Miller XR A AND XR W GUNS Owner's manual

Brand: Miller

Model: XR A AND XR W GUNS

Category: Welding System

Type: Owner's manual

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XR A And XR W

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OM-236 297H

2011−01

MIG (GMAW) Welding

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Description

Semi-Automatic, Air/Water-

Cooled, MIG (GMAW) Welding

Gun

200 Ampere (Air) Push-Pull Welding Gun

400 Ampere (Water) Push-Pull Welding Gun

Miller Electric manufactures a full line

of welders and welding related equipment.

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That’s why when Niels Miller first started building arc welders in 1929,

he made sure his products offered long-lasting value and superior

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Miller products. Please take time to read the Safety precautions. They

will help you protect yourself against potential hazards on the worksite.

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of reliable service with proper maintenance.

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there’s a Troubleshooting section that will

help you figure out what the problem is. The

parts list will then help you to decide the

exact part you may need to fix the problem.

Warranty and service information for your

particular model are also provided.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 −SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR GMAW WELDING GUNS − READ BEFORE USING 1........

1-1. Symbol Usage 1........................................................................

1-2. Arc Welding Hazards 1..................................................................

1-3. Proposition 65 Warnings 2...............................................................

1-4. EMF Information 2......................................................................

SECTION 2 − MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ VISANT LES PISTOLETS DE SOUDAGE GMAW − À LIRE AVANT

UTILISATION 3................................................................................

2-1. Signification des symboles 3.............................................................

2-2. Dangers relatifs au soudage à l’arc 3......................................................

2-3. Proposition californienne 65 Avertissements 4...............................................

2-4. Informations relatives aux CEM 4.........................................................

SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS 5...................................................................

3-1. WEEE Label (For Products Sold Within The EU) 5...........................................

3-2. Symbols And Definitions 5...............................................................

SECTION 4 − INTRODUCTION 6.................................................................

4-1. Gun Specifications 6....................................................................

4-2. Duty Cycle And Overheating 6............................................................

SECTION 5 − INSTALLATION 6..................................................................

5-1. Important Information Regarding CE Products (Sold Within The EU) 6...........................

5-2. Connections With A Constant Current (CC), Constant Voltage (CV) Or Constant Current/Constant

Voltage (CC/CV) Welding Power Source Having A 14-Socket Receptacle 7......................

5-3. Air-Cooled Gun Connections 8............................................................

5-4. Water-Cooled Gun Connections 9.........................................................

5-5. Millermatic 350/350P Water Cooled Gun Connections 10.......................................

5-6. Threading Welding Wire Through Millermatic 350/350P 11......................................

5-7. Threading Welding Wire Through XR-Control Feeder 12.......................................

5-8. Adjusting Tension At Feeder 13............................................................

5-9. 10-Pin Plug Information 14................................................................

5-10. Removing Top Cover Of Pistol Grip Gun 14..................................................

5-11. Threading Welding Wire Through Gun 15....................................................

SECTION 6 − OPERATION 16....................................................................

6-1. Gun Controls 16.........................................................................

6-2. Shielding Gas 16........................................................................

6-3. Sequence Of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) − Continuous Or Spot 16..........................

6-4. Coolant Supply For Water-Cooled Models Only 17............................................

SECTION 7 − MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 17...........................................

7-1. Replacing The Gun Liner 18...............................................................

7-2. Changing Gun Contact Tip 19.............................................................

7-3. Replacing Or Cleaning Gun Drive Roll In Pistol-Grip Guns 19...................................

7-4. Replacing Or Cleaning Gun Drive Roll Bearing In Pistol-Grip Guns 20............................

7-5. Replacing Head Tube Liner In Pistol-Grip Guns 20............................................

7-6. Removing Diffuser In Air And Water-Cooled Pistol-Grip Guns 21................................

7-7. Troubleshooting 21......................................................................

SECTION 8 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS 22........................................................

SECTION 9 − PARTS LIST 24.....................................................................

SECTION 10 − PARTS LIST INCLUDING CONSUMABLES 28........................................

WARRANTY

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

for European Community (CE marked) products.

MILLER Electric Mfg. Co., 1635 Spencer Street, Appleton, WI 54914 U.S.A. declares that the

product(s) identified in this declaration conform to the essential requirements and provisions of

the stated Council Directive(s) and Standard(s).

Product/Apparatus Identification:

Product

Stock Number

XR15/30A W/QUICK DISCONNECT 198127, 198128

XR15/30W W/QUICK DISCONNECT 198129, 198130

Council Directives:

• 2006/95/EC Low Voltage

Standards:

• IEC 609741:2005 Arc welding equipment – Part 1: Welding power sources

• IEC 609747:2005 Arc welding equipment – Part 7: Torches

• EN 50445:2008 Product family standard to demonstrate compliance of equipment for resistance welding,

arc welding and allied processes with the basic restrictions related to human exposure to electromagnetic

fields (0 Hz – 300Hz)

Signatory:

December 16, 2010

_____________________________________ ___________________________________________

David A. Werba

Date of Declaration

MANAGER, PRODUCT DESIGN COMPLIANCE

247818A

OM-236 297 Page 1

SECTION 1 −SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR GMAW

WELDING GUNS − READ BEFORE USING

SR7 (MIG) 2010−03

Protect yourself and others from injury — read and follow these precautions.

1-1. Symbol Usage

DANGER! − Indicates a hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. The

possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols

or explained in the text.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury. The possible

hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols or ex-

plained in the text.

NOTICE − Indicates statements not related to personal injury.

. Indicates special instructions.

This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out! ELECTRIC

SHOCK, MOVING PARTS, and HOT PARTS hazards. Consult sym-

bols and related instructions below for necessary actions to avoid the

hazards.

1-2. Arc Welding Hazards

The symbols shown below are used throughout this manual

to call attention to and identify possible hazards. When you

see the symbol, watch out, and follow the related instructions

to avoid the hazard. The safety information given below is

only a summary of the more complete safety information

found in the welding power source Owner’s Manual. Read

and follow all Safety Standards.

Only qualified persons should install, operate, maintain, and

repair this unit.

During operation, keep everybody, especially children, away.

ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.

D Always wear dry insulating gloves.

D Insulate yourself from work and ground.

D Do not touch live electrode or electrical parts.

D Repair or replace worn, damaged, or cracked gun or cable insula-

tion.

D Turn off welding power source before changing contact tip or gun

parts.

D Keep all covers and handle securely in place.

D Keep your head out of the fumes.

D Ventilate area, or use breathing device.

D Read Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)

and manufacturer’s instructions for material

used.

FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous.

D Do not weld near flammable material.

D Do not weld on closed containers.

D Watch for fire; keep extinguisher nearby.

WELDING can cause fire or explosion.

BUILDUP OF GAS can injure or kill.

D Shut off shielding gas supply when not in use.

D Always ventilate confined spaces or use ap-

proved air-supplied respirator.

MOVING PARTS can injure.

D Keep away from moving parts.

D Keep away from pinch points such as drive

rolls.

D Wear welding helmet with correct shade of fil-

ter.

D Wear correct eye and body protection.

D Cover exposed skin with spatter-resistant

clothing.

ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin.

HOT PARTS can burn.

D Allow gun to cool before touching.

D Do not touch hot metal.

D Protect hot metal from contact by others.

NOISE can damage hearing.

Noise from some processes or equipment can

damage hearing.

D Check for noise level limits exceeding those

specified by OSHA.

D Use approved ear plugs or ear muffs if noise level is high.

D Warn others nearby about noise hazard.

WELDING WIRE can injure.

D Keep hands and body away from gun tip when

trigger is pressed.

READ INSTRUCTIONS.

D Read and follow all labels and the Owner’s

Manual carefully before installing, operating, or

servicing unit. Read the safety information at

the beginning of the manual and in each

section.

D Use only genuine replacement parts from the manufacturer.

D Perform maintenance and service according to the Owner’s

Manuals, industry standards, and national, state, and local

codes.

OM-236 297 Page 2

1-3. Proposition 65 Warnings

Welding or cutting equipment produces fumes or gases

which contain chemicals known to the State of California to

cause birth defects and, in some cases, cancer. (California

Health & Safety Code Section 25249.5 et seq.)

This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to

the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other

reproductive harm. Wash hands after use.

1-4. EMF Information

Electric current flowing through any conductor causes localized electric

and magnetic fields (EMF). Welding current creates an EMF field

around the welding circuit and welding equipment. EMF fields may inter-

fere with some medical implants, e.g. pacemakers. Protective meas-

ures for persons wearing medical implants have to be taken. For ex-

ample, access restrictions for passers−by or individual risk assessment

for welders. All welders should use the following procedures in order to

minimize exposure to EMF fields from the welding circuit:

1. Keep cables close together by twisting or taping them, or using a

cable cover.

2. Do not place your body between welding cables. Arrange cables

to one side and away from the operator.

3. Do not coil or drape cables around your body.

4. Keep head and trunk as far away from the equipment in the

welding circuit as possible.

5. Connect work clamp to workpiece as close to the weld as

possible.

6. Do not work next to, sit or lean on the welding power source.

7. Do not weld whilst carrying the welding power source or wire

feeder.

About Implanted Medical Devices:

Implanted Medical Device wearers should consult their doctor and the

device manufacturer before performing or going near arc welding, spot

welding, gouging, plasma arc cutting, or induction heating operations.

If cleared by your doctor, then following the above procedures is recom-

mended.

OM-236 297 Page 3

SECTION 2 − MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ VISANT LES

PISTOLETS DE SOUDAGE GMAW − À LIRE AVANT

UTILISATION

SR7(MIG)_2010−03fre

Se protéger, ainsi que toute autre personne travaillant sur les lieux, contre les étincelles et le métal chaud.

2-1. Signification des symboles

DANGER! − Indique une situation dangereuse qui si on

l’évite pas peut donner la mort ou des blessures graves.

Les dangers possibles sont montrés par les symboles

joints ou sont expliqués dans le texte.

Indique une situation dangereuse qui si on l’évite pas

peut donner la mort ou des blessures graves. Les dan-

gers possibles sont montrés par les symboles joints ou

sont expliqués dans le texte.

NOTE − Indique des déclarations pas en relation avec des blessures

personnelles.

. Indique des instructions spécifiques.

Ce groupe de symboles veut dire Avertissement! Attention! DANGER

DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, PIECES EN MOUVEMENT, et PIECES

CHAUDES. Consulter les symboles et les instructions ci-dessous y

afférant pour les actions nécessaires afin d’éviter le danger.

2-2. Dangers relatifs au soudage à l’arc

Les symboles présentés ci-après sont utilisés tout au long du

présent manuel pour attirer votre attention et identifier les ris-

ques de danger. Lorsque vous voyez un symbole, soyez vigi-

lant et suivez les directives mentionnées afin d’éviter tout

danger. Les consignes de sécurité présentées ci-après ne

font que résumer l’information contenue dans les normes de

sécurité énumérées dans le manuel d’utilisation du poste de

soudage. Veuillez lire et respecter toutes ces normes de sé-

curité.

L’installation, l’utilisation, l’entretien et les réparations ne

doivent être confiés qu’à des personnes qualifiées.

Au cours de l’utilisation, tenir toute personne à l’écart et plus

particulièrement les enfants.

UN CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE peut tuer.

D Porter toujours des gants secs et isolants.

D S’isoler de la pièce et de la terre.

D Ne jamais toucher une électrode ou des pièces

électriques sous tension.

D Réparer ou remplacer un pistolet ou la gaine d’isolement d’un

câble usée, endommagée ou fissurée.

D Mettre la soudeuse hors tension avant de remplacer un bec con-

tact ou des pièces de pistolet.

D S’assurer que tous les couvercles et poignées sont fermement

assujettis.

LES VAPEURS ET LES FUMÉES

peuvent être nocives.

D Éloigner sa tête des endroits renfermant des

vapeurs.

D Aérer la zone de travail ou porter un appareil re-

spiratoire.

D Consulter les fiches toxicologiques (MSDS) et les notices du fab-

ricant de chaque matériel utilisé.

LE SOUDAGE peut causer un incen-

die ou une explosion.

D Ne pas souder à proximité de matériaux inflam-

mables.

D Ne pas souder sur des récipients fermés.

D Prendre garde aux incendies et toujours avoir un extincteur à

proximité.

L’ACCUMULATION DE VAPEURS

peut causer des lésions ou la mort.

D Quand on n’utilise pas le gaz de protection,

fermer le robinet de la bouteille.

D Assurer toujours la ventilation des zones fer-

mées ou utiliser un appareil respiratoire avec

alimentation en air.

Les PIÈCES MOBILES peuvent

causer des blessures.

D Ne pas s’approcher des organes mobiles.

D Ne pas s’approcher des points de coincement

tels que des rouleaux de commande.

LE RAYONNEMENT DE L’ARC peut

brûler les yeux et la peau.

D Porter un casque de soudage muni d’un filtre

de protection oculaire approprié.

D Porter une protection oculaire et des vête-

ments de protection appropriés.

D Protéger la peau nue en portant des vêtements anti-éclabous-

sures.

LES PIÈCES CHAUDES peuvent

provoquer des brûlures.

D Laisser refroidir le pistolet avant de le toucher.

D Ne pas toucher d’objets métalliques chauds.

D Abriter les objets métalliques contre tout con-

tact par les personnes à proximité.

OM-236 297 Page 4

Le BRUIT peut endommager l’ouie.

Le bruit des processus et des équipements peut

affecter l’ouïe.

D Vérifier si les niveaux de bruit excèdent les lim-

ites spécifiées par l’OSHA.

D Utiliser des bouche-oreilles ou des serre-tête antibruit approuvés

si le niveau de bruit est élevé.

D Avertir les personnes à proximité au sujet du danger inhérent au

bruit.

LES FILS DE SOUDAGE peuvent

provoquer des blessures.

D Éloigner les mains et le corps de la buse du pis-

tolet après avoir appuyé sur la gâchette.

LIRE LES INSTRUCTIONS.

D Lire et appliquer les instructions sur les

étiquettes et le Mode d’emploi avant

l’installation, l’utilisation ou l’entretien de

l’appareil. Lire les informations de sécurité au

début du manuel et dans chaque section.

D N’utiliser que les pièces de rechange recommandées par le

constructeur.

D Effectuer l’entretien en respectant les manuels d’utilisation,

les normes industrielles et les codes nationaux, d’état et locaux.

2-3. Proposition californienne 65 Avertissements

Les équipements de soudage et de coupage produisent des

fumées et des gaz qui contiennent des produits chimiques

dont l’État de Californie reconnaît qu’ils provoquent des

malformations congénitales et, dans certains cas, des

cancers. (Code de santé et de sécurité de Californie, chapitre

25249.5 et suivants)

Ce produit contient des éléments chimiques, dont le plomb,

reconnus par l’État de Californie pour leur caractère

cancérogène ainsi que provoquant des malformations

congénitales ou autres problèmes de procréation. Se laver

les mains après toute manipulation.

2-4. Informations relatives aux CEM

Le courant électrique qui traverse tout conducteur génère des champs

électromagnétiques (CEM) à certains endroits. Le courant de soudage

crée un CEM autour du circuit et du matériel de soudage. Les CEM

peuvent créer des interférences avec certains implants médicaux

comme des stimulateurs cardiaques. Des mesures de protection pour

les porteurs d’implants médicaux doivent être prises: par exemple, des

restrictions d’accès pour les passants ou une évaluation individuelle

des risques pour les soudeurs. Tous les soudeurs doivent appliquer les

procédures suivantes pour minimiser l’exposition aux CEM provenant

du circuit de soudage:

1 Rassembler les câbles en les torsadant ou en les attachant avec

du ruban adhésif ou avec une housse.

2 Ne pas se tenir au milieu des câbles de soudage. Disposer les

câbles d’un côté et à distance de l’opérateur.

3 Ne pas courber et ne pas entourer les câbles autour de votre

corps.

4 Maintenir la tête et le torse aussi loin que possible du matériel du

circuit de soudage.

5 Connecter la pince sur la pièce aussi près que possible de la

soudure.

6 Ne pas travailler à proximité d’une source de soudage, ni

s’asseoir ou se pencher dessus.

7 Ne pas souder tout en portant la source de soudage ou le

dévidoir.

En ce qui concerne les implants médicaux :

Les porteurs d’implants doivent d’abord consulter leur médecin avant

de s’approcher des opérations de soudage à l’arc, de soudage par

points, de gougeage, du coupage plasma ou de chauffage par induc-

tion. Si le médecin approuve, il est recommandé de suivre les procédu-

res précédentes.

OM-236 297 Page 5

SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS

3-1. WEEE Label (For Products Sold Within The EU)

Do not discard product (where ap-

plicable) with general waste.

Reuse or recycle Waste Electrical

and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

by disposing at a designated collec-

tion facility.

Contact your local recycling office

or your local distributor for further

information.

3-2. Symbols And Definitions

Primary Voltage

Volts

Primary Current

Amperes

Degree Of

Protection U

Conventional Load

Voltage I

Rated Welding

Current X

Duty Cycle

Percent

Notes

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SECTION 4 − INTRODUCTION

4-1. Gun Specifications

Model Welding Output Range Electrode

Wire Diameter

Capacity

Wire Feed

Speed Range

Net Weight

(Torch Only)

XR-A − 15 and 30 ft

(4.6 or 9.1 m) gun

(Air Cooled)

200 A at 100% Duty Cycle

250 A at 60% Duty Cycle

.030 To 1/16 in.

(0.8 To 1.6 mm)

aluminum wire

70 To 900 ipm

(1.8 To 23 mpm)

2.2 lb (1 kg)

(less cables)

XR-W − 15 and 30 ft

(4.6 or 9.1 m) gun

(Water Cooled)

400 A at 100% Duty Cycle .030 To 1/16 in.

(0.8 To 1.6 mm)

aluminum wire

70 To 900 ipm

(1.8 To 23 mpm)

2.4 lb (1.08 kg)

(less cables)

4-2. Duty Cycle And Overheating

Duty Cycle is percentage of 10 min-

utes that unit can weld at rated load

without overheating.

NOTICE − Exceeding duty cycle

can damage unit and void warranty.

sduty1 5/95

6 Minutes Welding 4 Minutes Resting

Continuous Welding

Air-Cooled Models

Water-Cooled Models

100% Duty Cycle At 400 Amperes Using Argon

Continuous Welding

100% Duty Cycle At 200 Amperes Using Argon 60% Duty Cycle At 250 Amperes Using Argon

SECTION 5 − INSTALLATION

5-1. Important Information Regarding CE Products (Sold Within The EU)

! This equipment shall not be used by the general public as the EMF limits for the general public might be exceeded during welding.

This equipment is built in accordance with EN 60974−1 and is intended to be used only in an occupational environment (where the general public

access is prohibited or regulated in such a way as to be similar to occupational use) by an expert or an instructed person.

Wire feeders and ancillary equipment (such as torches, liquid cooling systems and arc striking and stabilizing devices) as part of the welding

circuit may not be a major contributor to the EMF. See the Owner’s Manuals for all components of the welding circuit for additional EMF exposure

information.

S The EMF assessment on this equipment was conducted at 0.5 meter.

S At a distance of 1 meter the EMF exposure values were less than 20% of the permissible values.

OM-236 297 Page 7

. Be sure that contact tip, liner, and drive rolls are correct for wire size and type. See Parts List to change parts as needed.

5-2. Connections With A Constant Current (CC), Constant Voltage (CV) Or Constant

Current/Constant Voltage (CC/CV) Welding Power Source Having A 14-Socket

Receptacle

Ref. 151 666-G / 250 586-A / 804 653-A / 245 997-A

Millermatic 350P

XR D Control

1 CV Or CC/CV Welding Power Source

2 24 VAC/Contactor Control 14-Pin

Plug

3 Negative (−) Weld Cable

4 Workpiece

5 Welding Gun

6 Wire Feeder

7 Positive (+) Weld Cable

8 Gas Hose

9 Gas Cylinder

. Shielding gas pressure not to exceed

100 psi (689 kPa).

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5-3. Air-Cooled Gun Connections

Ref. 245 995-A / 246 218-A / 250 581-A

1 Gun Control Cable

Insert plug into Gun Control receptacle, and

tighten threaded collar.

2 Gun Power Pin

3 Gun Bushing

4 Gun Securing Knob

5 Drive Casting

Loosen gun securing knob and insert gun

power pin through gun bushing until it

bottoms against drive casting. Tighten

knob.

Left Side

OM-236 297 Page 9

5-4. Water-Cooled Gun Connections

Ref. 246 218-A / 250 583-A

. Turn on coolant supply before

welding or gun will be dam-

aged.

1 Gun Control Cable

Insert plug into Gun Control

receptacle, and tighten threaded

collar.

2 Gun Power Pin

3 Gun Securing Knob

4 Gun Bushing

5 Drive Casting

Loosen gun securing knob, and

insert gun power pin through gun

bushing until it bottoms against

drive casting. Tighten knob. Close

and latch door.

6 Gun (Coolant) “In” Hose

Connect to Water “Out” fitting on

feeder (left-hand threads).

7 Gun (Coolant) “Out” Hose

Connect to Water “In” fitting on

feeder (left-hand threads)

8 Water Cooler Output

9 Water Cooler Input

10 Feeder (Coolant) Output

11 Feeder (Coolant) Input

Tools Needed:

9/16 in.

Left Side

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5-5. Millermatic 350/350P Water Cooled Gun Connections

Ref. 804 945-A / 151 666-G

. Turn on coolant supply before welding

or gun will be damaged.

1 Coolant Supply

2 Millermatic 350P

3 Gun Control Cable

Insert plug into gun control receptacle and

tighten threaded collar.

4 Water In Hose

Connect to coolant supply with supplied

coupler and water hose (left-hand threads).

5 Gun Connector

Loosen gun securing knob, and insert gun

connector through Wire opening until it

bottoms against block. Tighten knob. Close

and latch door.

6 Water Out Hose

Connect to coolant supply with supplied

coupler and water hose (left-hand threads).

7 Coolant “In”

8 Coolant “Out”

Tools Needed:

9/16 in.

OM-236 297 Page 11

5-6. Threading Welding Wire Through Millermatic 350/350P

1 Wire Spool

2 Welding Wire

3 Inlet Wire Guide

4 Drive Roll

5 Intermediate Wire Guide

6 Outlet Wire Guide

7 Pressure Adjustment Knob

8 Gun Conduit Cable

Lay gun cable out straight.

Tools Needed:

6 in.

(150 mm)

. Hold wire tightly to keep it

from unraveling.

Open pressure assembly.

Pull and hold wire; cut off end.

Push wire thru guides into gun;

continue to hold wire.

Close and tighten pressure

assembly, and let go of wire.

. Set pressure indicator

scale to 1/2 lb.

Ref. 803 544-A / 218 243-A / 218 244-A / S-0627-A

Pressure

Indicator

Scale

218243-A

IMPORTANT!

For Aluminum Push-Pull welding.

Thread hub tension nut loosely

IMPORTANT!

For Aluminum

Push-Pull welding.

218244-A

35621 4

See Section 5-11 for threading weld-

ing wire through XR guns.

3/4 in.

Tighten to

1/2 lb.

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5-7. Threading Welding Wire Through XR-Control Feeder

Ref. 246 218-A / 805 354

Tools Needed:

1 Cable Assembly

Lay cable assembly out straight.

2 Jog Switch

Push Jog switch up to feed wire through

cable assembly.

3 Torque Switch

. Select proper push feeder torque set-

ting for wire size being used. Use low

torque for .030 in. (0.8mm) wire. Use

high torque for all other wire sizes.

JOG / PURGE

Notes

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5-8. Adjusting Tension At Feeder

Ref. 805 350-A / 242 517-A

Tools Needed:

Pull and hold wire; cut off end.

6 in.

(150 mm)

1 Tension Arm

Open tension arm.

Thread wire thru inlet guide, along drive roll groove, and

into wire conduit. Close tension arm. Adjust tension as

follows:

. Hold wire tightly to keep

it from unraveling.

Wire Size Welding Gun Calibration

3−4

1−2

0.030 - 0.035 in.

0.040 in.

3/64 in.

1/16 in.

Tension Settings

Install proper size drive rolls.

OM-236 297 Page 14

5-9. 10-Pin Plug Information

Pin* Pin Information

A Electrode sense lead

B Motor Common

G Trigger

C Motor 0 to +24 volts DC with respect to pin B

D Trigger

E Wire speed Ref. +9 volts DC

H Wire speed com

F Wire speed 0 to +9 volts DC with respect to pin H

J Gun sensing resistor with respect to pin H

I Not used

5-10. Removing Top Cover Of Pistol Grip Gun

1 Top Cover Triangular Boss

Push up on triangular boss to open

door. Door hinges on handle.

To open door fully, push up on door

until it clicks into position.

. If door is pushed too far it will

separate from handle. If this

happens the door can be rein-

stalled.

Push door back into original posi-

tion to close.

802 528-C

OM-236 297 Page 15

5-11. Threading Welding Wire Through Gun

Ref. 246 218-A / 151 599-F / 250 982-A / 250 981-A

Tools Needed:

. Refer to Section 5-7 for instructions on feeding wire

through feeder.

Feed wire to check drive roll pressure.

If necessary, slightly tighten thumb nut

inside gun.

Cut off wire. Close and latch wire

feeder door.

WOOD

! Welding wire is electrically live when gun trigger

is used to jog wire.

. Turn OFF coolant supply before removing head tube

on water-cooled gun.

1 Pressure Roll Assembly

Lift arm and open pressure roll assembly.

2 Cable Assembly

Lay cable assembly out straight.

Push Jog switch up to feed wire through cable assembly.

3 Drive Roll

For wire sizes .035 in. (0.9 mm) and smaller use small

groove, and .047 in. (1.2 mm) and 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) use

large groove.

4 Contact Tip

Manually thread wire along drive roll groove and out con-

tact tip 2 in. (51 mm). Close pressure roll assembly.

5 Tension Thumbnut

6 Pressure Adjustment Knob

7 Final Pressure Adjustment

See procedure at bottom of page. Reinstall gun cover.

JOG / PURGE

OM-236 297 Page 16

SECTION 6 − OPERATION

6-1. Gun Controls

1 Trigger

Press trigger to energize welding

power source contactor

(if applicable), start shielding gas

flow, and begin wire feed.

2 Wire Speed Control

Use control to fine adjust wire feed

speed set on wire feeder Weld

Speed control. The numbers

around the control are for reference

only.

Ref. 151 666-F

6-2. Shielding Gas

sb5.1 6/92 − S-0621-C / Ref. 151 666-F

1 Shielding Gas Cylinder

2 Valve

3 Gun Trigger

Open valve on cylinder just before

welding.

Gun trigger turns weld output and

gas flow on and off (see Section

6-1).

Close valve on cylinder when

finished welding.

6-3. Sequence Of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) − Continuous Or Spot

Begin Welding

ssb6.1* 9/92

Install &

Connect

Equipment

Put On

Personal Safety

Equipment

Set Controls

Turn On Gas

And Water (If

Applicable)

Turn On Feeder

And Welding

Power Source

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