TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING ......1-1.
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Declaration of Conformity For European Community (CE) Products Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Manufacturer’s Name: 1635 W. Spencer Street Manufacturer’s Address: Appleton, WI 54914 USA Phoenix® 456 CC/CV Declares that the product: conforms to the following Directives and Standards: Directives Electromagnetic compatibility Directives: 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC...
SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING som _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. 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 visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays D Always ventilate confined spaces or use 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 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. 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.
SECTION 2 − DEFINITIONS 2-1. Manufacturer’s Warning Label Definitions Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards as shown by the symbols. Electric shock from welding electrode or wiring can kill. 1.1 Wear dry insulating gloves. Do not touch electrode with bare hand.
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Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards as shown by the symbols. Electric shock from wiring can kill. Disconnect input plug or power before working on machine. Hazardous voltage remains on input capacitors after power is turned off. Do not touch fully charged capacitors.
2-2. Symbols And Definitions Alternating Amperage Panel Voltage Current (AC) Output Circuit Breaker Remote Gas Tungsten Arc Negative Voltage Input Welding Direct Current Protective Earth Positive Inductance (DC) (Ground) Constant Current Constant Voltage Foot Control Line Connection Three Phase Static Frequency Con- Shielded Metal Arc Gas Metal Arc...
SECTION 3 − INSTALLATION 3-1. Specifications Amperes Input Maximum At Rated Load Input Rated Welding Amperage Voltage Open- Output 60 Hz, Power Output Range Range Circuit Three-Phase Voltage DC Voltage DC 400 V 450 A @ 38 Volts DC, Three 100% Duty Cycle;...
3-3. Volt-Ampere Curves Volt-ampere curves show mini- mum and maximum voltage and CV Modes amperage output capabilities of unit. Curves of other settings fall be- tween curves shown. CC Modes va_curve1 4/95 − SA-181 561 / SA-181 562 3-4. Dimensions And Weight Hole Layout Dimensions 14-21/64 in (363.9 mm) 20-3/4 in (527.1 mm)
3-5. Selecting A Location Movement Tipping Y Do not move or operate unit where it could tip. Lifting Forks Location Use lifting forks to move unit. Extend forks beyond opposite side of unit. Lifting Handles Use handles to lift unit. Hand Cart Use cart or similar device to move unit.
3-6. Weld Output Terminals And Selecting Cable Sizes Y ARC WELDING can cause Electromagnetic Interference. To reduce possible interference, keep weld cables as short as possible, close together, and down low, such as on the floor. Locate welding operation 100 meters from any sensitive electronic equipment. Be sure this welding machine is installed and grounded according to this manual.
3-7. Remote 14 Receptacle Information Socket* Socket Information 24 volts ac. Protected by circuit breaker CB2. 24 VOLTS AC 24 VOLTS AC Contact closure to A completes 24 volts ac con- tactor control circuit. 115 volts ac. Protected by circuit breaker CB1. 115 VOLTS AC 115 VOLTS AC C L N...
3-8. 115 Volts AC Duplex Receptacle 115 V 7 A AC Receptacle Power is shared between duplex receptacle and Remote 14 recep- tacle (see Section 3-7). Circuit Breaker CB1 Circuit Breaker CB2 CB1 protects 115 volts ac portion of duplex receptacle and Remote 14 receptacle from overload.
3-10. Connecting Input Power Input Filter Board =GND/PE Y Always connect grounding conductor first. Tools Needed: 5/16 in ssb2.4* 1/94 − ST-801 718 / ST-801 946 Y Turn Off welding power source, and Input And Grounding Conductors Select type and size of overcurrent protec- check voltage on input capacitors ac- tion using Section 3-9.
SECTION 4 − OPERATION 4-1. Front Panel Controls Power Switch available on remote. In the MIG mode, re- set towards minimum, short-circuit amper- mote control provides full range of unit output age at low arc voltage is the same as normal The fan motor is thermostatically regardless of V/A Adjust control setting.
4-2. Meter Functions NOTE The meters display the actual weld output values for approximately three seconds after the arc is broken. Mode Meter Reading At Idle Lift-Arc Trigger Hold TIG (GTAW) Blank Preset Amps TIG (GTAW) Blank Preset Amps 24.5 MIG (GMAW) Preset Volts Blank...
4-3. Mode Switch Settings NOTE The SMAW modes provide the Adaptive Hot Start™ feature, which automatically increases the output amperage at the start of a weld should the start require it. This eliminates electrode sticking at arc start. Mode Output Control Select: Lift-Arc Trigger Hold TIG (GTAW)
4-4. Lift-Arc TIG Procedure With Mode switch in the Lift-Arc TIG position, start an arc as follows: TIG Electrode Workpiece Touch tungsten electrode to work- piece at weld start point, hold electrode to workpiece for 1-2 seconds, and slowly lift electrode. An arc will form when electrode is 1 −...
SECTION 5 − MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 5-1. Routine Maintenance Maintain more often Y Disconnect power during severe conditions. before maintaining. 3 Months Repair Or Replace Replace Cracked Replace Damaged Or Torch Body Cracked Unreadable Cables Labels Repair Or Replace Cracked Cables And Cords Clean Tighten...
5-3. Removing Case and Measuring Input Capacitor Voltage Turn Off welding power source, and Y Significant DC voltage can remain on capacitors af- disconnect input power. ter unit is Off. Always check the voltage as shown Outside Handle Screws to be sure the input capacitors have discharged be- fore working on unit.
5-4. Voltmeter/Ammeter Help Displays All directions are in reference to the front of the unit. All circuitry referred to is located inside the unit. Help 1 Display Indicates a malfunction in the pri- mary power circuit. If this display is HE.L P−1 shown, contact a Factory Autho- rized Service Agent.
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5-5. Troubleshooting Trouble Remedy No weld output; unit completely inop- Place line disconnect switch in On position (see Section 3-10). erative. Check and replace line fuse(s), if necessary, or reset circuit breaker (see Section 3-10). Check for proper input power connections (see Section 3-10). No weld output;...
Warranty Effective January 1, 1998 (Equipment with a serial number preface of “KJ” or newer) This limited warranty supersedes all previous manufacturers Limited Warranty shall not apply to: warranties and is exclusive with no other guarantees or Items furnished by manufacturer, but manufactured by warranties expressed or implied.
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Owner’s Record Please complete and retain with your personal records. Model Name Serial/Style Number Purchase Date (Date which equipment was delivered to original customer.) Distributor Address City State Resources Available Always provide Model Name and Serial/Style Number. Contact your Distributor for: Welding Supplies and Consumables Options and Accessories Personal Safety Equipment...