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ISO 9001 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 2011−10 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 Indicates special instructions.
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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. BATTERY EXPLOSION can injure. D Do not install or place unit on, over, or near D Do not use welder to charge batteries or jump combustible surfaces. start vehicles unless it has a battery charging D Do not install unit near flammables.
1-4. California Proposition 65 Warnings Welding or cutting equipment produces fumes or gases This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to which contain chemicals known to the State of California to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other cause birth defects and, in some cases, cancer.
SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE AVANT UTILISATION fre_som_2011−10 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.
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Il reste une TENSION DC NON NÉGLIGEABLE dans LE SOUDAGE peut provoquer un les sources de soudage onduleur UNE FOIS incendie ou une explosion. l’alimentation coupée. Le soudage effectué sur des conteneurs fermés tels D Arrêter les convertisseurs, débrancher le courant électrique et que des réservoirs, tambours ou des conduites peut décharger les condensateurs d’alimentation selon les instructions provoquer leur éclatement.
ACCUMULATIONS LES BOUTEILLES peuvent exploser risquent de provoquer des blessures si elles sont endommagées. ou même la mort. Les bouteilles de gaz comprimé contiennent du gaz D Fermer l’alimentation du gaz comprimé en cas sous haute pression. Si une bouteille est endommagée, 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- LES FILS DE SOUDAGE peuvent...
2-5. Principales normes de sécurité Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1, Spectrum Way, Suite 100, Ontario, Canada L4W 5NS (phone: is available as a free download from the American Welding Society at 800-463-6727, website: www.csa-international.org). http://www.aws.org or purchased from Global Engineering Documents Safe Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Protec- (phone: 1-877-413-5184, website: www.global.ihs.com).
SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS 3-1. Serial Number And Rating Label Location The serial number and rating information for this product is located inside the cover. Use rating label to determine input power requirements and/or rated output. For future reference, write serial number in space provided on back cover of this manual. 3-2.
SECTION 4 − INSTALLATION 4-1. Specifications Welding Input Type of Wire Feed Wire Max. Wire Power Welding Overall Input Speed Diameter Spool Weight Source Circuit Rating Dimensions Power Range Range Capacity Type Rating *Solid Steel: .023 − .062 in. Length: 18 in. Constant 50 −...
4-4. WCC (Weld Cable Control) Applications To take advantage of the WCC features, the Suitcase X−TREME WCC wire feeder must be used with a WCC Control, Dimension NT 456 w/WCC, or other power sources with WCC in the product description. The Suitcase X−TREME WCC wire feeder may also be used as a standard feeder on any Non−WCC power source.
4-7. Installing And Aligning Wire Guide And Drive Rolls Installing Wire Guide And Drive Rolls: Drive Roll Securing Nut Drive Roll Carrier Turn nut one click until lobes of nut line up with lobes of drive roll carrier. Drive Roll Slide drive roll onto drive roll carrier.
4-8. Connecting Welding Gun And Voltage Sensing Clamp Turn Off wire feeder and welding power source. Stop engine on welding generator. Gun Securing Knob Gun Block Gun Power Pin Power Pin Groove Gun Locking Tab Loosen knob, insert gun end into block.
4-9. Connecting Shielding Gas NOTICE − This feeder has a shield- ing gas filter that requires special attention when cleaning. See Sec- tion 6-3 for proper cleaning instruc- tions. Gas Hose With 5/8-18 Right-hand Thread Fittings (Customer Supplied) Rear View Shielding Gas Cylinder Shielding gas pressure not to exceed 100 psi (689 kPa).
4-11. Weld Cable Sizes NOTICE − The Total Cable Length in Weld Circuit (see table below) is the combined length of both weld cables. For example, if the power source is 100 ft (30 m) from the workpiece, the total cable length in the weld circuit is 200 ft (2 cables x 100 ft). Use the 200 ft (60 m) column to determine cable size.
4-12. Installing And Threading Welding Wire Installing Wire And Adjusting Hub Tension: Hold wire tightly Retaining Nut to keep it from Hub Tension Adjustment Knob unraveling. Remove retaining ring, and install spool so hub pin fits spool hole. Re- install retaining nut. Adjust tension knob so only a slight force is needed to turn spool.
4-13. Display Board (PC22) DIP Switch Settings Accessing DIP Switch Lens DIP switch is located under the lens next to the displays. Lens Screws Remove three screws. Loosen upper right hand screw to rotate lens enough to access DIP switch. Replace three screws removed earlier.
4-14. Motor Board (PC1) DIP Switch Settings Motor Control Board PC1 DIP Switch LED5 If protective coating is present, re- move before setting DIP switch. It is not necessary to reapply the protect- ive coating. Set switch position 1 so the depressed section of the tab is toward 1 as labeled on the switch.
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DIP Switch Settings: Display Hold OFF − Set switch 1 so the depressed section is toward OPEN as labeled on the switch. Displays will not hold values. The voltage displayed while welding is an average reading over a time span of 6 to 8 seconds.
SECTION 5 − OPERATION 5-1. Controls With Meters Internal Control Panel Internal Side View Front Panel With Meters Ref. 805 168-B / 805 170-A Voltmeter accurate. When using small diameters wire, or with inverter power sources, it may be neces- When not welding and the wire feeder is not Wire Speed / Amperage Meter sary to turn switch off to obtain smooth...
SECTION 6 − MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 6-1. Routine Maintenance Disconnect power Maintain more often before maintaining. during severe conditions. 3 Months Replace Damaged Or Replace Damaged Unreadable Gas Hose Labels Repair Or Replace Cracked Cables And Cords 6 Months Clean Blow Out Or Drive Vacuum Inside...
6-3. Cleaning Debris From Shielding Gas Filter Fitting Disconnect power before maintaining. Shielding Gas Filter Fitting Remove fitting from gas valve on Rear View of Feeder back panel of feeder. Blow compressed air through the threaded male end of fitting to dis- lodge debris from internal mesh screen.
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Trouble Remedy Motor runs slowly. Check and replace contact tip or liner if necessary. Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check Control board PC1. When soft start is on, motor will run slow until weld current is sensed by HD1. Hub tension set too high (see Section 4-12). Unit does not switch out of Soft Start.
Trouble Remedy Preset voltages between the feeder and welding power source should be within 0.5 volt of each other. When associated to a WCC control or WCC compatible power source − When associated to a WCC control, verify that the WCC control is configured properly (see WCC control Voltage displayed on feeder does not owner’s manual).
SECTION 8 − PARTS LIST Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 1 (Fig 8-2) Figure 8-1. Exploded View Of SuitCase X-TREME 8VS WCC OM-237 323 Page 30...
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Item Diagram Part marking Description Quantity Figure 8-1. Complete Assembly (Continued) ....144 172 Ftg, Hose Brs Barbed M 3/16 Tbg X .250-20 ......
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Item Diagram Part marking Description Quantity Figure 8-1. Complete Assembly (Continued) ....244 552 Bracket, Spool Support ..........
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Hardware is common and not available unless listed. Ref. 805 171-B Figure 8-2. Front Panel Assembly with Meters Item Dia. Part Description Mkgs Quantity Figure 8-2. Front Panel Assembly with Meters (Figure 8-1 Item 15) ..
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Table 8-1. Drive Roll & Inlet Guide Base selection of drive rolls upon the following recommended usages: 1. V-Grooved rolls for hard wire. 2. U-Grooved rolls for soft and soft shelled cored wires. 3. U-Cogged rolls for extremely soft shelled wires (usually hard surfacing types). 4.
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Notes Start Your Professional Over 80,000 trained 400 Trade Square East, Troy, Ohio 45373 Welding Career Now! since 1930! 1-800-332-9448 www.welding.org...
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Notes Start Your Professional Over 80,000 trained 400 Trade Square East, Troy, Ohio 45373 Welding Career Now! since 1930! 1-800-332-9448 www.welding.org...
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LIMITED WARRANTY − Subject to the terms and conditions 90 Days — Parts Call below, Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Appleton, Wisconsin, warrants to its Accessory (Kits) 1-800-4-A-MILLER original retail purchaser that new Miller equipment sold after the...
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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. ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS − PRINTED IN USA 2011 Miller Electric Mfg. Co. 2011−01...
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