Miller CST 4-PACK RACK Owner's manual

Brand: Miller

Model: CST 4-PACK RACK

Category: Welding System

Type: Owner's manual

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Description

OM-221 611B

March 2005

CST 280 Rack

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TIG (GTAW) Welding

Stick (SMAW) Welding

Air Carbon Arc (CAC-A)

Cutting and Gouging

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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

quality. Like you, his customers couldn’t afford anything less. Miller

products had to be more than the best they could be. They had to be the

best you could buy.

Today, the people that build and sell Miller products continue the

tradition. They’re just as committed to providing equipment and service

that meets the high standards of quality and value established in 1929.

This Owner’s Manual is designed to help you get the most out of your

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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and easy. With Miller you can count on years

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 - READ BEFORE USING 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-4. California Proposition 65 Warnings 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-5. Principal Safety Standards 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-6. EMF Information 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − À LIRE AVANT UTILISATION 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-1. Signification des symboles 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-2. Dangers relatifs au soudage à l’arc 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-3. Autres symboles relatifs à l’installation, au fonctionnement et à l’entretien de l’appareil. 7 . . . . . . . . . .

2-4. Principales normes de sécurité 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-5. Information sur les champs électromagnétiques 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 3 − INSTALLATION 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-1. Specifications For Racks Used With CST 280 Models 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-2. Selecting A Location 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-3. Installing Welding Power Source Onto Rack 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-4. Welding Power Source Input Power Connections 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-5. Selecting Cable Sizes 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-6. Common Work Connections 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-7. Paralleling Welding Power Sources For Air Carbon Arc (CAC-A)

Cutting And Gouging 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-8. Connecting Input Power To Rack 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-9. Electrical Service Guide For CST 280 Racks 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-10. Rack Line Fuse Requirements 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 4 − MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-1. Routine Maintenance 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-2. Overload Protection 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-3. Troubleshooting 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 5 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 6 − PARTS LIST 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

WARRANTY

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SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING

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1-1. Symbol Usage

Means Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards

with this procedure! The possible hazards are shown in

the adjoining symbols.

Y Marks a special safety message.

. Means “Note”; not safety related.

This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out! possible

ELECTRIC SHOCK, MOVING PARTS, and HOT PARTS hazards.

Consult symbols and related instructions below for necessary actions

to avoid the hazards.

1-2. Arc Welding Hazards

Y 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 Safety Standards listed in Section 1-5. Read and follow all

Safety Standards.

Y Only qualified persons should install, operate, maintain, and

repair this unit.

Y During operation, keep everybody, especially children, away.

ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.

Touching live electrical parts can cause fatal shocks

or severe burns. The electrode and work circuit is

electrically live whenever the output is on. The input

power circuit and machine internal circuits are also

live when power is on. In semiautomatic or automatic wire welding, the

wire, wire reel, drive roll housing, and all metal parts touching the

welding wire are electrically live. Incorrectly installed or improperly

grounded equipment is a hazard.

D Do not touch live electrical parts.

D Wear dry, hole-free insulating gloves and body protection.

D Insulate yourself from work and ground using dry insulating mats

or covers big enough to prevent any physical contact with the work

or ground.

D Do not use AC output in damp areas, if movement is confined, or if

there is a danger of falling.

D Use AC output ONLY if required for the welding process.

D If AC output is required, use remote output control if present on

unit.

D Disconnect input power or stop engine before installing or

servicing this equipment. Lockout/tagout input power according to

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 (see Safety Standards).

D Properly install and ground this equipment according to its

Owner’s Manual and national, state, and local codes.

D Always verify the supply ground − check and be sure that input

power cord ground wire is properly connected to ground terminal in

disconnect box or that cord plug is connected to a properly

grounded receptacle outlet.

D When making input connections, attach proper grounding conduc-

tor first − double-check connections.

D Frequently inspect input power cord for damage or bare wiring −

replace cord immediately if damaged − bare wiring can kill.

D Turn off all equipment when not in use.

D Do not use worn, damaged, undersized, or poorly spliced cables.

D Do not drape cables over your body.

D If earth grounding of the workpiece is required, ground it directly

with a separate cable.

D Do not touch electrode if you are in contact with the work, ground,

or another electrode from a different machine.

D Use only well-maintained equipment. Repair or replace damaged

parts at once. Maintain unit according to manual.

D Wear a safety harness if working above floor level.

D Keep all panels and covers securely in place.

D Clamp work cable with good metal-to-metal contact to workpiece

or worktable as near the weld as practical.

D Insulate work clamp when not connected to workpiece to prevent

contact with any metal object.

D Do not connect more than one electrode or work cable to any

single weld output terminal.

SIGNIFICANT DC VOLTAGE exists after removal of

input power on inverters.

D Turn Off inverter, disconnect input power, and discharge input

capacitors according to instructions in Maintenance Section

before touching any parts.

Welding produces fumes and gases. Breathing

these fumes and gases can be hazardous to your

health.

FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous.

D Keep your head out of the fumes. Do not breathe the fumes.

D If inside, ventilate the area and/or use exhaust at the arc to remove

welding fumes and gases.

D If ventilation is poor, use an approved air-supplied respirator.

D Read the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) and the

manufacturer’s instructions for metals, consumables, coatings,

cleaners, and degreasers.

D Work in a confined space only if it is well ventilated, or while

wearing an air-supplied respirator. Always have a trained watch-

person nearby. Welding fumes and gases can displace air and

lower the oxygen level causing injury or death. Be sure the breath-

ing air is safe.

D Do not weld in locations near degreasing, cleaning, or spraying op-

erations. The heat and rays of the arc can react with vapors to form

highly toxic and irritating gases.

D Do not weld on coated metals, such as galvanized, lead, or

cadmium plated steel, unless the coating is removed from the weld

area, the area is well ventilated, and if necessary, while wearing an

air-supplied respirator. The coatings and any metals containing

these elements can give off toxic fumes if welded.

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Arc rays from the welding process produce intense

visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays

that can burn eyes and skin. Sparks fly off from the

weld.

ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin.

D Wear a welding helmet fitted with a proper shade of filter to protect

your face and eyes when welding or watching (see ANSI Z49.1

and Z87.1 listed in Safety Standards).

D Wear approved safety glasses with side shields under your

helmet.

D Use protective screens or barriers to protect others from flash and

glare; warn others not to watch the arc.

D Wear protective clothing made from durable, flame-resistant mate-

rial (leather and wool) and foot protection.

Welding on closed containers, such as tanks,

drums, or pipes, can cause them to blow up. Sparks

can fly off from the welding arc. The flying sparks, hot

workpiece, and hot equipment can cause fires and

burns. Accidental contact of electrode to metal objects can cause

sparks, explosion, overheating, or fire. Check and be sure the area is

safe before doing any welding.

WELDING can cause fire or explosion.

D Protect yourself and others from flying sparks and hot metal.

D Do not weld where flying sparks can strike flammable material.

D Remove all flammables within 35 ft (10.7 m) of the welding arc. If

this is not possible, tightly cover them with approved covers.

D Be alert that welding sparks and hot materials from welding can

easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas.

D Watch for fire, and keep a fire extinguisher nearby.

D Be aware that welding on a ceiling, floor, bulkhead, or partition can

cause fire on the hidden side.

D Do not weld on closed containers such as tanks, drums, or pipes,

unless they are properly prepared according to AWS F4.1 (see

Safety Standards).

D Connect work cable to the work as close to the welding area as

practical to prevent welding current from traveling long, possibly

unknown paths and causing electric shock and fire hazards.

D Do not use welder to thaw frozen pipes.

D Remove stick electrode from holder or cut off welding wire at

contact tip when not in use.

D Wear oil-free protective garments such as leather gloves, heavy

shirt, cuffless trousers, high shoes, and a cap.

D Remove any combustibles, such as a butane lighter or matches,

from your person before doing any welding.

FLYING METAL can injure eyes.

D Welding, chipping, wire brushing, and grinding

cause sparks and flying metal. As welds cool,

they can throw off slag.

D Wear approved safety glasses with side

shields even under your welding helmet.

BUILDUP OF GAS can injure or kill.

D Shut off shielding gas supply when not in use.

D Always ventilate confined spaces or use

approved air-supplied respirator.

HOT PARTS can cause severe burns.

D Do not touch hot parts bare handed.

D Allow cooling period before working on gun or

torch.

MAGNETIC FIELDS can affect pacemakers.

D Pacemaker wearers keep away.

D Wearers should consult their doctor before

going near arc welding, gouging, or spot

welding operations.

NOISE can damage hearing.

Noise from some processes or equipment can

damage hearing.

D Wear approved ear protection if noise level is

high.

Shielding gas cylinders contain gas under high

pressure. If damaged, a cylinder can explode. Since

gas cylinders are normally part of the welding

process, be sure to treat them carefully.

CYLINDERS can explode if damaged.

D Protect compressed gas cylinders from excessive heat, mechani-

cal shocks, slag, open flames, sparks, and arcs.

D Install cylinders in an upright position by securing to a stationary

support or cylinder rack to prevent falling or tipping.

D Keep cylinders away from any welding or other electrical circuits.

D Never drape a welding torch over a gas cylinder.

D Never allow a welding electrode to touch any cylinder.

D Never weld on a pressurized cylinder − explosion will result.

D Use only correct shielding gas cylinders, regulators, hoses, and fit-

tings designed for the specific application; maintain them and

associated parts in good condition.

D Turn face away from valve outlet when opening cylinder valve.

D Keep protective cap in place over valve except when cylinder is in

use or connected for use.

D Read and follow instructions on compressed gas cylinders,

associated equipment, and CGA publication P-1 listed in Safety

Standards.

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1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance

FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard.

D Do not install or place unit on, over, or near

combustible surfaces.

D Do not install unit near flammables.

D Do not overload building wiring − be sure power supply system is

properly sized, rated, and protected to handle this unit.

FALLING UNIT can cause injury.

D Use lifting eye to lift unit only, NOT running

gear, gas cylinders, or any other accessories.

D Use equipment of adequate capacity to lift and

support unit.

D If using lift forks to move unit, be sure forks are

long enough to extend beyond opposite side of

unit.

OVERUSE can cause OVERHEATING

D Allow cooling period; follow rated duty cycle.

D Reduce current or reduce duty cycle before

starting to weld again.

D Do not block or filter airflow to unit.

STATIC (ESD) can damage PC boards.

D Put on grounded wrist strap BEFORE handling

boards or parts.

D Use proper static-proof bags and boxes to

store, move, or ship PC boards.

MOVING PARTS can cause injury.

D Keep away from moving parts.

D Keep away from pinch points such as drive

rolls.

WELDING WIRE can cause injury.

D Do not press gun trigger until instructed to do

so.

D Do not point gun toward any part of the body,

other people, or any metal when threading

welding wire.

MOVING PARTS can cause injury.

D Keep away from moving parts such as fans.

D Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards

closed and securely in place.

H.F. RADIATION can cause interference.

D High-frequency (H.F.) can interfere with radio

navigation, safety services, computers, and

communications equipment.

D Have only qualified persons familiar with

electronic equipment perform this installation.

D The user is responsible for having a qualified electrician prompt-

ly correct any interference problem resulting from the installa-

tion.

D If notified by the FCC about interference, stop using the

equipment at once.

D Have the installation regularly checked and maintained.

D Keep high-frequency source doors and panels tightly shut, keep

spark gaps at correct setting, and use grounding and shielding to

minimize the possibility of interference.

ARC WELDING can cause interference.

D Electromagnetic energy can interfere with

sensitive electronic equipment such as

computers and computer-driven equipment

such as robots.

D Be sure all equipment in the welding area is

electromagnetically compatible.

D To reduce possible interference, keep weld cables as short as

possible, close together, and down low, such as on the floor.

D Locate welding operation 100 meters from any sensitive elec-

tronic equipment.

D Be sure this welding machine is installed and grounded

according to this manual.

D If interference still occurs, the user must take extra measures

such as moving the welding machine, using shielded cables,

using line filters, or shielding the work area.

1-4. California Proposition 65 Warnings

Y 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.)

Y Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead

and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer and birth defects or other

reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

For Gasoline Engines:

Y Engine exhaust contains chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive

harm.

For Diesel Engines:

Y Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known

to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and

other reproductive harm.

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1-5. Principal Safety Standards

Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1,

from American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami FL 33126

(phone: 305-443-9353, website: www.aws.org).

Recommended Safe Practices for the Preparation for Welding and Cut-

ting of Containers and Piping, American Welding Society Standard

AWS F4.1, from American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Mi-

ami, FL 33126 (phone: 305-443-9353, website: www.aws.org).

National Electrical Code, NFPA Standard 70, from National Fire Protec-

tion Association, P.O. Box 9101, 1 Battery March Park, Quincy, MA

02269−9101 (phone: 617−770−3000, website: www.nfpa.org and www.

sparky.org).

Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, CGA Pamphlet P-1,

from Compressed Gas Association, 1735 Jefferson Davis Highway,

Suite 1004, Arlington, VA 22202−4102 (phone: 703−412−0900, web-

site: www.cganet.com).

Code for Safety in Welding and Cutting, CSA Standard W117.2, from

Canadian Standards Association, Standards Sales, 178 Rexdale

Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3 (phone:

800−463−6727 or in Toronto 416−747−4044, website: www.csa−in-

ternational.org).

Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Protection,

ANSI Standard Z87.1, from American National Standards Institute, 11

West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036−8002 (phone: 212−642−4900,

website: www.ansi.org).

Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot

Work, NFPA Standard 51B, from National Fire Protection Association,

P.O. Box 9101, 1 Battery March Park, Quincy, MA 02269−9101 (phone:

617−770−3000, website: www.nfpa.org and www. sparky.org).

OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Indus-

try, Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1910, Subpart Q,

and Part 1926, Subpart J, from U.S. Government Printing Office, Super-

intendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250 (there

are 10 Regional Offices−−phone for Region 5, Chicago, is

312−353−2220, website: www.osha.gov).

1-6. EMF Information

Considerations About Welding And The Effects Of Low Frequency

Electric And Magnetic Fields

Welding current, as it flows through welding cables, will cause electro-

magnetic fields. There has been and still is some concern about such

fields. However, after examining more than 500 studies spanning 17

years of research, a special blue ribbon committee of the National

Research Council concluded that: “The body of evidence, in the

committee’s judgment, has not demonstrated that exposure to power-

frequency electric and magnetic fields is a human-health hazard.”

However, studies are still going forth and evidence continues to be

examined. Until the final conclusions of the research are reached, you

may wish to minimize your exposure to electromagnetic fields when

welding or cutting.

To reduce magnetic fields in the workplace, use the following

procedures:

1. Keep cables close together by twisting or taping them.

2. Arrange cables to one side and away from the operator.

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

4. Keep welding power source and cables as far away from opera-

tor as practical.

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

ble.

About Pacemakers:

Pacemaker wearers consult your doctor first. If cleared by your doctor,

then following the above procedures is recommended.

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2-4. Principales normes de sécurité

Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, norme ANSI Z49.1,

de l’American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami FL 33126

(téléphone : (305) 443−9353, site Web : www.aws.org).

Recommended Safe Practices for the Preparation for Welding and Cut-

ting of Containers and Piping, norme American Welding Society AWS

F4.1, de l’American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami, FL

33126 (téléphone : (305) 443−9353, site Web : www.aws.org).

National Electrical Code, norme NFPA 70, de la National Fire Protection

Association, P.O. Box 9101, 1 Battery March Park, Quincy, MA

02269−9101 (téléphone : (617) 770−3000, sites Web : www.nfpa.org et

www.sparky.org).

Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, brochure CGA P−1,

de la Compressed Gas Association, 1735 Jefferson Davis Highway,

Suite 1004, Arlington, VA 22202−4102 (téléphone : (703) 412−0900,

site Web : www.cganet.com).

Code for Safety in Welding and Cutting, norme CSA W117.2, de la Ca-

nadian Standards Association, Standards Sales, 178 boulevard

Rexdale, Rexdale (Ontario) Canada M9W 1R3 (téléphone : (800)

463−6727 ou à Toronto : (416) 747−4044, site Web : www.csa−interna-

tional.org).

Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Protection,

norme ANSI Z87.1, de l’American National Standards Institute, 11 West

42nd Street, New York, NY 10036−8002 (téléphone : (212) 642−4900,

site Web : www.ansi.org).

Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot

Work, norme NFPA 51B, de la National Fire Protection Association,

P.O. Box 9101, 1 Battery March Park, Quincy, MA 02269−9101 (télé-

phone : (617) 770−3000, site Web : www.nfpa.org et www.sparky.org).

OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Indus-

try, Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1910, Subpart Q,

and Part 1926, Subpart J, de l’U.S. Government Printing Office, Super-

intendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250 (il y a

10 bureaux régionaux − Téléphone pour la Région 5, Chicago : (312)

353−2220, site Web : www.osha.gov).

2-5. Information sur les champs électromagnétiques

Données sur le soudage électrique et les effets des champs magnéti-

ques basse fréquence sur l’organisme

En parcourant les câbles de soudage, le courant crée des champs élec-

tromagnétiques. Les effets potentiels de tels champs restent

préoccupants. Cependant, après avoir examiné plus de 500 études qui

ont été faites pendant une période de recherche de 17 ans, un comité

de spécialistes du National Research Council a conclu : « L’accumula-

tion de preuves n’a pas démontré que l’exposition aux champs

magnétiques et aux champs électriques à haute fréquence constitue un

risque pour la santé humaine ». Toutefois, les études et l’examen des

preuves se poursuivent. En attendant les conclusions finales de la re-

cherche, il serait souhaitable de réduire l’exposition aux champs

électromagnétiques pendant le soudage ou le coupage.

Afin de réduire les champs électromagnétiques en milieu de travail, res-

pecter les consignes suivantes :

1. Garder les câbles ensemble en les torsadant ou en les fixant avec du

ruban adhésif.

2. Mettre tous les câbles du côté opposé à l’opérateur.

3. Ne pas s’enrouler les câbles autour du corps.

4. Garder le poste de soudage et les câbles le plus loin possible de soi.

5. Placer la pince de masse le plus près possible de la zone de soudage.

Consignes relatives aux stimulateurs cardiaques :

Les personnes qui portent un stimulateur cardiaque doivent avant tout

consulter leur médecin. Si ce dernier les déclare aptes, il leur est recom-

mandé de respecter les consignes ci-dessus.

OM-221 611 Page 9

SECTION 3 − INSTALLATION

3-1. Specifications For Racks Used With CST 280 Models

Input Power

Capacity

Input Power

To Rack

apac

220 VAC; 50/60 Hz; Three Phase 1 − 4 Welding Power Sources

230 VAC; 50/60 Hz; Three Phase 1 − 4 Welding Power Sources

400-460 VAC; 50/60 Hz; Three Phase 1 − 4 Welding Power Sources

460-575 VAC; 50/60 Hz; Three Phase 1 − 4 Welding Power Sources

3-2. Selecting A Location

loc_2 3/96 - 803 167-A

1 Lifting Eye

Use lifting eye to move unit.

2 Lifting Forks

If using lifting forks, be sure forks

are fully inserted.

Movement

Dimensions And Weight

166 lb (75 kg)

48-29/32 in

(1242 mm)

26-1/2 in

(673 mm)

25-7/16 in

(646 mm)

OM-221 611 Page 10

3-3. Installing Welding Power Source Onto Rack

Have only qualified persons make

this installation.

Y Turn Off welding power

sources before inspecting

or installing rack.

1 Welding Power Source

2 Front Mounting Bracket Pin

Position welding power source

onto rack shelf so pins of front

mounting bracket are fully engaged

to front of welding power source.

3 Rear Mounting Bracket

Position rear mounting bracket so

its pins are fully engaged to rear

panel of welding power source.

4 Securing Bolts And Nuts

For CST 280 Models

5 Rear Mounting Holes

Install supplied bolts through Rear

Mounting Bracket and Rear Mount-

ing Holes. Install bolts and tighten.

803 168-A

OM-221 611 Page 11

3-4. Welding Power Source Input Power Connections

Y Disconnect input power to rack

before working on wiring for any

welding power source.

Have only qualified persons make this instal-

lation.

1 Control Box

Open access door on front of control box.

2 Strain Relief Connector

3 Welding Power Source Input Power

Cord

Each welding power source location on the

rack is numbered. The numbers on the

control box access door refer to the similarly

located strain relief connectors and fuse

holder terminals inside the control box.

Power Cord Preparation:

Cut power cord to a length of 77 in (1956 mm)

from strain relief.

Strip cord jacket back 13 in (330 mm).

Cut black, white, and red leads to a length of

4 in (102 mm).

Strip 3/4 in (19 mm) of insulation off end of

leads.

Insert power cord into strain relief with

number matching location of welding power

source on rack.

4 Grounding Conductor − Green Or

Green With Yellow Stripe(s)

5 Grounding Terminal

Install grounding conductor to grounding

terminal.

6 Input Conductors

7 Fuse Holder Terminals

. When installing conductors from the

welding power source, torque the fuse

holder terminals and grounding terminal

to 40 in-lbs (4.5 N·m).

Install input conductors from welding power

source to fuse holder nearest entry for input

conductors.

Tighten strain relief connector. Close and

secure access door.

803 169-A / Ref. 801 699

Tools Needed:

Side View

SECTION A−A

OM-221 611 Page 12

3-5. Selecting Cable Sizes

Y ARC WELDING can cause Electromagnetic Interference.

To reduce possible interference, keep weld cables as short as possible, close together, and down low, such as on the floor.

Locate welding operation 100 meters from any sensitive electronic equipment. Be sure this welding machine is installed

and grounded according to this manual. If interference still occurs, the user must take extra measures such as moving

the welding machine, using shielded cables, using line filters, or shielding the work area.

Total Cable (Copper) Length In Weld Circuit Not Exceeding

100 ft (30 m) Or Less

150 ft

(45 m)

200 ft

(60 m)

250 ft

(70 m)

300 ft

(90 m)

350 ft

(105 m)

400 ft

(120 m)

Welding

Amperes

10 − 60%

Duty Cycle

60 − 100%

Duty Cycle

10 − 100% Duty Cycle

100 4 4 4 3 2 1 1/0 1/0

150 3 3 2 1 1/0 2/0 3/0 3/0

200 3 2 1 1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0 4/0

250 2 1 1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0 2-2/0 2-2/0

300 1 1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0 2-2/0 2-3/0 2-3/0

350 1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0 2-2/0 2-3/0 2-3/0 2-4/0

400 1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0 2-2/0 2-3/0 2-4/0 2-4/0

500 2/0 3/0 4/0 2-2/0 2-3/0 2-4/0 3-3/0 3-3/0

600 3/0 4/0 2-2/0 2-3/0 2-4/0 3-3/0 3-4/0 3-4/0

700 4/0 2-2/0 2-3/0 2-4/0 3-3/0 3-4/0 3-4/0 4-4/0

800 4/0 2-2/0 2-3/0 2-4/0 3-4/0 3-4/0 4-4/0 4-4/0

900 2-2/0 2-3/0 2-4/0 3-3/0 3-4/0 4-4/0 4-4/0

1000 2-2/0 2-3/0 2-4/0 3-3/0 4-3/0 4-4/0

1250 2-3/0 2-4/0 3-3/0 4-3/0 4-4/0

1500 2-4/0 3-3/0 3-4/0 4-4/0

Weld cable size (AWG) is based on either a 4 volts or less drop or a current density of at least 300 circular mils per ampere. S-0007-D

OM-221 611 Page 13

3-6. Common Work Connections

Ref. 801 700 / Ref. 803 170-A

Y Turn Off welding power sources by

placing fuse holders in the Off

position before making any weld

output connections.

Y Do not connect welding output of

different polarities to the same

structure.

Y See ANSI Z49.1 and OSHA Title 29,

Chapter XVII, Part 1910, Subpart Q

(addresses at beginning of manual).

Y Do not handle or come in contact with

two live electrodes at the same time.

Y ARCING can burn skin or damage

electrical equipment. Do not change

position of the welding cable

connectors while welding.

Y Be sure the connectors are secure in

receptacles before welding.

Y INADEQUATE WORK CABLE

CONNECTIONS can cause serious

damage to input power service and

create a hazardous condition.

Connect an electrical cable of

adequate size between the isolated

terminal and the workpiece

whenever the isolated terminal is

used.

Electrode Positive Connection:

1 Positive (+) Weld Output Cables

Determine cable lengths and sizes

according to welding power source Owner’s

Manual.

2 Isolated Terminal

3 Negative (−) Weld Output Cables

Determine cable sizes according to welding

power source Owner’s Manual. Cable must

reach from negative (−) output receptacle to

isolated terminal.

4 Common Negative (−) Weld Output

Cable

Cable must be able to carry combined weld

output of all welding power sources using

common work connections. Use Section 3-5

to select proper cable size.

5 Terminal Lugs

Use lugs of proper amperage capacity and

hole size for connecting to isolated terminal.

Isolated terminal is 1/2 in (12.7 mm) in

diameter.

For Electrode Negative, reverse cable

connections. Positive (+) weld output cables

connect to isolated terminal, negative (−)

weld output cables go to electrode. Common

weld output cable is positive.

OM-221 611 Page 14

3-7. Paralleling Welding Power Sources For Air Carbon Arc (CAC-A)

Cutting And Gouging

Ref. 801 701 / Ref. 803 170

Y Turn Off welding power sources by

placing fuse holders in the Off

position before making any weld

output connections.

Y Do not connect welding output of

different polarities to the same

structure.

Y See ANSI Z49.1 and OSHA Title 29,

Chapter XVII, Part 1910, Subpart Q

(addresses at beginning of manual).

Y Do not handle or come in contact with

two live electrodes at the same time.

Y UNDERSIZED WELDING CABLES

can cause fire. Use single cables of

adequate capacity to carry the total

combined amperage of the paralleled

welding power sources

Y ARCING can burn skin or damage

electrical equipment. Do not change

position of the welding cable

connectors while welding.

Y Be sure the connectors are secure in

receptacles before welding.

Y INADEQUATE WORK CABLE

CONNECTIONS can cause serious

damage to input power service and

create a hazardous condition.

Connect an electrical cable of

adequate size between the isolated

terminal and the workpiece whenever

the isolated terminal is used.

Set the Amperage control on all

paralleled welding power sources to

the same value.

The isolated terminal may be used as a

common connection point if no other

connections are made to it.

The procedure shown is for Electrode

Negative welding connections.

1 Weld Output Cables

Determine cable sizes according to welding

power source Owner’s Manual. Cables must

reach cable connection point. Cables

connected together must be the same

polarity.

2 Connection Point

Cover with proper insulating material after

making connections.

3 Terminal Lugs

Use lugs of proper amperage capacity and

hole size for connection.

4 Common Weld Output Cable

Cable must be able to carry combined weld

output of all welding power sources

connected in parallel. Use Section 3-5 to

select proper cable size.

For Electrode Positive, reverse cable

connections. Positive (+) weld output cables

connect to electrode, Negative (−) weld

output cables go to Work.

Securely cover

connection with proper

insulating material.

OM-221 611 Page 15

3-8. Connecting Input Power To Rack

Have only qualified persons make

this installation.

Y Turn Off welding power

sources before inspecting

or installing rack.

1 Control Box

Open access door.

2 Line Disconnect Device Of

Proper Rating

3 Input Conductors

4 Grounding Conductor

Select size and length using Sec-

tion 3-9 or 3-10. Conductors must

be able to carry the combined am-

perage draw of all welding power

sources mounted on the rack. Con-

ductor insulation must comply with

national, state, and local electrical

codes.

5 Strain Relief Connector

Insert conductors through strain

relief.

6 Input Terminal Block

7 Line Terminals

8 Ground Terminal

Connect grounding conductor to

ground terminal first. Then connect

input conductors to line terminals.

Close control box access door.

Install grounding conductor and in-

put conductors in conduit or equiv-

alent to deenergized line discon-

nect device.

Connect grounding conductor first,

then line input conductors.

Be sure grounding conductor goes

to an earth ground.

9 Overcurrent Protection

Select type and size using Section

3-9 or 3-10. Install into deenergized

line disconnect device (fused

disconnect switch shown).

Ref. 803 169-A

OM-221 611 Page 16

3-9. Electrical Service Guide For CST 280 Racks

50/60 Hz Three Phase

Input Voltage 220 230 400 440 460 575

Input Amperes At Rated Output 137 134 79 72 70 57

Max Recommended Standard Fuse Rating In Amperes

Time-Delay

175 150 90 80 80 60

Normal Operating 3 225 200 125 110 100 80

Min Input Conductor Size In AWG 3 3 8 8 8 8

Max Recommended Input Conductor Length In Feet (Meters)

119

(36)

130

(39)

142

(43)

171

(52)

187

(57)

293

(89)

Min Grounding Conductor Size In AWG 4 6 8 8 8 8

Reference: 1999 National Electrical Code (NEC)

1 Consult factory for circuit breaker applications.

2 “Time-Delay” fuses are UL class “RK5” .

3 “Normal Operating” (general purpose - no intentional delay) fuses are UL class “K5” (up to and including 60 amp), and UL class “H” ( 65 amp and

above).

3-10. Rack Line Fuse Requirements

Product Input Votage

(3-Phase)

Amperage Input At

Rated Load Output,

50/60 Hz

Recommended Line

Fuse Size (Amps)

Individual Fuse Part

No.

Bussman Fuse Part

No.

220 VAC 34.2 30* 199 795 KTK-R-30

230 VAC 33.5 30** 199 795 KTK-R-30

CST 280

400 VAC 19.7 25 220 513 KTK-R-25

CST 280

440 VAC 18.1 25 220 513 KTK-R-25

460 VAC 17.4 25 220 513 KTK-R-25

575 VAC 14.3 20 212 541 KTK-R-20

* Full 280 amperes output from power source may cause rack line fuses to blow. Reduce output to 235 amperes.

** Full 280 amperes output from power source may cause rack line fuses to blow. Reduce output to 245 amperes.

OM-221 611 Page 17

SECTION 4 − MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING

4-1. Routine Maintenance

Y Disconnect power

before maintaining.

. Maintain more often

during severe conditions.

3 Months

Replace

Damaged Or

Unreadable

Labels

Replace Cracked

Torch Body

Repair Or

Replace

Cracked

Cables

Repair Or Replace

Cracked Cables

And Cords

Clean

And

Tighten Weld

Connections

Clean And

Tighten Connections

To Isolated Terminal

OM-221 611 Page 18

1 Control Box

2 Location Of 3-Phase Fuse

Block

Each Power fuse block protects the

welding power source connected to

it from overload.

3 3-Phase Fuse Block

4 Fuses

If fuse(s) in fuse block open(s), the

matching welding power source

shuts down. To check fuse block,

place line disconnect switch in Off

position and open hinged fuse

holder on applicable fuse block to

access fuses. Check fuses, and

replace if necessary.

4-2. Overload Protection

Ref. 803 169-A / 801 767

4-3. Troubleshooting

Trouble Remedy

No weld output from any welding

power sources; units completely

inoperative.

Place line disconnect switch in On position (see Section 3-8).

Check and replace line fuse(s), if necessary, or reset circuit breakers (see Section 3-8).

Check for proper input power connections to rack (see Section 3-8).

No weld output from one welding

power source.

Check fuses in applicable fuse block (see Section 4-2).

Check for proper input power connections to welding power source (see Section 3-4).

Check applicable welding power source according to its Owner’s Manual.

OM-221 611 Page 19

SECTION 5 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS

208 333

Figure 4-1. Circuit Diagram For Control Panel In Racks

Table 4-1. Fuse Size Requirements

Product Input Votage

(3-Phase)

Amperage Input At

Rated Load Output,

50/60 Hz

Recommended Line

Fuse Size (Amps)

Individual Fuse Part

No.

Bussman Fuse Part

No.

220 VAC 34.2 30* 199 795 KTK-R-30

230 VAC 33.5 30** 199 795 KTK-R-30

CST 280

400 VAC 19.7 25 220 513 KTK-R-25

CST 280

440 VAC 18.1 25 220 513 KTK-R-25

460 VAC 17.4 25 220 513 KTK-R-25

575 VAC 14.3 20 212 541 KTK-R-20

* Full 280 amperes output from power source may cause rack line fuses to blow. Reduce output to 235 amperes.

** Full 280 amperes output from power source may cause rack line fuses to blow. Reduce output to 245 amperes.

OM−221 611 Page 20

SECTION 6 − PARTS LIST

. Hardware is common and

not available unless listed.

803 172-B

Figure 6-1. CST Rack

Description

Part

No.

Dia.

Mkgs.

Item

No.

Figure 6-1. CST Rack

Quantity

1 207468 FRAME,RACK 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 +207480 ROOF,RACK 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 207505 BRACKET ASSY,MTG REAR 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 +207551 CONTROL BOX,CST RACK (see Figure 6-2) 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5 183821 BRACKET,MTG STUD 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6 039045 TERMINAL BD, BLACK 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7 183699 LABEL,WARNING DO NOT STACK RAC 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8 134327 LABEL,WARNING GENERAL 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9 207484 GASKET,LIFTING EYE COVER 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

+When ordering a component originally displaying a precautionary label, the label should also be ordered.

To maintain the factory original performance of your equipment, use only Manufacturer’s Suggested

Replacement Parts. Model and serial number required when ordering parts from your local distributor.

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