Miller Electric Regency 250 manual

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    Regency 250 Processes Description R MIG (GMA W) W elding Arc Welding Power Source OM-293 120 243N October 2001 Visit our website at www.MillerWelds.com[...]

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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 catalog sheets. T o locate your nearest distributor or service agency call 1-800-4-A-Miller , or visit us at www .MillerW eld[...]

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

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    OM-293 Page 1 SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING som _nd_4/98 1-1. Symbol Usage Means W arning! W atch 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 W arning! W atch [...]

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    OM-293 Page 2 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 RA YS 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[...]

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    OM-293 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. F A[...]

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    OM-293 Page 4 1-5. EMF Information Considerations About W elding And The Effects Of Low Frequency Electric A n d M a g netic Fields W elding 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 o[...]

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    OM-293 Page 5 SECTION 1 – CONSIGNES DE SECURITE – LIRE A V ANT UTILISA TION som _nd_fre 4/98 1-1. Signification des symboles Signifie Mise en garde ! Soyez vigilant ! Cette proc é dure pr é sente des risques de danger ! Ceux-ci sont identifi é s par des symboles adjacents aux directives. Y Identifie un message de s é curit é particulier . [...]

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    OM-293 Page 6 Le rayonnement de l ’ arc du proc é d é de soudage g é n è re des rayons visibles et invisibles intenses (ultraviolets et infrarouges) susceptibles de provoquer des br û lures dans les yeux et sur la peau. Des é tincelles sont projet é es pendant le soudage. LES RA YONS DE L ’ ARC peuvent pro- voquer des br û lures dans le[...]

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    OM-293 Page 7 1-3. Dangers suppl é mentaires en relation avec l ’ installation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance Risque D ’ INCENDIE OU D ’ EXPLOSION. D Ne pas placer l ’ appareil sur , au-dessus ou à proxi- mit é de surfaces infllammables. D Ne pas installer l ’ appareil à proximit é de produits inflammables D Ne pas surcharger l[...]

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    OM-293 Page 8 1-4. Principales normes de s é curit é Safety in W elding and Cutting, norme ANSI Z49.1, de l ’ American Wel- ding Society , 550 N.W . Lejeune Rd, Miami FL 33126 Safety and Health Sandards, OSHA 29 CFR 1910, du Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Of fice, Washington, D.C. 20402. Recommended Safe Practice for the [...]

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    OM-293 Page 9 SECTION 2 – INST ALLA TION 2-1. Specifications Rated W elding V oltage Range Maximum Open- Amperes Input at Rated Load Output, 60 Hz, Single-Phase Output DC Circuit V oltage DC 200 V 230 V 460 V KV A KW 200 A @ 2 8 V olts DC, 60% Duty Cycle Low Range: 10 – 20 V; High Range: 20 – 30 V 42 46 (1.2*) 40 (1.0*) 20 (0.5*) 9.2 (0.2*) 8[...]

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    OM-293 Page 10 2-3. V olt-Ampere Curves va_curve1 4/95 – 049 424-E V olt-ampere curves show mini- mum and maximum voltage and amperage output capabilities of unit. Curves of other settings fall be- tween curves shown. 2-4. Selecting A Location 1 Lifting Forks Use lifting forks to move unit. Extend forks beyond opposite side of unit. 2 Rating Labe[...]

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    OM-293 Page 1 1 2-5. Dimensions And Weights Dimensions Height 23-1/4 in (591 mm) C H 8 Holes Width 16 in (406 mm) Depth 22-3/4 in (578 mm) A 13 in (330 mm) A B 12-1/4 in (31 1 mm) B C 3/4 in (19 mm) Front D 16-1/16 in (408 mm) E 14-29/32 in (379 mm) F 15-13/32 in (137 mm) G G 13/32 in (10 mm) E F H 7/16 (1 1 mm) Dia 155 897-A D W eight 168 lb (76 k[...]

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    OM-293 Page 12 2-7. Remote 14 Receptacle Information AJ K I Socket* Socket Information B K I C L NH D M G 24 VOL TS AC A 24 volts ac. Protected by circuit breaker CB2. E F 24 VOL TS AC B Contact closure to A completes 24 volts ac con- tactor control circuit. 1 15 VOL TS AC I 1 15 volts ac. Protected by circuit breaker CB1. 1 15 VOL TS AC J Contact [...]

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    OM-293 Page 13 2-9. Placing Jumper Links And Connecting Input Power S-0279-B / Ref. 121 471-H Check input voltage available at site. 1 Jumper Link Label 2 Jumper Link Move jumper links to match input power . 3 Line Disconnect Device Select type and size of overcurrent protection using Section 2-8. Rat- ings must comply with applicable codes. Instal[...]

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    OM-293 Page 14 SECTION 3 – OPERA TION 3-1. Controls 1 V oltage Range Switch Use switch to select voltage range. 2 V oltage Adjustment Switch Us e switch to adjust voltage within range se- lected by V oltage Range switch. Each posi- tion of the switch is a change of 2 volts. Y Do not change position of V oltage Range switch or V oltage Adjustment [...]

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    OM-293 Page 15 SECTION 4 – MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 4-1. Routine Maintenance Y Disconnect power before maintaining. 3 Months Replace Unreadable Labels Repair Or Replace Cracked W eld Cable Replace Cracked Parts 14-Pin Cord T orch, Electrode Holder , Or Gun Cable Clean And T ighten W eld T erminals 6 Months Blow O u t Or V acuum Inside Du[...]

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    OM-293 Page 16 SECTION 5 – ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 192 974 Figure 5-1. Circuit Diagram For Welding Power Source[...]

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    OM-293 Page 17 SECTION 6 – P ARTS LIST 121 583-H . Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 – (Fig 6 – 3) 8 (Fig 6 – 2) – 19 20 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Figure 6-1. Main Assembly Description Part No. Dia. Mkgs. Item No. Figure 6-1. Main Assembly Quantity 1 +047 167 WRAPPER 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    OM-293 Page 18 . Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 121 587-G 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 13 14 4 5 15 Figure 6-2. Panel, Front w/Components[...]

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    OM-293 Page 19 Description Part No. Dia. Mkgs. Item No. Figure 6-2. Panel, Front w/Components (Fig 6-1 Item 19) Quantity 1 206 444 LABEL, nameplate 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 192 973 P ANEL, front 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    OM-293 Page 20 Description Part No. Dia. Mkgs. Item No. Figure 6-3. Panel, Rear w/Components (Fig 6-1 Item 7) Quantity 1 081 372 BLADE, fan 9 in 5wg 20deg 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 172 529 P ANEL, rear 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Warranty Questions? Call 1-800-4-A-MILLER for your local Miller distributor. miller_warr 7/00 Y o ur 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 expertise [...]

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    PRINTED IN USA  2002 Miller Electric Mfg. Co. 1/02 Miller Elect ric Mfg. Co. An I l li noi s T ool Works Com pany 1635 W est S pencer St reet Applet on, WI 54914 USA International He adquarters – USA USA Phone: 920-735-4505 Auto-A t t ended USA & Canada F AX : 920-735-4134 Int ernati onal FAX: 920-735-4125 European Headqua rters – United[...]