Table of Contents Safety Considerations ................i-iii Installation ................Section A Technical Specifications ..................1 Support Equipment Required ................1 Gun Lead Connections ..................1 Coolant Recommendations ................1 Operation .................Section B General ......................2 Controls and Settings ..................2 Trigger Adjustment .....................2 Drive Roll and Idler Rolls..................2 Accessories ................Section C Insulated Drive Roll Kits ..................3 Replacement Kits ....................4...
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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). MK Products, Inc. Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Manufacturer’s Name: 16882 Armstrong Ave. 1635 W. Spencer Street Manufacturer’s Address:...
� Do not use worn, damaged, undersized, or poorly spliced cables. air-supplied respirator. The coatings and any metals containing � Do not drape cables over your body. these elements can give off toxic fumes if welded. OM-1594 Page 1 ® Millermatic Python Owner's Manual Page i...
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� Read and follow instructions on compressed gas cylinders, � Wear approved safety glasses with side associated equipment, and CGA publication P-1 listed in Safety shields even under your welding helmet. Standards. OM-1594 Page 2 ® Millermatic Python Owner's Manual Page ii...
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� Do not point gun toward any part of the body, using line filters, or shielding the work area. other people, or any metal when threading welding wire. OM-1594 Page 3 ® Millermatic Python Owner's Manual Page iii...
To reduce magnetic fields in the workplace, use the following Pacemaker wearers consult your doctor first. If cleared by your doctor, procedures: then following the above procedures is recommended. OM-1594 Page 4 ® Millermatic Python Owner's Manual Page iv...
Wear complete body protection. S-178 936 Become trained and read the instructions before working on the machine or welding. Do not remove or paint over (cover) the label. OM-1594 Page 9 ® Millermatic Python Owner's Manual Page v...
(17.2 kg) 5 Amperes Amperes, For GMAW-P Max Spool 50/60 Hertz Air-Cooled Height: 16 in All Need 14-Pin And Capacity: 12 in Models: 200 (406 mm) Contactor Control (305 mm) Amperes OM-1594 Page 11 ® Millermatic Python Owner's Manual Page vi...
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Read this Owner’s Manual completely before attempting to use this equipment. Save this manual and keep it handy for quick reference. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions we have provided for your protection. ® Millermatic Python Owner's Manual Page vii...
Gun Lead Connections Power Cable A #2 AWG power cable is used on the Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® The gun end of the cable has a fitting crimped to the copper cable strands. This fitting is then threaded into the gun body. The cabinet end of the power cable is incorporated into the Power Pin connector.
Drive Roll and Idler Rolls ® The Millermatic Compatible™ Python comes standard with a knurled drive roll and a grooved idler roll, which will handle both steel and aluminum wire with diameters from .030-1/16 inch aluminum and .030-.045 solid and hard wire.
For .030" (0.8 mm) dia. aluminum wire. Includes insulated drive roll and idler roll assy. Insulated Groove Drive Roll Kit ............005-0716 For .035" (0.9 mm) dia. aluminum wire. Includes insulated drive roll and idler roll assy. ® Millermatic Python Owner's Manual - Page 3...
Trigger adjustment kit includes a spring and sensitivity adjustment screw replacement for all Python ® guns. Micro Switch Kit ................005-0701 ® Replacement micro switch assembly for all Python guns. Potentiometer Kit ................005-0695 ® Replacement potentiometer assembly for all Python guns.
Do not attempt to weld without the barrel being tightly secured in the gun body, or damage to the barrel or body may result. Barrel Liner The standard Teflon liner in the Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® barrel is designed for aluminum and other soft wire. A Steel liner is available for steel, cored and other hard wires.
Millermatic Compatible™ Python welding gun. Testing The Gun Reference the "X" clocked Amphenol diagram ® on the Millermatic Compatible™ Python electrical diagram for information about pin-outs and locations. Motor Check Remove the connector from the cabinet. Using the Amphenol connector, check the resistance across pins “C” and “B”...
Recommended Spare Parts Listed in the table below is the factory recommendation of the necessary spare parts which should be kept on hand for maintaining proper operation of ® the Millermatic Compatible™ Python welding gun. Recommended Spare Parts List qty.
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Idler roll upside-down. Wire walks out of toward top. drive rolls. Rear wire guide missing. Replace wire guide. Consult wire feeder and welding power supply owners manuals for further problem solving solutions. ® Millermatic Python Owner's Manual - Page 8...
Section f Appendices ® Millermatic Compatible™ Python Diagrams / Parts List Exploded Parts View ..............10 Complete Parts List ..............11 Front Body Assembly Parts View ..........12 Barrel Assembly Parts View ............13 Power/Gas Connector Parts View ..........14 Electrical/Connector Pinout ............15 ®...
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® Millermatic Compatible™ Python front Body Assembly 003-2108 Items 3, 4 & 9 available as package kit: P/N 005-0686 ® Python front Body Assembly qty. Part No. Description Not available separately 325-0206 10-24 x 3/8 PH Screw 333-0082 # 10 Lock Washer 419-0092 0.29 x 0.047 x 0.32 Comp.
® Millermatic Compatible™ Python Electrical Schematic/Connector Pinout Polarizing Key "X" Clocked Amphenol Connector Viewed from back of connector WARNING • Do not touch live electrical parts. • Disconnect input power or stop engine before servicing. • Do not operate with covers removed.
Products is free from defects in workmanship and material as must be made in writing within 30 days of such failure. of the time and place of delivery by MK Products. No warranty is made by MK Products with respect to trade accessories or A copy of the invoice showing the date of sale must accompany other items manufactured by others.
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