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– every power source from This Owner’s Manual is designed to help you get the most out of your Miller is backed by the most Miller products. Please take time to read the Safety precautions. They will hassle-free warranty in the business.
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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 Approximate Cooling Maximum Spool Weld Circuit Overall Wire Diameter Range Wire Feed Weight Method Size Rating Dimensions Range .030 Thru .035 in Length: (0.8 Thru 0.9 mm) 100 Volts, 150 11-1/2 in (291 mm) Aluminum Wire 130 To 840 ipm Amperes, 60%...
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2-3. Connecting Spoolgun To Welding Power Source Y Turn Off unit. Disconnect and remove (GMAW) welding gun, if applicable. Front Panel Opening Spoolgun Weld Cable Route weld cable through front pan- el opening. Positive (+) Output Terminal Connect spoolgun weld cable to positive (+) output terminal.
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2-4. Installing Wire Spool And Threading Welding Wire Thumb Screw Spool Cover Remove thumb screw and spool Tools Needed: cover. Hub Tension Nut Wire Spool Install spool so wire feeds from top. Turn hub tension nut just so a slight drag is felt on the wire spool.
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2-5. Installing Optional Curved Or Straight Barrel Y Turn Off and disconnect input power. If gun does not have a contact adapter and existing barrel does not have a locking nut, proceed to Section 6. Contact Adapter Remove existing barrel from contact adapter.
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SECTION 3 – OPERATION 3-1. Controls Spoolgun On/Off switch in Millermatic 185 must be in On position for spoolgun operation (see Section 2-2). Shielding Gas Cylinder For shielding gas connections, see welding power source Owner’s Manual. Valve Open valve on cylinder just before welding.
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4-2. Changing Drive Rolls Y Turn Off power at welding power source first. Drive Roll Cover Remove cover. Changing Push Roll: To remove push roll: Push Roll Screw Washer Push Roll Remove screw and washer, and lift out drive roll. To install drive roll: Slide drive roll onto shaft and se- cure with washer and screw.
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4-3. Changing Liner Y Turn Off power at welding power source first. Nozzle Contact Tip Liner Remove and replace liner. Reinstall parts as shown. Tools Needed: Ref. 801 891-A 4-4. Troubleshooting Trouble Remedy Gun tube assembly loose. Tighten nut at base of gun tube assembly. No weld output;...
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Effective January 1, 2000 (Equipment with a serial number preface of “LA” 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...