TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING ........1-1.
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Declaration of Conformity For European Community (CE) Products NOTE This information is provided for units with CE certification (see rating label on unit.) Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Manufacturer’s Name: 1635 W. Spencer Street Manufacturer’s Address: Appleton, WI 54914 USA Maxstar...
SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING som _8/03 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. Principal Safety Standards Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1, Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada (phone: from American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami FL 33126 800−463−6727 or in Toronto 416−747−4044, website: www.csa−in- (phone: 305-443-9353, website: www.aws.org). ternational.org).
SECTION 2 − DEFINITIONS 2-1. Warning Label Definitions A. Warning! Watch Out! There are possible Breathing welding fumes can be hazardous fire extinguisher nearby, and have a to your health. watchperson ready to use it. hazards as shown by the symbols. 3.3 Do not weld on drums or any closed 2.1 Keep your head out of the fumes.
2-2. Symbols And Definitions Suitable For Areas Shielded Metal Arc Amperes Voltage Input Of Increased Welding (SMAW) Shock Hazard Increase/Decrease Single Phase Static Frequency Volts Of Quantity Converter-Transformer-Rectifier Output Negative Positive Hertz Gas Input High Temperature Direct Current Line Connection Conventional Load Percent Duty Cycle...
3-4. Installing Shoulder Strap, Selecting A Location, And Connecting Input Power Y Do not move or operate unit Welding Power Source where it could tip. Shoulder Strap Install strap as shown. Use strap to lift unit. Rating Label Label is located on bottom of unit. Use rating label to determine input power needs.
3-6. Remote 6 Receptacle Information Socket Socket Information Contactor control +13.8 volts DC. 15 VOLTS DC 15 VOLTS DC Contact closure to 1 completes contactor control OUTPUT circuit and enables output when Lift-Arc TIG re- CONTACTOR mote is selected. Output to remote control; +10 volts DC output to remote control.
4-2. Process Selection =Light Off =Light On =Light Flashing Process Selector Switch Pad Use control to select required welding pro- cess. Press switch pad until light (LED) for desired process is illuminated. TIG Impulse Start When selected, an impulse HF arc starting method is activated (see Section 4-3).
4-4. Set-Up Procedure For The TIG Process And Restoring Factory Default Settings Set-Up Procedure Power Switch Process Switch Pad Ready Light High Temp Light TIG HF Light TIG Pulse Light TIG Lift-Arc Light Stick Light M a x s t a r 1 5 0 M a x s t a r 1 5 0 S T H S T H...
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Light Flashing = Active Feature Lights Indicate Which Selection Is Active Light On = Selected Option Of Feature 1 Or 2 Press & Hold To Scroll Between Features . Release At Desired Feature. Feature 1 Feature 2 Trigger Method Pulse Frequency (PPS) Press and release switch Press and release switch pad to pad to see active Trigger Method.
SECTION 5 − MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 5-1. Routine Maintenance Y Disconnect power before maintaining. Maintain more often during severe conditions. 3 Months Repair Or Replace Replace Replace Damaged Cracked Cables unreadable Gas Hoses And Cords labels. 6 Months Y Do not remove case when blowing out inside of unit . Blow out inside.
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Effective January 1, 2005 (Equipment with a serial number preface of “LF” 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 Induction Heating Coils and Blankets below, Miller Electric Mfg.
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Contact the Delivering Carrier to: 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 2005 Miller Electric Mfg. Co. 1/05...
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