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Welding Process Manuals such as SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and GMAW-P. Miller Electric manufactures a full line of welders and welding related equipment. For information on other quality Miller products, contact your local Miller distributor to receive the latest full line catalog orindividual catalog sheets.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
SECTION 2 – INSTALLATION 2-1. Specifications Input at Rated Load Output, Max. 60 Hz, Single-Phase Rated Weld Open- Model Weld Output Amperes At Circuit Output Output Mode Mode Voltage 200 V 230 V 460 V 575 V NEMA Class II (40): 200 16.8 Amperes, 28 Volts AC, 80 Volts AC...
2-3. Duty Cycle And Overheating Duty Cycle is percentage of 10 min- utes that unit can weld at rated load without overheating. If unit overheats, thermostat opens, output stops, and cooling fan runs. Wait fifteen minutes for unit to cool. Reduce amperage or duty cycle be- fore welding.
2-4. Selecting A Location Lifting Eye Lifting Forks Use lifting eye or lifting forks to move unit. If using lifting forks, extend forks beyond opposite side of unit. Movement Location And Airflow Rating Label (Under Access Door) Use rating label to determine input power needs.
2-6. Weld Output Terminals And Selecting Cable Sizes Total Cable (Copper) Length In Weld Circuit Not Exceeding 150 ft 200 ft 250 ft 300 ft 350 ft 400 ft 100 ft (30 m) Or Less (45 m) (60 m) (70 m) (90 m) (105 m) (120 m)
2-8. 115 Volts AC Duplex Receptacle Y Turn Off power before con- necting to receptacle. 115 V AC Receptacle Receptacle is protected from over- load by circuit breaker CB1 (see Section 4-2). Power output is shared between this receptacle and the Remote 14 receptacle (see Section 2-7).
2-10. Placing Jumper Links And Connecting Input Power Check input voltage available at site. Jumper Link Label Check label – only one is on unit. Jumper Links 200 VOLTS 230 VOLTS 460 VOLTS Move jumper links to match input voltage. Input And Grounding Conductors Select size and length using...
SECTION 3 – OPERATION 3-1. Controls Ref. 202 556-A Y Weld output terminals are energized Arc Force (Dig) Control voltage (V) scale. when Output (Contactor) switch is Power Switch For SMAW, control increases short-circuit On and Power is On. amperage which allows the operator to use Output Selector Switch Remote 14 Receptacle (See a very short arc length without sticking the...
4-3. Troubleshooting Trouble Remedy No weld output; unit completely Place line disconnect switch in On position (see Section 2-10). inoperative. Check and replace line fuse(s), if necessary (see Section 2-10). Check for proper input power connections (see Section 2-10). Check for proper jumper link position (see Section 2-10). No weld output;...
SECTION 6 – PARTS LIST 802 882 Figure 6-1. Main Assembly OM-322 Page 20...
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Quantity Model Item Dia. Part 200/230 230/460 Mkgs. Description /460 /575 Figure 6-1. Main Assembly ..... 202390 . . . COVER, .
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Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 802 885 Figure 6-2. Panel, Front w/Components OM-322 Page 22...
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Quantity Model Item Dia. Part 200/230 230/460 Mkgs. Description /460 /575 Figure 6-2. Main Assembly ..... 169136 . . . PIN,HANDLE .
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Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 802 884 Figure 6-3. Panel, Rear w/Components Quantity Model Item Dia. Part 200/230 230/460 Mkgs. Description /460 /575 Figure 6-3. Panel, Rear w/Components ..
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FAX: 44 (0) 1204-598066 www.MillerWelds.com Contact the Delivering Carrier for: File a claim for loss or damage during shipment. For assistance in filing or settling claims, contact your distributor and/or equipment manufacturer’s Transportation Department. PRINTED IN USA 2002 Miller Electric Mfg. Co. 1/02...
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Can I run TIG on my machine
Yes, the Miller Electric Shopmaster 300 AC/DC can run TIG (GTAW) welding.
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