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OM-179 082C July 2000 Processes Automatic Welding Description Wire Feeder AMD-4, AMD-4G, AMD-4GR, And AMD–4GH Visit our website at www.MillerWelds.com...
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– every power source from This Owner’s Manual is designed to help you get the most out of your Miller is backed by the most Miller products. Please take time to read the Safety precautions. They will hassle-free warranty in the business.
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.
Type Of Input Type Of Input Model Input Power Cord Speed Range Range Power Ship AMD-4, AMD-4G, 50 To 780 ipm .023 To 1/8 in 16-1/2 lb 17-1/2 lb 115 VDC, 0.75 A 2 ft (0.6 m) And AMD-4GR (1.3 To 19.8 mpm) (0.6 To 3.2 mm)
2-3. Typical Equipment Location Welding Power Source Weld Control Wire Drive Assembly Gas Cylinder Spool Support Automatic Welding Gun Side Beam ST-131 138-A 2-4. Installing Wire Guides And Drive Rolls When changing wire size or type, check drive roll and guide size (see Table 5-1).
2-5. Gun, Weld Cable, And Gas Connections Customer Supplied Gas Hose Shielding Gas Valve Fitting Requires hose fitting with 5/8-18 right-hand threads. For guns requiring external gas connections, remove hose from barbed fitting near gun/feeder opening and connect to gun. Gun/Feeder Securing Knob Gun/Feeder Opening Gun End...
2-6. Plug Connections Weld Control Motor Control Cord (Not Supplied) Cord is available in 10 ft (3 m), 30 ft (9.1 m) or 50 ft (15.2 m) length. Motor/Drive Assembly To make connections, align key- way, insert plug, and tighten threaded collar.
3-3. Troubleshooting Trouble Remedy Electrode wire feeding stops or feeds er- Readjust hub tension and drive roll pressure. ratically during welding. Change to correct size drive roll. Clean or replace dirty or worn drive roll. Incorrect size or worn wire guides. Replace contact tip or liner.
SECTION 5 – PARTS LIST Hardware is common and not available unless listed. See Table 5-1 Drive Roll & Wire Guide Kits ST-801 456-B Figure 5-1. Drive Assembly, Wire OM-179 082 Page 16...
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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...