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OM-181 712E 2008−11 Processes MIG (GMAW) Welding Description Weld Control For Spoolmatic Gun WC-24 File: MIG (GMAW) 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING ........1-1.
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SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING som _2007−04 Protect yourself and others from injury — read and follow these precautions. 1-1. Symbol Usage DANGER! − Indicates a hazardous situation which, if Indicates special instructions. not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols or explained in the text.
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D Do not use welder to thaw frozen pipes. FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous. D Remove stick electrode from holder or cut off welding wire at contact tip when not in use. Welding produces fumes and gases. Breathing D Wear oil-free protective garments such as leather gloves, heavy these fumes and gases can be hazardous to your shirt, cuffless trousers, high shoes, and a cap.
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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.
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1-4. California Proposition 65 Warnings For Gasoline Engines: Welding or cutting equipment produces fumes or gases which contain chemicals known to the State of California to Engine exhaust contains chemicals known to the State of cause birth defects and, in some cases, cancer. (California California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproduc- Health &...
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SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE AVANT UTILISATION fre_som_2007−04 Se protéger et protéger les autres contre le risque de blessure — lire et respecter ces consignes. 2-1. Symboles utilisés DANGER! − Indique une situation dangereuse qui si on Indique des instructions spécifiques.
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Il reste une TENSION DC NON NÉGLIGEABLE dans LE SOUDAGE peut provoquer un in les sources de soudage onduleur quand on a cendie ou une explosion. coupé l’alimentation. Le soudage effectué sur des conteneurs fermés tel D Arrêter les convertisseurs, débrancher le courant électrique et que des réservoirs, tambours ou des conduites peu décharger les condensateurs d’alimentation selon les instructions provoquer leur éclatement.
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D Protéger les bouteilles de gaz comprimé d’une chaleur excessive, ACCUMULATIONS des chocs mécaniques, des dommages physiques, du laitier, des risquent de provoquer des blessures flammes ouvertes, des étincelles et des arcs. ou même la mort. D Placer les bouteilles debout en les fixant dans un support station- D Fermer l’alimentation du gaz protecteur en cas naire ou dans un porte-bouteilles pour les empêcher de tomber ou de non-utilisation.
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LES FILS DE SOUDAGE peuvent LE RAYONNEMENT HAUTE FRÉ- provoquer des blessures. QUENCE (H.F.) risque de provoquer des interférences. D Ne pas appuyer sur la gâchette avant d’en avoir reçu l’instruction. D Le rayonnement haute fréquence (H.F.) peut D Ne pas diriger le pistolet vers soi, d’autres per- provoquer des interférences avec les équipe- sonnes ou toute pièce mécanique en enga- ments de radio−navigation et de communica-...
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2-5. Principales normes de sécurité Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1, L4W 5NS (téléphone : 800-463-6727 ou à Toronto 416-747-4044, site de Global Engineering Documents (téléphone : 1-877-413-5184, site Internet : www.csa-international.org). Internet : www.global.ihs.com). Safe Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Protec- tion, ANSI Standard Z87.1, de American National Standards Institute, Recommended Safe Practices for the Preparation for Welding and Cut- 11 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036-8002 (téléphone :...
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SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS 3-1. Symbols And Definitions Some symbols are found only on CE products. Output Alternating Current Amperes Volts Degree Of Protec- Single Phase Duty Cycle Hertz tion Conventional Load Read Instructions Percent Primary Voltage Voltage Rated Welding Line Connection Primary Current Current...
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SECTION 4 − INSTALLATION 4-1. 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 Dimensions: 1-3/4 in (44 mm) Long, 5-1/2 in (140 mm) Wide, 7-3/8 in (187 mm) High Center To Center Mounting Hole Spacing: 6 in (153 mm)
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4-4. Connecting WC24 To A Millermatic 200 Or Spoolmate 200 To connect WC24 to a MIllermatic 200 or Spoolmate 200 use Adapter Cord Kit 042 236. 4-5. 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.
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SECTION 5 − MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 5-1. Routine Maintenance Disconnect power before maintaining. 3 Months Replace Repair Or Replace Damaged Or Cracked Cord Unreadable Labels 5-2. Troubleshooting Trouble Remedy Pressing gun trigger does not energize Secure plug PLG4 in 14 pin receptacle on welding power source (see Section 4-5). or feed wire.
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Dia. Part Description Quantity Mkgs. Figure 7-1. WC-24 Control ....139 042 Bushing, Strain Relief .270/.480 Id X .804Mtg Hole ....
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Notes SOCKET/WRENCH SELECTION TABLE SOCKET/WRENCH SELECTION TABLE (U.S. STANDARD) (METRIC) Specifications Socket or Wrench Size Specifications Socket or Wrench Size U.S. Bolt Decimal Bolt Bolt Decimal Bolt Diameter Equivalent Diameter Equivalent 1/4 in .250 in 3/8 in 7/16 in 6 mm .2362 in 10 mm 10 mm...
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Effective January 1, 2008 (Equipment with a serial number preface of LJ or newer) This limited warranty supersedes all previous Miller warranties and is exclusive with no other Warranty Questions? guarantees or warranties expressed or implied. LIMITED WARRANTY − Subject to the terms and conditions...