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OM-260545N
2021-04
Processes
Multiprocess Welding
Description
Mobile Weld Fume Extractor
FILTAIR
®
Capture 5 Fume Extractor
Read And Save These Instructions
OWNER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 OM-260545N 2021-04 Processes Multiprocess Welding Description Mobile Weld Fume Extractor FILTAIR ® Capture 5 Fume Extractor Read And Save These Instructions OWNER’S MANUAL For product information, Owner’s Manual translations, and more, visit www.MillerWelds.com...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – READ BEFORE USING..............1 Symbol Usage .

  • Page 5: Section 1 - Safety Precautions - Read Before Using

    SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – READ BEFORE USING 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 not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols or explained in the text.

  • Page 6: Arc Welding And Plasma Cutting Hazards

    ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. MOVING PARTS can injure. Touching live electrical parts can cause fatal � Keep hands, hair, loose clothing, jewelry, tools, shocks or severe burns. The input power circuit and other objects away from moving parts such as and machine internal circuits are also live when fans.
  • Page 7 � Insulate work clamp when not connected to workpiece to prevent WELDING AND CUTTING can cause contact with any metal object. fire or explosion. � Do not connect more than one electrode or work cable to any sin- Welding or cutting on closed containers, such as gle weld output terminal.

  • Page 8: Additional Hazards For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance

    � Keep protective cap in place over valve except when cylinder is in CYLINDERS can explode if use or connected for use. damaged. � Use the proper equipment, correct procedures, and sufficient Compressed gas cylinders contain gas under high number of persons to lift, move, and transport cylinders. pressure.

  • Page 9: California Proposition 65 Warnings

    � Perform installation, maintenance, and service according to the COMPRESSED AIR can injure or kill. Owner’s Manuals, industry standards, and national, state, and lo- cal codes. � Before working on compressed air system, turn off and lockout/tagout unit, release pressure, and be sure air pressure cannot be accidentally applied.

  • Page 10: Emf Information

    1-7. EMF Information Electric current flowing through any conductor causes localized elec- 4. Keep head and trunk as far away from the equipment in the weld- tric and magnetic fields (EMF). The current from arc welding (and al- ing circuit as possible. lied processes including spot welding, gouging, plasma arc cutting, 5.

  • Page 11: Section 2 - Consignes De Sécurité - Lire Avant Utilisation

    SECTION 2 – CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ - LIRE AVANT UTILISATION 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.

  • Page 12: Dangers Du Soudage À L'arc Et Du Coupage Au Plasma

    e. Si vous croyez que l’équipement ne procure pas une protection LA CHUTE DE L’ÉQUIPEMENT peut adéquate. provoquer des blessures. � Ne pas réparer, modifier ou démonter l’extracteur de fumées ou l’utiliser avec des pièces ou accessoires non fournis par le fabri- �...
  • Page 13 � D’autres consignes de sécurité sont nécessaires dans les condi- � Ne pas toucher aux pièces chaudes, utiliser les outils recom- tions suivantes : risques électriques dans un environnement hu- mandés et porter des gants de soudage et des vêtements épais mide ou si l’on porte des vêtements mouillés ;...
  • Page 14 Le SOUDAGE ET le COUPAGE DES PIECES DE METAL ou DES présentent un risque d’incendie SALETES peuvent provoquer des ou d’explosion. blessures dans les yeux. Le soudage ou le coupage effectué sur des conte- � Le soudage, l’écaillement, le passage de la pièce neurs fermés, tels que réservoirs, tambours ou à...

  • Page 15: Symboles De Dangers Supplémentaires En Relation Avec L'installation, Le Fonctionnement Et La Maintenance

    � Les porteurs d’implants médicaux doivent consulter leur médecin Les CHAMPS et le fabricant du dispositif avant de s’approcher de la zone où se ÉLECTROMAGNÉTIQUES (CEM) déroule du soudage à l’arc, du soudage par points, du gougeage, peuvent affecter les implants de la découpe plasma ou une opération de chauffage par induction.

  • Page 16: Proposition Californienne 65 Avertissements

    � Pour rechercher des fuites, utiliser de l’eau savonneuse ou un dé- LE RAYONNEMENT HAUTE tecteur à ultrasons, jamais les mains nues. En cas de détection de FRÉQUENCE (H.F.) risque de fuite, ne pas utiliser l’équipement. provoquer des interférences. � Remettre les portes, panneaux, recouvrements ou dispositifs de protection quand l’entretien est terminé...

  • Page 17: Informations Relatives Aux Cem

    2-7. Informations relatives aux CEM 3. Ne pas courber et ne pas entourer les câbles autour de votre Le courant électrique qui traverse tout conducteur génère des corps. champs électromagnétiques (CEM) à certains endroits. Le courant is- su d’un soudage à l’arc (et de procédés connexes, y compris le sou- 4.

  • Page 19: Section 3 - Definitions

    Safe 107 201 SECTION 3 – DEFINITIONS Compressed air hazard. If ANY air is injected into the skin or body seek medical help immediately. 3-1. Additional Safety Symbol Definitions Safe108 201 � Some symbols are found only on CE products. Flying objects can injure.

  • Page 20: Section 4 - Specifications

    SECTION 4 – SPECIFICATIONS 4-1. Introduction The Capture series of weld fume collectors incorporates a high-volume vacuum system that uses a high efficiency, nanofiber-media cartridge fil- ter to collect airborne weld fume particles. Weld fumes are captured at the source by a unit-mounted extraction arm. The extraction arm uses gas-shock assisted friction joints and flexible tubing to ensure the hood is placed near the source of the fumes.

  • Page 21: Information About Default Weld Parameters And Settings

    Information About Default Weld Parameters And Settings NOTICE – Each welding application is unique. Although certain Miller Electric products are designed to determine and default to certain typical welding parameters and settings based upon specific and relatively limited application variables input by the end user, such default settings are for reference purposes only;...

  • Page 22: Section 5 - Installation

    1-1. Selecting A Location SECTION 5 – INSTALLATION 5-1. Selecting a location Only qualified persons should in- stall, operate, maintain, and repair this unit. Installation must meet all National, State, and Local Codes - have only qualified persons make this installation.

  • Page 23: Tipping

    5-2. Tipping Do not move or operate unit where it could tip. Do not move unit with extraction arm extended or unit may tip. Do not move unit by pulling on ex- traction arm or equipment may tip. Use handle on fume extractor to move unit.

  • Page 24: Installing Extraction Arm Base Assembly

    1-1. Installing Extraction Arm Base Assembly 5-4. Installing Extraction Arm Base Assembly Turn off and disconnect input power. � Stabilize fume extractor by locking front wheels (casters). 1 Base Assembly 2 3/8 in. Screw 3 3/8 in. Flat Washer Place base assembly on cart. Secure base assembly with supplied hardware.

  • Page 25: Connecting To Compressed Air Supply

    5-5. Connecting To Compressed Air Supply Turn off compressed air supply be- fore disconnecting or connecting air hose. Wear protective equipment when disconnecting compressed supply. Internal air tank is under pressure and will discharge when air supply is disconnected. Latch filter and close door before starting unit or operating filter cleaning system.

  • Page 26: Wiring Input Power Plug For Single-Phase Models (Nema L6-30C)

    5-6. Wiring Input Power Plug For Single-Phase Models (NEMA L6–30C) Plug 6 2019 -05 269 690-A 3 G Terminal � Green Or Green/Yellow Wire To G Installation must meet all National Terminal and Local Codes - have only quali- 4 X Terminal fied persons make this installation.

  • Page 27: Wiring Input Power Plug For Three-Phase Models (Nema L16-20C)

    5-7. Wiring Input Power Plug For Three-Phase Models (NEMA L16–20C) Plug 5 2019-05 261 487-A 3 G Terminal � Green Or Green/Yellow Wire To G Installation must meet all National Terminal and Local Codes - have only quali- 4 X Terminal fied persons make this installation.

  • Page 28: Connecting Single-Phase Input Power

    5-9. Connecting Single-Phase Input Power 1-1. Connecting Single-Phase Input Power =GND/PE Earth Ground Input 11 2019 08 / 260 880-B Select size and length of conductors based 7 Over-Current Protection Installation must meet all National on information in Electrical Service Guide and Local Codes - have only quali- section in this manual.

  • Page 29: 5-10. Connecting Three-Phase Input Power

    5-10. Connecting Three-Phase Input Power =GND/PE Earth Ground Input 8 2019 08 / 286 263-A Installation must meet all National section in this manual. Conductors must 7 Over-Current Protection and Local Codes - have only quali- comply with national, state, and local electri- fied persons make this installation.

  • Page 30: Section 6 - Operation

    SECTION 6 – OPERATION 6-1. Controls 1-1. Controls 260 882-D / 261 582-A Gauge only indicates air pressure drop and position it as close to the welding arc as Only use the fume extractor to ex- across the filter. Clean or replace filter when possible;...

  • Page 31: Prestart Checklist (Before Welding)

    6-2. Prestart Checklist (Before Welding) Do not use the fume extraction equipment unless you are sure it is correctly assembled and working properly. � Check for free and easy movement of the extraction arm and swivel base be- fore each use. 1 Clean-Air Outlets 2 Filter Pressure Gauge Verify clean air outlets are not obstructed...

  • Page 32: Section 7 - User Servicing Instructions (Maintenance)

    SECTION 7 – USER SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS (MAINTENANCE) 7-1. USER SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS (Maintenance) Disconnect power before maintaining. � See equipment more often if used in severe conditions. � = Check ◇ = Change � = Clean � = Replace Daily � Filter Pressure gauge. �...

  • Page 33: Overload Protection On 230 Volt Single-Phase Models

    7-2. Overload Protection On 230 Volt Single-Phase Models Turn off power and disconnect in- put power cord. 1 Circuit Breaker CB1 (See Parts List For Rating) CB1 protects the blower motor from over- load. If CB1 opens the unit does not operate. Check breaker and reset if open.

  • Page 34: Overload Protection On 460 Volt Three-Phase Models

    7-3. Overload Protection On 460 Volt Three-Phase Models Turn off power and disconnect in- put power cord. 1 Circuit Breaker CB1 (See Parts List For Rating) CB1 protects the blower motor from over- load. If CB1 opens the unit does not operate. Check breaker and reset if open.

  • Page 35: Inspecting Filter And Spark Tray

    7-4. Inspecting Filter And Spark Tray tools/ rubbergloves weldgloves earmuffs ear plugs electrodewrench helmet weldshield faceshield 260 950-B tools/ Do not breathe the particles col- Wipe off door. Remove particles from inside Turn off power and disconnect input rubbergloves weldgloves earmuffs ear plugs electrodewrench...

  • Page 36: Cleaning Filter And Emptying Particle Tray

    7-5. Cleaning Filter And Emptying Particle Tray tools/ rubbergloves weldgloves earmuffs ear plugs electrodewrench helmet weldshield faceshield 260 905-D / 260 950-C tools/ Do not breathe the particles col- To manually clean filter, press and release Turn off power and disconnect input rubbergloves weldgloves earmuffs...

  • Page 37: Adjusting Extraction Arm Joints

    7-6. Adjusting Extraction Arm Joints Support extraction arm when mak- ing adjustments. Elbow joints are under tension. Keep away from pinch points when making adjustments. When properly adjusted, the extraction arm should move easily but not slip from position. 1 T-Handle Knob Use knobs to maintain arm position by in- creasing or decreasing joint friction.

  • Page 38: Section 8 - Troubleshooting

    SECTION 8 – TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Remedy Motor/blower will not start or continue Check input power connection (see Connecting Single-Phase Input Power section or Connecting running. Three-Phase Input Power section in this manual). Verify filter is securely latched. Safety interlock system prevents unit from starting if filter is not prop- erly latched.

  • Page 39: Section 9 - Electrical Diagrams

    SECTION 9 – ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS Figure 9-1. Circuit Diagram For Single-Phase 230 V Model OM-260545 Page 35...
  • Page 40 Figure 9-2. Circuit Diagram For Three-Phase 460 V Model OM-260545 Page 36...

  • Page 41: Section 10 - Parts List

    SECTION 10 – PARTS LIST 264102-F Figure 10-1. Main Assembly Figure 10-1 Main Assembly Item No. Dia. Mkgs. Part No. Description Quantity +260183 Panel, Cart Front 260981 Label, Warning Compressed Air (Eng/Fr/Spa) 269778 Connector, Panel Mount Male 250V, 30A —Single-Phase L6-30I (230 Volt Model) 260592 Connector, Panel Mount Male 480V 20A —Three-Phase L16-20I (460 Volt Model)
  • Page 42 Figure 10-1 Main Assembly Item No. Dia. Mkgs. Part No. Description Quantity 260511 Handle, Cart 288631 Panel, Cart Top 269294 Panel, Tool Tray Cover 269296 Label, Capture Zone Control 269282 Bushing, Bronze .625 OD x .375 ID x .500 LG 133308 Ring, Rtng Ext .375 Shaft X .025 Thk 269284...
  • Page 43 Figure 10-1 Main Assembly Item No. Dia. Mkgs. Part No. Description Quantity 269798 Panel, Cart Caster 269809 Caster Frame 263925 Caster, Swvl 5.00 in. X 2.00 in. Wide w/Brake Figure 10-2 Blower Assembly � Hardware is common and not available unless listed. +When ordering a component originally displaying a precautionary label, the label should also be ordered.
  • Page 44 Figure 10-2 Blower Assembly Item No. Dia. Mkgs. Part No. Description Quantity 285715 Receiver, Tank Pulse Cleaning 285673 Valve, Solenoid 1 NPT(M) 260922 Ftg, Pipe Galv Elbow St .375 NPT 260924 Ftg, Pipe Stst Barbed Hex .375 Tbg X 3/8 NPT(M) 023562 Clamp, Hose .312 - .875 Clp Dia 260980...
  • Page 45 � Hardware is common and not available unless listed. Figure 10-3. Control Box Assembly — Single-Phase (230 V) OM-260545 Page 41...
  • Page 46 Figure 10-3 Control Box Assembly — Single-Phase (230V) Item No. Dia. Mkgs. Part No. Description Quantity 263919 Stop, Din Rail Low Profile 269728 Contactor, 25 A 3-Pole 24VDC N.O. Aux 263939 Power Supply, Din Rail In:340-550 Vac Out:24VDC 5A Terminal (Includes) 109398 —Screw, 250-20x1.50 Hex Hd-Pln Gr5 Pld Full Thread 601836...
  • Page 47 Figure 10-4. Control Box Assembly — Three-Phase (460 V) OM-260545 Page 43...
  • Page 48 Figure 10-4 Control Box Assembly — Three-Phase (460V) Item No. Dia. Mkgs. Part No. Description Quantity 263919 Stop, Din Rail Low Profile W1, W2 260155 Contactor, 9 A 3 Pole 24VDC N.O. Aux 263939 Power Supply, Din Rail In:340-550 Vac Out:24VDC 5A Terminal (Includes) 210609 —Strap, Grounding 16.62 In Long (Not Shown)
  • Page 49 Ref: 261 118-E Figure 10-5. Extraction Arm Figure 10-5 Extraction Arm Item No. Dia. Mkgs. Part No. Description Quantity Figure 10-6 Extraction Arm Base Assembly Figure 10-7 Extraction Arm Lower Tube Assembly Figure 10-8 Extraction Arm Middle Tube Assembly Figure 10-9 Extraction Arm Hood Assembly OM-260545 Page 45...
  • Page 50 264079-C Figure 10-6. Extraction Arm Base Assembly Figure 10-6 Extraction Arm Base Assembly Item No. Dia. Mkgs. Part No. Description Quantity +259777 Bracket, Lower Elbow Right 12.000 Collar 261084 Label, Caution Pinch Point 259786 Spacer, Lower Elbow Rect +259780 Bracket, Lower Elbow Left 12.000 Collar 259909 Spacer, Mounting Gas Spring Wide 261570...
  • Page 51 264083-C Figure 10-7. Extraction Arm Lower Tube Assembly OM-260545 Page 47...
  • Page 52 Figure 10-7 Extraction Arm Lower Tube Assembly Item No. Dia. Mkgs. Part No. Description Quantity 261570 Gas Spring, 550 Lb Lower (12 Ft Extraction Arm XD–12) 261589 Gas Spring, 375 Lb Lower (10 Ft Extraction Arm XD–10) 259781 Bracket, Mounting Gas Spring 259908 Spacer, Mounting Gas Spring 261587...
  • Page 53 264109-C Figure 10-8. Extraction Arm Middle Tube Assembly OM-260545 Page 49...
  • Page 54 Figure 10-8 Extraction Arm Middle Tube Assembly Item No. Dia. Mkgs. Part No. Description Quantity 256151 Tube, Upper 10.00 X 45.00 (12 Ft Extraction Arm XD–12) 256152 Tube, Upper 10.00 X 21.00 (10 Ft. Extraction Arm XD–10) 259760 Tube, Inside 7.000 X 48.000 259761 Tube, Inside 7.000 X 24.000 259770...
  • Page 55 264 108-A Figure 10-9. Extraction Arm Hood Assembly Figure 10-9 Extraction Arm Hood Assembly Item No. Dia. Mkgs. Part No. Description Quantity 265907 Screen, Inlet Arm Hood 265909 Bracket, Inlet Screen Arm Hood 256134 Hood, Bell Mouth 259863 Stand-Off, Tube 10-32 X 1.500 LG 256136 Tube, Hood Inside 261085...
  • Page 56 Notes...
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  • Page 59: Warranty

    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.
  • Page 60 Appleton, WI 54914 USA tact your distributor and/or equipment manu- facturer’s Transportation Department. International Headquarters–USA USA Phone: 920-735-4505 USA & Canada FAX: 920-735-4134 International FAX: 920-735-4125 For International Locations Visit www.MillerWelds.com ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS – PRINTED IN USA © Miller Electric Mfg. LLC 2021-04...

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