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ISO 9001:2000 Quality System Standard. particular model are also provided. Miller Electric manufactures a full line of welders and welding related equipment. For information on other quality Miller products, contact your local Miller distributor to receive the latest full line catalog or individual specification sheets.
SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING som _3/05 Y Warning: Protect yourself and others from injury — read and follow these precautions. 1-1. Symbol Usage Means Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards with this procedure! The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols.
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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 visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays D Always ventilate confined spaces or use 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. Principal Safety Standards Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1, Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada (phone: from Global Engineering Documents (phone: 1-877-413-5184, website: 800−463−6727 or in Toronto 416−747−4044, website: www.csa−in- www.global.ihs.com). ternational.org). Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Protection, Recommended Safe Practices for the Preparation for Welding and Cut- ANSI Standard Z87.1, from American National Standards Institute, 11 ting of Containers and Piping, American Welding Society Standard...
SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE AVANT UTILISATION som _3/05 Y Avertissement : se protéger et protéger les autres contre le risque de blessure — lire et respecter ces consignes. 2-1. Symboles utilisés Symbole graphique d’avertissement ! Attention ! Cette pro- cédure comporte des risques possibles ! Les dangers éven- tuels sont représentés par les symboles graphiques joints.
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LES RAYONS D’ARC peuvent entraî- ACCUMULATIONS ner des brûlures aux yeux et à la peau. risquent de provoquer des blessures ou même la mort. Le rayonnement de l’arc du procédé de soudage génère des rayons visibles et invisibles intenses D Fermer l’alimentation du gaz protecteur en cas (ultraviolets et infrarouges) susceptibles de provo- de non-utilisation.
2-3. Dangers supplémentaires en relation avec l’installation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance Risque D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLO- DES ORGANES MOBILES peuvent SION. provoquer des blessures. D Ne pas placer l’appareil sur, au-dessus ou D S’abstenir de toucher des organes mobiles tels à...
2-5. Principales normes de sécurité Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1, Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3 (téléphone : de Global Engineering Documents (téléphone : 1-877-413-5184, site In- 800-463-6727 ou à Toronto 416-747-4044, site Internet ternet : www.global.ihs.com). www.csa-international.org).
SECTION 3 − INSTALLATION 3-1. Specifications A. 300 Models Amperes Input at Rated Load Output 60 Hz, Rated Welding Amperage/Voltage Single-Phase Output Output Range Range OCV−DC OCV−DC 200 V 230 V 460 V 575 V 11.2 275 A @ 31 Volts 275 A @ 31 Volts 10 −...
3-3. Selecting A Location Lifting Eye Lifting Forks Use lifting eye or lifting forks to move unit. Movement If using lifting forks, extend forks beyond opposite side of unit. Rating Label Use rating label to determine input power needs. Line Disconnect Device Locate unit near correct input power supply.
3-4. Dimensions And Weights Dimensions 24-1/2 in (622 mm) including lift eye 19 in (483 mm) 25-1/2 in (648 mm) including strain relief 24-1/2 in (622 mm) 1-1/2 in (38 mm) 17-25/32 in (452 mm) 1-3/64 in (27 mm) 7/16 in (11 mm) Dia Weight 177 lb (80 kg) 4 Holes...
3-6. Weld Output Terminals And Selecting 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)
3-8. Remote 14 Receptacle Information Socket* Socket Information 24 volts ac. Protected by circuit breaker CB1. 24 VOLTS AC Contact closure to A completes 24 volts ac contactor control circuit. Output to remote control; +10 volts dc in MIG mode. REMOTE Remote control circuit common.
3-11. Electrical Service Guide 60 Hz Single Phase Input Voltage Input Amperes At Rated Output Max Recommended Standard Fuse Rating In Amperes Circuit Breaker , Time-Delay Normal Operating Min Input Conductor Size In AWG Max Recommended Input Conductor Length In Feet (Meters) (20) (27) (70)
3-13. Connecting Input Power =GND/PE Earth Ground Tools Needed: 3/8 in 3/8 in 804 352-B Y Installation must meet all National Welding Power Source Input Power Disconnect Device Input Power and Local Codes − have only qualified Connections Connections persons make this installation. Disconnect Device (switch shown in Strain Relief OFF position)
SECTION 4 − OPERATION 4-1. Controls For 300 Model 225 579-B Power Switch Voltage Adjust Control Control allows selection of either panel or Fan motor is thermostatically controlled and remote 14 for amperage or voltage control. only runs when cooling is needed. Arc Control Arc Control-CCW Arc Control-CW...
4-2. Controls For 300DX Model 224 228-C Power Switch make connections to Remote 14 receptacle (see Section 3-9). Fan motor is thermostatically controlled and only runs when cooling is needed. V/A (Voltage/Amperage) Control Voltmeter (see Section 4-3) Control allows selection of either panel or Arc Control-CCW Arc Control-CW Ammeter (see Section 4-3)
4-3. Meter Functions For CC/CV Models NOTE The meters display the actual weld output values for approximately three seconds after the arc is broken. Mode Meter Reading At Idle Lift-Arc TIG (GTAW) Actual Volts Preset Amps TIG (GTAW) Blank Preset Amps 24.5 MIG (GMAW) Preset Volts...
SECTION 5 − MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 5-1. Routine Maintenance Y Disconnect input power before maintaining. 3 Months Repair or Clean and Replace replace tighten weld unreadable cracked terminals. labels. weld cable. 6 Months Blow out or vacuum inside. During heavy service, clean monthly.
5-3. Voltmeter/Ammeter Help Displays All directions are in reference to the front of the unit. All circuitry referred to is located inside the unit. Help 0 Display Indicates a shorted thermistor in the rectifier of the unit. If this display is HE.L P−0 shown, contact...
5-4. Troubleshooting Trouble Remedy No weld output; unit completely inop- Place line disconnect device in On position (see Section 3-13). erative; no meter displays. Check for open line fuse(s), and replace if open (see Section 3-13). Check for proper input power connections (see Section 3-13). Check for proper jumper link position (see Section 3-12).
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Call LIMITED WARRANTY − Subject to the terms and conditions Induction Heating Coils and Blankets below, Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Appleton, Wisconsin, warrants to 1-800-4-A-MILLER APT & SAF Model Plasma Cutting Torches its original retail purchaser that new Miller equipment sold after...
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1-800-4-A-Miller www.MillerWelds.com Contact the Delivering Carrier to: File a claim for loss or damage during shipment. For assistance in filing or settling claims, contact your distributor and/or equipment manufacturer’s Transportation Department. PRINTED IN USA 2005 Miller Electric Mfg. Co. 10/05...