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OM-2230 199 954U 2013−04 Processes Stick (SMAW) Welding Air Plasma Cutting and Gouging Air Carbon Arc (CAC-A) Cutting and Gouging Description Arc Welding Power Source SRH-444 File: Stick (SMAW) 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 2011−10 Protect yourself and others from injury — read, follow, and save these important safety precautions and operating instructions. 1-1. Symbol Usage DANGER! − Indicates a hazardous situation which, if Indicates special instructions.
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D Remove stick electrode from holder or cut off welding wire at FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous. contact tip when not in use. D Wear oil-free protective garments such as leather gloves, heavy Welding produces fumes and gases. Breathing shirt, cuffless trousers, high shoes, and a cap.
1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard. BATTERY EXPLOSION can injure. D Do not install or place unit on, over, or near D Do not use welder to charge batteries or jump combustible surfaces. start vehicles unless it has a battery charging D Do not install unit near flammables.
1-4. California Proposition 65 Warnings Welding or cutting equipment produces fumes or gases This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to which contain chemicals known to the State of California to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other cause birth defects and, in some cases, cancer.
SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE AVANT UTILISATION fre_som_2011−10 Pour écarter les risques de blessure pour vous−même et pour autrui — lire, appliquer et ranger en lieu sûr ces consignes relatives aux précautions de sécurité et au mode opératoire. 2-1.
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Il reste une TENSION DC NON NÉGLIGEABLE dans LE SOUDAGE peut provoquer un les sources de soudage onduleur UNE FOIS incendie ou une explosion. l’alimentation coupée. Le soudage effectué sur des conteneurs fermés tels D Arrêter les convertisseurs, débrancher le courant électrique et que des réservoirs, tambours ou des conduites peut décharger les condensateurs d’alimentation selon les instructions provoquer leur éclatement.
ACCUMULATIONS LES BOUTEILLES peuvent exploser risquent de provoquer des blessures si elles sont endommagées. ou même la mort. Les bouteilles de gaz comprimé contiennent du gaz D Fermer l’alimentation du gaz comprimé en cas sous haute pression. Si une bouteille est endommagée, elle peut exploser.
Les PIÈCES MOBILES peuvent RAYONNEMENT HAUTE causer des blessures. FRÉQUENCE (H.F.) risque provoquer des interférences. D Ne pas s’approcher des organes mobiles. D Ne pas s’approcher des points de coincement D Le rayonnement haute fréquence (H.F.) peut tels que des rouleaux de commande. provoquer des interférences avec les équi- pements de radio−navigation et de com- LES FILS DE SOUDAGE peuvent...
2-5. Principales normes de sécurité Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1, Spectrum Way, Suite 100, Ontario, Canada L4W 5NS (phone: is available as a free download from the American Welding Society at 800-463-6727, website: www.csa-international.org). http://www.aws.org or purchased from Global Engineering Documents Safe Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Protec- (phone: 1-877-413-5184, website: www.global.ihs.com).
A complete Parts List is available at www.MillerWelds.com SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS 3-1. Additional Safety Symbols And Definitions Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards as shown by the symbols. Safe1 2012−05 Disconnect input plug or power before working on machine. Safe30 2012−05 Close door before turning on unit.
SECTION 4 − SPECIFICATIONS 4-1. Serial Number And Rating Label Location The serial number and rating information for this product is located on the front panel. Use rating label to determine input power requirements and/or rated output. For future reference, write serial number in space provided on back cover of this manual. 4-2.
4-4. Duty Cycle And Overheating Duty Cycle is percentage of 10 min- utes that unit can weld at rated load without overheating. NOTICE − Exceeding duty cycle can damage unit or gun and void warranty. 60%dutycycle 6 Minutes Welding 4 Minutes Resting Overheating Reduce Duty Cycle Minutes...
SECTION 5 − installation 5-1. Selecting A Location Lifting Eye Lifting Forks Use lifting eye or lifting forks to move unit. If using lifting forks, extend forks beyond opposite side of unit. Line Disconnect Device Locate unit near correct input pow- er supply.
5-3. Selecting And Preparing Weld Output Cables Weld Output Cable Determine total cable length in weld circuit and maximum welding am- peres. See Section 5-4 to select proper cable size. Use shortest cables possible. Do not use damaged cables. Terminal Lug Use lugs of proper amperage capacity and hole size for connect- ing to work clamp, electrode holder,...
**Weld cable size (AWG) is based on either a 4 volts or less drop or a current density of at least 300 circular mils per ampere. ( ) = mm for metric use ***For distances longer than those shown in this guide, call a factory applications rep. at 920-735-4505 (Miller) or 1-800-332-3281 (Hobart). Ref. S-0007-J 2011−07 OM-2230 Page 16...
5-5. Connecting Weld Output Cables Tools Needed: 3/4 in. (19 mm) 803 778-B Turn off power before connecting to cable terminal and copper bar. Make Weld Cable Terminal weld output terminals. sure that the surfaces of the weld cable Copper Bar terminal and copper bar are clean.
5-7. Remote Amperage Control Receptacle Remote Amperage Control Receptacle RC1 Keyway To connect remote amperage con- trol to receptacle, insert plug and turn clockwise until tight. Ref. 802 927 5-8. Electrical Service Guide Failure to follow these electrical service guide recommendations could create an electric shock or fire hazard. These recommenda- tions are for a dedicated circuit sized for the rated output and duty cycle of the welding power source.
5-9. Placing Jumper Links 208 VOLTS 230 VOLTS 460 VOLTS S-011 406-B 230 VOLTS 460 VOLTS 575 VOLTS S-094 120-B Disconnect and lockout/tagout in- Open rear panel access door to check Move links to match input voltage. For ex- put power before installing or mov- jumper links.
5-10. Connecting 3-Phase Input Power (Continued) Installation must meet all National Section 5-8. Conductors must comply with Disconnect Device Input Power Connec- and Local Codes − have only qualified national, state, and local electrical codes. If tions persons make this installation. applicable, use lugs of proper amperage Disconnect Device (switch shown in capacity and correct hole size.
6-2. Remote Amperage Switch Max (100 A DC) Min (30 A DC) NOTICE − Arcing can damage switch. Do Panel position. Select Maximum Amperage not change Remote Amperage switch posi- For remote control, place switch in the Re- Adjust Remote Amperage Control tion while power is on.
SECTION 7 − MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1. Routine Maintenance Disconnect power before maintaining. n = Check Z = Change ~ = Clean l = Replace Reference * To be done by Factory Authorized Service Agent Every Months l Unreadable Labels nl Weld Cables ~ Weld Terminals Every...
7-3. Troubleshooting Table Trouble Remedy No weld output; unit completely Place line disconnect switch in On position (see Section 5-10). inoperative. Check and replace line fuse(s), if necessary, or reset circuit breaker (see Section 5-10). Check for proper input power connections (see Section 5-9B). Check for proper jumper link position (see Section 5-9).
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Effective January 1, 2013 (Equipment with a serial number preface of MD or newer) This limited warranty supersedes all previous Miller warranties and is exclusive with no other guarantees or warranties expressed or implied. Warranty Questions? LIMITED WARRANTY − Subject to the terms and conditions below, 6 Months —...