Miller HE810183 Owner's manual

Category
Welding System
Type
Owner's manual
July
1980
FORM:
OM-825A
Effective
With
Serial
No.
HE810183
MODEL
AM
C-23A
RMC-23AG
RMC-23AW
R
RMC-23AWRG
RMC-23A
VS
RMC-23AVSG
RMC-23AWRVS
RMC-23AWR
VSG
OWNERS
MANUAL
IllullEul!
MILLER
ELECTRIC
MFG.
CO.
718
S.
BOUNDS
ST.
P.O.
Box
1079
APPLETON,
WI
54912
USA
PRINTED
IN
USA,
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LIMITED
WARRANTY
EFFECTIVE:
JUNE
1.
1979
This
warranty
supersedes
all
previous
MILLER
warranties
and
is
ex
elusive
with
no
other
guarantees
or
warranties
expressed
or
implied.
LIMITED
WARRANTY-
Subject
to
the
terms
and
conditions
As
a
matter
of
general
policy
only,
Miller
may
honor
claims
hereof,
Miller
Electric
Mfg.
Co.,
Appleton,
Wisconsin
warrants
submitted
by
the
original
user
within
the
foregoing
periods.
to
its
Distributor/Dealer
that
all
new
and
unused
Equipment
1
furnished
by
Miller
is
free
from
detect
in
workmanship
and
In
the
case
of
Millers
breach
of
warranty
or
any
other
duty
material
as
of
the
time
and
place
of
delivery
by
Miller.
No
war-
with
respect
to
the
quality
of
any
goods,
the
exclusive
remedies
ranty
is
made
by
Miller
with
respect
to
engines,
trade
ac-
therefore
shall
be,
at
Millers
option
(11
repair
or
121
replacement
cessories
or
other
items
marrufactured
by
others.
Such
or,
where
authorized
in
writing
hy
Miller
in
appropriate
cases,
131
(
ongines,
trade
accessories
arid
other
items
are
sold
sublect
to
the
reasonable
cost
of
repair
or
replacement
at
an
authorized
~.
the
warranties
of
their
respective
manufacturers,
if
any
.
All
Miller
service
station
or
141
payment
of
or
credit
for
the
purchase
engeres
are
warranted
by
their
manufacturer
for
one
year
from
price
(less
reasonable
depreciation
based
upon
actual
usel
upon
dale
of
original
purchase.
return
of
the
goods
at
Customers
risk
and
expense.
Upon
receipt
of
notice
of
apparent
defect
or
failure,
Miller
shall
instruct
the
clai-
r
Except
as
specified
below,
Millers
warranty
does
not
apply
mant
on
the
warranty
claim
procedures
to
be
followed.
S
to
components
having
normal
usetul
life
of
le~s
tlran
one
Ill
year,
such
as
spot
welder
tips,
relay
and
contactor
points,
ANY
EXPRESS
WARRANTY
NOT
PROVIDED
REREIN
ANU
~
MILLERMATIC
parts
that
come
in
contact
willi
the
welding
ANY
IMPLIED
WARRANTY,
GUARANTY
OR
REPRESENTA-
~
wire
including
nozzles
and
nozzle
insulators
where
failure
does
TION
AS
TO
PERFORMANCE,
AND
ANY
REMEDY
FOR
not
result
from
defect
in
workmanship
or
material.
BREACR
OF
CONTRACT
WHICH,
BUT
FOR
THIS
PROVISION.
k~
MIGHT
ARISE
BY
IMPLICATION,
OPERATION
OF
LAW,
Miller
shall
be
required
to
honor
warranty
claims
on
war-
CUSTOM
OF
TRADE
OR
COURSE
OF
DEALING,
INCLUDING
ranted
Equipmerrt
in
the
event
of
lailure
resulting
from
a
defect
ANY
IMPLIED
WARRANTY
OF
MERCRANTABILITY
OR
OF
~
within
the
following
periods
from
the
date
of
delivery
of
Equip-
FITNESS
FOR
PARTICULAR
PURPOSE,
WITH
RESPECT
TO
ment
to
the
original
user:
ANY
AND
ALL
EOUIPMENT
FURNISHED
BY
MILLER
IS
EX
CLUDED
AND
DISCLAIMED
BY
MILLER.
1.
Arcwelders,
power
sources
and
components
-
-
1
year
2.
Original
main
power
rectifiers
3
years,
EXCEPT
AS
EXPRESSLY
PROVIDED
BY
MILLER
IN
(labor
-
1
year
onlyl
WRITING,
MILLER
PRODUCTS
ARE
INTENDED
FOR
3.
All
welding
guns
and
feeder/guns
90
days
ULTIMATE
PURCHASE
BY
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
r
4.
All
other
Millermatic
Feeders
1
year
USERS
AND
FOR
OPERATION
BY
PERSONS
TRAINED
AND
5.
Replacement
or
repair
parts,
exclusive
of
labor
-
60
days
EXPERIENCED
IN
THE
USE
-
AND
MAINTENANCE
OF
(
S
-
6.
Batteries
Smooths
-
WELDING
EOUIPMENT
AND
NOT
FOR
CONSUMERS
OR
~
-
-
CONSUMER
USE.
MILLER
WARRANTIES
DO
NOT
EXTEND
-
~
provided
that
Miller
is
notified
in
writing
witlrin
tlsrty
(301
days
TO.
AND
NO
RESELLER
IS
AUTHORIZED
TO
EXTEND
of
the
date
of
such
failure
MILLER
S
WARRANTIFS
10
ANY
CONSUMER
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1-1.
GENERAL
This
manual
has
been
prepared
especially
for
use
in
familiar
izing
personnel
with
the
design,
installation,
operation,
main
tenance.
and
troubleshooting
of
this
equipment.
All
informa
tion
presented
herein
should
be
given
careful
consideration
to
assure
optimum
performance
of
this
equipment.
1-2.
RECEIVING-HANDLING
Prior
to
installing
this
equipment,
clean
all
packing
material
from
around
the
unit
and
carefully
inspect
for
any
damage
that
may
have
occurred
during
shipment.
Any
claims
for
loss
or
damage
that
may
have
occurred
in
transit
must
be
filed
by
the
purchaser
with
the
carrier.
A
copy
of
the
bill
of
lading
and
freight
bill
will
be
furnished
by
the
carrier
on
request
if
occasion
to
file
claim
arises.
When
requesting
information
concerning
this
equipment,
it
is
essential
that
Model
Description
and/or
Stock
Number
and
Serial
(or
Style)
Numbers
of
the
equipment
be
supplied.
1-3.
DESCRIPTION
The
remote
motor
control
is
a
means
for
crater
elimination,
low
current
start,
and
manual
remote
contactor
control.
The
remote
motor
controls
were
designed
to
be
used
with
any
welding
power
source
having
a
remote
amperage
control
receptacle.
The
RMC-23A(G)
and
RMC-23AV5(G)
alto
pro
vide
for
remote
contactor
control
for
those
welding
power
sources
equipped
with
a
remote
con
tactor
control
receptacle.
These
controls
have
a
115
volts
ac
revertible
motor
with
a
272
to
1
gear
reduction
coupled
to
the
amperage
control.
The
RMC-23AVS(G)
model
has
a
variable
speed
control
for
controlling
the
speed
of
the
motor.
The
RMC-23A(G),
and
RMC-23AWR
models
operate
from
minimum
to
maximum
within
approximately
4
to
6
seconds.
The
speed
at
which
the
RMC-23AVS(G)
operates
is
adjustable
within
a
range
of 3
to
60
seconds.
1-4.
SAFETY
Before
the
equipment
is
put
into
operation,
the
safety
sec
tion
at
the
front
of
the
welding
power
source
or
welding
generator
manual
should
be
ready
completely.
This
will
help
avoid
possible
injury
due
to
misuse
or
improper
welding
applications.
1
-
Place
the
remote
control
unit
on
top
of
or
near
the
weld
ing
power
source.
2.
Insert
the
3
prong
twistlock
plug
into
the
remote
amper
age
control
receptacle
on
the
welding
power
source.
3.
Place
the
Standard-Remote
Amperage
Control
Switch
on
the
welding
power
source
in
the
REMOTE
position.
4.
Insert
the
twistlock
plug
into
the
Remote
Contactor
Con
trol
Receptacle.
5.
Place
the
Standard-Remote
Contactor
Control
Switch,
on
the
welding
power
source
in
the
REMOTE
position.
6.
Tape
the
Remote
Control
Switch
to
the
electrode
holder.
This
circuit
is
a
low
voltage
circuit.
7.
Insert
the 2
prong
straight
plug
into
a
115
volts
ac
exter
nal
power
supply
and
ground
the
green
lead.
If
the
weld
ng
power
source
incorporates
a
1/2
kva
transformer,
the
115
volts
ac
power
plug
may
be
connected
to
the
115
volts
ac
source
on
the
welding
power
source.
(See
circuit
diagram
for
the
welding
power
source).
SECTION
3
-
OPERATION
1.
Place
the
ON-OFF
Power
Switch
on
the
welding
power
source
in
she
ON
position.
2.
Select
the
proper
amperage
range
on
the
welding
power
source.
3.
Adjust
the
Fine
Current
Control
on
the
welding
power
source
to
the
maximum
amperage
desired
or
allowable
by
the
tungsten
or
electrode.
4.
Place
the
Power
Switch
on
the
remote
control
unit
in
the
ON
position.
The
pilot
light
will
indicate
power
being
supplied
to
the
remote
control
unit.
5.
Slide
the
switch
forward
to
increase
current.
The
contac
tor
will
close
and
the
welding
power
source
will
go
into
operation
as
the
switch
is
moved.
6.
Placing
she
switch
in
the
center
will
stop
the
control
at
any
desired
position.
7.
For
the
RMC-23AV5(G)
model,
set
the
speed
control
as
follows:
For
a
fast
change
of
current,
set
the
control
near
100.
For
a
slow
change
of
current,
set
the
control
near
zero.
The
control
may
be
adjusted
to
obtain
repeatable
speeds
within
a
range
of
3-60
seconds.
8.
Push
the
Remote
Control
Switch
backwards
to
reduce
current.
When
the
remote
control
reaches
minimum,
the
contactor
control
(if
used)
will
open
the
contactor
and
shut
down
the
welding
power
source.
SECTION
1
-
INTRODUCTION
Figure
1-1.
RMC-23A(G)
TA.040
go3
SECTION
2
-
INSTALLATION
Figure
1-2.
RMC-23AV5(G)
TA.040
884
OM-B25
Page
1
TO
115V.
AC
RECEPTACLE
TO
REMOTE
CONTACTOR
CONTROL
RECEPTACLE
~
TO
115V.
AC
RECEPTACLE
Figure
3-1.
Circuit
Diagram
For
RMC-23A
&
RMC-23AWR
Figure
3-2.
Circuit
Diagram
For
RMC-23AVS
&
RMC-23AWRVS
Circuit
Diagram
No.
CA-040
903-1
Dl
TO
REMOTE
AMPERAGE
CONTROL
RECEPTACLE
PLG2
PRONG
VIEW
PLG1
PLG3
RI
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563
000
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Circuit
Diagram
No.
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TO
REMOTE
CONTACTOR
CONTROL
RECEPTACLE
Page
2
TO
REMOTE
AMPERAGE
CONTROL
RECEPTACLE
PLG2
PRONG
VIEW
TO
115V.
AC
RECEPTACLE
TO
REMOTE
CONTACTOR
CONTROL
RECEPTACLE
R
MAX.
Figure
3-3.
Circuit
Diagram
For
RMC-23AG
&
RMC-23AWRG
TO
115V.
AC
RECEPTACLE
rQ~-O
WHT
L53
BLK.
PLO
z
PRONG
VIEW
-
REMOTE
AMPERAGE
CONTROL
RECEPTACLE
PLG3
TO
REMOTE
CONTACTOR
CONTROL
RECEPTACLE
Circuit
Diagram
No.
CA.041
163.1A1
Figure
3-4.
Circuit
Diagram
For
RMC-23AVSG
&
RMC-23AWRVSG
WHF
CPN
BL
K.
PLG1
INC.
BL
K
PLG3
563
WHI
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GRN.
I.
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Circuit
Diagram
No.
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Page
3
July
1980
FORM:
OM-825A
PARTS
LIST
Effective
With
Serial
No.
HE810183
MODEL
RMC-23A
RMC-23AG
RMC-23AWR
RMC-23AWR
G
R
MC-23AVS
RMC-23AVSG
R
MC-23AWRVS
RMC-23AWR
VSG
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Quantity
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Item
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Factory
No.
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Part
No.
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watt
300
ohm
1
1
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toggle
SPDT
10
amp
125
volts
.
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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030
142
RHEOSTAT,WW
150
watt
15
ohm
1
1
1
1
5
Ri
030
143
RHEOSTAT,
WW
300
watt
36
ohm
1
5
Ri
028
502
RHEOSTAT,
WW
300
watt
36
ohm
1
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6
7
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PIN,spring3/32x5/8
BRACKET,
mtg
-
motor
&
rheostat
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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mtg
-
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1
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mtg
-
motor
1
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MOTOR,
gear
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1
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1
1
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30amp3pole
1
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lamp
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4
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15
+603
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TUBING,
plastic
3/8
2
ft.
2
ft.
2
ft.
2
ft.
2
ft.
2
ft.
2
fti2
ft.
16
023
608
CORD,
portable
16/3
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ft
1
1
1
1
1
1
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011
757
SWITCH,
slide
(consisting
of)
1
1
1
1
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1
1
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1
1
1
1
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twistlock
2P2W
1
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grounded
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twistlock
3P3W
1
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portable
16/2
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portable
16/3
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6
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6
ft.
6
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1
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1
1
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1
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605
797
CAP,
twistlock
3P3W
1 1 1
1
1
1
-
1
24
023
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CORD,
portable
16/3
5
ft
1
1 1
1
1
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26
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CORD
SET,
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clamp
-
cable
3/4
1
2
1
2
1
2
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2
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2
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4
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4
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terminal
marking
5
pole
1
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1
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1
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1 1
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1
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684
BRACKET,
mtg
-
switch
rear
1
1
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011
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15
amp
125
volts
3 3
3
3
3
3
3
3
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mtg
-
switch
front
1
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1
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1
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1
POINTER,
w/knob
KNOB,
pointer
-
rheostat
PLATE,
indicator
-
rheostat
LENS,
red
-
indicator
light
1
BULB,
slide
base
120
volts
1
HOUSING,
indicator
light
1
CAPACITOR,
paper
oil
4
uf
370
volts
...
1
CLAMP,
capacitor
1
CAPACITOR,
ceramic
.01
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500
volts...
Quantity
Mode
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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1
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*Recommended
Spare
Parts.
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items
are
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by
the
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nameplate
by
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model,
and
serial
numbers.
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TO
PROVIDE
STOCK,
MODEL,
AND
SERIAL
NUMBERS
WHEN
ORDERING
REPLACEMENT
PARTS.
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Dia.
Factory
No.
Mkgs.
Part
No.
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3
Page
3
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Miller HE810183 Owner's manual

Category
Welding System
Type
Owner's manual

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