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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.
SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING spotom _7/05 Y Warning: Protect yourself and others from injury — read and follow these precautions. 1-1. Symbol Usage Means Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards with this procedure! The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols.
D Reduce duty cycle before starting to weld again. D Read Owner’s Manual before using or servic- ing unit. D Use only genuine Miller/Hobart replacement parts. 1-4. California Proposition 65 Warnings Y Welding or cutting equipment produces fumes or gases which...
1-5. Principal Safety Standards Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1, Code for Safety in Welding and Cutting, CSA Standard W117.2, from from Global Engineering Documents (phone: 1-877-413-5184, website: Canadian Standards Association, Standards Sales, 178 Rexdale www.global.ihs.com). Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada...
SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE AVANT UTILISATION spot_fre7/05 Y Avertissement : se protéger et protéger les autres contre le risque de blessure — lire et respecter ces consignes. 2-1. 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.
LIRE LES INSTRUCTIONS. respecter le cycle opératoire nominal. D Réduire le facteur de marche avant de poursui- D Lire le manuel d’utilisation avant d’utiliser ou vre le soudage. d’intervenir sur l’appareil. D Utiliser uniquement des pièces de rechange Miller/Hobart. OM-716 Page 5...
2-4. Proposition californienne 65 Avertissements Y Les équipements de soudage et de coupage produisent des Pour les moteurs à essence : fumées et des gaz qui contiennent des produits chimiques dont Y Les gaz d’échappement des moteurs contiennent des l’État de Californie reconnaît qu’ils provoquent des malforma- produits chimiques dont l’État de Californie reconnaît qu’ils tions congénitales et, dans certains cas, des cancers.
(406 mm) (19.1 kg) (20.4 kg) *Based on 10 second time period; means unit can weld for 5 seconds out of each 10 second time period. Model MSW-41, 41T LMSW-52, 52T 6 in 12 in 18 in 6 in 12 in...
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B. Dressing The Tips New Tip Used Tip Requiring Dressing Dressing Method − Keep top diameter same as a new tip. d = <1/8 in (3.2 mm) diameter for 1.5 kVA models; 5/32 in (4 mm) for 2.5 kVA models Tools Needed: OM-716 Page 8...
4-2. Installing Or Cleaning Tongs Y Turn off and unplug welder. Y OSHA and/or local codes may require addi- Be sure tong ends are clean tional guarding to suit the application. corroded before installing. Clean tongs with fine steel wool. Bottom Tong: Bottom Tong Hole In Spatter Guard...
4-3. Adjusting Tong And Hand Lever Pressure Tools Needed: 9/16, 11/16 in Ref. ST-800 156 Y Turn off and unplug welder. splash out around the nugget area. To decrease tong pressure, loosen the rear If tong pressure is too weak, parts are nut and turn the front nut up to the pivot cast- Y Excessive tong pressure can dam- loose when the tongs close, severe arc-...
4-4. Installing Handle MSW 41 And 41T Models MSW 52, And 52T Models Tools Needed: Ref. ST-802 056-A 7/16, 3/8 in Y Turn off and unplug welder. Install handle onto the spot welder as shown above. For 52, and 52T Models, install han- Wodden Handle dle onto either side as desired for either right- Handle Bolt...
4-5. Mounting Control Box Push-in slots are provided on rear of box for wall mounting if desired. The slots will fit over 1/4 inch hex- head screws. To mount box, pro- ceed as follows: Control Box Push-In Slots (Not Shown) Use slots as template and install screws at desired locations leaving 1/8 inch stickout.
4-7. Connecting Input Power (Non-T Models) Y Input power supply wiring and receptacle must meet National Electrical Code and all other code requirements. Operate spot welder from a sepa- rately fused or circuit breaker pro- tected circuit, and use correct size input conductors.
SECTION 5 − OPERATION 5-1. Controls (T Models) Spot Weld Timer And Pilot Light Weld time adjusts from 0 to 5 seconds. The pilot light turns on when the weld cycle begins and off when the cycle ends. Hand Lever Use lever to open and close tongs.
SECTION 6 − MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 6-1. Routine Maintenance Y Disconnect power before maintaining. Every Use 3 Months 6 Months Blow Off Vacuum Replace Inspect Unit Unreadable Tips Labels During Heavy Service, Clean Monthly 6-2. Overload Protection For 220 Volts Model Y Turn Off unit and disconnect input power.
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Trouble Remedy Clean ends of tongs and tong holders (see Section 4-2). Check power switch (T models only) and/or start switch. Replace if necessary. Longer than normal weld time required. Dress or replace tips (see Section 4-1). Clean workpieces. Adjust tong pressure (see Section 4-3). Clean ends of tongs and tong holders (see Section 4-2).
SECTION 8 − PARTS LIST Hardware is common and not available unless listed. ST-145 048-D Figure 8-1. Main Assembly Quantity Model Item Dia. Part Mkgs. Description 41,41T 52,52T Figure 8-1. Main Assembly ....019 643 HANDLE, carrying .
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Quantity Model Item Dia. Part Mkgs. Description 41,41T 52,52T Figure 8-1. Main Assembly (continued) ....010 714 PIN, spring CS .312 x 1.750 ......
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Replace Coils At Factory Or Factory Authorized Service Station. Quantity Model Item Part Description 41,41T 52,52T Figure 8-2. Transformer, Power Main (Fig 8-1- Item 38) 095 345 095 354 ..026 601 INSULATION .
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Quantity Model Item Dia. Part Mkgs. Description 115V 230V Figure 8-3. Timer, Spot (230V Illustrated) 041 081 041 082 ......NAMEPLATE, (order by model and style numbers) .
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Effective January 1, 2006 (Equipment with a serial number preface of “LG” 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...
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