Sommaire des Matières pour Miller Maxstar 200 Rack
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OM-2238 208 107B March 2003 Processes Stick (SMAW) Welding TIG (GTAW) Welding Air Carbon Arc (CAC-A) Cutting and Gouging Description CST 250/Maxstar 200 Rack 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 _nd_4/98 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 D Always ventilate confined spaces or use visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays that can burn eyes and skin.
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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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1-5. 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.
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SECTION 1 – CONSIGNES DE SECURITE – LIRE AVANT UTILISATION som _nd_fre 4/98 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.
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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...
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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.
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SECTION 2 – INSTALLATION 2-1. Specifications For Racks Used With CST 250 Models Input Power Input Power Capacity Capacity To Rack To Rack 460 Or 575 Volts AC; 50/60 Hz; Three Phase 1 – 4 Welding Power Sources 2-2. Specifications For Racks Used With Maxstar 200 Series Models Input Power Input Power Capacity...
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2-4. Installing Welding Power Source Onto Rack Have only qualified persons make this installation. Y Turn Off welding power sources before inspecting or installing rack. Welding Power Source Front Mounting Bracket Pin Position welding power source onto rack shelf so pins of front mounting bracket are fully engaged to front of welding power source.
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2-5. Welding Power Source Input Power Connections Tools Needed: Side View SECTION A–A 803 169 / Ref. 801 699 Y Disconnect input power to rack Power Cord Preparation: Input Conductors before working on wiring for any Cut power cord to a length of 77 in (1956 mm) welding power source.
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2-6. 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.
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2-7. Common Work Connections Ref. 801 700 / Ref. 803 170-A Y Turn Off welding power sources by Y INADEQUATE WORK CABLE reach from negative (–) output receptacle to placing fuse holders in the Off CONNECTIONS can cause serious isolated terminal. position before making any weld damage to input power service and Common Negative (–) Weld Output...
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2-8. Paralleling Welding Power Sources For Air Carbon Arc (CAC-A) Cutting And Gouging Securely cover connection with proper insulating material. Ref. 801 701 / Ref. 803 170 Y Turn Off welding power sources by Y Be sure the connectors are secure in Weld Output Cables placing fuse holders in the Off receptacles before welding.
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2-9. Connecting Input Power To Rack Have only qualified persons make this installation. Y Turn Off welding power sources before inspecting or installing rack. Control Box Open access door. Line Disconnect Device Of Proper Rating Input Conductors Grounding Conductor Select size and length using Sec- tion 2-10 or 2-11.
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2-10. Electrical Service Guide For CST 250 Racks 50/60 Hz Three Phase Input Voltage Input Amperes At Rated Output Max Recommended Standard Fuse Rating In Amperes Time-Delay Normal Operating 3 Min Input Conductor Size In AWG Max Recommended Input Conductor Length In Feet (Meters) (67) (105) Min Grounding Conductor Size In AWG...
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SECTION 3 – MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 3-1. 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 Weld...
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3-2. Overload Protection Control Box Location Of 3-Phase Fuse Block Each Power fuse block protects the welding power source connected to it from overload. 3-Phase Fuse Block Fuses If fuse(s) in fuse block open(s), the matching welding power source shuts down. To check fuse block, place line disconnect switch in Off position and open hinged fuse holder on applicable fuse block to...
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SECTION 4 – ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS 208 333 Figure 4-1. Circuit Diagram For Control Panel In Racks Requiring 460/575 Volt Input Power For 1-4 CST 250 Models Or 230/460 Volt Input Power For 1-4 Maxstar 200 Models OM-2238 Page 19...
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SECTION 5 – PARTS LIST Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 803 172-B Figure 5-1. CST Rack Item Dia. Part Mkgs. Description Quantity Figure 5-1. CST Rack ... . . 207468 FRAME,RACK .
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Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 803 173-B Figure 5-2. CST Rack Control Box Item Dia. Part Mkgs. Description Quantity Figure 5-2. CST Rack Control Box ... . . 183836 DISTRIBUTION BLK,POWER 600V .
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Effective January 1, 2002 (Equipment with a serial number preface of “LC” 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 APT, ZIPCUT &...
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Distributor Address City State For Service Call 1-800-4-A-Miller or see our website at www.MillerWelds.com to locate a DISTRIBUTOR or SERVICE AGENCY near you. Always provide Model Name and Serial/Style Number. Contact your Distributor for: Welding Supplies and Consumables Options and Accessories...