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Miller Legend 302  Processes Description TIG (GT A W) W elding Stick (SMAW ) W elding MIG (GMAW) W elding & Flux Cored (FCA W ) W elding With V oltage Sensing Feeder Engine Driven Welding Generator OM-4430 217 243R 2007 − 04 File: Engine Drive V isit our website at www.MillerWelds.com[...]

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T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS − READ BEFORE USING 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1. Symbol Usage 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2. Arc W elding Hazards 1 . . . . . . . . . . [...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 8 − MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1. Routine Maintenance 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2. Maintenance Label 34 . . . . . . . [...]

OM-4430 Page 1 SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS − READ BEFORE USING rom_2007 − 04 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 [...]

OM-4430 Page 2 W elding produces fumes and gases. Breathing these fumes and gases can be hazardous to your health. FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous.  Keep your head out of the fumes. Do not breathe the fumes.  If inside, ventilate the area and/or use local forced ventilation at the arc to remove welding fumes and gases.  If ventilation is [...]

OM-4430 Page 3 1-3. Engine Hazards BA TTERY EXPLOSION can BLIND.  Always wear a face shield, rubber gloves, and protective clothing when working on a battery .  Stop engine before disconnecting or connect- ing battery cables or servicing battery .  Do not allow tools to cause sparks when working on a battery .  Do not use welder to char[...]

OM-4430 Page 4 HOT MET AL from air arc cutting and gouging can cause fire or explosion.  Do not cut or gouge near flammables.  W atch for fire; keep extinguisher nearby . HOT P ARTS can cause burns and injury .  Do not touch hot compressor or air system parts.  Let system cool down before touching or ser- vicing. READ INSTRUCTIONS.  [...]

OM-4430 Page 5 H. F . RADIA TION can cause interference.  High-frequency (H.F .) can interfere with radio navigation, safety services, computers, and communications equipment.  Have only qualified persons familiar with electronic equipment perform this installation.  The user is responsible for having a qualified electrician promptly corre[...]

OM-4430 Page 6 SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE A V ANT UTILISA TION rom_2007 − 04fre 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 ble[...]

OM-4430 Page 7 Une tension DC importante subsiste à l’intérieur des onduleurs après avoir coupé l’alimentation.  Couper l’alimentation du poste et décharger les condensateurs d’entrée comme indiqué dans la Section Maintenance avant de toucher des composants. DES PIÈCES CHAUDES peuvent provoquer des brûlures graves.  Ne pas to[...]

OM-4430 Page 8  Suivre les recommandations dans OSHA 1910.252(a)(2)(iv) et N FPA 51B pour les travaux à chaud et avoir de la surveillance et un extincteur à proximité. LE BRUIT peut affecter l’ouïe. Le bruit des processus et des équipements peut affe c l’ouïe.  Porter des protections approuvés pour les or e les si le niveau sonore [...]

OM-4430 Page 9  Dévisser le bouchon légèrement et laisser la vapeur s’échapper avant d’enlever le bouchon. L ’utilisation d’un groupe autonome à l’intérieur PEUT VOUS TUER EN QUELQUES MINUTES.  Le s fumées d’un groupe autonome contient du monoxyde de carbone. C’est un poison invisi- ble et inodore.  JAMAIS utiliser dan[...]

OM-4430 Page 10 LE SURCHAUFFEMENT peut endom- mager le moteur électrique.  Arrêter ou déconnecter l’équipement avant d e démarrer ou d’ a rrêter le moteur .  Ne pas laisser tourner le moteur trop lentement sous risque d’en - dommager l e moteur électrique à cause d’une tension et d’une fré - quence trop faibles.  N e pas[...]

OM-4430 Page 1 1 2-6. P r oposition californienne 65 A ver tissements 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 mal- formations congénitales et, dans certains cas, des cancers. (Code de santé et de sécurité de[...]

 A complete Parts List is available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4430 Page 12 SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS 3-1. Symbol Definitions Stop Engine Fast (Run, W eld/Power) Fast/Slow (Run/Idle) Slow (Idle) Start Engine Panel/Local T emperature Fuel Engine Oil Engine Choke Check V alve Clearance Battery (Engine) Engine Read Operator’s Manual A Amperes V [...]

 A complete Parts List is available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4430 Page 13 SECTION 4 − SPECIFICA TIONS 4-1. Description This multiprocess engine-driven welder and AC generator provides low speed generator AC power and D C w eld o ut- put for quiet, fuel-ef ficient operation. At 1800 rpm, this unit produces 5 kW/kV A 60 Hz 120/240 V olt AC ge[...]

 A complete Parts List is available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4430 Page 14 4-4. Dimensions For Units With Optional Running Gear Dimensions Height All Running Gear Options: 42-1/2 in (1079 mm) (T o T op Of Handle Assembly) C A Protective Cage Width: 26 in (660 mm) D C B Running Gear Width: 32 in (813 mm) C Protective Cage Length: 48 in (1219 mm[...]

 A complete Parts List is available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4430 Page 15 222 553 The ac generator power curve shows the generator power avail- able in amperes at the receptacles. 4-6. Generator Power Curve AC AMPERES AC VOL TS 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 Notes BUTT BUTT BUTT BUTT T − JOINT T − JOINT T − JOINT T − JOIN[...]

 A complete Parts List is available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4430 Page 16 Duty cycle is the percentage of 10 minutes that unit can weld at rated load without overheating. NOTICE − Exceeding duty cycle ca n damage unit and void warranty . 100% Duty Cycle at 280 Amperes DC/CC Continuous Welding 4-7. Duty Cycle Ref. 207 925 01 0 20 30 40 50 60[...]

 A complete Parts List is available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4430 Page 17 222 555 / 222 556 / 222 557 The volt-ampere curves show the minimum and maximum voltage an d amperage output capabilities of the welding generator . Curves of other settings fall between the curves shown. A. CC/DC Stick Mode B. CV/DC MIG Mode 4-9. Stick And MIG Mode V o[...]

 A complete Parts List is available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4430 Page 18 SECTION 5 − INST ALLA TION install2 12/06 − Ref. 800 652 / Ref. 800 477-A / 803 274-A / 804 712 ! Do not weld on base. Welding on base can cause fuel tank fire or explosion. Bolt unit down using holes provided in base. ! Always securely fasten weld- ing generator on[...]

 A complete Parts List is available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4430 Page 19 5-2. Engine Prestart Checks 803 983 − A / Ref 216 172-D Full Check all fluids daily . Engine must be cold and on a level surface. Unit is shipped with 10W30 engine oil.  Follow run-in procedure in engine manual.  This unit has a low oil pressure shutdown switch.[...]

 A complete Parts List is available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4430 Page 20 5-3. Connecting Or Replacing The Battery + − ! Connect negative ( − ) cable last. 803 847 / 803 849 / Ref. S-0756-D Ref 216 172-D / Ref 803 983 − A 3/8, 1/2 in T ools Needed: Replacing The Battery + − + −  Remove end panel to replace battery . ! Connect neg[...]

 A complete Parts List is available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4430 Page 21 5-4. Installing Exhaust Pipe Ref 216 172-D / 803 891 ! Stop engine and let cool. ! Engine backfire can cause se- vere burns or other injuries. Do not point exhaust pipe to- ward control panel. Keep away from exhaust outlet. ! Point exhaust pipe in desired direction but [...]

 A complete Parts List is available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4430 Page 22 5-5. Connecting T o Weld Output T erminals ! Stop engine. ! Do not connect to CC and CV terminals at the same time. 1 Negative ( − ) W eld Output T erminal 2 Stick/TIG (CC) W eld Output T erminal 3 Wire /CV W eld Output T erminal Fo r MIG welding, connect work cable t[...]

 A complete Parts List is available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4430 Page 23 5-6. Selecting W eld Cable Sizes* W eld Output T erminals ! W eld Cable Size** and T otal Cable (Copper) Length in Weld Circuit Not Exceeding*** ! Stop engine before connecting to weld output terminals. ! Do not use worn, damaged, under- sized, or poorly spliced cables.[...]

 A complete Parts List is available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4430 Page 24 SECTION 6 − OPERA TING WELDING GENERA TOR 6-1. Front Panel Controls 2 1 4 3 Ref 216 172-D 7 5 6 8 9 1 Process Switch Se e Section 6-5 for Process switch informa- tion. 2 Remote Receptacle Use receptacle to connect remote control. When a remote voltage/amperage control[...]

 A complete Parts List is available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4430 Page 25 6-2. Description Of Engine Controls (See Section 6-1 ) Engine Control Switch Us e switch to start engine, select speed, and stop engine. Use switch in combination with Engine Speed Control switch to select en- gine speed. In Run/Idle 3600/2400 RPM position, engine runs [...]

 A complete Parts List is available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4430 Page 26 6-4. Controlling Engine Speed And W eld/Generator Output Ref 216 172-D  Set engine controls as shown to obtain the corresponding weld and generator power out- put. NOTICE − Disconnect equipment from auxiliary power receptacles during start-up and shutdown. Some equ[...]

 A complete Parts List is available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4430 Page 27 1 Process Switch ! Weld output terminals are energized when Process switch is in an Elec- trode Hot position and the engine is running.  The unit will not return to idle speed when Process switch is in a Wire or TIG position and the remote contactor is on (closure be[...]

 A complete Parts List is available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4430 Page 28 6-6. Stick Start Procedure − Scratch Start T echnique With Stick selected, start arc as follows: 1 Electrode 2 W orkpiece 3 Arc Drag electrode across workpiece like striking a match; lift electrode slightly after touching work. If arc goes out electrode was lifted to [...]

 A complete Parts List is available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4430 Page 29 6-8. Remote V oltage/Amperage Control 1 Remote Receptacle RC4 Connect optional remote voltage/ amperage (V/A) control to RC4 (see Section 5-7). With remote control connected, weld output in a CC mode (Stick, TIG) is determined by a combination of front panel and remote [...]

 A complete Parts List is available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4430 Page 30 SECTION 7 − OPERA TING AUXILIAR Y EQUIPMENT 7-1. 60 Hz Generator Power Receptacles And Supplementary Protectors Ref. 21 1 909 ! If unit does not have GFCI re- ceptacles, use GFCI-protected extension cord. NOTICE − Disconnect equipment from auxiliary power receptacle[...]

 A complete Parts List is available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4430 Page 31 Ref. 216 172-D 7-2. V ariable Frequency (Hz) Generator Power Receptacle RC3 NOTICE − Do not operate equipment requiring a constant frequency from variable frequency receptacle RC3. 1 120 V 20 A V ariable Frequency AC Receptacle RC3 Receptacle supplies single-phase pow[...]

 A complete Parts List is available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4430 Page 32 7-3. Wiring Instructions For Optional 240 V olt, Single-Phase Plug (NEMA 14-50P) plug1 1 1/03 − 120 813-D The plug can be wired for a 240 V , 2-wire load or a 120/240V , 3-wire load. See circuit diagram. 1 Plug Wired for 120/240 V , 3-Wire Load When wired for 120 V lo[...]

 A complete Parts List is available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4430 Page 33 SECTION 8 − MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 8-1. Routine Maintenance  Follow the storage procedure in the engine owner’s manual if the unit will not be used for an extended period. ! Stop engine before maintaining.  S ee Engine Manual and Maintenance Label f[...]

 A complete Parts List is available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4430 Page 34 8-2. Maintenance Label  Follow the storage procedure in the engine owner’s manual if the unit will not be used for an extended period.[...]

 A complete Parts List is available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4430 Page 35 ! Stop engine and let cool. 1 Spark Arrestor Screen Clean and inspect screen. Replace spark arrestor if screen wires are broken or missing. 8-3. Servicing Optional Spark Arrestor 1/4 in 803 983 − A / Ref 216 172-D T ools Needed: 1 8-4. Servicing Air Cleaner aircleaner[...]

 A complete Parts List is available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4430 Page 36 8-5. Changing Engine Oil, Oil Filter , And Fuel Filter 803 983 − A / Ref 216 172-D / S-0842 ! Stop engine and let cool. 1 Oil Drain V alve 2 Oil Filter Change engine oil and filter accord- ing to engine manual. NOTICE − Close valve and valve cap before adding oil an[...]

 A complete Parts List is available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4430 Page 37 ! Stop engine. Open left side door .  When a supplementary protec- tor or fuse opens, it usually indi- cates a more serious problem exists. Contact a Factory Au- thorized Service Agent. 1 Supplementary Protector CB4 CB4 protects the stator winding supplying 24 volt a[...]

 A complete Parts List is available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4430 Page 38 8-7. T roubleshooting A. Welding T rouble Remedy No weld output. Check weld control settings. Check weld connections. Disconnect equipment from generator power receptacles during start-up. Increase front panel and/or remote control voltage/amperage control setting (see [...]

 A complete Parts List is available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4430 Page 39 T rouble Remedy Lack of high frequency; difficulty in establishing Gas Tungsten Arc W el d - ing arc. Use proper size tungsten for welding amperage. Reduce leakage of high frequency from torch or work cable (check grounding, remove excessive coils from weld cables, use [...]

 A complete Parts List is available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4430 Page 40 D. Engine T rouble Remedy Engine will not crank. Check fuse F6, and replace if open (see Section 8-6). Check battery voltage. Check battery connections and tighten if necessary . Check plug PLG5 and plug PLG8 connections. Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check Engi[...]

 A complete Parts List is available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4430 Page 41 SECTION 9 − P ARTS LIST 9-1. Recommended Spare Parts Description Part No. Dia. Mkgs. Recommended Spare Parts Quantity F6 021718 Fuse, Mintr Gl 30. Amp 32 V olt 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

OM-4430 Page 42 SECTION 10 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS Figure 10-1. Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator Models[...]

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OM-4430 Page 44 SECTION 1 1 − GENERA TOR POWER GUIDELINES  The views in this section are intended to be representative of all engine-driven welding generators. Y our unit may differ from those shown. 1 1-1. Selecting Equipment gen_pwr 2007 − 04 − Ref. ST -159 730 / ST -800 577 1 Generator Power Receptacles − Neutral Bonded T o Frame 2 3-[...]

OM-4430 Page 45 1 1-3. Grounding When Supplying Building Systems ST-800 576-B 1 Equipment Grounding T erminal 2 Grounding Cable Use #10 AWG or larger insulated copper wire. 3 Ground Device  Us e ground device as stated in electrical codes. ! Ground generator to system earth ground if supplying power to a premises (home, shop, farm) wiring system[...]

OM-4430 Page 46 1 1-5. Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial Motors Industrial Motors Rating Starti ng W atts Running W atts Split Phase 1/8 HP 800 300 1/6 HP 1225 500 1/4 HP 1600 600 1/3 HP 2100 700 1/2 HP 3175 875 Capacitor Start-Induction Run 1/3 HP 2020 720 1/2 HP 3075 975 3/4 HP 4500 1400 1 HP 6100 1600 1-1/2 HP 8200 2200 2 HP 10550 28[...]

OM-4430 Page 47 1 1-7. Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment Contractor Rating Starting Watts Running W atts Hand Drill 1/4 in 350 350 3/8 in 400 400 1/2 in 600 600 Circular Saw 6-1/2 in 500 500 7-1/4 in 900 900 8-1/4 in 1400 1400 T able Saw 9 in 4500 1500 10 in 6300 1800 Band Saw 14 in 2500 1 100 Bench Grinder 6 in 1720 720 8 in [...]

OM-4430 Page 48 1 1-8. Power Required T o Start Motor Single-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements Motor Start Code G H J K L M N P KV A/HP 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10.0 1 1.2 12.5 14.0 S-0624 1 Motor Start Code 2 Running Amperage 3 Motor HP 4 Motor V oltage T o find starting amperage: Step 1: Find code and use table to find kV A/HP . If code is not l[...]

OM-4430 Page 49 1 1-10. T ypical Connections T o Supply Standby Power T ransfer Switch Essential Loads Fused Disconnect Switch (If Required) Utility Electrical Service 12 3 4 5 W elding Generator Output ! Have only qualified persons perform these connections according to all applicable codes and safety practices. ! Properly install and ground this [...]

OM-4430 Page 50 1 1-1 1. Selecting Extension Cord (Use Shortest Cord Possible) Cord Lengths for 120 V olt Loads If unit does not have GFCI receptacles, use GFCI-protected extension cord. Maximum Allowable Cord Length in ft (m) for Conductor Size (A WG)* Current (Amperes) Load (W atts) 4 6 8 10 12 14 5 600 350 (106) 225 (68) 137 (42) 100 (30) 7 840 [...]

OM-4430 Page 51 Notes SOCKET/WRENCH SELECTION T ABLE (U.S. ST ANDARD) SOCKET/WRENCH SELECTION T ABLE (METRIC) Specifications Socket or Wrench Size Specifications Socket or Wrench Size Bolt Diameter Decimal Equivalent Bolt Nut Bolt Diameter U.S. Decimal Equivalent Bolt Nut 1/4 in .250 in 3/8 in 7/16 in 6 mm .2362 in 10 mm 10 mm 5/16 in .3125 in 1/2 [...]

OM-4430 Page 52 Notes Welding Symbols Ref. AWS/ANSI A2.4[...]

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