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OM-716 199 981A January 2001 Processes Resistance Spot Welding Description MSW-41, MSW-41T, MSW-42, MSW-42T, And LMSW-52, LMSW-52T Portable Resistance Spotwelders Visit our website at www.MillerWelds.com...
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SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING spotom _nd_11/99 1-1. Symbol Usage Means Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards with this procedure! The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols. Y Marks a special safety message. This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out! possible ELECTRIC SHOCK, MOVING PARTS, and HOT PARTS hazards.
MOVING PARTS can cause injury. FUMES can be hazardous. Coatings, cleaners, paints, and platings can pro- The tong tips, tongs, and linkages move during duce fumes when welded. Breathing these fumes operation. can be hazardous to your health. Keep away from moving parts. Do not breathe the fumes.
SECTION 1 – CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ – LIRE AVANT UTILISATION spotom _nd_Fre_4/97 1-1. Signification des symboles Signifie Mise en garde ! Soyez vigilant ! Cette procédure présente des risques de danger ! Ceux-ci sont identifiés par des symboles adjacents aux directives. Y Identifie un message de sécurité...
DES ORGANES MOBILES peuvent LES FUMÉES peuvent être provoquer des blessures. dangereuses. Pendant le soudage, les bras et électrodes se Lors du soudage, les revêtements, produits de net- déplacent. toyage, peintures et placages peuvent dégager des fumées. Leur inhalation peut être dangereuse. Ne pas s’approcher des organes mobiles.
(19.1 kg) (20.4 kg) *Based on 10 second time period; means unit can weld for 5 seconds out of each 10 second time period. Model MSW-41, 41T MSW-42, 42T LMSW-52, 52T 6 in 12 in 18 in 6 in 12 in...
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B. Dressing The Tips New Tip Used Tip Requiring Dressing Dressing Method – Keep top diameter same as a new tip. d = <1/8 in (3.2 mm) diameter for 1.5 kVA models; 5/32 in (4 mm) for 2.5 kVA models Tools Needed: OM-716 Page 6...
3-2. Installing Or Cleaning Tongs Y Turn off and unplug welder. Y OSHA and/or local codes may require addi- Be sure tong ends are clean tional guarding to suit the application. corroded before installing. Clean tongs with fine steel wool. Bottom Tong: Bottom Tong Hole In Spatter Guard...
3-3. Adjusting Tong And Hand Lever Pressure Tools Needed: 9/16, 11/16 in Ref. ST-800 156 Y Turn off and unplug welder. splash out around the nugget area. To decrease tong pressure, loosen the rear If tong pressure is too weak, parts are nut and turn the front nut up to the pivot cast- Y Excessive tong pressure can dam- loose when the tongs close, severe arc-...
3-4. Installing Handle MSW 41 And 41T Models MSW 42, 52, 42T, And 52T Models Tools Needed: Ref. ST-802 056 7/16, 3/8 in Y Turn off and unplug welder. Install handle onto the spot welder as shown above. For 42, 52, 42T, and 52T Models, Wodden Handle install handle onto either side as desired for Handle Bolt...
3-5. Mounting Control Box Push-in slots are provided on rear of box for wall mounting if desired. The slots will fit over 1/4 inch hex- head screws. To mount box, pro- ceed as follows: Control Box Push-In Slots (Not Shown) Use slots as template and install screws at desired locations leaving 1/8 inch stickout.
3-7. Connecting Input Power (Non-T Models) Y Input power supply wiring and receptacle must meet National Electrical Code and all other code requirements. Operate spot welder from a sepa- rately fused or circuit breaker pro- tected circuit, and use correct size input conductors.
SECTION 4 – OPERATION 4-1. Controls (T Models) Spot Weld Timer And Pilot Light Weld time adjusts from 0 to 5 seconds. The pilot light turns on when the weld cycle begins and off when the cycle ends. Hand Lever Use lever to open and close tongs.
SECTION 5 – MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 5-1. Routine Maintenance Y Disconnect power before maintaining. Every Use 3 Months 6 Months Blow Off Vacuum Replace Inspect Unit Unreadable Tips Labels During Heavy Service, Clean Monthly 5-2. Overload Protection For 220 Volts Model Y Turn Off unit and disconnect input power.
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Trouble Remedy Clean ends of tongs and tong holders (see Section 3-2). Check power switch (T models only) and/or start switch. Replace if necessary. Longer than normal weld time required. Dress or replace tips (see Section 3-1). Clean workpieces. Adjust tong pressure (see Section 3-3). Clean ends of tongs and tong holders (see Section 3-2).
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Effective January 1, 2000 (Equipment with a serial number preface of “LA” or newer) This limited warranty supersedes all previous Miller warranties and is exclusive with no other Warranty Questions? guarantees or warranties expressed or implied. Call LIMITED WARRANTY – Subject to the terms and conditions APT, ZIPCUT &...
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Distributor Address City State For Service Call 1-800-4-A-Miller or see our website at www.MillerWelds.com to locate a DISTRIBUTOR or SERVICE AGENCY near you. Always provide Model Name and Serial/Style Number. Contact your Distributor for: Welding Supplies and Consumables Options and Accessories...