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OM-285555C 2021−05 Processes MIG (GMAW) Welding Description Semi-Automatic, Air/Water- Cooled, MIG (GMAW) Welding ™ XR-Aluma-Pro Plus (Air And Water-Cooled Guns) CE And Non-CE Models 300 Ampere (Air) Push-Pull Welding Gun 400 Ampere (Water) Push-Pull Welding Gun For product information, File: MIG (GMAW) 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 FOR GMAW WELDING GUNS − READ BEFORE USING ..1-1. Symbol Usage ............... 1-2.
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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 FOR GMAW WELDING GUNS − READ BEFORE USING SR7 (MIG) 2020-02 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.
NOISE can damage hearing. READ INSTRUCTIONS. D Read and follow all labels and the Owner’s Noise from some processes or equipment can damage hearing. Manual carefully before installing, operating, or servicing unit. Read the safety information at D Check for noise level limits exceeding those the beginning of the manual and in each specified by OSHA.
SECTION 2 − MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ VISANT LES PISTOLETS DE SOUDAGE GMAW − À LIRE AVANT UTILISATION SR7(MIG)_2020−02_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...
D Avoir recours à des écrans protecteurs ou à des rideaux pour D Utiliser des bouche-oreilles ou des serre-tête antibruit approuvés si protéger les autres contre les rayonnements les éblouissements le niveau de bruit est élevé. et les étincelles ; prévenir toute personne sur les lieux de ne pas D Avertir les personnes à...
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.
SECTION 4 − INTRODUCTION 4-1. Specifications Model Welding Output Range Electrode Wire Feed Net Weight Wire Diameter Speed Range (Torch Only) Capacity XR-A Aluma-Pro Plus 15 ft (4.7 m) 300 A at 100% Duty Cycle .030 To 1/16 in. 70 To 900 ipm 2.2 lb (1.0 kg) XR-A Aluma-Pro Plus 25 ft (7.6 m) (0.8 To 1.6 mm)
4-3. Duty Cycle And Overheating Duty Cycle is percentage of 10 min- utes that unit can weld at rated load without overheating. NOTICE − Exceeding duty cycle can damage unit and void warranty. Air-Cooled Models 100% Duty Cycle At 300 Peak Amperage Using 100% Argon Gas w/15, 25 Or 35 Foot Guns Continuous Welding Water-Cooled Models (CE) 100% Duty Cycle At 400 Peak Amperage Using 100% Argon Gas w/15, 25 Or 35 Foot Guns...
SECTION 5 − INSTALLATION Be sure that contact tip, liner, and drive rolls are correct for wire size and type. See Parts List to change parts as needed. 5-1. Equipment Connection Diagram - Single Feeder Welding Power Source Contactor Control/Power Cord Positive (+) Weld Cable Negative (−) Weld Cable Workpiece...
5-3. 14-Pin Plug Information For Connecting Wire Feeder To Power Source Pin* Pin Information Motor 0 to +24 volts DC with respect to pin 2 Motor Common +5 volts DC tachometer power Tachometer ref Tachometer signal Trigger Trigger Wire speed ref. +5 volts DC Wire speed com Wire speed 0 to +5 volts DC with respect to pin 9 Gun sensing resistor with respect to pin 9...
5-5. Threading Welding Wire Through Gun Refer to wire feeder manual for instructions on feeding wire through feeder. For XR-Aluma-Pro Plus Gun: JOG / PURGE Welding wire is electrically live when gun trigger is used to jog wire. Turn OFF coolant supply before threading wire Lay gun cable out straight.
SECTION 6 − OPERATION 6-1. Gun Controls Trigger Press trigger to energize welding power source contactor applicable), start shielding gas flow, and begin wire feed. Controls at the wire feeder can be set to provide timed shielding gas preflow and postflow when trigger is pressed and released.
Maximum inlet pressure: 70 psi (483 kPa) Distilled Or Deionized Water OK Minimum cooling power: 6820 BTU/hr (2 kW) ° ° Above 32 F (0 Coolant ° ° *MILLER coolants protect to -37 F (-38 C) and resist algae growth. Ref. 150755-A OM-285555 Page 13...
6-5. Gun Drive Assembly Maintenance For An XR-Aluma-Pro Plus Gun Lever Arm Using lever arm open pressure roll with bearing as shown. Push for- ward to lock in place. Retract wire onto spool. Drive Roll Use wire brush to clean drive roll. Install drive roll with hex opening down toward shaft hex, and secure with screw.
6-6. Replacing Head Tube Liner In XR-Aluma-Pro Plus Guns Turn OFF coolant supply before removing head tube water-cooled gun. The standard head tube liner (yellow) will accommodate wire diameters from 3/64 in.- 1/16 in. wire size. When changing wire size, change control box drive roll, idler and head tube liner with appropriate sized liner.
6-8. Replacing The Gun Liner On XR-Aluma-Pro Plus Guns Gun End Refer to instructions below. Remove Old Liner (Item 2) From Gun End Install New Liner (Item 2) Into Gun End Power Pin End Gently pry open slots to remove wire collet guide.
SECTION 7 − MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1. Routine Maintenance For Aluminum Push/Pull Guns Disconnect power before maintaining. n = Check ~ = Clean l = Replace Daily n~ Head Tube Liner and Drive Casting (see Section 6-6) Weekly n~ Drive Roll Every Spool of Wire...
7-2. Cleaning The Gun Liner On XR-Aluma-Pro Plus Guns Turn Off welding power source and wire feeder. NOTICE − Clean gun liner be- fore cleaning stainless tube and inlet guide. Lay gun cable out straight. Cable Cover Jacket Remove cable cover jacket as described in Section 6-8 to ac- cess liner assembly.
7-3. Troubleshooting Table Disconnect power before troubleshooting. Trouble Remedy No wire feed at gun, feeder not operat- Reset circuit breaker at power source. See power source owner’s manual. ing. Check motor or brake solenoid. Replace trigger-switch and test operation. Check trigger-switch wires for continuity. Reset circuit breaker in feeder/control box and check for short in motor leads.
SECTION 9 − PARTS LIST Hardware is common and not available unless listed. Figure 9-1. Exploded View Of XR-Aluma-Pro Plus Gun OM-285555 Page 22...
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Lock Unlock M1671 M1672 Ref. T0096-A Item Part Description Quantity Figure 9-1. Exploded View Of XR-Aluma-Pro Plus Gun ... . . 245981 Head Tube Assy, Water Cooled (Long) ........
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Item Part Description Quantity Figure 9-1. Exploded View Of XR-Aluma-Pro Plus Gun (Continued) ....M1658 Kit, Conduit Monocoil 15 Ft ..........
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Item Part Description Quantity Figure 9-1. Exploded View Of XR-Aluma-Pro Plus Gun (Continued) ... . ++M1672 Drive Assy, Replacement Water ........
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Hardware is common and not available unless listed. T0084-A Figure 9-3. (Air) Head Tube Assembly Of XR-Aluma-Pro Plus Gun Item Part Description Quantity Figure 9-3. (Air) Head Tube Assembly Of XR-Aluma-Pro Plus Gun (Figure 9-1 Item 2) ....245979 Head Tube Assy, Air (Long) (Includes) .
SECTION 10 − PARTS LIST INCLUDING CONSUMABLES Item Number XR-Aluma-Pro Plus 6” Head Tube Insulators Centerfire Nozzles Air (Long) (245979) Nozzle Centerfire Centerfire Insulator Contact Tips Diffusers (232284) N − 3414C XR-Aluma-Pro Plus N − 5818C 6” Head Tube T − 035AL D −...
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Table 10-5. Head Tube Assemblies ... . . 245981 Head Tube Assy Water Cooled (Long) ........
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Effective January 1, 2021 (Equipment with a serial number preface of NB 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 TIG Torches (No Labor) below, Miller Electric Mfg.
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