Miller Maxstar 150 STH Owner's Manual

Miller Maxstar 150 STH Owner's Manual

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Maxstar 150 STH
OM-2242
January 2005
Processes
Stick (SMAW) Welding
TIG (GTAW) Welding
Description
Arc Welding Power Source
R
With Auto-Linet
And Non-CE Models
208 580H

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  • Page 1 OM-2242 208 580H January 2005 Processes Stick (SMAW) Welding TIG (GTAW) Welding Description Arc Welding Power Source Maxstar 150 STH With Auto-Linet And Non-CE Models Visit our website at www.MillerWelds.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING ........1-1.
  • Page 3 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...
  • Page 5: Section 1 − Safety Precautions - Read Before Using

    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.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7: Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 8: Principal Safety Standards

    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).
  • Page 9: Section 3 − Definitions

    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.
  • Page 10: Symbols And Definitions

    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...
  • Page 11: Section 4 − Specifications And Installation

    SECTION 3 − SPECIFICATIONS AND INSTALLATION 3-1. Specifications Amperes In- Input Power Welding put At Rated KVA @ Rated Welding Single-Phase Amperage Duty Load Output, Dimensions Weight Output Range 50/60Hz, Cycle Single-Phase 70A @ 22.8 Volts DC, 17.4 100% Duty Cycle 115 Volts Stick 115 Volts Stick 20 −...
  • Page 12: Installing Shoulder Strap, Selecting A Location, And Connecting Input Power

    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.
  • Page 13: Remote 6 Receptacle Information

    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.
  • Page 14: Process Selection

    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).
  • Page 15 Notes OM-2242 Page 11...
  • Page 16: Set-Up Procedure For The Tig Process And Restoring Factory Default Settings

    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...
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18: Section 6 − Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 19: Section 7 − Electrical Diagram

    SECTION 6 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 208 601-G Figure 6-1. Circuit Diagram For Non CE Model Welding Power Source OM-2242 Page 15...
  • Page 20 219 160-A Figure 6-2. Circuit Diagram For CE Model Welding Power Source OM-2245 Page 16...
  • Page 21 Notes OM-2242 Page 17...
  • Page 22: Section 8 − Parts List

    SECTION 7 − PARTS LIST Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 803 447-F OM-2242 Page 18...
  • Page 23 Item Dia. Part Mkgs. Description Quantity ... . . 208 701 Insulator w/label ........... . .
  • Page 24 Notes...
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  • Page 26 Notes...
  • Page 27 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.
  • Page 28 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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