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OM-223 426F 2008−12 Processes Automatic Welding Description Wire Feeder AA40GB w/OCP And AA40GBR w/OCP File: Advanced Manufacturing Systems Visit our website at www.MillerWelds.com/ams...
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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 tels D Arrêter les convertisseurs, débrancher le courant électrique et que des réservoirs, tambours ou des conduites peut 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 − INSTALLATION 3-1. Specifications Weight Wire Feed Wire Diameter Type Of Input Model Input Power Cord Speed Range Range Power Ship 50 To 1400 ipm .023 To 1/8 in 16-1/2 lb 17-1/2 lb AA40GB 40 VDC, 10 A 2 ft (0.6 m) (1.3 To 35.6 mpm) (0.6 To 1.3/1.4 mm)
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3-3. Typical Equipment Location Welding Power Source Weld Control Wire Drive Assembly Gas Cylinder Spool Support Automatic Welding Gun Side Beam ST-131 138-A 3-4. Installing Wire Guides And Drive Rolls When changing wire size or type, check drive roll and guide size (see Table 6-1).
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3-5. Motor Mounting And Gun, Weld Cable, And Gas Connections Drive motor must be isolated from weld potential. Insulator Plate When mounting motor, place factory-supplied insulator plate under motor mounting bracket to provide isolation. Customer Supplied Gas Hose Shielding Gas Valve Fitting Requires hose fitting with 5/8-18 right-hand threads.
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3-6. Plug Connections Weld Control Motor Control Cord (Not Supplied) Cord is available in 20 ft (6.1 m), 30 ft (9.1 m) or 50 ft (15.2 m) lengths. Motor/Drive Assembly To make connections, align key- way, insert plug, and tighten threaded collar.
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SECTION 4 − MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 4-1. Routine Maintenance Maintain more often Disconnect power before maintaining. during severe conditions. Reference n = Check Z = Change ~ = Clean l = Replace * To be done by Factory Authorized Service Agent 3 Months l Unreadable Labels ~ Weld Terminals...
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4-3. Troubleshooting Trouble Remedy Electrode wire feeding stops or feeds er- Readjust hub tension and drive roll pressure. ratically during welding. Change to correct size drive roll. Clean or replace dirty or worn drive roll. Incorrect size or worn wire guides. Replace contact tip or liner.
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SECTION 6 − PARTS LIST See Table 6-1 Drive Roll & Wire Guide Kits Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 804 105-D Figure 6-1. Drive Assembly, Wire Item Dia. Part Description Quantity Mkgs. Figure 6-1. Drive Assembly, Wire .
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Table 6-1. Drive Roll And Wire Guide Kits Wire Size V-GROOVE U-GROOVE VK-GROOVE UC-GROOVE Inter- Inlet mediate 4 Roll Drive 4 Roll Drive 4 Roll Drive 4 Roll Drive Guide Fraction Metric Guide Roll Roll Roll Roll .023-.025 in. 0.6 mm 150 993 149 518 151 024...
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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...