Item 2) ......Nameplate, With Meters (Order By Model And Serial Number) .
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Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 257016-B Figure 9-4. Drive Assembly, Wire OM-262379 Page 32...
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Table 9-1. Drive Roll Guide 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, 2018 (Equipment with a serial number preface of MJ or newer) This limited warranty supersedes all previous Miller warranties and is exclusive with no other guarantees or warranties expressed or implied. Warranty Questions? LIMITED WARRANTY − Subject to the terms and conditions below, 6 Months —...