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OM-181 712 February 2001 Processes MIG (GMAW) Welding Description Weld Control For Spoolmatic Gun WC-24 Visit our website at www.MillerWelds.com...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING ......1-1.
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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 WC-24...
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.
2-1. Manufacturer’s Rating Label For CE Products For label location see Section 3-5. S/N: 50/60 IP 23 X 100 % MILLER ELECTRIC MFG. CO., APPLETON, WI USA 178 794-A 2-2. Symbols And Definitions NOTE Some symbols are found only on CE products. Output Alternating Current...
SECTION 3 – INSTALLATION 3-1. Specifications Weld Control Connects Spoolmatic Gun To Constant Voltage (CV) DC Welding Power Source With Contactor For DC Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Provides 30 VDC Control Circuit Voltage to Gun/Feeder IP Rating: 23 Receptacle For Connecting Gun/Feeder Control Cord Plug 147 743 147 743 Dimensions: 1-3/4 in (44 mm) Long, 5-1/2 in (140 mm) Wide, 7-3/8 in (187 mm) High...
3-4. Connections To Millermatic 200 Or Spoolmate 200 With 4-Socket Receptacle Obtain interconnecting cord, MILLER Part No. 042 236. Locate supplied connector (item 6 below). Remove wrapper from welding power source. For Millermatic 200: Millermatic 200 Control Panel Relay CR2 Terminals...
3-5. Weld Control Connections 14-Pin Plug PLG4 And Interconnecting Cord Insert plug into 14-socket recep- tacle on welding power source, and tighten threaded collar. Welding Power Source Top Or Side Panel Screw Install unit onto welding power source. Gun Control Receptacle Gun/Feeder Control Cord And 10-Pin Plug Insert 10-pin plug from gun/feeder...
Dia. Part Description Quantity Mkgs. Figure 6-1. WC-24 Control ....139 042 BUSHING, strain relief .270/.480 ID x .804mtg hole ....
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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...