Miller KE621826 Owner's manual

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Welding System
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Owner's manual

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Miller
April
1994
Form:
OM-155
152B
Effective
With
Serial
No.
KE621
826
OWNERS
MANUAL
XMTfi
400
CC
CC/DC
Welding
Power
Source
For
GTAW,
GTAW-P,
And
SMAW
Welding
400
Amperes,
36
Volts
DC
At
60%
Duty
Cycle
Uses
Three-Phase
Input
Power
Protection
For
Control
Circuit,
24
VAC,
And
Overheating
14-Pin
Remote
Control
Receptacle
See
Rear
Cover
For
Options
And
Accessories
U
Read
and
follow
these
instructions
and
all
safety
blocks
carefully.
Have
only
trained
and
qualified
persons
install,
operate,
or
service
this
unit.
Call
your
distributor
if
you
do
not
understand
the
directions.
Give
this
manual
to
the
operator.
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1I~fl
U
For
help,
call
your
distributor
or:
MILLER
Electric
Mfg.
Co.,
P.O.
Box
1079,
Appleton,
WI
54912
414-734-9821
cover
1/94
ST-i
52
303-A
'
1994
MILLER
Electric
Mfg.
Co.
PRINTED
IN
USA
iJ
MILLERS
TRUE
BLUETM
LIMITED
WARRANTY
Effective
January
1,
1992
(Equipment
with
a
serial
number
preface
of
KC
or
newer)
This
limited
warranty
supersedes
all
previous
MILLER
warranties
and
is
exclusive
with
no
other
guarantees
or
warranties
expressed
or
implied.
LIMITED
WARRANTY
Subject
to
the
terms
and
conditions
below.
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Electric
MIg.
Co.,
Appleton,
Wisconsin,
warrants
to
its
original
retail
purchaser
that
new
MILLER
equipment
sold
after
the
effective
date
of
this
limited
warranty
is
tree
of
de
facts
in
material
and
workmanship
at
the
time
it
is
shipped
by
MILLER.
THIS
WAR
RANTY
IS
EXPRESSLY
IN
LIEU
OF
ALL
OTHER
WARRANTIES.
EXPRESS
OR
IMPUED,
INCLUDING
THE
WARRANTIES
OF
MERCHANTABILITY
AND
FIT
NESS.
Within
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warranty
periods
listed
below.
MILLER
will
repair
or
replace
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war
ranted
parts
or
components
that
fail
due
to
such
defects
in
material
or
workmanship.
MILLER
must
be
notified
in
writing
within
thIrty
(30)
days
of
such
defect
or
failure,
at
which
time
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instructions
on
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claim
procedures
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on
warranted
equipment
listed
below
in
the
event
of
auch
a
failure
within
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warranty
time
periods.
All
warranty
time
periods
atari
on
the
date
that
the
equIpment
was
delivered
to
the
Original
retail
purchaser,
or
one
year
after
the
equipment
Is
sent
to
the
distributor.
1.
5YearsParts3YearaLabor
*
Original
main
power
rectifiers
2.~
3YearsPartaandLabor
Transformer/Rectifier
Power
Sources
Plasma
Arc
Cutting
Power
Sources
Semi-Automatic
and
Automatic
Wire
Feeders
Robots
3.
2
Years
Parts
and
Labor
Engine
Driven
Welding
Generators
(NOTE:.
Engines
are
warranted
separately
by
the
engine
manufacturer
for
a
period
of
iwo
years.)
Air
Compressors
4.
1
Year
Parts
and
Labor
Motor
Driven
Guns
Process
Controllers
Water
Coolant
Systems
HFUnits
Grids
Spot
Welders
Load
Banks
SDX
Transformers
Running
Gear/Trailers
Field
Options
(NOTE:
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options
are
covered
under
True
BIueTM
for
the
remaining
warranty
period
of
the
product
they
are
installed
in,
or
for
a
minimum
of
one
year
whichever
is
greater.)
5.
8
Months
Batteries
6.
90
Days
Parts
and
Labor
MiG
GunalTIG
Torches
Plasma
Cutting
Torches
Remote
Controls
Accessory
Kits
Replacement
Parts
MILLERS
True
BlueTM
Limited
Warranty
shall
not
apply
to:
1.
Items
fumlshed
by
MILLER.
but
manufactured
by
others,
such
as
engInes
or
trade
accessories.
These
items
are
covered
by
the
manufacturers
warranty,
if
any.
2.
Consumable
components;
such
as
contact
tips,
cutting
nozzlas,
contactors
and
relays
or
parts
that
fail
due
to
normal
wear.
3.
Equipment
that
has
been
modified
by
any
party
Other
than
MILLER.
or
equip
ment
that
has
been
improperly
installed,
improperly
operatod
or
misused
based
upon
industry
standards,
or
equipment
whIch
has
not
had
reasonable
and
necessary
maintenance,
or
equipment
which
has
been
used
for
operation
outside
of
the
specifications
for
the
equipment.
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PRODUCTS
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CIAL/INDUSTRIAL
USERS
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EXPERIENCED
IN
THE USE
AND
MAINTENANCE
OF
WELDING
EQUiPMENT.
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event
of
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warranty
claim
covered
by
this
warranty,
the
exclusive
remedies
shall
be,
at
MILLERS
option:
(I)
repair~
or
(2)
replacement;
or,
where
authorized
in
writing
by
MILLER
inappropriate
cases,
(3)
the
reasonable
Cost
of
repair
or
replace-
mental
an
authorized
MILLER
service
station;
or
(4)
payment
of
or
ci
edit
for
the
pur
chase
price
(less
reasonable
depreciation
based
upon
actual
use)
upon
return
of
the
goods
at
customers
risk
and
expense.
MILLERS
option
of
repair
or
replacement
will
be
FOB.,
Factory
atAppleton.
Wisconsin,
or
F.O.B.
ala
MILLER
authorized
ser
vice
facility
as
determined
by
MILLER.
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compensation
or
reimburse
ment
for
transportation
costa
of
any
kind
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allowed.
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EXTENT
PERMITTEDBY
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SOLE
AND
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REMEDIES.
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DIRECT,
INDIRECT,
SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL
OR
CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES
(INCLUDING
LOSS OF
PROFIT),
WHETHER
BASED
ON
CON
TRACT.
TORT
OR
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OTHER
LEGAL
THEORY.
ANY
EXPRESS
WARRANTY
NOT
PROVIDED
HEREIN
AND
ANY
IMPLIED
WAR
RANTY,
GUARANTY
OR
REPRESENTATION
ASTO
PERFORMANCE,
AND
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REMEDY
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OF
CONTRACT
TORT
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OIHER
LEGAL
THEORY
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BUT
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DEALING,
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CLUDING
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OF
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OR
FITNESS
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BY
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Some
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In
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U.S.A.
do
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allow
limitations
of
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long
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implied
warranty
lasts,
or
the
exclusion
of
Incidental,
indirect,
special
or
consequential
damages,
so
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above
limitation
or
exclusion
may
not
apply
to
you.
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warranty
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cific
legal
rights,
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may
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available,
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vary
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state
to
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In
Canada,
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some
provinces
provides
for
certain
additional
warranties
or
remedies
other
than
as
stated
herein,
and
to
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extent
that
they
may
not
be
waived,
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lImitations
and
exclusions
set
out
above
may
not
apply.
This
Limited
Warranty
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legal
rights,
and
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rights
may
be
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but
may
vary
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province
to
province.
RECEIVING-HANDLING
Before
Unpacking
equipment,
check
carton
for
any
damage
that
may
have
occurred
during
shipment.
File
any
claims
for
loss
or
damage
with the
delivering
carrier.
Assistance
for
filing
or
settling
claims
may
be
obtained
from
distributor
and/or
equipment
manufacturers
Transportation
Department.
When
requesting
information
about
this
equipment,
always
provide
Model
Designation
and
Serial
or
Style
Number.
Use
the
following
spaces
to
record
Model
Designation
and
Serial
or
Style
Number
of
your
Unit.
The
information
is
located
on
the
rating
label
or
nameplate.
Model
Serial
or
Style
No.
Date
of
Purchase
miller
9/93
ERRATA
SHEET
July
19,
1994
FORM:
OM-155
152B
Use
above
FORM
number
when
ordering
extra
manuals.
After
this
manual
was
printed,
refinements
in
equipment
design
occurred.
This
sheet
lists
exceptions
to
data
appearing
later
in
this
manual.
CHANGES
TO
SECTION
8-
PARTS
LIST
Change
Parts
List
as
follows:
Part
**
No.
Replaced
With
Description
Quantity
25-
Added
29-
152300
30-
166
250
169772
.
169402.
169
403
.
.
SPACER,
case
(Effw/KE679384)
.
HEATSINK,IGBTLH
.
HEAT
SINK,
IGBT
RH
8
1
1
**First
digit
represents
page
no
digits
following
dash
represent
item
no.
BE
SURE TO
PROVIDE
MODEL
AND
SERIAL
NUMBER
WHEN
ORDERING
REPLACEMENT
PARTS.
ARC
WELDING
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
a
WARNING
ARC
WELDING
can
be
hazardous.
PROTECT
YOURSELF
AND
OTHERS
FROM
POSSIBLE
SERIOUS
INJURY
OR
DEATH.
KEEP
CHILDREN
AWAY.
PACEMAKER
WEARERS
KEEP
AWAY
UNTIL
CONSULTING
YOUR
DOCTOR.
In
welding,
as
in
most
jobs,
exposure
to
certain
hazards
occurs.
Welding
is
safe
when
precautions
are
taken.
The
safety
information
given
below
is
only
a
summary
of
the
more
complete
safety
information
that
will
be
found
in
the
Safety
Standards
listed
on
the
next
page.
Read
and
follow
all
Safety
Standards.
HAVE
ALL
INSTALLATION,
OPERATION,
MAINTENANCE,
AND
REPAIR
WORK
PERFORMED
ONLY
BY
QUALIFIED
PEOPLE.
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
touchin9
the
welding
wire
are
electrically
live.
Incorrectly
installed
or
improperly
grounded
equipment
is
a
hazard.
1.
Do
not
touch
live
electrical
parts.
2.
Wear
dry,
hole-free
insulating
gloves
and
body
protection.
3.
Insulate
yourself
from
work
and
ground
using
dry
insulating
mats
or
covers
big
enough
to
prevent
any
physical
contact
with
the
work
or
ground.
4.
Disconnect
input
power
or
stop
engine
before
installing
or
servicing
this
equipment.
Lockout/tagout
input
poweraccording
to
OSHA
29
CFR
1910.147
(see
Safety
Standards).
5.
Properly
install
and
ground
this
equipment
according
to
its
Owners
Manual and
national,
state,
and
local
codes.
6.
Always
verify
the
supply
ground
check
and
be
sure
that
input
oower
cord
around
wire
is
Drooerlv
connected
to
around
terminal
in
disconnect
box
or
that
cord
plug
is
connected
to
a
properly
grounded
receptacle
outlet.
7.
When
making
input
connections,
attach
proper
grounding
conductor
first
double-check
connections.
8.
Frequently
inspect
input
power
cord
for
damage
or
bare
wiring
replace
cord
immediately
if
damaged
bare
wiring
can
kill.
9.
Turn
off
all
equipment
when
not
in
use.
10.
Do
not
use
worn,
damaged,
undersized,
or
poorly
spliced
cables.
11.
Do
not
drape
cables
over
your
body.
12.
If
earth
grounding
of
the
workpiece
is
required,
ground
it
directly
with
a
separate
cable
do
not
use
work
clamp
or
work
cable.
13.
Do
not
touch
electrode
if
you
are
in
contact
with
the
work,
ground,
or
another
electrode
from
a
different
machine.
14.
Use
only
well-maintained
equipment.
Repair
or
replace
damaged
parts
at
once.
Maintain
unit
according
to
manual.
15.
Wear
a
safety
harness
if
working
above
floor
level.
16.
Keep
all
panels
and
covers
securely
in
place.
17.
Clamp
work
cable
with
good
metal-to-metal
contact
to
workoiece
or
worktable
as
near
the
weld
as
oractical.
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..
--
ARC
RAYS
can
burn
eyes
and
skin;
NOISE
can
damage
hearing;
FLYING
SLAG
OR
SPARKS
can
injure
eyes.
Arc
rays
from
the
welding
process
produce
intense
visible
and
invisible
(ultraviolet
and
infrared)
rays
that
can
burn
eyes
and
skin.
Noise
from
some
processes
can
damage
hearing.
Chipping,
grinding,
and
welds
ARC
RAYS
2.
Wear
a
welding
helmet
fitted
with
a
proper
shade
of
filter
to
protect
yourface
and
eyes
when
welding
orwatching
(see
ANSI
Z49.1
and
Z87.1
listed
in
Safety
Standards).
3.
Wear
approved
safety
glasses
with
side
shields.
4.
Use
protective
screens
or
barriers
to
protect
others
from
flash
cooling
throw
off
pieces
of
metal
or
slag.
and
glare;
warn
others
not
to
watch
the
arc.
NOISE
5.
Wear
protective
clothing
made
from
durable,
flame-resistant
1.
Use
approved
ear
plugs
or
ear
muffs
if
noise
level
is
high.
material
(wool
and
leather)
and
foot
protection.
I
FUMES
AND
GASES
can
be
hazardous
5.
Work
in
a
confined
space
only
if it
is
well
ventilated,
or
while
to
your
health.
I
I
Welding
produces
fumes
and
gases.
Breathing
these
.......J
fumes
and
gases
can
be
hazardous
to
your
health,
1.
Keep
your
head
out
of
the
fumes.
Do
not
breathe
the
fumes.
2.
If
inside,
ventilate
the
area
and/or
use
exhaust
at
the
arc
to
6.
wearing
an
air-supplied
respirator.
Always
have
a
trained
watchperson
nearby.
Welding
fumes
and
gases
can
displace
air
and
lower
the
oxygen
level
causing
injury
or
death.
Be
sure
the
breathing
air
is
safe.
Do
not
weld
in
locations
near
degreasing,
cleaning,
or
spraying
operations.
The
heat
and
rays
of
the
arc
can
react
with
vapors
to
form
highly
toxic
and
irritating
gases.
remove
welding
fumes
and
gases.
3.
If
ventilation
is
poor,
use an
approved
air-supplied
respirator.
7,
Do
not
weld
on
coated
metals,
such
as
galvanized,
lead,
or
cadmium
plated
steel,
unless
the
coating
is
removed
from
the
4.
Read
the
Material
Safety
Data
Sheets
(MSDSs)
and
the
weld
area,
the
area
is
well
ventilated,
and
if
necessary,
while
manufacturers
instruction
for
metals,
consumables,
coatings,
wearing
an
air-supplied
respirator.
The
coatings
and
any
metals
cleaners,
and
degreasers.
containing
these
elements
can
give
off
toxic
fumes
if
welded.
CYLINDERS
can
explode
if
damaged.
4.
Never
drape
a
welding
torch
over
a
gas
cylinder.
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.
5.
6.
7.
Never
allow
a
welding
electrode
to
touch
any
cylinder.
Never
weld
on
a
pressurized
cylinder
explosion
will
result.
Use
only
correct
shielding
gas
cylinders,
regulators,
hoses,
and
fittings
designed
for
the
specific
application;
maintain
them
and
associated
parts
in
good
condition.
1.
Protect
compressed
gas
cylinders
from
excessive
heat,
8.
Turn
face
away
from
valve
outlet
when
opening
cylinder
valve.
mechanical
shocks,
slag,
open
flames,
sparks.
and
arcs.
9.
Keep
protective
cap
in
place
over
valve
except
when
cylinder
is
2.
Install
cylinders
in
an
upright
position
by
securing
to
a
stationary
in
use
or
connected
for
use.
support
or
cylinder
rack
to
prevent
falling
or
tipping.
10.
Read
and
follow
instructions
on
compressed
gas
cylinders,
3.
Keep
cylinders
away
from
any
welding
or
other
electrical
associatedequipment,andCGApublicationP-1
listedinSafety
circuits.
Standards.
srl1.1
2194
WELDING
can
cause
fire
or
explosion.
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.
1.
Protect
yourself
and
others
from
flying
sparks
and
hot
metal.
2.
Do
not
weld
where
flying
sparks
can
strike
flammable
material.
3.
Remove
all
flammables
within
35
ft
(10.7
m)
of
the
welding
arc.
If
this
is
not
possible,
tightly
cover
them
with
approved
covers.
4.
Be
alert
that
welding
sparks
and
hot
materials
from
welding
can
easily
go
through
small
cracks
and
openings
to
adjacent
areas.
5.
Watch
for
fire,
and
keep
a
fire
extinguisher
nearby.
6.
Be
aware
that
welding
on
a
ceiling,
floor,
bulkhead,
or
partition
can
cause
fire
on
the
hidden
side.
7.
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).
8.
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.
9.
Do
not
use
welder
to
thaw
frozen
pipes.
10.
Remove
stick
electrode
from
holder
or
cut
off
welding
wire
at
contact
tip
when
not
in
use.
11.
Wear
oil-free
protective
garments
such
as
leather
gloves,
heavy
shirt,
cuffless
trousers,
high
shoes,
and
a
cap.
12.
Remove
any
combustibles,
such
as
a
butane
lighter
or
matches,
from
your
person
before
doing
any
welding.
ENGINE
FUEL
can
cause
fire
or
explosion.
Engine
fuel
is
highly
flammable.
1.
Stop
engine
and
let
it
cool
off
before
checking
or
adding
fuel.
2.
Do
not
add
fuel
while
smoking
or
if
unit
is
near
any
sparks
or
MOVING
PARTS
can
cause
injury.
Moving
parts,
such
as
fans,
rotors,
and
belts
can
cut
fingers
and
hands
and
catch loose
clothing.
1.
Keep
all
doors,
panels,
covers,
and
guards
closed
and
securely
in
place.
2.
Stoo
engine
before
installing
or
connecting
unit
SPARKS
can
cause
BATTERY
GASES
TO
EXPLODE;
BATTERY
ACID
can
burn
eyes
and
skin.
Batteries
contain
acid
and
generate
explosive
gases.
3.
Have
only
qualified
people
remove
guards
or
covers
for
maintenance
and
troubleshooting
as
necessary.
4.
To
prevent
accidental
starting
during
servicing,
disconnect
negative
()
battery
cable
from
battery.
5.
Keep
hands,
hair,
loose
clothing,
and
tools
away
from
moving
parts.
6.
Reinstall
panels
or
guards
and
close
doors
when
servicing
is
finished
and
before
starting
engine.
Always
wear
a
face
shield
when
working
on
a
battery.
Stop
engine
before
disconnecting
or
connecting
battery
cables.
3.
Do
not
allow
tools
to
cause
sparks
when
working
on
a
battery.
Do
not
use
welder
to
charge
batteries
or
jump
start
vehicles.
PRINCIPAL
SAFETY
STANDARDS
Safety
in
Welding
and
Cutting,
ANSI
Standard
Z49.
1,
from
American
Welding
Society,
550
N.W.
LeJeune
Rd,
Miami
FL
33126
Safety
and
Health
Standards,
OSHA
29
CFR
1910,
from
Superinten
dent
of
Documents,
U.S.
Government
Printing
Office,
Washington,
D.C.
20402.
Recommended
Safe
Practices
for
the
Preparafion
for
Welding
and
Cutting
of
Containers
That
Have
Held
Hazardous
Substances,
Ameri
can
Welding
Society
Standard
AWS
F4.i,from
American
Welding
So
ciety,
550
N.W.
LeJeune
Rd,
Miami,
FL
33126
National
Electrical
Code,
NFPA
Standard
70,
from
National
Fire
Pro
tection
Association,
Batterymarch
Park,
Quincy,
MA
02269.
Safe
Handling
of
Compressed
Gases
in
Cylinders,
CGA
Pamphlet
P-i,
from
Compressed
Gas
Association,
1235
Jefferson
Davis
High
way,
Suite
501,
Arlington,
VA
22202.
Code
for
Safety
in
Welding
and
Cutting,
GSA
Standard
Wi
17.2,
from
Canadian
Standards
Association,
Standards
Sales,
178
Rexdale
Bou
levard,
Rexdate.
Ontario,
Canada
M9W
1
R3.
Safe
Practices
For
Occupation
And
Educational
Eye
And
Face
Protec
tion,
ANSI
Standard
Z87.
1,
from
American
National
Standards
Institute,
1430
Broadway,
New
York,
NY
10018.
Cutting
And
Welding
Processes,
NFPA
Standard
51
B,
from
National
Fire
Protection
Association,
Batterymarch
Park,
Qilincy,
MA
02269.
a
WARNING
ENGINE
EXHAUST
GASES
can
kill.
1.
Use
equipment
outside
in
open,
well-ventilated
areas.
ENGINES
can
be
hazardous.
Engines
produce
harmful
exhaust
gases.
2.
If
used
in
a
closed
area,
vent
engine
exhaust
outside
and
away
from
any
building
air
intakes.
3.
Do
not
overfill
tank
allow
room
for
fuel
to
expand.
4.
Do
not
spill
fuel.
If
fuel
is
spilled,
clean
up
before
starting
engine.
1.
2.
4.
5.
Observe
correct
polarity
(
and
)
on
batteries.
STEAM
AND
PRESSURIZED
HOT
1.
If
the
engine
is
warm
and
checking
is
needed,
follow
steps
2
COOLANT
can
skin.
burn
face,
eyes,
and
2.
and
3.
Wear
safety
glasses
and
gloves
and
put
a
rag
over
cap.
It
is
best
to
check
coolant
level
when
engine
is
cold
to
avoid
scalding.
3.
Turn
cap
slightly
and
let
pressure
escape
slowly
before
completely
removing
cap.
srl.1.1
2/94
SECTION
1
-
SAFETY
INFORMATION
Read
all
safety
messages
throughout
this
manual.
Obey
all
safety
messages
to
avoid
injury.
Learn
the
meaning
of
WARNING
and
CAUTION.
Figure
1-1.
Safety
Information
SECTION
2-
SPECIFICATIONS
Table
2-1.
Welding
Power
Source
modl.1
2/93
1
2 2
\
a
CAUTION
/
5
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
can
kIIl.~
I
MOVING
PARTS
can
Injure.
I
instslling
or
sersicing.
Do
not
touch
live
electncal
parts.
I~~III~I.
Keep
away
from
moving
parts.
I
Keep
all
panels
and
covers
closed
I
Disconnect
input
power
before
when
operating.
I
6
a
WARNING
1
Safety
Alert
Symbol
2
Signal
Word
WARNING
means
possible
death
or
serious
iniury
can
happen.
CAUTION
means
possible
minor
injury
or
equipment
damage
can
happen.
3
Statement
Of
Hazard
And
Result
4
Safety
Instructions
To
Avoid
Hazard
5
Hazard
Symbol
(If
Available)
6
Safety
Banner
Read
safety
blocks
for
each
sym
bol
shown.
7
NOTE
Special
instructions
for
best
oper
ation
not
related
to
safety.
READ
SAFETY
BLOCKS
at
start
of
SectIon
3-1
before
proceeding.
7H
NOTE
~
Turn
Off
switch
when
using
high
frequency.
Specification
Type
Of
Output
Rated
Weld
Output
Description
Type
Of
Input
Power
Input
Amperes
At
Rated
Output
KVA/KW
Used
At
Rated
Output
Amperage
Range
Max.
Open-Circuit
Voltage
Welding
Processes
Constant
Current
(CC),
Direct
Current
(DC)
400
Amperes,
36
Volts
DC
At
60%
Duty
Cycle;
300
Amperes,
32
Volts
DC
At
100%
Duty
Cycle
(See
Section
2-2)
380
Or
415
Volts
AC;
50
Hz;
Three-Phase
32.6
A
At
380
V.30.4
A
At
415
V
(60%
Duty
Cycle);
23
A
At
380
V.21.6
A
At
415
V
(100%
Duty
Cycle)
21.7
kVA/16.6
kW
5-400
A
80
Volts
DC
Scratch
Start
Gas
Tungsten
Arc
(GTAW),
Scratch
Start
Gas
Tungsten
Arc
-
Pulsed
(GTAW-P),
Shielded
Metal
Arc
(SMAW)
Welding
13.1
ft
(4
m)
Length:
21-3/4
in
(522
mm);
Width:
12
in
(305
mm);
Height:
17-3/8
in
(441
mm)
Net:
77
lb
(35
kg);
Ship:
82
lb
(37
kg)
Input
Power
Cord
Overall
Dimensions
Weight
OM-155
152
Page
1
2-1.
Volt-Ampere
Curves
Figure
2-1.
Volt-Ampere
Curves
2-2.
Duty
Cycle
a
CAUTION
WELDING
LONGER
THAN
RATED
DUTY
CYCLE
can
damage
unit
and
void
warranty.
S
Do
not
weld
at
rated
load
longer
than
shown
below.
wam7.1
8/93
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
>
8
The
volt-ampere
curves
show
the
minimum
and
maximum
voltage
and
amperage
output
capabilities
of
the
welding
power
source.
Curves
of
other
settings
fall
be
tween
the
curves
shown.
ssbl.1
10/91
SB-139
721
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
DC
AMPERES
Definition
Charl
0
~
10
Duty
Cycle
is
percentage
of
10
minutes
that
unit
can
weld
at
rated
load
without
overheating.
Minutes
100%
Duty
Cycle
At
300
Amperes
Continuous
Welding
60%
Duty
Cycle
At
400
Amperes
100
6
Minutes
Welding
4
Minutes
Resting
sbl.4
8/93
SB-132
583
Figure
2-2.
Duty
Cycle
Chart
10
15
20 25
30
40
50
60
7080
%
DUTY
CYCLE
OM-155
152
Page
2
SECTION
3-INSTALLATION
3-1.
Typical
Process
Connections
3-2.
Selecting
A
Location
And
Moving
Welding
Power
Source
4~
WARNING
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
can
kill.
Do
not
touch
live
electrical
parts.
Disconnect
input
power
conductors
from
de
energized
supply
line
BEFORE
moving
welding
power
source.
FIRE
OR
EXPLOSION
can
result
from
placing
unit
on,
over,
or
near
com
bustible
surfaces.
Do
not
locate
unit
on,
over,
or
near
combustible
surfaces.
Do
not
install
unit
near
flammables.
FALLING
EQUIPMENT
can
cause
serious
personal
injury
and
equipment
damage.
Lift
unit
at
handles.
Have
two
persons
of
adequate
physical
strength
lift
unit.
Move
unit
with
hand
cart
or
similar
device
of
ade
quate
capacity.
If
using
a
fork
lift
vehicle,
secure
unit
on
a
proper
skid
before
transporting.
swam11.1~3/93
+
+
GTAW
Pulse
Control
Pulsed
GTAW
Or
GTAW
+
Figure
3-1.
Typical
Process
Connections
FUMES
can
be
hazardous;
LACK
OF
FRESH
AIR
AND
PROPER
VEN
TILATION
can
be
harmful.
Do
not
breathe
welding
fumes.
Place
unit
only
where
there
is
a
supply
and
proper
ventilation.
good
fresh
air
BLOCKED
AIRFLOW
causes
over
heating
and
possible
damage
to
unit.
Do
not
block
or
filter
airflow.
Warranty
is
void
if
any
type
of
filter
is
used.
OM-155
152
Page
3
Movement
Figure
3-2.
Location
And
Movement
Of
Welding
Power
Source
I
Lilting
Handles
Use
handles
to
move
unit.
2
Hand
Cart
Use
cart
or
similar
device
to
move
unit.
3
Rating
Label
2
Use
rating
label
to
determine
input
power
needs.
4
Line
Disconnect
Device
Locate
unit
near
correct
input
pow
er
supply.
Location
And
Airflow
ssb9.1
12/93.
ST-146
129.81
Ref.
ST-151
556
3
in
(78
mm)
3
6
in
(156
mm)
mm)
3-3.
Selecting
And
Preparing
Weld
Output
Cables
Tools
Needed:
1
Weld
Output
Cable
Determine
total
cable
length
in
weld
circuit
and
maximum
welding
amperes.
Use
Table
3-1
to
select
proper
cable
size.
Use
shortest
cables
possible.
Do
not
use
damaged
cables.
2
Terminal
Lug
Use
lugs
of
proper
amperage
capacity
and
hole
size
for
connect
ing
to
work
clamp
or
electrode
hold
er.
3
Insulated
Electrode
Holder
4
GTAW
Torch
Install
according
to
manufacturers
instructions.
5
Work
Clamp
Install
onto
work
cable.
6
Dinse-Type
Connector
Install
onto
weld
cable
as
shown
in
Figure
3-4.
-~
sbL~2
11192
-~-O656
-
For
Example,
Total
Cable
Length
In
Weld
Circuit
=20
ft
(6
m)
Figure
3-3.
Selecting
And
Preparing
Weld
Output
Cables
OM-155
152
Page
4
Figure
3-4.
Dinse-Type
Connector
Assembly
Welding
Amperes
100
150
200
250
Total
Cable
(Copper)
Length
In
Weld
Circuit
Not
Exceeding
100
ft
(30
m)
Or
Less
150ft
(45
m)
200ft
(60
m)
250ft
I
(70
m)
300ft
(90
m)
350ft
(105
m)
400
ft
(120
m)
10
To
60%
Duty
Cycle
4
3
3
2
60
Thru
100%
Duty
Cycle
4
3
2
1
10
Thru
100%
Duty
Cycle
4
3
2
1
1/0
1/0
2
1
1/0
2/0
3/0
3/0
1
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0 4/0
1/0
210
3/0
4/0
2-2/0
2-2/0
300
350
400
500
1
1/0
1/0
2/0
1/0
210
2/0
3/0
2/0
3/0
3/0
4/0
3/0
4/0
4/0
2-2/0
4/0
2-2/0
2-2/0
2-3/0
2-2/0
2-3/0
2-3/0
2-4/0
2-3/0
2-3/0
2-4/0
3-3/0
2-3/0
2-4/0
2-4/0
3-3/0
1
Weld
Output
Cable
2
Handle
3
Sleeve
Slide
handle
onto
cable;
strip
cable
and
install
sleeve.
4
Connector
Body
1
in
5
Setscrew
(26
mm)
Insert
cable
with
sleeve
fully
into
connector
body,
tighten
setscrew,
and
slide
handle
over
connector.
If
job
requires
cable
larger
than
3/0
AWG,
use
2
ft
(610
mm)
or
shorter
piece
of
3/0
AWG
cable
for
Dinse
Type
connector
installation.
Con
nect
other
end
of
short
cable
to
the
4/0
or
larger
weld
cable.
5-~
4~
-~
Tools
Needed:
ST-156
496
3~
Table
3-1.
Weld
Cable
Size*
*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.
5-0007-0
OM-155
152
Page
5
3-4.
Connecting
To
Weld
Output
Receptacles
a
WARNING
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
can
kill;
ARCING
can
burn
skin
or
damage
electrical
equipment.
Do
not
touch
live
electrical
parts.
Turn
Off
welding
power
source
before
making
any
weld
output
connections.
Do
not
change
position
of
welding
cable
connectors
while
welding.
Be
sure
connectors
are
secure
in
receptacles
before
welding.
3-5.
Remote
14
Receptace
Information
And
Connections
I
swaml2.2
2/93
3
1
Positive
(+)
Weld
Output
Receptacle
2
Negative
()
Weld
Output
Receptacle
3
Connector
For
DC
Electrode
Positive
(DCEP),
connect
work
cable
connector
to
negative
()
receptacle
and
elec
trode
holder
cable
connector
to
positive
(+)
receptacle.
For
DC
Electrode
Negative
(DCEN),
reverse
cable
connections.
To
connect
to
receptacle,
align
key
way,
insert
connector,
and
turn
clockwise
until
tight.
Ref.
ST-154
155A
I
Ref.
ST-152
223
Figure
3-5.
Connecting
To
Weld
Output
Receptacles
2
OR~
1
Remote
14
Receptacle
RC2
(See
Table
3-2)
2
Keyway
3
Plug
4
Threaded
Collar
To
connect
to
receptacle,
align
keyway,
insert
plug,
and
tighten
threaded
collar.
sb7.1
12/93
ST-BOO
695/
Ref.
S-0004-A
/
S-0750
Figure
3-6.
Remote
14
Connections
OM-155
152
Page
6
Table
3-2.
Remote
14
Socket
Information
REMOTE
14
Socket*
Socket
Information
(~
OUTPUT
(CONTACTOR)
A
B
24
volts
ac.
Protected
by
fuse
F2.
Contact
closure
to
A
completes
24
volts
ac
contactor
control
circuit.
A
AMPERAGE
C
D
E
K
+10
volts
dc
output
to
remote
control.
Remote
control
circuit
common.
0
to
+10
volts
dc
input
command
signal
from
remote
control.
Chassis
common.
The
remaining
sockets
are
not
used.
3-6.
Connecting
Input
Power
Table
3-3.
Electrical
Service
Requirements*
Input
Voltage
380 415
Input
Amperes
At
Rated
Output
32.6
30.4
Recommended
Standard
Fuse
Or
Circuit
Breaker
Rating
In
Amperes
50
45
These
values
are
calculated
from
the
1993
edition
of
the
National
Electrical
Code
(NEC).
1
Recommended
fuse
or
circuit
breaker
size
is
that
closest
to
150%
of
rated
input
amperage
of
the
welding
power
source.
Article
630-12(a)
of
NEC
allows
fuse
or
circuit
breaker
sizing
up
to
200%
of
rated
input
amperage.
Ret.
S.0092-G
a__WARNING
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
can
kill.
Do
not
touch
live
electrical
parts.
Turn
Off
welding
power
source,
and
disconnect
input
power
before
inspecting
or
installing.
Have
only
qualified
persons
install
unit.
Installation
must
meet
National
Electrical
Code
and
all
other
codes.
A.
Positioning
Jumper
Links
swam~.1
2iP.~
.1
Tools
Needed:
Jumper
links
allow
operation
on
dif
ferent
input
voltages
and
are
facto
ry
set
for
380
volts
input
power.
Check
input
voltage
available
at
site.
Remove
top
of
case
according
to
Section
5-2.
1
Input
Voltage
Label
Look
at
jumper
links
and
compare
link
position
with
unit
label.
2
Input
Voltage
Jumper
Links
2
Move
links
to
match
input
voltage.
For
example,
use
415
volts
posi
tion
when
415
volts
input
power
is
available.
Reinstall
top
of
case.
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ST-155
414-A
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Ret.
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Figure
3-7.
Input
Voltage
Jumper
Links
Location
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152
Page
7
B.
Connecting
To
Input
Power
Figure
3-8.
Location
And
Input
Power
Connections
SECTION
4-OPERATION
a
WARNING
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
can
kill.
Always
wear
dry
insulating
gloves.
Insulate
yourself
from
work
and
ground.
Do
not
touch
live
electrical
parts.
Keep
all
panels
and
covers
securely
in
place
FUMES
AND
GASES
can
be
hazardous
to
your
health.
Keep
your
head
out
of
the
fumes.
Ventilate
area,
or
use
breathing
device.
Read
Material
Safety
Data Sheets
(MSDSs)
and
manufacturers
instructions
for
material
used.
WELDING
can
cause
fire
or
explosion.
Do
not
weld
near
flammable
material.
Watch
for
fire:
keep
extinguisher
nearby.
Do
not
locate
unit
over
combustible
surfaces.
Do
not
weld
on
closed
containers.
Allow
work
and
equipment
to
cool
before
handling.
9,.~
i.
ARC
RAYS
can
burn
eyes
and
skin;
NOISE
can
damage
hearing.
Wear
welding
helmet
with
correct
shade
of
filter.
Wear
correct
eye,
ear,
and
body
protection.
~
MOVING
PARTS
can
cause
injury.
Keep
away
from
moving
parts.
Keep
all
doors,
panels,
covers,
and
guards
closed
and
securely
in
place.
~
~
MAGNETIC
FIELDS
FROM
HIGH
CUR
RENTS
can
affect
pacemaker
operation.
Pacemaker
wearers
keep
away.
S
Wearers
should
consult
their
doctor
before
going
near
arc
welding,
gouging,
or
spot
welding
opera
tions.
See
Safety
Precautions
at
beginning
of
manual
for
ba
sic
welding
safety
information.
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10/91
Have
only
qualified
persons
make
this
installation.
1
Line
Disconnect
Device
Of
Proper
Rating
2
Grounding
Conductor
Green
Or
Green
With
Yellow
Stripe(s)
3
Input
Conductors
Install
grounding
conductor
and
input
conductors
from
unit
to
deenergized
line
disconnect
device.
Connect
9rounding
conductor
first,
then
line
Input
conductors.
Be
sure
grounding
conductor
goes
to
an
earth
ground.
4
Overcurrent
Protection
Select
type
and
size
using
Table
3-3.
Install
into
deenergized
line
disconnect
device
(fused
dis
4
connect
switch
shown).
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8
1
2
3
/
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Wear
the
following
while
welding:
1
Dry,
Insulating
Gloves
2
Safety
Glasses
With
Side
Shields
3
Welding
Helmet
With
Correct
Shade
Of
Filter
(See
ANSI
Z49.1)
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1/94
Figure
4-2.
Safety
Equipment
1
Work
Clamp
1
Tools
Needed:
Connect
work
clamp
to
a
clean,
paint-free
location
on
workpiece,
as
close
to
weld
area
as
possible.
Use
wire
brush
or
sandpaper
to
clean
metal
at
weld
joint
area.
Use
chipping
hammer
to
remove
slag
after
welding.
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2/93
Figure
4-3.
Work
Clamp
1
~
1
Process
Selector
Switch
Use
switch
to
select
type
of
weld
output.
Use
SMAW
position
for
Shielded
Metal
Arc
Welding.
Use
GTAW
position
for
Gas
Tungsten
Arc
Welding.
Switch
position
determines
the
op
eration
of
the
Arc
Force
(Dig)
con
trol
(see
Figure
4-6).
Ref.
5D-154
155-A
Figure
4-4.
Process
Selector
Switch
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2
4
1
Power
Switch
2
Pilot
Light
3
Amperage
Control
4
Arc
Force
(Dig)
Control
5
Output
(Contactor)
Switch
6
Amperage
Control
Switch
7
Process
Selector
Switch
8
Optional
AmperageNoltage
Meter
And
Switch
3
Figure
4-1.
Controls
sr.152
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9
1
Arc
Force
Control
(Dig)
This
control
is
used
for
SMAW
welding
and
only
works
when
Pro
cess
Selector
switch
(see
Figure
4-4)
is
in
the
SMAW
position.
Use
control
to
help
start
an
arc
or
make
vertical
or
overhead
welds
Control
increases
amperage
at
low
arc
voltage
(see
Figure
2-1).
When
set
at
0,
short-circuit
amper
age
at
low
arc
voltage
is
the
same
as
normal
welding
amperage.
When
set
at
100,
short-circuit
am
perage
at
low
arc
voltage
in
creases
to
help
arc
starting.
Select
setting
best
suited
for
appli
cation.
Numbers
around
control
are
for
reference
only.
Set
control
at
0
for
GTAW
welding.
Figure
4-6.
Arc
Force
(Dig)
Control
a
WARNING
I~
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
can
kill.
-.
~
S
Do
not
touch
live
electrical
parts.
Do
not
touch
weld
output
terminals
when
contactor
is
energized.
Do
not
touch
electrode
and
work
clamp
at
the
same
time.
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10/91
Weld
output
terminals
are
energized
when
switch
is
On
and
Power
is
On.
1
Output
(Contactor)
Switch
Use
switch
to
select
way
of
control
ling
output.
For
weld
output,
place
switch
in
On
position.
For
remote
output
control,
place
switch
in
Remote
14
position
(see
Section
3-5).
1
1
Amperage
Control
Use
control
to
select
weld
amper
age.
Amperage
may
be
adjusted
while
welding.
Figure
4-5.
Amperage
Control
1
Figure
4-7.
Output
(Contactor)
Switch
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Figure
4-8.
Amperage
Control
Switch
AN
Switch
Positions
Meter
Display
When
Not
Welding
When
Welding
A
V
Preset
Amps
Preset
Amps
Actual
Amps
Actual
Volts
Figure
4-9.
AmperageNoltage
Meter
And
Switch
(Optional)
~14
1
Amperage
Control
Switch
Use
switch
to
select
way
of
control
ling
amperage.
For
front
panel
control,
place
switch
in
Panel
position.
For
remote
control,
place
switch
in
Remote
14
position
(see
Section
3-5).
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1
Example:
CombInation
Remote
Amperage
Control
Remote
control
at
Remote
14
is
percent
of front
panel
control
setting.
2
Fingertip
Control
3
Remote
Hand
Control
4
Remote
Foot
Control
See
example
below.
175
200
0
143
I
5
A
~
Set
Switches
Set
Desired
Maximum
Amperage
)
Adjust
Remote
Control
ST-I
59
059
/
S-0769
/
S-0774
2
1
AmperageNoltage
Meter
Use
meter
to
read
amperage
and
voltage
output.
The
preset
value
is
displayed
when
not
welding.
When
welding,
the
meter
displays
weld
amperage
output
of
the
unit
if
amperage
is
selected,
If
voltage
is
selected
when
welding,
the
meter
displays
voltage
at
the
weld
output
terminals,
but
not
necessarily
the
welding
arc
due
to
cable
resis
tance,
poor
connections,
etc.
The
value
displayed
is
held
for
15
seconds
after
welding
stops
if
the
hold
function
is
On
(see
Section
5-4).
See
table
for
the
values
displayed
for
A/V
switch
settings.
2
Meter
Switch
Use
switch
to
select
amperage
or
voltage
display.
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11
Figure
4-11.
Sequence
Of
Gas
Tungsten
Arc
Welding
(GTAW)
Figure
4-12.
Sequence
Of
Gas
Tungsten
Arc
Welding
-
Pulsed
(GTAW-P)
Figure
4-13.
Sequence
Of
Shielded
Metal
Arc
Welding
(SMAW)
1
Pilot
Light
2
Power
Switch
Use
this
switch
to
turn
unit
and
pilot
light
On
and
Off.
There
is
a
5
second
time
delay
be
fore
the
unit
is
ready
to
weld.
Fan
motor
is
thermostatically
con
trolled
and
only
runs
when
cooling
.2
is
needed.
Figure
4-10.
Power
Switch
And
Pilot
Light
PutOn
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Gas
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Turn
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_______________
_______________
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Turn
On
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Turn
On
Turn
On
lurn
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1
Welding
Power
1
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Controls
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Gas
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Pulsing
Control
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