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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.
SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING som _2009−08 Protect yourself and others from injury — read and follow these precautions. 1-1. Symbol Usage DANGER! − Indicates a hazardous situation which, if Indicates special instructions. not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols or explained in the text.
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D Remove stick electrode from holder or cut off welding wire at FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous. contact tip when not in use. D Wear oil-free protective garments such as leather gloves, heavy Welding produces fumes and gases. Breathing shirt, cuffless trousers, high shoes, and a cap.
1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard. MOVING PARTS can injure. D Do not install or place unit on, over, or near D Keep away from moving parts such as fans. combustible surfaces. D Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards D Do not install unit near flammables.
1-4. California Proposition 65 Warnings For Gasoline Engines: Welding or cutting equipment produces fumes or gases which contain chemicals known to the State of California to Engine exhaust contains chemicals known to the State of cause birth defects and, in some cases, cancer. (California California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproduc- Health &...
SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE AVANT UTILISATION fre_som_2009−08 Se protéger et protéger les autres contre le risque de blessure — lire et respecter ces consignes. 2-1. Symboles utilisés DANGER! − Indique une situation dangereuse qui si on Indique des instructions spécifiques.
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Il reste une TENSION DC NON NÉGLIGEABLE dans D Porter des vêtements confectionnés avec des matières résistan- tes et ignifuges (cuir, coton lourd ou laine) et des bottes de les sources de soudage onduleur UNE FOIS protection. l’alimentation coupée. LE SOUDAGE peut provoquer un D Arrêter les convertisseurs, débrancher le courant électrique et incendie ou une explosion.
ACCUMULATIONS LES BOUTEILLES peuvent exploser risquent de provoquer des blessures si elles sont endommagées. ou même la mort. Des bouteilles de gaz protecteur contiennent du gaz sous haute pression. Si une bouteille est endom- D Fermer l’alimentation du gaz protecteur en cas magée, elle peut exploser.
Les PIÈCES MOBILES peuvent RAYONNEMENT HAUTE causer des blessures. FRÉQUENCE (H.F.) risque provoquer des interférences. D Ne pas s’approcher des organes mobiles. D Ne pas s’approcher des points de coincement D Le rayonnement haute fréquence (H.F.) peut tels que des rouleaux de commande. provoquer des interférences avec les équi- pements de radio−navigation et de com- munication, les services de sécurité...
2-5. Principales normes de sécurité Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1, 25 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036 (téléphone : 212-642-4900, de Global Engineering Documents (téléphone : 1-877-413-5184, site site Internet : www.ansi.org). Internet : www.global.ihs.com). Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Safe Practices for the Preparation of Containers and Piping for Welding Work, NFPA Standard 51B, de National Fire Protection Association,...
SECTION 3 − INTRODUCTION 3-1. Specifications Type of Input Welding Power Wire Feed Speed Wire Diameter Welding Circuit Weight Power Source Type Range Range Rating Standard: 50 To 780 ipm .023 To 1/8 in. 12 ft (3.7 m): 100 Volts, 24 Volts AC (1.3 To 19.8 mpm) Constant Voltage (CV)
4-2. Adjusting Control Tilt Bracket Tilt Bracket Rear Pivot Screw Front Screw Loosen rear pivot screw. Remove front screw. Pivot control down- ward to desired viewing angle. Re- place and tighten front screw. Tight- en pivot screw. 803 155 4-3. Installing Boom And Reel Support Swivel Plates Yoke Remove hardware from swivel...
4-6. Control Box Connections Interconnecting Cable Receptacle Interconnecting Cable 14-Pin Control Cable Ref. 803 019 4-7. 14-Pin Plug Information Pin* Pin Information 24 volts AC with respect to socket G. Contact closure to A completes 24 volts AC contactor control circuit. Circuit common for 24 volts AC circuit.
4-8. Removing Safety Collar And Adjusting Boom Locking Knob Tighten knob to prevent boom movement. Loosen knob to allow boom movement. Change knob po- sition to limit upward movement. Pull boom down slightly and remove safety collar. Boom should balance in any position from horizontal to 60 degrees above horizontal.
4-11. Setting Internal DIP Switches Remove wrapper. DIP Switch S1 On Motor Board PC1 w Setting Current Detect Override (S1-1) Current detect override is used to disable run-in when a welding pow- er source is used that doesn’t pro- vide current feedback through the 14-pin receptacle.
4-12. Optional Equipment DIP Switch Settings (For Models with Meters Only) Remove wrapper. Install wrapper when finished. Digital Meter Functions Standard Standard High Speed High Speed Motor Motor Motor Motor Inches/Minute Meters/Minute Inches/Minute Meters/Minute Tools Needed: 1/4 in. Ref. 803 154 SECTION 5 −...
5-2. Power Switch Power Switch 803 153 5-3. Jog/Purge Jog/Purge Push Button Wire Speed Control 803 152 Pressing the Jog/Purge switch allows the op- trigger is still activated after two minutes, the unit displays jog speed when the unit is be- erator to jog wire without energizing the weld jog operation is terminated to prevent com- ing jogged.
5-4. Trigger Hold Switch 803 152 Trigger Hold Switch • To use the trigger hold function, place the seconds before releasing it. Welding will trigger hold switch in the On position. continue when the trigger is released. Trigger hold allows the operator to weld with- •...
6-2. Diagnostics Wrapper Motor Control Board PC1 LED3 Front panel is shown removed for purpose of illustration only. In actual use, front panel would be in place. Ref. 805 410-A Display On LED3 Sequence On Meter Motor Control Board PC1 Indicated Error (If Equipped) HELP 11...
6-3. Troubleshooting Disconnect power before troubleshooting. Trouble Remedy Wire feeds, shielding gas flows, but Check interconnecting cord connections. If secure, check cord for continuity and repair or replace electrode wire is not energized. (see Sections 4-5 and 4-6). Wire feeder is on, display does not Check and reset circuit breaker at welding power source.
SECTION 8 − PARTS LIST Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 802 866-C Figure 8-1. Main Assembly OM-1500−1 1 Page 26...
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Quantity Model Item Dia. Part Mkgs. Description Figure 8-1. Main Assembly ....See Note Control Box, (Figure 8-2) ......
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Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 805 409-A Figure 8-2. Control Box Quantity Model Item Dia. Part Mkgs. Description Figure 8-2. Control Box (Figure 8-1 Item 1) ..RC40 ..047 637 Housing Rcpt+Skts, (Service Kit) .
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Quantity Model Item Dia. Part Mkgs. Description Figure 8-2. Control Box (Figure 8-1 Item 1) (Continued) ....070 371 Blank, Snap-In Nyl 1.125 Mtg Hole .
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Hardware is common and not available unless listed. ST-142 601-F Figure 8-3. Boom Assembly OM-1500−1 1 Page 30...
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Quantity Model Item Part Description Figure 8-3. Boom Assembly (Figure 8-1 Item 13) ..000 527 Plug, 0.875 Inch ..........
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Hardware is common and not available unless listed. See Table 8-1 For Drive Roll & Wire Guide Kits 802 977-B Figure 8-4. Drive Assembly, Wire OM-1500−1 1 Page 32...
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Item Dia. Part Mkgs. Description Quantity Figure 8-4. Drive Assembly, Wire (Figure 8-1 Item 27) ....010 668 Screw, Cap Stl Sch .250-20 X 1.500 .
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Hardware is common and not available unless listed. *Includes Item 8 ST-146 339-B Figure 8-5. Support, Hub & Reel Item Part Description Quantity Figure 8-5. Support, Hub & Reel (Figure 8-1 Item 10) ... . 142 399 Support, Reel .
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Table 8-1. Drive Roll And Wire Guide Kits OM-1500−1 1 Page 35...
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Notes Work like a Pro! Pros weld and cut safely. Read the safety rules at the beginning of this manual.
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Notes MATERIAL THICKNESS REFERENCE CHART 24 Gauge (.025 in) 22 Gauge (.031 in) 20 Gauge (.037 in) 18 Gauge (.050 in) 16 Gauge (.063 in) 14 Gauge (.078 in) 1/8 in (.125 in) 3/16 in (.188 in) 1/4 in (.25 in) 5/16 in (.313 in) 3/8 in (.375 in) 1/2 in (.5 in)
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Effective January 1, 2009 (Equipment with a serial number preface of LK or newer) This limited warranty supersedes all previous Miller warranties and is exclusive with no other Warranty Questions? guarantees or warranties expressed or implied. LIMITED WARRANTY − Subject to the terms and conditions...
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