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OM-1542C April 1995 Eff. w/Style Number KA-46 Processes Submerged (SAW) Welding Description Flux Tank, Flux Gun, And Optional Flux Tank Cart AFT-100, GA-60CF, And FT-1 Visit our website at www.MillerWelds.com...
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– every power source from This Owner’s Manual is designed to help you get the most out of your Miller is backed by the most Miller products. Please take time to read the Safety precautions. They will hassle-free warranty in the business.
SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND SIGNAL WORDS 1-1. GENERAL INFORMATION AND SAFETY 1-2. SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL AND SIGNAL WORDS A. General Information presented in this manual and on various la- This safety alert symbol is used with the signal bels, tags, and plates on the unit pertains to equipment words WARNING and CAUTION to call atten- design, installation, operation, maintenance, and trou-...
Tank: The alpha-numeric designations of the components are AFT-100 = Air-Operated Flux Tank With 100 lb (45 kg) explained as follows: Flux Capacity Gun:...
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Washer, Lock 3/8 in Nut, Wire Feeder 3/8 in (Typical) Screw, 3/8 in Gun/Feeder Flux Lifting Connector Tank Screw, Bracket Opening 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 in Screw, 5/16 in Washer, Lock 1/4 in Washer, lock 5/16 in Cart (Optional) Screw, Trigger Washer, Nut, 3/8 in...
3-5. FILLING FLUX TANK (Figure 3-2) Remove bottom tank cover (see Figure 3-2), and drain existing flux into an appropriate container. WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill; FLY- ING FLUX PARTICLES can puncture eyes Reinstall bottom tank cover tightly. and skin. •...
FUMES AND GASES can seriously harm Assemble, install, and connect components as your health. applicable as instructed in Section 3. • Ventilate to keep from breathing fumes and Make connections to welding power source as in- gases. • structed in power source and wire feeder Own- If ventilation is inadequate, use approved er’s Manuals.
Inspect all component mounting bolts, and tight- Cut off new liner so that is sticks out approximate- en if necessary. ly 1/8 in (3.2 mm) from wire guide. Reconnect gun to wire feeder and flux tank. Inspect flux hose and air lines for damage and leaks.
Install new contact tube. Cut off any portion of the electrode wire which ex- tends beyond the end of the contact tube. Reinstall the nozzle and extension if applicable. Remove the contact tube. Reconnect air supply to flux tank. Retract remaining electrode wire onto wire spool. Resume operation.
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6-2. TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Flux stops flowing while Restricted flux feed hose. Check flux hose and remove any kinks or ob- welding. structions. Restricted air hose or no air Check air hose and remove any kinks; check supply to flux tank. air supply to flux tank.
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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...
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