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    Processes Description MIG (GMAW) W elding Flux Cored (FCA W ) W elding Wire Feeder OM-193 472N 2006 − 05 22A, 24A V isit our website at www.MillerWelds.com File: MIG (GMA W)[...]

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    Miller Electric manufactures a full line of welders and welding related equipment. For information on other quality Miller products, contact your local Miller distributor to receive the latest full line catalog or individual specification sheets. T o locate your nearest distributor or service agency call 1-800-4-A-Miller , or visit us at www .Mille[...]

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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 . . . . . . . [...]

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    OM-193 472 Page 1 SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING som _3/05 Y W arning: Protect yourself and others from injury — read and follow these precautions. 1-1. Symbol Usage Means W arning! W atch Out! There are possible hazards with this procedure! The possible hazards are shown i n the adjoining symbols. Y Marks a special safety m[...]

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    OM-193 472 Page 2 Arc rays from the w elding process produce intense visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays that can burn eyes and skin. Sparks fly off from the weld. ARC RA YS can burn eyes and skin. D Wear an approved welding helmet fitted with a proper shade of fil- ter lenses to protect your face and eyes when welding or watching[...]

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    OM-193 472 Page 3 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.[...]

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    OM-193 472 Page 4 1-5. Principal Safety Standards Safety i n W elding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1, from Global Engineering Documents (phone: 1-877-413-5184, website: www .global.ihs.com). Recommended Safe Practices for the Preparation for W elding and Cut- ting of Containers and Piping , American W elding Society Standard A [...]

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    OM-193 472 Pa ge 5 SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE A V ANT UTILISA TION som _3/05 Y A vertissement : se protéger et protéger les autres contre le risque de blessure — lire et respecter ces consignes. 2-1. Symbo les util isés Sy mbole graphique d’avert iss ement ! Att ention ! Cette pro - cédur e comporte d es risques poss ibl[...]

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    OM-193 472 Page 6 Le rayonnement de l’arc du procédé de soudage génère des rayons visibles et invisibles intenses (ultraviolets et infrarouges) susceptibles de provo- quer des brûlures dans les yeux et sur la peau. Des étincelles sont projetées pendant le soudage. LES RA YONS D’ARC peuvent entraî- ne r des brûlures aux yeux et à la pe[...]

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    OM-193 472 Pa ge 7 2-3 . Dange rs suppléme ntaire s en r e lation avec l’installa tion, le f onc tionneme nt e t l a maintenance Risque D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLO- SION. D Ne pas placer l’appareil sur , au-dessus ou à proximité de surfaces inflammables. D Ne pas installer l’appareil à proximité de produits inflammables. D Ne pas surcharge[...]

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    OM-193 472 Page 8 2-5. Princi pales nor mes de sécur ité Safety in W elding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1, de Global Engineering Documents (téléphone : 1-877-413-5184, site In- ternet : www .global.ihs.com). Recommended Safe Practices fo r the Preparati on for W elding and Cut- ting of Containers and Piping , American W el[...]

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    OM-193 472 Page 9 SECTION 3 − INST ALLA TION 3-1. Specifications T ype of Input Power W elding Power Source T ype Wire Feed Speed Range Wire Diameter Range W elding Circuit Rating Overall Dimensions W eight 24 V olts AC Single Phase 7 Amperes 50/60 Hz Constant V oltage (CV) DC With 14-Pin And Contactor Control 75 to 750 ipm (1.9 T o 19 mpm) .023 [...]

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    OM-193 472 Page 10 3-3. Gun Recommendation T able Process Gun GMA W − Hard or Corded Wires M25 Or M40 FCA W − Self-Shielding Wires GA-40GL 1 CV Welding Power Source With 24 V AC Power 2 CV Welding Power Source Without 24 V AC Power 3 1 15 V olts AC /24 V olts AC Power Adapter 4 14-Pin Control Cord 5 Weld Cable (Required) 6 W ork 3-4. Equipment [...]

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    OM-193 472 Page 1 1 3-6. 14-Pin Plug Information Pin* Pin Information A 24 volts ac with respect to pin G. A J K B Contact closure to A completes 24 volts ac contactor control circuit. A J B K I G Circuit common for 24 volts AC circuit. B C L N H C +10 volts dc output to remote control with respect to pin D. D M G E F D Remote control circuit commo[...]

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    OM-193 472 Page 12 3-8. Optional Meter Circuit Board Settings Ref. 802 357 / Ref. 186 266 T ools Needed: 1/4 in 1 Meter Circuit Board 2 DIP Switch S2 Set DIP switch S2 for type of welding power source, and desired wire feed speed display (see illustration). Reinstall wrapper . 12 3 4 5 12 3 45 12 3 45 123 45 Or Or Meters/Minute Inches/Minute Digita[...]

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    OM-193 472 Page 13 3-9. Motor Start/Burnback Control Ref. 802 357 / 192 653 T o change wire feed starting speed proceed as follows: T urn Off unit and welding power source. Remove wrapper . 1 Motor Board PC1 2 Motor Start Control Potentiometer R73 Remove protective white rubber cap before making adjustment. Adjust potentiometer R73 using a small no[...]

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    OM-193 472 Page 14 3-10. Installing Wire Guide And Drive Roll 801 923-C Install and secure inlet wire guide on either assembly , and intermediate wire guide on 4 drive roll assembly only . Install drive rolls and turn drive roll nut one click. During maintenance intervals, remove drive rolls, and clean grooves using a wire brush. Check groove of dr[...]

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    OM-193 472 Page 15 3-1 1. Installing And Threading W elding Wire T ools Needed: 1 Retaining Ring 2 Hub T ension Adjustment Nut If necessary , move hub on support for use of different size wire spool. Remove retaining ring, and install spool so hub pin fits spool hole. Reinstall retaining ring. Adjust tension nut so wire is taut when wire feed stops[...]

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    OM-193 472 Page 16 SECTION 4 − OPERA TION 4-1. Front Panel Controls 1 Optional V oltage/Wire Speed Meter 2 Optional V oltage/Wire Speed Switch Use to choose volts or wire feed speed display . 3 Optional Remote V oltage Control Use to set welding power source voltage at the wire feeder . Numbers are for reference only . 4 Wire Speed Control 5 Jog/[...]

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    OM-193 472 Page 17 4-2. Optional Side Panel Controls Ref. 802 357-A / Ref. 186 589 / 210 436-A 1 Preflow Control Control sets time gas flows before welding wire is energized. T ime range is 0 to 5 seconds. 2 Postflow Control Control sets time gas flows after completion of burnback. Time range is 0 to 5 seconds. 3 Spot Time Control Factory set for 0[...]

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    OM-193 472 Page 18 5-2. Overload Protection Y T urn Off wire feeder and welding power source. Stop engine on welding generator . 1 Circuit Breaker CB1 CB 1 protects wire feeder from over- load. Correct problem and manually reset breaker . 802 349-A 1 5-3. T roubleshooting T rouble Remedy Wire does not feed, unit completely inop- erative. T urn Powe[...]

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    OM-193 472 Page 19 SECTION 6 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 210 430-A Figure 6-1. Circuit Diagram For Wire Feeder With Optional Equipment[...]

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    OM-193 472 Page 20 SECTION 7 − P ARTS LIST Figure 7.1. Main Assembly 802 358-F . Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 10 Figure 7-2 & Figure 7-3 38 40 39 33 35 36 34 32 31 30 37 45 44 43 16 17 19 15 42 1 41 2 3 5 8 7 9 6 10 11 4 26 28 29 27 21 20 23 24 22 18 25 13 14 12 9 46[...]

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    OM-193 472 Page 21 Figure 7-1. Main Assembly Diagram marking Item No. Part No. Description Quantity 1 089 899 LA TCH 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 +198 650 WRAPPER 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    OM-193 472 Page 22 Diagram marking Item No. Part No. Description Quantity Figure 7-1. Main Assembly (Continued) ♦ 1 15 443 ST AND-OFF , 6-32 x .750 lg 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 197 328 CASE ASSEMBL Y 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    OM-193 472 Page 23 Diagram marking Item No. Part No. Description Quantit y Figure 7-2. Drive Assembly , Wire (2 Drive Roll) (Fig 7-1 Item 40) 1 602 009 SCREW , .250-20 x 1.250 soc hd hex gr 8 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 172 075 CARRIER, drive roll w/component 24 pitch 1 . . . . . .[...]

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    OM-193 472 Page 24 Diagram marking Item No. Part No. Description Quantity Figure 7-3. Drive Assembly , Wire (4 Drive Roll) (Fig 7-1 Item 40) 1 602 009 SCREW , .250-20 x 1.250 soc hd hex gr 8 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 172 075 CARRIER, drive roll w/component 24 pitch 4 . . . . . . [...]

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    OM-193 472 Page 25 T able 7-1. Drive Roll And Wire Guide Kits (2 Drive Roll) Base selection of drive rolls upon the following recommended usages: 1. V -Grooved rolls for hard wire. 2. U-Grooved rolls for soft and soft shelled cored wires. 3. U-Cogged rolls for extremely soft shelled wires (usually hard surfacing types). 4. V -Knurled rolls for hard[...]

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    OM-193 472 Page 26 T able 7-2. Drive Roll & Wire Guide Kits (4 Drive Roll) Base selection of drive rolls upon the following recommended usages: 1. V -Grooved rolls for hard wire. 2. U-Grooved rolls for soft and soft shelled cored wires. 3. U-Cogged rolls for extremely soft shelled wires (usually hard surfacing types). 4. V -Knurled rolls for ha[...]

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    Warranty Questions? Call 1-800-4-A-MILLER for your local Miller distributor. miller_warr 2006 − 01 Y our distributor also gives you ... Service Y ou always get the fast, reliable response you need. Most replacement parts can be in your hands in 24 hours. Support Need fast answers to the tough welding questions? Contact your distributor . The expe[...]

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    PRINTED IN USA © 2006 Miller Electric Mfg. Co. 2006 − 01 Miller Elect ric Mfg. Co. An Illinois T ool W orks Compa ny 1635 West S pencer S treet Applet on, WI 5 4914 US A International He adquarters − US A USA Phone: 920-735-4505 Aut o-At tended USA & Canada F AX: 920-735-4134 Int ernati onal F A X: 920-735-4125 European Headqua rters − U[...]