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OM-2230 199 954N August 2005 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 _3/05 Y Warning: Protect yourself and others from injury — read and follow these precautions. 1-1. Symbol Usage Means Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards with this procedure! The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols.
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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 visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays D Always ventilate confined spaces or use that can burn eyes and skin.
D Read Owner’s Manual before using or servic- support unit. ing unit. D If using lift forks to move unit, be sure forks are D Use only genuine Miller/Hobart replacement long enough to extend beyond opposite side of parts. unit.
1-5. Principal Safety Standards Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1, Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada (phone: from Global Engineering Documents (phone: 1-877-413-5184, website: 800−463−6727 or in Toronto 416−747−4044, website: www.csa−in- www.global.ihs.com). ternational.org). Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Protection, Recommended Safe Practices for the Preparation for Welding and Cut- ANSI Standard Z87.1, from American National Standards Institute, 11 ting of Containers and Piping, American Welding Society Standard...
SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE AVANT UTILISATION som _3/05 Y Avertissement : se protéger et protéger les autres contre le risque de blessure — lire et respecter ces consignes. 2-1. Symboles utilisés Symbole graphique d’avertissement ! Attention ! Cette pro- cédure comporte des risques possibles ! Les dangers éven- tuels sont représentés par les symboles graphiques joints.
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LES RAYONS D’ARC peuvent entraî- ACCUMULATIONS ner des brûlures aux yeux et à la peau. risquent de provoquer des blessures ou même la mort. Le rayonnement de l’arc du procédé de soudage génère des rayons visibles et invisibles intenses D Fermer l’alimentation du gaz protecteur en cas (ultraviolets et infrarouges) susceptibles de provo- de non-utilisation.
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D Utiliser un équipement de levage de capacité D Utiliser uniquement des pièces de rechange suffisante pour lever l’appareil. Miller/Hobart. D En utilisant des fourches de levage pour déplacer l’unité, s’assu- rer que les fourches sont suffisamment longues pour dépasser du côté...
2-5. Principales normes de sécurité Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1, Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3 (téléphone : de Global Engineering Documents (téléphone : 1-877-413-5184, site In- 800-463-6727 ou à Toronto 416-747-4044, site Internet ternet : www.global.ihs.com). www.csa-international.org).
3-2. Input Connection Label 3-3. Electric Shock And Airflow Label Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards as shown by the symbols. Electric shock from wiring and exposed weld terminals can kill. Close door before turning on unit. S-179 563 1/96 OM-2230 Page 10...
3-4. Nameplate Safety Symbols Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards as shown by the symbols. Electric shock from welding electrode or wiring can kill. Sparks from arcing electrode can cause explosion or fire − disconnect cable for process not in use. Read Owner’s Manual for connection procedures.
SECTION 4 − INSTALLATION 4-1. Specifications Amperes Input at Rated Load Output, 60 Hz, Three-Phase Rated Welding Rated Welding Amp Range Amp Range Max OCV Max OCV Output 208 V 230 V 460 V 575 V Model IP Rating A (Low) 400 A @ 36 30 −...
4-3. Volt-Ampere Curves Volt-ampere curves show mini- mum and maximum voltage and amperage output capabilities of unit. Curves of other settings fall be- tween curves shown. va_curve1 − 4/95 − 144 521-A 4-4. Selecting A Location Lifting Eye Lifting Forks Use lifting eye or lifting forks to move unit.
4-5. Dimensions And Weights Inches Millimeters 30-1/4 22-1/2 35-3/4 1-1/4 1-1/2 4-1/2 29-3/4 1/2 Dia 13 Dia 6 Holes 6 Holes Weight 755 lb (342 Kg) 800 039 4-6. Tipping Y Be careful when placing or moving unit over uneven surfaces.
4-7. Selecting And Preparing Weld Output Cables Weld Output Cable Determine total cable length in weld circuit and maximum welding am- peres. See Section 4-8 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,...
4-9. Connecting Weld Output Cables Do not place anything between weld cable terminal and copper bar. Tools Needed: 3/4 in (19 mm) 803 778-A Correct Installation Incorrect Installation Y Turn off power before connecting to Weld Output Terminal minal. Slide weld cable terminal onto weld weld output terminals.
4-11. 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 4-12. Electrical Service Guide Input Voltage Input Amperes At Rated Output Max Recommended Standard Fuse Rating In Amperes Time-Delay Normal Operating...
4-13. Connecting Input Power A. Placing Jumper Links Y Disconnect and lockout/tagout input power before installing or moving jumper links. Jumper links allow operation on differ- ent input voltages and are factory set for the highest input voltage. Tools Needed: Check input voltage available at site.
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B. Connecting 3-Phase Input Power For Models With Customer Supplied Cord Y Installation must meet all National and Local Codes − have only quali- fied persons make this installation. Y Disconnect and lockout/tagout in- put power before connecting input conductors from unit. Y Make input power connections to = GND/PE Earth Ground the welding power source first.
SECTION 5 − OPERATION 5-1. Controls Power Switch Amperage Adjustment Control (see Section 5-2) Remote Amperage Control Receptacle (See Section 4-11) Supplementary Protector CB1 (See Section 6-2) Remote Amperage Switch (See Section 5-3) 122 035-B 5-2. Amperage Adjustment Control Amperage Adjustment Control Use control to adjust amperage within range for Negative Weld Out- put terminal (see Section 4-10).
5-3. Remote Amperage Switch Y Arcing can damage switch. Do not change Remote Am- perage switch position while power is on. Arcing inside switch can damage con- tacts, causing switch to fail. Remote Amperage Switch Remote Amperage Control Use switch to select way of control- ling amperage adjustment.
6-3. Troubleshooting Table Trouble Remedy No weld output; unit completely Place line disconnect switch in On position (see Section 4-13B). inoperative. Check and replace line fuse(s), if necessary, or reset circuit breaker (see Section 4-13B). Check for proper input power connections (see Section 4-13B). Check for proper jumper link position (see Section 4-13A).
SECTION 8 − PARTS LIST Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 139 447-G Figure 8-1 Main Assembly OM-2230 Page 26...
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Item Dia. Part Mkgs. Description Quantity Figure 8-1 Main Assembly ....006 016 PANEL, side ............
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Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 802 928 Figure 8-2 Panel, Front w/Components Item Dia. Part Mkgs. Description Figure 8-2 Panel, Front w/Components (Fig 8-1 Item 14) ....+202 923 PANEL, front .
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Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 018 370-E Figure 8-3 Panel, Rear w/Components Item Dia. Part Mkgs. Description Quantity Figure 8-3 Panel, Rear w/Components (Fig 8-1 Item 11) ... . . 208 402 MOTOR, 1/12HP 230V 1550RPM 50/60Hz .83A .
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Effective January 1, 2005 (Equipment with a serial number preface of “LF” 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 Induction Heating Coils and Blankets below, Miller Electric Mfg.