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OM-321 202730 April 2001 Processes Stick (SMAW) Welding Description Arc Welding Power Source Dialarc 250/250P AC/DC Visit our website at www.MillerWelds.com...
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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.
2-2. Duty Cycle And Overheating Duty Cycle is percentage of 10 min- utes that unit can weld at rated load without overheating. Y Exceeding duty cycle can damage unit void warranty. 30% Duty Cycle At 250 Amperes AC 3 Minutes Welding 7 Minutes Resting 50% Duty Cycle At 200 Amperes DC 5 Minutes Welding...
2-6. 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%...
2-8. Electrical Service Guide 60 Hertz Models With Power Factor Correction Without Power Factor Correction Input Voltage (208) (208) Input Amperes At Rated Output Max Recommended Standard Fuse Or Circuit Breaker Rating In Amperes Min Input Conductor Size In AWG/Kcmil Max Recommended Input Conductor Length 61 (19) 80 (25)
2-9. Placing Jumper Links And Connecting Input Power Y Have only qualified persons make this installation. See rating label in Section 2-5, and be sure to supply correct input power. L1 L2 Check input voltage available at site. Remove side panel. Jumper Link Label Check label –...
SECTION 3 – OPERATION 3-1. Controls 202 313 Y Do not change position of switch Range Selector Switch Circuit Breaker CB1 while welding. If CB1 opens, weld output drops to the mini- Use switch to select ac or dc weld amperage mum of the range selected, and cannot be range.
SECTION 4 – MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 4-1. Routine Maintenance Y Disconnect power Maintain more often before maintaining. during severe conditions. 3 Months Repair Or Replace Replace Unreadable Cracked Labels Weld Cable 3 Months 6 Months Clean Blow Out During Heavy Service, Tighten Vacuum...
SECTION 6 – PARTS LIST Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 802 879 Figure 6-1. Main Assembly OM-321 Page 18...
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Item Dia. Part Description Mkgs. Quantity Figure 6-1. Main Assembly ... . 202 390 COVER, top ............
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Item Dia. Part Description Mkgs. Quantity Figure 6-2. Panel, Front w/Components (Fig 6-1 Item 16) ......NAMEPLATE, (order by model and serial number) .
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Item Part Description Quantity 088 087 Figure 6-3. Switch, Range 2 Position (Fig 6-2 Item 3) ....072 026 BRACKET, mtg switch ..........
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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...