TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING ......1-1. Symbol Usage .
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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). Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Manufacturer’s Name: 1635 W. Spencer Street Manufacturer’s Address: Appleton, WI 54914 USA SPECTRUM 300...
SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING pom _nd_5/97 1-1. Symbol Usage Means Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards with this procedure! The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols. Y Marks a special safety message. This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out! possible ELECTRIC SHOCK, MOVING PARTS, and HOT PARTS hazards.
D Work in a confined space only if it is well ventilated, or while FLYING SPARKS can cause injury. wearing an air-supplied respirator. Fumes from cutting and oxygen depletion can alter air quality causing injury or death. Be Sparks and hot metal blow out from the cutting arc. sure the breathing air is safe.
FLYING METAL can injure eyes. STATIC (ESD) can damage PC boards. D Put on grounded wrist strap BEFORE D Wear safety glasses with side shields or face handling boards or parts. shield. D Use proper static-proof bags and boxes to store, move, or ship PC boards.
1-5. EMF Information Considerations About Welding Or Cutting And The Effects Of Low 1. Keep cables close together by twisting or taping them. Frequency Electric And Magnetic Fields 2. Arrange cables to one side and away from the operator. Welding or cutting current, as it flows through the welding or cutting cables, will cause electromagnetic fields.
SECTION 1 – CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ – LIRE AVANT UTILISATION pom_nd_fre_5/97 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. Y Identifie un message de sécurité...
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D N’approchez pas le tube du chalumeau et l’arc pilote lorsque la gâchette D Ne mettez pas votre tête au–dessus des vapeurs. Ne respirez pas ces va- est enfoncée. peurs. D Le câble de masse doit être pincé correctement sur la pièce à couper, métal D Si vous êtes à...
1-3. Dangers supplémentaires en relation avec l’installation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance DES PIECES CHAUDES peuvent pro- Risque D’INCENDIE OU voquer des brûlures graves. D’EXPLOSION. D Ne pas toucher des parties chaudes à mains nues. D Ne pas placer l’appareil sur, au-dessus ou à proximi- té...
1-5. Information sur les champs électromagnétiques Données sur le soudage électrique et sur les effets, pour l’organisme, Garder les câbles ensembles en les torsadant ou en les des champs magnétiques basse fréquence attachant avec du ruban adhésif. Mettre tous les câbles du côté opposé de l’opérateur. Le courant de soudage ou de coupage passant dans les câbles de puissance crée des causera des champs électromagnétiques.
SECTION 2 – DEFINITIONS 2-1. Warning Label Definitions Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards as shown by the symbols. Cutting sparks can cause explosion or fire. 1.1 Keep flammables away from cutting. Do not cut near flammables. 1.2 Cutting sparks can cause fires.
Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards as shown by the symbols. Incorrect voltage will damage unit. Read Owner’s Manual. Look at input power receptacle and plug, and be sure they match. Move switch to match input voltage. 115V 230V S-176 481-A 4/96 2-2.
3-3. Selecting A Location 6-3/4 in (171 mm) Dimensions And Weight 42 lb (19.1 kg) 17 in (432 mm) 18 in (457 mm) Movement Lifting Handle Y Do not move or operate unit Use handle to lift unit. where it could tip. Hand Cart Use cart or similar device to move unit.
3-4. Connecting Work Clamp And Gas/Air Supply Work Clamp Workpiece Connect work clamp to a clean, paint-free location on workpiece, as close to cutting area as possible. Use only clean, dry air with 70 to 150 psi (483 to 1034 kPa) pressure.
3-5. Setting Input Voltage Selector Switch And Connecting Input Power Check input voltage available at site. Input Voltage Selector Switch Switch is accessible through slot in rear panel. Changeover Switch Label Look at label to find correct switch position. Move switch to match input voltage.
SECTION 4 – OPERATION 4-1. Controls Setting Gas/Air Pressure Set To 60 PSI (414 kPa) Requires 70-150 PSI (483-1034 kPa) Supply Output Control put and/or the cut time or find more ade- Power Switch quate power (see Section 3-5). Use control to set cutting output. Setting Gas/Air Pressure Trouble Lights (See Section 5-2) The yellow zone is for use on 20 A or greater...
4-2. Cutting Speed The cutting speed curves show the recommended maximum cutting speed capabilities of the power source and torch for mild steel of various thickness. Cut at speeds below the lines Recommended production cutting speed vs. material thickness is shown to avoid poor cuts and torch approximately 10 imp at 5/16 in mild steel thickness at max setting.
SECTION 5 – MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 5-1. Routine Maintenance Y Disconnect power Maintain more often before maintaining. during severe conditions. Each Use Check Check Torch Tip, Gas/Air Electrode, Pressure And Shield Every Week Check Shield Cup Shutdown System 3 Months Replace Service Damaged Or...
5-2. Overload Protection: Trouble Lights & Checking Shield Cup Shutdown System If certain problems occur, the Ready light goes off, a trouble light comes on, and output stops. Pressure Light Lights if gas/air pressure is below 40 PSI (276 kPa). Turn power Off, and check for proper gas/air pressure (see Sec- tion 4-1).
5-3. Torch And Work Cable Connections If torch or work cable needs to be removed or replaced, proceed as follows: Turn power Off, and disconnect in- put power plug from receptacle. Remove top and screws holding front panel in place. Without dis- connecting any plugs, move front panel to allow access.
5-4. Troubleshooting Trouble Remedy No pilot arc; difficulty in establishing an Clean or replace worn consumables as necessary (see torch Owner’s Manual). arc. Check for damaged torch or torch cable (see torch Owner’s Manual). Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check control relay CR6, power control board PC1, safety con- trol board PC2, gas valve GS1, rectifier SR1, and check gas/air system for leaks.