Miller KB048180 Owner's manual

Miller
Brand
Miller
Model
KB048180
Category
Welding System
Type
Owner's manual

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Millerfi
April
1991
FORM:
OM-1582
Effective
With
Serial
No.
KB048180
MODEL:
D-62
D-64
OWNERS
MANUAL
IMPORTANT:
Read
and
understand
the
entire
contents
of
both
this
manual
and
the
power
source
manual
used
with
this
unit,
with
special
emphasis
on
the
safety
material
throughout
both
manuals,
before
installing,
operating,
or
maintaining
this
equipment.
This
unit
and
these
instructions
are
for
use
only
by
persons
trained
and
experienced
in
the
safe
operation
of
welding
equip
ment.
Do
not
allow
untrained
persons
to
install,
operate,
or
maintain
this
unit.
Contact
your
distributor
if
you
do
not
fully
understand
these
instructions.
MILLER
ELECTRIC
Mfg.
Co.
A
Millet
Group
Ltd.,
Company
P.O.
Box
1079
Appleton,
WI
54912
USA
Tel.
414-734-9821
SC-i
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4/91
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unpacking
equipment,
check
carton
for
any
dam-
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the
following
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record
the
Model
Designa
age
that
may
have
occurred
during
shipment.
File
any
tion
and
Serial
or
Style
Number
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unit.
The
infor
claims
for
loss
or
damage
with
the
delivering
carrier.
mation
is
located
on
the
data
card
or
the
nameplate.
Assistance
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or
settling
claims
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and/or
the
equipment
manufactur-
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Style
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this
equipment,
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ways
provide
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Description
and
Serial
or
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Date
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Number.
TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
Section
No.
Page
No.
SECTION
1
SAFETY
RULES
FOR
OPERATION
OF
ARC
WELDING
POWER
SOURCE
1-1.
Introduction
1
1-2.
General
Precautions
I
1-3.
Arc
Welding
4
1-4.
Standards
Booklet
Index
5
SECTION
2
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
AND
SIGNAL
WORDS
2-1.
General
Information
And
Safety
6
2-2.
Safety
Alert
Symbol
And
Signal
Words
6
SECTION
3
SPECIFICATIONS
3-1.
Description
7
SECTION
4INSTALLATION
OR
RELOCATION
4-1.
Location
8
4-2.
Wire
Guide
And
Drive
Roll
Installation
8
4-3.
Converting
From
Two
To
Four
Drive
Rolls
12
4-4.
Positioning
The
Wire
Drive
Assembly
12
4-5.
Welding
Gun
Connections
12
4-6.
Motor
Start
Control
14
4-7.
DIP
Switches
14
4-8.
Welding
Power
Source,Wire
Feeder
Connections
17
4-9.
Shielding
Gas
Connection
18
4-10.
Voltage
Sensing
Connection
(Optional)
18
4-11.
Run-In
Control
Connections
(Optional)
19
4-12.
Welding
Wire
Installation
19
4-13.
Welding
Wire
Threading
20
4-14.
Synergic
Connections
(Optional)
21
4-15.
Changing
From
Standard
Digital
Voltage
Control
To
Digital
Voltage
Control
With
A
Miller
Inverter-Type
Power
Source
21
Section
No.
Page
No.
SECTION
5OPERATOR
CONTROLS
5-1.
Power
Switch
22
5-2.
Wire
Speed
Controls
22
5-3.
Jog/Purge
Switches
22
5-4.
Voltage
Control(s)
(Optional)
23
5-5.
Digital
Voltage
Control(s)
(Optional)
23
5-6.
Burnback
Control(s)
(Optional)
23
5-7.
Preflow
Control(s)
(Optional)
23
5-8.
Postflow
Control(s)
(Optional)
23
5-9.
Trigger
Hold
Switch(es)
(Optional)
24
5-10.
Spot/Continuous
Switch(es)
And
Spot
Time
Control(s)
(Optional)
24
5-11.
Digital
Meter
(Optional)
24
5-12.
Run-In
Control(s)
(Optional)
24
5-13.
Dual
Schedule
Control(s)
(Optional)
25
5-14.
Digital
Dual
Schedule
Control(s)
(Optional)
25
SECTION
6
SEQUENCE
OF
OPERATION
6-i.
Gas
Metal
Arc
Welding
(GMAW)
And
Flux
Cored
Arc
Welding
(FCAW)
26
6-2.
SHUTTING
DOWN
26
SECTION
7
MAINTENANCE
&
TROUBLESHOOTING
7-1.
Routine
Maintenance
27
7-2.
Reinstallation
Of
Hub
Assembly
28
7-3.
Brush
Inspection
And
Replacement
28
7-4.
Overload
Protection
29
7-5.
Circuit
Board
Handling
Precautions
30
7-6.
Troubleshooting
30
SECTION
8
ELECTRICAL
DIAGRAMS
Diagram
8-1.
Circuit
Diagram
33
Diagram
8-2.
Circuit
Diagram
For
Models
With
Optional
Equipment
34
Diagram
8-3.
Wiring
Diagram
36
Diagram
8-4.
Circuit
Diagram
For
Motor
Control
Board
38
Diagram
8-5.
Circuit
Diagram
For
Tachometer
Jumper
Board
PC2
39
Diagram
8-6.
Circuit
Diagram
For
Relay
Control
Circuit
Board
PC3
40
Diagram
8-7.
Circuit
Diagram
For
Optional
Burnback
Circuit
Board
PC1O
41
Diagram
8-8.
Circuit
Diagram
For
Optional
4-In-i
Circuit
Board
PC3O
42
Diagram
8-9.
Circuit
Diagram
For
Optional
Digital
Voltage
Controt
Circuit
Board
PC4O
43
Diagram
8-10.
Circuit
Diagram
For
Optional
Tachometer
Conversion
Circuit
Board
PC5O
44
Diagram
8-il.
Circuit
Diagram
For
Optional
Digital
Tachometer
Conversion
Circuit
Boards
PC51
And
PC52
45
Diagram
8-12.
Circuit
Diagram
For
Optional
Meter
Circuit
Board
PC6O
46
Diagram
8-13.
Circuit
Diagram
For
Optional
Option
Interface
Circuit
Board
PC7O
47
Section
No.
Page
No.
SECTION
9
PARTS
LIST
Figure
9-1.
Main
Assembly
48
Figure
9-2.
Control
Box
50
Figure
9-3.
Circuit
Card,
Motor
Control
PCi
53
Figure
9-4.
Circuit
Card,
Relay
Control
55
Figure
9-5.
Panel,
Front
w/Components
56
Figure
9-6.
Wire
Drive
Assembly
(4
Drive
Roll
Assembly
Illustrated)
58
Figure
9-7.
Control
Panel
60
Figure
9-8.
Digital
Meter
w/Tach
Feed
Back
62
Figure
9-9.
Circuit
Card,
Burnback
PC1O
65
Figure
9-10.
Digital
Voltage
Control
66
Figure
9-11.
Circuit
Card,
Run
In/Remote
Control
PC7O
68
Figure
9-12.
Circuit
Card,
4
In
1
Timer
PC3O
70
LIST
OF
CHARTS
AND
TABLES
Table
3-1.
Specifications
7
Table
3-2.
Option
Compatibility
8
Table
7-1.
Maintenance
Schedule
27
Table
7-2.
Troubleshooting
31
Table
9-1.
Drive
Roll
And
Wire
Guide
Kits
71
SECTION
1
SAFETY
RULES
FOR
OPERATION
OF
ARC
WELDING
POWER
SOURCE
1-1.
INTRODUCTION
We
learn
by
experience.
Learning
safety
through
per
sonal
experience,
like
a
child
touching
a
hot
stove
is
harmful,
wasteful,
and
unwise.
Let
the
experience
of
oth
ers
teach
you.
Safe
practices
developed
from
experience
in
the
use
of
welding
and
cutting
are
described
in
this
manual.
Re
search,
development,
and
field
experience
have
evolved
reliable
equipment
and
safe
installation,
opera
tion,
and
servicing
practices.
Accidents
occur
when
equipment
is
improperly
used
or
maintained.
The
rea
son
for
the
safe
practices
may
not
always
be
given.
Some
are
based
on
common
sense,
others
may
require
technical
volumes
to
explain.
It
is
wiser
to
follow
the
rules.
Read
and
understand
these
safe
practices
before
at
tempting
to
install,
operate,
or
service
the
equipment.
Comply
with
these
procedures
as
applicable
to
the
par
ticular
equipment
used
and
their
instruction
manuals,
for
personal
safety
and
for
the
safety
of
others.
Failure
to
observe
these
safe
practices
may
cause
seri
ous
injury
or
death.
When
safety
becomes
a
habit,
the
equipment
can
be
used
with
confidence.
These
safe
practices
are
divided
into
two
Sections:
1-General
Precautions,
common
to
arc
welding
and
cut
ting;
and
2-Arc
Welding
(and
Cutting)
(only).
Reference
standards:
Published
Standards
on
safety
are
also
available
for
additional
and
more
complete
pro
cedures
than
those
given
in
this
manual.
They
are
listed
in
the
Standards
Index
in
this
manual.
ANSI
Z49.1
is
the
most
complete.
The
National
Electrical
Code,
Occupational
Safety
and
Health
Administration,
local
industrial
codes,
and
local
inspection
requirements
also
provide
a
basis
for
equip
ment
installation,
use,
and
service.
1-2.
GENERAL
PRECAUTIONS
Different
arc
welding
processes,
electrode
alloys,
and
fluxes
can
produce
different
fumes,
gases,
and
radiation
levels.
In
addition
to
the
information
in
this
manual,
be
sure
to
consult
flux
and
electrode
manu
facturers
Material
Safety
Data
Sheets
(MSDSs)
for
specific
technical
data
and
precautionary
measures
concerning
their
material.
A.
Burn
Prevention
Wear
protective
clothing-gauntlet
gloves
designed
for
use
in
welding,
hat,
and
high
safety-toe
shoes.
Button
shirt
collar
and
pocket
flaps,
and
wear
cuff
less
trousers
to
avoid
entry
of
sparks
and
slag.
Wear
helmet
with
safety
goggles
and
glasses
with
side
shields
underneath,
appropriate
filter
lenses
or
plates
(protected
by
clear
cover
glass).
This
is
a
MUST
for
welding
or
cutting,
(and
chipping)
to
protect
the
eyes
from
radiant
energy
and
flying
metal.
Replace
cover
glass
when
broken,
pitted,
or
spattered.
See
1
-3A.2.
Avoid
oily
or
greasy
clothing.
A
spark
may
ignite
them.
Hot
metal
such
as
electrode
stubs
and
workpieces
should
never
be
handled
without
gloves.
Medical
first
aid
and
eye
treatment.
First
aid
facilitils
and
a
qualified
first
aid
person
should
be
available
for
each
shift
unless
medical
facilities
are
close
by
for
immediate
treatment
of
flash
burns
of
the
eyes
and
skin
burns.
Ear
plugs
should
be
worn
when
working
on
overhead
or
in
a
confined
space.
A
hard
hat
should
be
worn
when
others
work
overhead.
Flammable
hair
preparations
should
not
be
used
by
per
sons
intending
to
weld
or
cut.
B.
Toxic
Fume
Prevention
Severe
discomfort,
illness
or
death
can
result
from
fumes,
vapors,
heat,
or
oxygen
enrichment
or
depletion
that
welding
(or
cutting)
may
produce.
Prevent
them
with
adequate
ventilation
as
described
in
ANSI
Standard
Z49.1
listed
in
Standards
Index.
NEVER
ventilate
with
oxygen.
Lead
-,
cadmium
-,
zinc
-,
mercury-,
and
beryllium-bear
ing
and
similar
materials,
when
welded
(or
cut)
may
pro
duce
harmful
concentrations
of
toxic
fumes.
Adequate
local
exhaust
ventilation
must
be
used,
or
each
person
in
the
area as
well
as
the
operator
must
wear
an
air-sup
plied
respirator.
For
beryllium,
both
must
be
used.
Metals
coated
with
or
containing
materials
that
emit
toxic
fumes
should
not
be
heated
unless
coating
is
removed
from
the
work
surface,
the
area
is
well
ventilated
and,
if
necessary,
while
wearing
an
air-supplied
respirator.
Work
in
a
confined
space
only
while
it
is
being
ventilated
and,
if
necessary,
while
wearing
an
air-supplied
respira
tor.
Gas
leaks
in
a
confined
space
should
be
avoided.
Leaked
gas
in
large
quantities
can
change
oxygen
con
centration
dangerously.
Do
not
bring
gas
cylinders
into
a
confined
space.
Leaving
confined
space,
shut
OFF
gas
supply
at
source
to
prevent
possible
accumulation
of
gases
in
the
space
if
downstream
valves
have
been
accidentally
opened
or
left
open.
Check
to
be
sure
that
the
space
is
safe
before
re-entering
it.
Vapors
from
chlorinated
solvents
can
be
decomposed
by
the
heat
of
the
arc
(or
flame)
to
form
PHOSGENE,
a
highly
toxic
gas,
and
other
lung
and
eye
irritating
prod
ucts.
The
ultraviolet
(radiant)
energy
of
the
arc
can
also
decompose
trichloroethylene
and
perchioroethylene
va
pors
to
form
phosgene.
DO
NOT
WELD
or
cut
where
sol
vent
vapors
can
be
drawn
into
the
welding
or
cutting
at
mosphere
or
where
the
radiant
energy
can
penetrate
to
OM-1582
Page
1
atmospheres
containing
even
minute
amounts
of
trichloroethylene
or
perchioroethylene.
C.
Fire
and
Explosion
Prevention
Causes
of
fire
and
explosion
are:
combustibles
reached
by
the
arc,
flame,
flying
sparks,
hot
slag
or
heated
mate
rial;
misuse
of
compressed
gases
and
cylinders;
and
short
circuits.
BE
AWARE
THAT
flying
sparks
or
falling
slag
can
pass
through
cracks,
along
pipes,
through
windows
or
doors,
and
through
wall
or
floor
openings,
out
of
sight
of
the
goggled
operator.
Sparks
and
slag
can
fly
35
feet.
To
prevent
fires
and
explosion:
Keep
equipment
clean
and
operable,
free
of
oil,
grease,
and
(in
electrical
parts)
of
metallic
particles
that
can
cause
short
circuits.
If
combustibles
are
in
area,
do
NOT
weld
or
Cut.
Move
the
work
if
practicable,
to
an
area
free
of
combustibles.
Avoid
paint
spray
rooms,
dip
tanks,
storage
areas,
venti
lators.
If
the
work
cannot
be
moved,
move
combustibles
at
least
35
feet
away
out
of
reach
of
sparks
and
heat;
or
protect
against
ignition
with
suitable
and
snug-fitting,
fire-resistant
covers
or
shields.
Walls
touching
combustibles
on
opposite
sides
should
not
be
welded
on
(or
cut).
Walls,
ceilings,
and
floor
near
work
should
be
protected
by
heat-resistant
covers
or
shields.
Fire
watcher
must
be
standing
by
with
suitable
fire
extin
guishing
equipment
during
and
for
some
time
after
weld
ing
or
cutting
if:
a.
appreciable
combustibles
(including
building
construction)
are
within
35
feet
b.
appreciable
combustibles
are
further
than
35
feet
but
can
be
ignited
by sparks
c.
openings
(concealed
or
visible)
in
floors
or
walls
within
35
feet
may
expose
combustibles
to
sparks
d.
combustibles
adjacent
to
walls,
ceilings,
roofs,
or
metal
partitions
can
be
ignited
by
radiant
or
conducted
heat.
Hot
work
permit
should
be
obtained
before
operation
to
ensure
supervisors
approval
that
adequate
precautions
have
been
taken.
After
work
is
done,
check
that
area
is
free
of
sparks,
glowing
embers,
and
flames.
An
empty
container
that
held
combustibles,
or
that
can
produce
flammable
or
toxic
vapors
when
heated,
must
never
be
welded
on
or
cut,
unless
container
has
first
been
cleaned
as
described
in
AWS
Standard
A6.O,
listed
7
in
Standards
Index.
This
includes:
a
thorough
steam
or
caustic
cleaning
(or
a
solvent
or
water
washing,
depending
on
the
combusti
bles
solubility)
followed
by
purging
and
inerting
with
ni
trogen
or
carbon
dioxide,
and
using
protective
equip-
ment
as
recommended
in
A6.O.
Water-filling
just
below
working
level
may
substitute
for
inerting.
A
container
with
unknown
contents
should
be
cleaned
(see
preceding
paragraph).
Do
NOT
depend
on
sense
of
smell
or
sight
to
determine
if
it
is
safe
to
weld
or
cut.
Hollow
castings
or
containers
must
be
vented
before
welding
or
cutting.
They
can
explode.
Explosive
atmospheres.
Never
weld
or
cut
where
the
air
may
contain
flammable
dust,
gas,
or
liquid
vapors
(such
as
gasoline).
D.
Compressed
Gas
Equipment
Standard
precautions.
Comply
with
precautions
in
this
manual,
and
those
detailed
in
CGA
Standard
P-i
,
SAFE
HANDLING
OF
COMPRESSED
GASES
IN
CYLIN
DERS,
listed
11
in
Standards
Index.
1.
Pressure
Regulators
Regulator
relief
valve
is
designed
to
protect
only
the
regulator
from
overpressure;
it
is
not
intended
to
protect
any
downstream
equipment.
Provide
such
protection
with
one
or
more
relief
devices.
Never
connect
a
regulator
to
a
cylinder
containing
gas
other
than
that
for
which
the
regulator
was
designed.
Remove
faulty
regulator
from
service
immediately
for
re
pair
(first
close
cylinder
valve).
The
following
symptoms
indicate
a
faulty
regulator:
Leaks-if
gas
leaks
externally.
Excessive
Creep-if
delivery
pressure
continues
to
rise
with
downstream
valve
closed.
Faulty
Gauge-if
gauge
pointer
does
not
move
off
stop
pin
when
pressurized,
nor
returns
to
stop
pin
after
pressure
release.
Repair.
Do
NOT
attempt
to
repair.
Send
faulty
regulators
for
repair
to
manufacturers
designated
repair
center,
where
special
techniques
and
tools
are
used
by
trained
personnel.
2.
Cylinders
Cylinders
must
be
handled
carefully
to
prevent
leaks
and
damage
to
their
walls,
valves,
or
safety
devices:
Avoid
electrical
circuit
contact
with
cylinders
including
third
rails,
electrical
wires,
or
welding
circuits.
They
can
produce
short
circuit
arcs
that
may
lead
to
a
serious
acci
dent.
(See
1
-3C.)
ICC
or
DOT
marking
must
be
on
each
cylinder.
It
is
an
assurance
of
safety
when
the
cylinder
is
properly
han
dled.
Identifying
gas
content.
Use
only
cylinders
with
name
of
gas
marked
on
them;
do
not
rely
on
color
to
identify
gas
content.
Notify
supplier
if
unmarked.
NEVER
DEFACE
or
alter
name,
number,
or
other
markings
on a
cylinder.
It
is
illegal
and
hazardous.
Empties:
Keep
valves
closed,
replace
caps
securely;
mark
MT;
keep
them
separate
from
FULLS
and
return
promptly.
OM-1
582
Page
2
Prohibited
use.
Never
use
a
cylinder
or
its
contents
for
other
than
its
intended
use,
NEVER
as
a
support
or
roller.
Locate
or
secure
cylinders
so
they
cannot
be
knocked
over.
Passageways
and
work
areas.
Keep
cylinders
clear
of
areas
where
they
may
be
struck.
Transporting
cylinders.
With
a
crane,
use
a
secure
sup
port
such
as
a
platform
or
cradle.
Do
NOT
lift
cylinders
off
the
ground
by
their
valves
or
caps,
or
by
chains,
slings,
or
magnets.
Do
NOT
expose
cylinders
to
excessive
heat,
sparks,
slag,
and
flame,
etc.
that
may
cause
rupture.
Do
not
al
low
contents
to
exceed
130F.
Cool
with
water
spray
where
such
exposure
exists.
Protect
cylinders
particularly
valves
from
bumps,
falls,
falling
objects,
and
weather.
Replace
caps
securely
when
moving
cylinders.
Stuck
valve.
Do
NOT
use
a
hammer
or
wrench
to
open
a
cylinder
valve
that
can
not
be
opened
by
hand.
Notify
your
supplier.
Mixing
gases.
Never
try
to
mix
any
gases
in
a
cylinder.
Never
refill
any
cylinder.
Cylinderfittings
should
never
be
modified
or
exchanged.
3.
Hose
Prohibited
use.
Never
use
hose
other
than
that
designed
for
the
specified
gas.
A
general
hose
identification
rule
is:
red
for
fuel
gas,
green
for
oxygen,
and
black
for
inert
gases.
Use
ferrules
or
clamps
designed
for
the
hose
(not
ordi
nary
wire
or
other
substitute)
as
a
binding
to
connect
hoses
to
fittings.
No
copper
tubing
splices.
Use
only
standard
brass
fit
tings
to
splice
hose.
Avoid
long
runs
to
prevent
kinks
and
abuse.
Suspend
hose
off
ground
to
keep
it
from
being
run
over,
stepped
on,
or
otherwise
damaged.
Coil
excess
hose
to
prevent
kinks
and
tangles.
Protect
hose
from
damage
by
sharp
edges,
and
by
sparks,
slag,
and
open
flame.
Examine
hose
regularly
for
leaks,
wear,
and
loose
con
nections.
Immerse
pressured
hose
in
water;
bubbles
in
dicate
leaks.
Repair
leaky
or
worn
hose
by
cutting
area
out
and
splic
ing
(1-2D3).
Do
NOT
tape.
4.
Proper
Connections
Clean
cylinder
valve
outlet
of
impurities
that
may
clog
orifices
and
damage
seats
before
connecting
regulator.
Except
for
hydrogen,
crack
valve
momentarily,
pointing
outlet
away
from
people
and
sources
of
ignition.
Wipe
with
a
clean
lintless
cloth.
Match
regulator
to
cylinder.
Before
connecting,
check
that
the
regulator
label
and
cylinder
marking
area,
and
that
the
regulator
inlet
and
cylinder
outlet
match.
NEVER
CONNECT
a
regulator
designed
for
a
particular
gas
or
gases
to
a
cylinder
containing
any
other
gas.
Tighten
connections.
When
assembling
threaded
con
nections,
clean
and
smooth
seats
where
necessary.
Tighten.
If
connection
leaks,
disassemble,
clear~
and
retighten
using
properly
fitting
wrench.
Adapters.
Use
a
CGA
adapter
(available
from
your
sup
plier)
between
cylinder
and
regulator,
if
one
is
required.
use
two
wrenches
to
tighten
adapter
marked
RIGHT
and
LEFT
HAND
threads.
Regulator
outlet
(or
hose)
connections
may
be
identified
by
right
hand
threads
for
oxygen
and
left
hand
threads
(with
grooved
hex
on
nut
or
shank)
for
fuel
gas.
5.
Pressurizing
Steps:
Drain
regulator
of
residual
gas
through
suitable
vent
be
fore
opening
cylinder
(or
manifold
valve)
by
turning
ad
justing
screw
in
(clockwise).
Draining
prevents
exces
sive
compression
heat
at
high
pressure
seat
by
allowing
seat
to
open
on
pressurization.
Leave
adjusting
screw
engaged
slightly
on
single-stage
regulators.
Stand
to
side
of
regulator
while
opening
cylinder
valve.
Open
cylinder
valve
slowly
so
that
regulator
pressure
in
creases
slowly.
When
gauge
is
pressurized
(gauge
reaches
regulator
maximum)
leave
cylinder
valve
in
fol
lowing
position:
For
oxygen,
and
inert
gases,
open
fully
to
seal
stem
against
possible
leak.
For
fuel
gas,
open
to
less
than
one
turn
to
permit
quick
emergency
shutoff.
Use
pressure
charts
(available
from
your
supplier)
for
safe
and
efficient,
recommended
pressure
settings
on
regulators.
Check
for
leaks
on
first
pressurization
and
regularly
there-after.
Brush
with
soap
solution
(capfull
of
Ivory
Liq
uid*or
equivalent
per
gallon
of
water).
Bubbles
indicate
leak.
Clean
off
soapy
water
after
test;
dried
soap
is
com
bustible.
E.
User
ResponsibilitIes
Remove
leaky
or
defective
equipment
from
service
im
mediately
for
repair.
See
User
Responsibility
statement
in
equipment
manual.
F.
Leaving
Equipment
Unattended
Close
gas
supply
at
source
and
drain
gas.
G.
Rope
Staging-Support
Rope
staging-support
should
not
be
used
for
welding
or
cutting
operation;
rope
may
burn.
*Trademark
of
Proctor
&
Gamble.
OM-1582
Page
3
electrically
HOT
by
stray
current
may
shock,
possibly
fa
tally.
Do
NOT
GROUND
to
electrical
conduit,
or
to
a
pipe
carrying
ANY
gas
or
flammable
liquid
such
as
oil
or
fuel.
Three-phase
connection.
Check
phase
requirements
of
equipment
before
installing.
If
only
3-phase
power
is
available,
connect
single-phase
equipment
to
only
two
wires
of
the
3-phase
line.
Do
NOT
connect
the
equip
ment
ground
lead
to
the
third
(live)
wire,
or
the
equip
ment
will
become
electrically
HOT-a
dangerous
condi
tion
that
can
shock,
possibly
fatally.
Before
welding,
check
ground
for
continuity.
Be
sure
conductors
are
touching
bare
metal
of
equipment
frames
at
connections.
If
a
line
cord
with
a
ground
lead
is
provided
with
the
equipment
for
connection
to
a
switchbox,
connect
the
ground
lead
to
the
grounded
switchbox.
If
a
three-prong
plug
is
added
for
connection
to
a
grounded
mating
re
ceptacle,
the
ground
lead
must
be
connected
to
the
ground
prong
only.
If
the
line
cord
comes
with
a
three-
prong
plug,
connect
to
a
grounded
mating
receptacle.
Never
remove
the
ground
prong
from
a
plug,
or
use
a
plug
with
a
broken
off
ground
prong.
2.
Electrode
Holders
Fully
insulated
electrode
holders
should
be
used.
Do
NOT
use
holders
with
protruding
screws.
3.
Connectors
Fully
insulated
lock-type
connectors
should
be
used
to
join
welding
cable
lengths.
4.
Cables
Frequently
inspect
cables
for
wear,
cracks
and
damage.
IMMEDIATELY
REPLACE
those
with
excessively
worn
or
damaged
insulation
to
avoid
possibly-lethal
shock
from
bared
cable.
Cables
with
damaged
areas
may
be
taped
to
give
resistance
equivalent
to
original
cable.
Keep
cable
dry,
free
of
oil
and
grease,
and
protected
from
hot
metal
and
sparks.
5.
Terminals
And
Other
Exposed
Parts
Terminals
and
other
exposed
parts
of
electrical
units
should
have
insulating
covers
secured
before
operation.
6.
Electrode
a.
Equipment
with
output
on/off
control
(contactor)
Welding
power
sources
for
use
with
the
gas
metal
arc
welding
(GMAW),
gas
tungsten
arc
welding
(GTAW)
and
similar
processes
nor
mally
are
equipped
with
devices
that
permit
on
off
control
of
the
welding
power
output.
When
so
equipped
the
electrode
wire
becomes
electri
cally
HOT
when
the
power
source
switch
is
ON
and
the
welding
gun
switch
is
closed.
Never
touch
the
electrode
wire
or
any
conducting
ob
ject
in
contact
with
the
electrode
circuit
unless
the
welding
power
source
is
off.
b.
Equipment
without
output
on/off
control
(no
contactor)
Welding
power
sources
used
with
shielded
metal
arc
welding
(SMAW)
and
similar
proc
esses
may
not
be
equipped
with
welding
power
output
on-off
control
devices.
With
such
equip
ment
the
electrode
is
electrically
HOT
when
the
power
switch
is
turned
ON.
Never
touch
the
electrode
unless
the
welding
power
source
is
off.
7.
Safety
Devices
Safety
devices
such
as
interlocks
and
circuit
breakers
should
not
be
disconnected
or
shunted
Out.
Before
installation,
inspection,
or
service,
of
equipment,
shut
OFF
all
power
and
remove
line
fuses
(or
lock
or
red-
tag
switches)
to
prevent
accidental
turning
ON
of
power.
Disconnect
all
cables
from
welding
power
source,
and
pull
all
115
volts
line-cord
plugs.
Do
not
open
power
circuit
or
change
polarity
while
weld
ing.
If,
in
an
emergency,
it
must
be
disconnected,
guard
against
shock
burns,
or
flash
from
switch
arcing.
Leaving
equipment
unattended.
Always
shut
OFF
and
disconnect
all
power
to
equipment.
Power
disconnect
switch
must
be
available
near
the
welding
power
source.
F.
Protection
For
Wearers
of
Electronic
Life
Sup
port
Devices
(Pacemakers)
Magnetic
fields
from
high
currents
can
affect
pacemaker
operation.
Persons
wearing
electronic
life
support
equipment
(pacemaker)
should
consult
with
their
doctor
before
going
near
arc
welding,
gouging,
or
spot
welding
operations.
1-4.
STANDARDS
BOOKLET
INDEX
For
more
information,
refer
to
the
following
standards
or
their
latest
revisions
and
comply
as
applicable:
1.
ANSI
Standard
Z49.1,
SAFETY
IN
WELDING
AND
CUTTING
obtainable
from
the
American
Welding
Society,
550
N.W.
LeJeune
Rd,
Miami,
FL
33126.
2.
NIOSH,
SAFETY
AND
HEALTH
IN
ARC
WELD
ING
AND
GAS
WELDING
AND
CUTTING
ob
tainable
from
the
Superintendent
of
Documents,
U.S.
Government
Printing
Office,
Washington,
D.C.
20402.
3.
OSHA,
SAFETY
AND
HEALTH
STANDARDS,
29CFR
1910,
obtainable
from
the
Superinten
dent
of
Documents,
U.S.
Government
Printing
Office,
Washington,
D.C.
20402.
4.
ANSI
Standard
Z87.1,
SAFE
PRACTICES
FOR
OCCUPATION
AND
EDUCATIONAL
EYE
AND
FACE
PROTECTION
obtainable
from
the
Ameri
can
National
Standards
Institute,
1430
Broad
way,
New
York,
NY
10018.
5.
ANSI
Standard
Z41
.1,
STANDARD
FOR
MENS
SAFETY-TOE
FOOTWEAR
obtainable
from
the
American
National
Standards
Institute,
1430
Broadway,
New
York,
NY
10018.
OM-1582
Page
5
6.
ANSI
Standard
Z49.2,
FIRE
PREVENTION
IN
THE
USE
OF
CUTTING
AND
WELDING
PROC
ESSES
obtainable
from
the
American
National
Standards
Institute,
1430
Broadway,
New
York,
NY
10018.
7.
AWS
Standard
A6.0,
WELDING
AND
CUTTING
CONTAINERS
WHICH
HAVE
HELD
COMBUS
TIBLES
obtainable
from
the
American
Welding
Society,
550
N.W.
LeJeune
Rd,
Miami,
FL
33126.
8.
NFPA
Standard
51,
OXYGEN-FUEL
GAS
SYS
TEMS
FOR
WELDING,
CUTTING,
AND
ALLIED
PROCESSES
obtainable
from
the
National
Fire
Protection
Association,
Batterymarch
Park,
Quincy,
MA
02269.
9.
NFPA
Standard
70,
NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CODE
obtainable
from
the
National
Fire
Protec
tion
Association,
Batterymarch
Park,
Quincy,
MA
02269.
10.
NFPA
Standard
51
B,
CUTTING
AND
WELDING
PROCESSES
obtainable
from
the
National
Fire
Protection
Association,
Batterymarch
Park,
Quincy,
MA
02269.
ii.
CGA
Pamphlet
P-i,
SAFE
HANDLING
OF
COM
PRESSED
GASES
IN
CYLINDERS
obtainable
from
the
Compressed
Gas
Association,
1235
Jef
ferson
Davis
Highway,
Suite
501,
Arlington,
VA
22202.
12.
CSA
Standard
W117.2,
CODE
FOR
SAFETY
IN
WELDING
AND
CUTTING
obtainable
from
the
Canadian
Standards
Association,
Standards
Sales,
178
Rexdale
Boulevard,
Rexdale,
Ontario,
Canada
M9W
1
R3.
13.
NWSA
booklet,
WELDING
SAFETY
BIBLIOG
RAPHY
obtainable
from
the
National
Welding
Supply
Association,
1900
Arch
Street,
Philadel
phia,
PA
19103.
14.
American
Welding
Society
Standard
AWSF4.1,
RECOMMENDED
SAFE
PRACTICES
FOR
THE
PREPARATION
FOR
WELDING
AND
CUTTING
OF
CONTAINERS
AND
PIPING
THAT
HAVE
HELD
HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES,
obtainable
from
the
American
Welding
Society,
550
N.W.
LeJeune
Rd,
Miami,
FL
331
26.
15.
ANSI
Standard
Z88.2,
PRACTICE
FOR
RESPI
RATORY
PROTECTION,
obtainable
from
the
American
National
Standards
Institute,
1430
Broadway,
New
York,
NY
10018.
SECTION
2
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
AND
SIGNAL
WORDS
2-1.
GENERAL
INFORMATION
AND
SAFETY
A.
General
Information
presented
in
this
manual
and
on
various
la
bels,
tags,
and
plates
on
the
unit
pertains
to
equipment
design,
installation,
operation,
maintenance,
and
troubleshooting
which
should
be
read,
understood,
and
followed
for
the
safe
and
effective
use
of
this
equipment.
The
nameplate
of
this
unit
uses
international
symbols
for
labeling
the
front
panel
controls.
The
symbols
also
ap
pear
at
the
appropriate
section
in
the
text.
B.
Safety
The
installation,
operation,
maintenance,
and
trouble
shooting
of
arc
welding
equipment
requires
practices
and
procedures
which
ensure
personal
safety
and
the
safety
of
others.
Therefore,
this
equipment
is
to
be
in
stalled,
operated,
and
maintained
only
by
qualified
per
Sons
in
accordance
with
this
manual
and
all
applicable
codes
such
as,
but
not
limited
to,
those
listed
at
the
end
of
Section
1
Safety
Rules
For
Operation
Of
Arc
Weld
ing
Power
Source.
2-2.
SAFETY
ALERT
SYMBOL
AND
SIGNAL
WORDS
The
following
safety
alert
symbol
and
signal
words
are
used
throughout
this
manual
to
call
attention
to
and
iden
tify
different
levels
of
hazard
and
special
instructions.
a
This
safety
alert
symbol
is
used
with
the
signal
words
WARNING
and
CAUTION
to
call
atten
tion
to
the
safety
statements.
a
WARNING
statements
identify
procedures
or
practices
which
must
be
followed
to
avoid
seri
ous
personal
injury
or
loss
of
life.
a
CAUTION
statements
identify
procedures
or
practices
which
must
be
followed
to
avoid
minor
personal
injury
or
damage
to
this
equipment.
IMPORTANT
statements
identify
special
instructions
necessary
for
the
most
efficient
operation
of
this
equip
ment.
OM-1582
Page
6
SECTION
3
SPECIFICATIONS
Table
3-1.
SpecifIcations
Input
Power
Requirements
Electrode
Wire
Diameter
Capability
Speed
Range*
Control
Circuit
Voltage
At
Gun
WeIght~
Net
Ship
24
Volts
AC
10
Amps
50/60
Hz
.023-1/8
in.
(0.6-3.2
mm)
50-780
ipm
(1
.3-19.8
mpm)
24
Volts
AC
74
lbs.
(33.6
kg)
82
lbs.
(37.2
kg)
*Optional
high
speed
motor
range:
90
to
1400
ipm
(2.3
to
35.6
mpm)
~Add
4
lbs.
(1.8
kg)
for
4-drive
roll
models.
SC-143
327
3-1.
DESCRIPTION
This
unit
is
a
semiautomatic
constant
speed
wire
feeder
which
operates
on
24
volts
ac.
This
unit
has
the
capabili
ty
of
feeding
wire
alternately
from
two
welding
guns.
The
feeder
is
designed
for
connection
to
a
constant
voltage
type
power
source
through
a
14-pin
connector.
If
115
volts
ac
is
the
only
power
available
for
use
with
the
feed
er,
the
optional
power
supply
adapter
Model
PSA-2
115/24
is
required
to
convert
the
power
to
24
volts
ac.
The
case
is
tightly
secured
to
help
keep
Out
dust
and
dirt,
while
still
allowing
easy
access
to
optional
controls.
The
following
optional
equipment
can
be
provided
on
the
wire
feeder
and
is
covered
within
this
Owners
Manual,
see
Table
3-2
for
Option
Compatibility:
*
Digital
Meter/Tachometer
Feedback
*
Remote
Voltage
Control
*
Digital
Voltage
Control
*
Four-In-One
-
Which
includes
the
following:
Spot
Control
Burnback
Control
Preflow/Postflow
Control
Trigger
Hold
*
Burnback
Control
*
Two
To
Four
Drive
Roll
Conversion
*
Digital
Voltage
Control
*
Option
Interlace
(required
to
install
the
following
options)
Remote
Pendant
Control
Dual
Schedule
Digital
Dual
Schedule
Synergic
Control
Run-In
Control
IMPORTANT:
Fora
complete
listing
of
Options
and
Ac
cessories,
see
back
cover
of
this
wire
feeder
Owner~s
Manual.
Figure
3-1.
Overall
Dimensions
OM-1582
Page
7
Table
3-2.
Option
Compatibility
The
table
below
should be
used
to
determine
the
options
that
can
be
used
together
on
each
Individual
side
of
a
dual
wire
feeder.
Use
the
column
on
the
left
side
of
the
table
to
choose
the
desired
option
and
follow
the
line
across
to
see
which
options
are
compatible.
DESIRED
OPTION
Burn.
back
Control
4-~1
Option
Digital
Meter/
Tach
Feedback
Digital
Voltage
Control
Voltage
Control
Rufl.lfl
Control
Digital
Duel
Schiduls
Duel
Schsduls
Control
Rimots
Pendant
Control
Cord
#137 552
(For
RCSP.45)
Burnback
Control
No
Yes
Yes
Yes Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
4.IN.i
Option
(Includes
preflow/postflow,
spotlburnback,
and
trigger
hold
control)
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Yes
Digital
Meter/Tach
Feedback
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Digital
Voltage
Control
(DVC)
Yes
Yes
Reqd
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Voltage
Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No No
No
Run-In
Control
(Option
Interface
Required)
Yes
Yes Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes Yes
Yes
Digital
Dual
Schedule
(Option
Interface
Required)
Yes
Yes
Reqd
Reqd
No
Yes
No
No No
Dual
Schedule
Control
(Option
Interface
Required)
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
Remote
Pendant
Control
(Option
Interface
Required)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No No
No
Cord
#137
552
(For
RCSP-45)
(Option
Interface
Required)
Yes Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No No
SECTION
4
-
INSTALLATION
OR
RELOCATION
4-1.
LOCATION
(Figure
3-1)
The
service
life
and
efficiency
of
this unit
and
associated
components
are
reduced
when
they
are
subjected
to
high
levels
of
dust,
dirt,
moisture,
corrosive
vapors,
and
extreme
heat.
A
proper
installation
site
should
be
selected
for
the
wire
feeder
if
the
unit
is
to
provide
dependable
service.
Lead
lengths
must
be
considered
when
installing
the
unit
to
fit
over
the
lifting
eyes
on
various
welding
power
sources
so
equipped.
Suitable
space
should
be
maintained
around
the
unit
for
making
necessary
connections
and
for
maintenance
functions.
4-2.
WIRE
GUIDE
AND
DRIVE
ROLL
INSTALLA
TION
(Figures
4-1
And
4-2)
Upon
initial
installation,
or
as
a
result
of
changes
in
wire
size
and
type,
it
is
necessary
to
install
the
required
drive
rolls
and
wire
guides.
Select
drive
rolls
according
to
Table
9-1.
IMPORTANT:
All
directions
for
wire
guide
and
drive
roll
installation
such
as
left
and
right,
are
with
respect
to
the
operator
facing
the
drive
assembly
side
of
the wire
feed
er.
A.
Wire
Guide
Installation
IMPORTANT:
Al/adjustments
are
made
using
a
3/16
in.
alien
wrench,
which
is
included
with
this
unit.
After
obtaining
the
appropriate
drive
rolls
and
wire
guides,
proceed
as
follows:
1.
Open
drive
assembly
cover.
2.
Remove
drive
rolls
if
applicable.
3.
Loosen
the
wire
guide
screw
and
wire
guide
re
tainer
(see
Figure
4-1).
4.
Place
wire
guide
with
arrow
pointing
to
the
right,
into
guide
holder
seat
(see
Figure
4-1).
5.
Secure
wire
guide
by
tightening
wire
guide
screw,
making
certain
that
wire
guide
retainer
is
posi
tioned
in
groove
on
guide
holder
seat.
Do
not
overtighten.
6.
Install
remaining
wire
guide by
repeating
Steps
2
through
5.
OM-1582
Page
8
Drive
Roll
Carriers
(2
or
4)
B.
Two
Drive
Roll
Installation
(Figure
4-2)
1.
Close
spring
shaft
carrier
(see
Figure
4-2A).
2.
Turn
drive
roll
nut
on
each
drive
roll
carrier
coun
terclockwise
until
the
three
lobes
of
each
nut
line
up
with
the
three
lobes
of
each
drive
roll
carrier.
3.
Open
spring
shaft
carrier
(see
Figure
4-2B).
4.
Slide
a
drive
roll
over
upper
drive
roll
nut
onto
up
per
drive
roll
carrier.
5.
Repeat
Step
4
for
lower
drive
roll.
SA-137
391-A
Ref.
SB-137
377-B
6.
Close
spring
shaft
carrier,
and
turn
each
drive
roll
nut
clockwise
until
finger-tight.
Do
not
overtighten
(see
Figure
4-2C).
C.
Drive
Roll
Pressure
Adjustment
(Figure
4-2C)
The
drive
roll
pressure
indicator
is
located
on
the
top
left
side
of
the
spring
shaft
carrier.
The
scale
on
the
indicator
is
a
relative
scale
only,
and
does
not
indicate
actual
drive
roll
pressure.
Increase
drive
roll
pressure
by
rotating
the
pressure
adjustment
knob
clockwise.
Wire
Guide
Drive
Roil
Pressure
mdi
Drive
Assemi
Cover
(2
or
4)
Spring
Shaft
Carrier
Pressure
Adjustment
Knob
Gun/Feeder
Connector
Opening
Wire
Guide
Gun/Feeder
Drive
Roll
Connector
Nuts
(2
or
4)
Securing
Knobs
Figure
4-1.
Drive
Assembly
OM-1582
Page
9
0
Co
0
A.
Closing
Carrier
And
Aligning
Drive
Roll
Nuts
Drive
Roil
Pressure
Upper
Drive
Roil
Nuts
(2)
Drive
Rolls
SD-137
377-B
Spring
Shaft
Carrier
Lower
Drive
Roil
Carriers(2)
Lower
Drive
Lower
Drive
Roli
Carriers
(2)
Roil
Nuts
(2)
B.
Opening
Carrier
And
Installing
Drive
Rolls
Drive
Roil
Nuts
Lower
Drive
Roil
Nuts
C.
Closing
Carrier
And
Tightening
Drive
Roll
Nuts
Figure
4-2.
Drive
Roll
Installation
Spilt
Lock
Washer
Spring
Shaft
Carrier
Tension
Indicator
Screw
Drive
Roil
Nuts
Figure
4-3.
Converting
Spring
Shaft
Carrier
From
Two
To
Four
Drive
Roll
SA-137
404-B
SB-142
631-0
Spring
Retainer
Shaft
Carrier
Spring
Spacer
Washer
(Use
on
Right
Side
01
D-60
Models
Only)
Drive
Assembly
Casting
Drive
Assembly
Roll
Carrier
Nylon
Screw
Upper
Drive
Roll
Carrier
Steep
Pin
Installed
Where
Hole
Plug
Was
Removed
Install
Bolts
Securely.
Do
Not
Overtighten
(Torque
to
Approximately
5
ft-lbs
(6.8
N-rn)).
Lower
Drive
Roll
Assembly
IMPORTANT:
Install
bolts
securely.
Do
not
overtighten
(Torque
to
approximately
5
ft-lbs.
(6.8
N-rn).)
Figure
4-4.
Drive
Roll
Assembly
Installation
IMPORTANT:
LeftsideofD-60
modelshown.
Repeat
the
pro
cedure
for
the
right
side
of
a
0-60
model.
OM-1582
Page
11
4-3.
CONVERTING
FROM
TWO
TO
FOUR
DRIVE
ROLLS.
IMPORTANT:
Remove
wire
guides
before
converting
from
two
to
four
drive
rolls.
A.
Converting
Spring
Shaft
Carrier
From
Two
To
Four
Drive
Roll
(Figures
4-1
And
4-3)
1.
Open
drive
assembly
cover.
2.
Open
spring
shaft
carrier.
3.
Remove
spring
shaft
carrier
tension
indicator
screw,
split
lock
washer,
washer,
and
drive
roll
pressure
Indicator.
4.
Install
supplied,
spacer
washer
(use
on
right
side
of
D-60
Models
only),
spring
bushing,
tension
spring,
and
spring
retainer.
Secure
with
hardware
removed
in
Step
3
(see
Figure
4-3).
B.
Drive
Roll
Carrier
Installation
(Figure
4-4)
IMPORTANT:
Apply
a
small
amount
of
supplied
thread
locking
compound
to
the
threads
of
supplied
steel
drive
roll
pin,
and
upper
and
lower
drive
roll
assembly
shoul
der
bolts
before
installing.
1.
Remove
drive
roll
nuts.
2.
Remove
and
discard
existing
hole
plug
from
drive
assembly
casting
(see
Figure
4-4).
3.
Install
supplied
steel
drive
roll
pin,
where
hole
plug
was
removed
in
Step
2.
4.
Slide
pressure
arm
over
steel
pin,
and
secure
with
supplied
spring
steel
washer
and
screw.
5.
Install
lower
drive
roll
assembly
according
to
Fig
ure
2,
and
torque
to
approximately
5
ft-lbs
(6.8
N~m).
6.
Install
upper
drive
roll
assembly
according
to
Fig
ure
2,
and
torque
to
approximately
5
ft-lbs
(6.8
N~m).
7.
Reinstall
drive
roll
nuts.
Do
not
overtighten.
C.
Drive
Roll
Installation
Repeat
Steps
1
through
6
in
Section
4-2B.
D.
Drive
Roll
Pressure
Adjustment
See
Section
4-2C
for
instructions
on
how
to
adjust
drive
roll
pressure.
4-4.
POSITIONING
THE
WIRE
DRIVE
ASSEMBLY
(Figures
4-5
And
4-6)
This
unit
is
equipped
with
two
wire
drive
assemblies;
each
may
be
rotated
to
provide
smoother
wire
feeding
and
prolonged
gun
liner
life.
By
positioning
the
spool
support
assembly
and
hub
support
(see
Sections
4-1
2A
and
B)
and
rotating
the
wire
drive
assembly,
the
welding
wire
will
run
a
straighter
line
from
the
reel,
through
the
drive
rolls,
and
into
the
gun
liner.
To
position
each
drive
assembly,
proceed
as
follows:
1.
Remove
wrapper.
2.
Remove
securing
hardware
from
upper
left
cor
ner
of
nameplate
and
side
panels,
and
open
hinged
front
panel.
3.
Locate
the
drive
assembly
rotation
adjustment
openings
located
behind
the
hinged
front
panel,
and
insert
supplied
3/16
in.
allen
wrench
into
openings
and
loosen
allen
bolts.
(see
Figure
4-8
for
location
of
openings).
4.
Rotate
drive
assembly
to
desired
position,
and
secure
by
tightening
alien
bolts.
Do
not
overtigh
ten
(see
Figure
4-6).
5.
Close
and
secure
hinged
front
panel.
6.
Reinstall
wrapper.
4-5.
WELDING
GUN
CONNECTIONS
(Figures
4-6
And
5-1)
1.
Turn
off
wire
feeder
and
welding
power
source,
if
applicable.
2.
Rotate
gun/feeder
connector
securing
knobs
counterclockwise
approximately
three
turns
(see
Figure
4-6).
3.
Insert
the
gun/feeder
connection
into
the
gun/fe
eder
connector
opening
with
the
outlet
wire
guide
as
close
to
the
drive
roll
as
possible
without
touch
ing,
and
tighten
the
gun/feeder
connector
secur
ing
knobs
(see
Figure
4-6).
a
WARNING:
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
can
kill.
Do
not
touch
live
electrical
parts.
Do
not
touch
electrode
wire
when
gun
trigger
is
pressed.
The
welding
wire
and
all
metal
parts
in
contact
with
it
carry
weld
output
when
the
welding
power
source
contactor
is
energized.
4.
Connect
the
gun
trigger
plug
to
the
TRIGGER
RECEPTACLE
as
follows
(see
Figure
5-1):
align
keyway,
insert
plug
into
receptacle,
and
rotate
threaded
collar
clockwise.
OM-1582
Page
12
OPTIONAL
Figure
4-5.
Rear
Panel
Left
Remote
Pendant
Control
SB-143
280
SB-137
397-B
Power
Switch
Left
Run-In
Control
Receptacle
\
Snap-In
Blank
For
Remote
Voltage
Control
Right
Run-In
Speed
Receptacl
Voltage
Sensing
Left
Shielding
14-Pin
Plug
Lead
Gas
Valve
Drive
Assembly
Cover
Wire
Guides
Drive
Rolls
(4
Shown)
Figure
4-6.
PositIoning
The
Drive
Assembly
OM-1582
Page
13
4-6.
MOTOR
START
CONTROL
(Figure
4-7)
4k
WARNING:
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
can
kill.
_____
Do
not
touch
live
electrical
parts.
Shut
down
wire
feeder
and
welding
power
source,
and
disconnect
input
power
employ
ing
lockout/tagging
procedures
before
mak
ing
internal
adjustments.
Lockout/tagging
procedures
for
wire
feeder
con
sist
of
disconnecting
interconnecting
cord,
and
for
welding
power
source
consist
of
padlocking
line
disconnect
switch
in
open
position,
remov
ing
fuses
from
fuse
box,
or
shutting
off
and
red-
tagging
circuit
breaker
or
other
disconnecting
device.
Stop
engine,
and
disconnect
negative
()
battery
cable
from
battery
on
welding
gener
ator.
a
CAUTION:
ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE
(ESD)
can
damage
circuit
boards.
Put
on
properly
grounded
wrist
strap
BE
FORE
handling
circuit
boards.
Transport
circuit
boards
in
proper
static-
shielding
carriers
or
packages.
Perform
work
only
at
a
static-safe
work
area.
INCORRECT
INSTALLATION
or
misaligned
plugs
can
damage
circuit
board.
Be
sure
that
plugs
are
properly
installed
and
aligned.
EXCESSIVE
PRESSURE
can
break
circuit
board.
Use
only
minimal
pressure
and
gentle
move
ment
when
disconnecting
or
connecting
board
plugs
and
removing
or
installing
board.
The
Motor
Start
Control
potentiometer
R70,
located
on
motor
board
PCi,
provides
the
ability
to
select
wire
feed
speed
acceleration
at
the
beginning
of
wire
feed
up
to
the
rate
set
on
the
Wire
Speed
control.
The
Motor
Speed
Control
is
factory
set
to
provide
re
quired
arc
starting
characteristics
with
a
wide
range
of
welding
power
sources.
To
adjust
the
Motor
Speed
Control,
proceed
as
follows:
1.
Remove
wrapper.
2.
Remove
securing
hardware
from
upper
left
cor
ner
of
nameplate
and
side
panels,
and
open
hinged
front
panel.
3.
Adjust
R70
using
a
pointed
tool,
such
as
the
edge
of
a
small
screwdriver.
Rotating
the
potent,iome
ter
clockwise
will
increase
the
amount
of
time
it
takes
the
motor
to
ramp
up
to
speed.
4.
Secure
hinged
front
panel
lowered
in
Step
2.
5.
Reinstall
and
secure
wrapper
removed
in
Step
1.
4-7.
DIP
SWITCHES
(Figure
4-8)
It
may
be
necessary
to
change
DIP
switch
positions
if
dif
ferent
options
are
added,
or
if
different
functions
are
de
sired.
Follow
the
procedure
in
Subsection
A
when
changing
DIP
switches.
A.
Procedure
For
Changing
DiP
Switches
To
change
switch
positions,
proceed
as
follows:
1k
WARNING:
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
can
kill.
_____
Do
not
touch
live
electrical
parts.
Shut
down
wire
feeder
and
welding
power
source,
and
disconnect
input
power
employ
ing
lockout/tagging
procedures
before
mak
ing
internal
adjustments.
Lockout/tagging
procedures
for
wire
feeder
con
sist
of
disconnecting
interconnecting
cord,
and
for
welding
power
source
consist
of
padlocking
line
disconnect
switch
in
open
position,
remov
ing
fuses
from
fuse
box,
or
shutting
off
and
red-
tagging
circuit
breaker
or
other
disconnecting
device.
Stop
engine,
and
disconnect
negative
()
battery
cable
from
battery
on
welding
gener
ator.
CAUTION:
ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE
(ESD)
can
damage
circuit
boards.
Put
on
properly
grounded
wrist
strap
BE
FORE
handling
circuit
boards.
Transport
circuit
boards
in
proper
static-
shielding
carriers
or
packages.
Perform
work
only
at
a
static-safe
work
area.
INCORRECT
INSTALLATION
or
misaligned
plugs
can
damage
circuit
board.
Be
sure
that
plugs
are
properly
installed
and
aligned.
EXCESSIVE
PRESSURE
can
break
circuit
board.
Use
only
minimal
pressure
and
gentle
move
ment
when
disconnecting
or
connecting
board
plugs
and
removing
or
installing
board.
1.
Remove
wrapper.
2.
Remove
protective
coating
on
switch,
if
applica
ble.
Motor
Start
control
Potentiometer
I
Figure
4-7.
Motor
Start
Control
Board
PCi
Ref.
B-131
819-B
On
Motor
Control
a
OM-1582
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14
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Miller KB048180 Owner's manual

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Miller
Model
KB048180
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