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OM-2230 199 954A July 2000 Processes Stick (SMAW) Welding Air Plasma Cutting and Gouging Air Carbon Arc (CAC-A) Cutting and Gouging Submerged (SAW) Welding Description Arc Welding Power Source SRH-333, SRH-444 And SRH-500 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........1-1.
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Declaration of Conformity For European Community (CE) Products NOTE This information is provided for units with CE certification (see rating label on unit.) Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Manufacturer’s Name: 1635 W. Spencer Street Manufacturer’s Address: Appleton, WI 54914 USA SRH 444, 500...
SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING som _nd_4/98 1-1. Symbol Usage Means Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards with this procedure! The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols. This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out! possible Y Marks a special safety message.
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ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin. BUILDUP OF GAS can injure or kill. D Shut off shielding gas supply when not in use. Arc rays from the welding process produce intense D Always ventilate confined spaces or use visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays that can burn eyes and skin.
1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard. MOVING PARTS can cause injury. 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.
1-5. EMF Information Considerations About Welding And The Effects Of Low Frequency 1. Keep cables close together by twisting or taping them. Electric And Magnetic Fields 2. Arrange cables to one side and away from the operator. Welding current, as it flows through welding cables, will cause electro- magnetic fields.
SECTION 1 – CONSIGNES DE SECURITE – LIRE AVANT UTILISATION som _nd_fre 4/98 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. Ce groupe de symboles signifie Mise en garde ! Soyez vigilant ! Il y a des Y Identifie un message de sécurité...
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LES RAYONS DE L’ARC peuvent pro- LES ACCUMULATIONS DE GAZ ris- voquer des brûlures dans les yeux et quent de provoquer des blessures ou sur la peau. même la mort. Le rayonnement de l’arc du procédé de soudage D Fermer l’alimentation du gaz protecteur en cas de génère des rayons visibles et invisibles intenses non utilisation.
1-3. Dangers supplémentaires en relation avec l’installation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance Risque D’INCENDIE OU DES ORGANES MOBILES peuvent D’EXPLOSION. provoquer des blessures. D Ne pas placer l’appareil sur, au-dessus ou à proxi- D Rester à l’écart des organes mobiles comme le mité...
1-4. Principales normes de sécurité Safety in Welding and Cutting, norme ANSI Z49.1, de l’American Wel- Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, CGA Pamphlet P-1, ding Society, 550 N.W. Lejeune Rd, Miami FL 33126 de la Compressed Gas Association, 1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 501, Arlington, VA 22202.
SECTION 2 – DEFINITIONS 2-1. General Precautionary Label 1/96 Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards as shown by the symbols. Electric shock from welding electrode or wiring can kill. 1.1 Wear dry insulating gloves. Do not touch electrode with bare hand.
2-2. Input Connection Label 1/96 Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards as shown by the symbols. Electric shock from wiring can kill. Disconnect input plug or power before working on machine. Read the Owner’s Manual before working on this machine.
2-5. Manufacturer’s Rating Labels For CE Products Match label to one on unit. See Section 3-4. 2-6. Symbols And Definitions Note Some symbols are found only on CE products. Voltage Control/ Protective Earth Amperes Percent Panel (Ground) Output Circuit Breaker Remote A Negative (–) B Negative (–)
SECTION 3 – INSTALLATION 3-1. Specifications Amperes Input at Rated Load Output, 50 or 60 Hz, Rated Three-Phase Welding Range OCV DC Rating 208 V 220 V 230 V 380 V 440 V 460 V 575 V Output Model A (Low) 300 A @ 32 30 –...
3-3. Volt-Ampere Curves Volt-ampere curves show mini- mum and maximum voltage and amperage output capabilities of unit. Curves of other settings fall be- tween curves shown. A. 300 Ampere Model B. 400 Ampere Model va_curve1 – 4/95 – ST-171 224 / SB-144 522-A / SB-144 521-A 3-4.
3-5. Dimensions And Weights Inches Millimeters 30-1/4 22-1/2 35-3/4 1-1/4 1-1/2 4-1/2 29-3/4 1/2 Dia 13 Dia 6 Holes 6 Holes Weight 300 Amp 685 lb (311 Kg) 400 Amp 755 lb (342 Kg) ST-800 039 3-6. Tipping Y Be careful when placing or moving unit over uneven surfaces.
3-7. Selecting And Preparing Weld Output Cables Weld Output Cable Determine total cable length in weld circuit and maximum welding am- peres. See Section 3-8 to select proper cable size. Use shortest cables possible. Do not use damaged cables. Terminal Lug Use lugs of proper amperage capacity and hole size for connect- ing to work clamp, electrode holder,...
3-8. Weld Cable Sizes Total Cable (Copper) Length In Weld Circuit Not Exceeding 150 ft 200 ft 250 ft 300 ft 350 ft 400 ft 100 ft (30 m) Or Less (45 m) (60 m) (70 m) (90 m) (105 m) (120 m) Welding 10 To 60%...
3-10. Remote Amperage Control Receptacle Remote Amperage Control Receptacle RC1 Keyway To connect remote amperage con- trol to receptacle, insert plug and turn clockwise until tight. Ref. ST-800 040 3-11. Electrical Service Guide 60 Hertz Models 300 Amp Model 400 Amp Model Input Voltage Input Amperes At Rated Output Max Recommended Standard Fuse Rating In Amperes...
3-12. Connecting Input Power A. Placing Jumper Links Jumper links allow operation on dif- ferent input voltages and are facto- ry set for the highest input voltage. Check input voltage available at site. Open rear panel access door to Tools Needed: check jumper links.
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B. Connecting Input Power Have only qualified persons make this installation. Open rear panel access door. Line Disconnect Device Of Proper Rating Input Conductors Grounding Conductor Select size and length using 3-11. Conductor rating must comply with national, state, and local electrical codes.
4-2. Amperage Adjustment Control Amperage Adjustment Control Use control to adjust amperage within range for Negative Weld Out- put terminal (see Section 3-9). Use A (inner) scale for low amper- age range and B (outer) scale for high amperage range. (400 Amp 60 Hz Model Shown) Ref.
4-3. Remote Amperage Switch Y Arcing can damage switch. Do not change Remote Am- perage switch position while power is on. Arcing inside switch can damage con- tacts, causing switch to fail. Remote Amperage Switch Remote Amperage Control Use switch to select way of control- ling amperage adjustment.
4-5. Ammeter And Voltmeter (Optional) Voltmeter Voltmeter displays voltage at the weld output terminals, but not nec- essarily the welding arc due to cable resistance, poor connec- tions, etc. Ammeter Ammeter displays weld amperage output of unit. SECTION 5 – MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 5-1.
5-2. Overload Protection Circuit Breaker CB1 CB1 protects the welding power source control circuit from over- load. If CB1 opens, weld output drops to the minimum of the range selected. Press button to reset circuit break- Ref. ST-800 040 5-3. Troubleshooting Table Trouble Remedy No weld output;...
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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 &...
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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