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OM-303 155 795V 2008−01 Processes Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG) Welding Shielded Metal Arc (Stick) Welding Description Arc Welding Power Source Econotig Visit our website at www.MillerWelds.com...
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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 _2007−04 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 Do not use welder to thaw frozen pipes. FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous. D Remove stick electrode from holder or cut off welding wire at contact tip when not in use. Welding produces fumes and gases. Breathing D Wear oil-free protective garments such as leather gloves, heavy these fumes and gases can be hazardous to your shirt, cuffless trousers, high shoes, and a cap.
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.
1-4. 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_2007−04 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 LE SOUDAGE peut provoquer un in les sources de soudage onduleur quand on a cendie ou une explosion. coupé l’alimentation. Le soudage effectué sur des conteneurs fermés tel D Arrêter les convertisseurs, débrancher le courant électrique et que des réservoirs, tambours ou des conduites peu décharger les condensateurs d’alimentation selon les instructions provoquer leur éclatement.
D Protéger les bouteilles de gaz comprimé d’une chaleur excessive, ACCUMULATIONS des chocs mécaniques, des dommages physiques, du laitier, des risquent de provoquer des blessures flammes ouvertes, des étincelles et des arcs. ou même la mort. D Placer les bouteilles debout en les fixant dans un support station- D Fermer l’alimentation du gaz protecteur en cas naire ou dans un porte-bouteilles pour les empêcher de tomber ou de non-utilisation.
LES FILS DE SOUDAGE peuvent LE RAYONNEMENT HAUTE FRÉ- provoquer des blessures. QUENCE (H.F.) risque de provoquer des interférences. D Ne pas appuyer sur la gâchette avant d’en avoir reçu l’instruction. D Le rayonnement haute fréquence (H.F.) peut D Ne pas diriger le pistolet vers soi, d’autres per- provoquer des interférences avec les équipe- sonnes ou toute pièce mécanique en enga- ments de radio−navigation et de communica-...
2-5. Principales normes de sécurité Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1, L4W 5NS (téléphone : 800-463-6727 ou à Toronto 416-747-4044, site de Global Engineering Documents (téléphone : 1-877-413-5184, site Internet : www.csa-international.org). Internet : www.global.ihs.com). Safe Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Protec- tion, ANSI Standard Z87.1, de American National Standards Institute, Recommended Safe Practices for the Preparation for Welding and Cut- 11 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036-8002 (téléphone :...
3-2. Symbols And Definitions Remote Foot/Hand Tig Welding Stick Welding High Temperature Control Output Alternating Current Direct Current Electrode Do Not Switch Electrode Positive Voltage Input Negative Under Load Amperes Electrode Gas Out Amperage Control/ Work Remote Volts Panel Rated No Load Conventional Load Maximum Effective Duty Cycle...
4-2. Specifications A. 60 Hertz Models Rated Output at 20% Duty Welding Amperage Range Max. Rated Output Dimensions Cycle AC High AC Low Weight TIG: 150 A at 15 VDC (GTAW) 150 A at 15 VAC 50−165 20−50 30−160 200 V−60 A (3.6)* 12.0 H: 18 in (457 mm) 140 lb...
SECTION 5 − INSTALLATION 5-1. Selecting a Location Position unit so air can circulate. For information about sources of high-frequency see Section 9. 18 in For carts and caster kits see back 18 in (460 mm) of book or contact your distributor. (460 mm) 18 in (460 mm)
5-3. Typical TIG Connections Turn Off power before mak- ing connections. Remote Control Torch Connect to receptacles as shown. Work Clamp Cylinder Chain or secure cylinder to running gear, wall, or other stationary support. Cylinder Valve Open valve slightly so gas flow blows dirt from valve.
5-4. Electrical Service Guide S-0092J Failure to follow these electrical service guide recommendations could create an electric shock or fire hazard. These recommenda- tions are for a dedicated branch circuit sized for the rated output and duty cycle of the welding power source. For 230 V models with wall receptacle, 100% duty cycle used to calculate data below.
SECTION 6 − OPERATION 6-1. Controls Ref. 155 790-F Weld Process Switch For Stick (SMAW), use control to adjust amper- For Direct Current Electrode Negative age within range selected by the Range/Polar- (DCEN), use Electrode Negative position. Use switch to select weld process. ity Switch.
6-2. Example of Front Panel Amperage Control In Example: Range = DC Percentage of Range = 50% Select weld process. Select range and polarity. Select percentage. Weld Amperage = 33 A DC 6-3. Example of Remote Amperage Control Select range and polarity. Select percentage.
6-4. Process and Material Thickness Guide Label Guideline For Welding Process And Output For Material Material Thickness Material And 22 ga 20 ga 18 ga 16 ga 14 ga 12 ga 11 ga 10 ga 6 ga 2 ga − 0.033 in 0.036 in 0.048 in...
SECTION 7 − MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1. Routine Maintenance Disconnect power before maintaining. Maintain more often during severe conditions. 3 Months Replace unreadable labels. Clean and tighten weld terminals. Repair or replace cracked weld Repair or replace cracked gas cable. hose.
SECTION 9 − HIGH FREQUENCY 9-1. Welding Processes Requiring High Frequency High-Frequency Voltage Helps arc jump air gap between torch workpiece and/or stabilize the arc. Work high_freq1 11/96 − S-0693 9-2. Incorrect Installation Weld Zone 11, 12 50 ft (15 m) S-0694 Sources of Direct High-Frequency Sources of Conduction of High...
9-3. Correct Installation Weld Zone 50 ft (15 m) 50 ft (15 m) Ground all metal ob- jects and all wiring in welding zone using #12 AWG wire. Ground workpiece if required by codes. Nonmetal Building Metal Building Ref. S-0695 / Ref. S-0695 High-Frequency Source (welding power Conduit Joint Bonding and Grounding Metal Building Requirements...
SECTION 10 − PARTS LIST Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 801 399-D Figure 10-1. Main Assembly OM−303 Page 24...
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Item Dia. Part Mkgs. Description Quantity Figure 10-1. Main Assembly ....154 335 BEZEL, front ........... . .
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Item Dia. Part Mkgs. Description Quantity Figure Figure 10-1. Main Assembly (Continued) ... 157 958 LIGHT, ind wht lens 28V ......... . .
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Effective January 1, 2008 (Equipment with a serial number preface of LJ 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...