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SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR ARC WELDING safety_som1 4/95 OM-1213H − 7/96 1-1. Symbol Usage Y Marks a special safety message. Means Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards with this procedure! The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols. Means NOTE;...
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CYLINDERS can explode if damaged. 4. Never drape a welding torch over a gas cylinder. 5. Never allow a welding electrode to touch any cylinder. Shielding gas cylinders contain gas under high 6. Never weld on a pressurized cylinder − explosion will result. pressure.
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OVERUSE can cause OVERHEATED SIGNIFICANT DC VOLTAGE exists after EQUIPMENT. removal of input power on inverters. 1. Allow cooling period. 1. Turn Off inverter, disconnect input power, and 2. Reduce current or reduce duty cycle before discharge input capacitors according starting to weld again.
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SECTION 1 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ POUR LE SOUDAGE À L’ARC safety_som_cfr 4/95 1-1. Signification des symboles Signifie Mise en garde! Attention! Ce mode opératoire peut Y Indique un message de sécurité spécial. présenter des dangers! Les dangers possibles sont indiqués par Signifie NOTA;...
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VAPEURS FUMÉES 5. Ne travailler dans un espace confiné que s’il est bien ventilé, ou en portant un appareil respiratoire à adduction d’air pur. Demander à peuvent être dangereuses pour la un observateur ayant reçu la bonne formation de toujours se tenir santé.
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LES CHAMPS MAGNÉTIQUES PRO- L’ÉLECTRICITÉ STATIQUE peut en- DUITS PAR LES COURANTS ÉLEVÉS dommager les pièces des circuits impri- peuvent nuire au fonctionnement du més. stimulateur cardiaque 1. Mettre un bracelet antistatique AVANT de manipu- ler les cartes de circuits imprimés ou les pièces. 1.
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1-5. Informations sur les champs électromagnétiques NOTA Données sur le soudage et sur les effets des champs électri- au sujet des risques éventuels, ni proposer des méthodes scientifi- ques précises pour réduire ces risques ou pour les éviter.» ques et magnétiques basse fréquence. Pour réduire l’intensité...
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Section 4-1. = 30V = 1A IP 23 = 100V = 200A X 100% MILLER ELECTRIC MFG. CO., APPLETON, WI USA S-180 481 S-180 481 2-2. Symbols And Definitions NOTE Some symbols are found only on CE products. Primary Voltage...
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SECTION 3 − INSTALLATION NOTE Use weld control or welding power source Owner’s Manual during gun installation. If contact tip, liner, and drive roll groove are not correct for wire size and type, see Section 5 to change parts as needed. See Parts List for other available contact tips.
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3-3. Installing Wire Spool And Threading Welding Wire Top Cover Canister Canister Cover Thumbscrew (Canister Cover) Loosen thumbscrew and remove cover. Wire Spool Loosen wire from spool, cut off bent wire, and pull 6 in (150 mm) of wire off spool. Pressure Roll Assembly Lift arm and open pressure roll assembly.
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3-5. Connecting To 24 Volt Weld Control Gas Hose 10 ft (3 m) Gas Hose With 5/8 in Adapter Fitting Connect fitting to gun/feeder gas hose and remaining end to regula- tor/flowmeter (see Section 3-7). 24 Volt Weld Control Trigger Control Cord Insert plug into receptacle, and tighten threaded collar.
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3-7. Installing Gas Supply Obtain gas cylinder and chain to running gear, wall, or other station- ary support so cylinder cannot fall and break off valve. Cylinder Valve Remove cap, stand to side of valve, and open valve slightly. Gas flow blows dust and dirt from valve.
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3-8. Adjusting Drive Roll And Spool Brake Pressure Top Cover Canister Cover Thumbscrew Loosen thumbscrew and remove cover. Spool Cut welding wire off at contact tip. Retract wire onto spool and secure. Spool Brake Thumbnut Grasp spool in one hand and turn while adjusting spool brake thumb- nut.
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SECTION 4 − OPERATION 4-1. Controls Trigger Press trigger to energize welding power source contactor (if applica- ble), start shielding gas flow, and begin wire feed. For shielding gas preflow and post- flow, lightly press trigger before and after welding. Trigger Hold Button Use button to continually feed wire without holding down the trigger.
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SECTION 5 − MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 5-1. Routine Maintenance Y Disconnect power Maintain more often before maintaining. during severe conditions. 3 Months Clean Replace Replace Damaged Or Damage Tighten Unreadable Gas Hose Weld Labels Terminals Repair Or Replace Cracked Cables And Cords 6 Months Blow Out Or...
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5-3. Gun Drive Assembly Maintenance Cut off wire where it enters drive roll assembly area. Setscrew Current Pick-Up Tab This tab helps prevent burnback caused by welding arcs inside the contact tip. This tab may be re- moved to provide an insulated drive roll.
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5-4. Replacing Canister Inlet Guide Top Cover Pressure Roll Assembly Cut off welding wire where it enters pressure roll assembly area. Nozzle Pull wire out nozzle. Thumbscrew Canister Cover Loosen thumbscrew and remove cover. Wire Spool Spool Brake Thumbnut Loosen thumbnut, retract wire onto spool, secure, and remove spool.
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5-6. Replacing Contact Tip Adapter Barrel Extension Remove as shown. Contact Tip Compression Nut To remove, see Section 5-2. Liner Contact Tip Adapter O-Ring Head Tube Head Tube Setscrew Loosen setscrews and remove adapter. Install new o-ring and adapter, and tighten setscrews.
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Item Dia. Part Mkgs. Description Quantity Figure 7-1. Complete Assembly (Continued) ....135 474 PIN, hinge ........... . .
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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 Spoolmatic® 30A...
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OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES GUN OPTIONS AND SX FLEX HEAD KIT SX−A 50 DEGREE CURVED NOZZLE KIT ACCESSORIES (#131 104) (#147 174) For .030 in.−1/16 in. (0.8 mm−1.6 CABLE COVER Attaches to standard gun barrel mm) wire. (#118 678) assembly and is ideal for access to Used in place of the standard Protects gun hose and cable confined weld joint areas.