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Miller Electric Spoolmate 250 manual

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    Processes OM-1215 199 381 March 2000 Visit our website at www.MillerWelds.com Description MIG (GMA W) W elding Wire Feeder Spool Gun Spoolm ate 250[...]

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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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    W ARNING 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-1215 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-1215 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 Z8[...]

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    OM-1215 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 [...]

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    OM-1215 Page 4 1-5. EMF Information Considerations About W elding And The Effects Of Low Frequency Electric A n d M a g n e t i c F i e l d s 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 [...]

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    OM-1215 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-1215 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 l[...]

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    OM-1215 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 [...]

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    OM-1215 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-1215 Page 9 SECTION 2 – INST ALLA TION 2-1. Specifications Wire Diameter Range Approximate Wire Feed Range Cooling Method Maximum Spool Size W eld Circuit Rating Overall Dimensions W eight .030 Thru .047 in (0.8 Thru 1.2 mm) Aluminum Wire .030 Thru 047 in (0.8 Thru 1.2 mm) Hard Or Cored Wire 130 T o 840 ipm (4.1 T o 20.4 mpm) Air Cooled 4 in ([...]

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    OM-1215 Page 10 2-3. Connecting Spoolgun T o Welding Power Source Ref. 802 582 T ools Nee d e d : Y T urn Off unit. Disconnect and remove MIG (GMAW) welding gun, if applicable. 1 Front Panel Opening 2 Spoolgun Weld Cable Route weld cable through front panel open- ing. 3 Positive (+) Output T erminal Connect spoolgun weld cable to positive (+) outpu[...]

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    OM-1215 Page 1 1 2-4. Installing Wire Spool And Threading Welding Wire Ref. 802 576 T ools Nee d e d : 1 Thumb Screw 2 Spool Cover Remove thumb screw and spool cover . 3 Hub T ension Nut 4 Wire Spool Install spool so wire feeds from top. Turn hub tension nut just so a slight drag is felt on the wire spool. 5 Push Roll/Lower Drive Roll 6 Drive Roll [...]

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    OM-1215 Page 12 SECTION 3 – OPERA TION 3-1. Controls sb5.1* 6/92 – S-0621-C / 802 575 . Spoolgun On/Off switch in welding power source must be in On position for spoolgun operation (see Section 2-2). 1 Shielding Gas Cylinder For shielding gas connections, see welding power source Owner ’ s Manual. 2 V alve Open valve on cylinder just before w[...]

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    OM-1215 Page 13 4-2. Changing Drive Rolls 801 893-A T ools Nee d e d : Y T urn Off power at welding power source first. 1 Drive Roll Cover Remove cover . Changing Push Roll: T o remove push roll: 2 Push Roll Screw 3 W asher 4 Push Roll 5 Bearing Remove screw and washer , and lift out push roll. T o install push roll: Slide push roll onto bearing an[...]

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    OM-1215 Page 14 4-3. Changing Liner Ref. 802 576 T ools Nee d e d : Y T urn Off power at welding power source first. 1 Nozzle 2 Contact Tip 3 Liner Remove and replace liner . Reinstall parts as shown. 1 2 3 4-4. T roubleshooting T rouble Remedy Gun tube assembly loose. Tighten nut at base of gun tube assembly . No weld output; gun/feeder does not w[...]

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    OM-1215 Page 15 SECTION 5 – ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS Figure 5-1. Circuit Diagram SA-186 451[...]

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    OM-1215 Page 16 SECTION 6 – P ARTS LIST . Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 802 577 Figure 6-1. Complete Assembly[...]

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    OM-1215 Page 17 Quantity Description Part No. Dia. Mkgs. Item No. Figure 6-1. Complete Assembly 1 PB1 186 416 TRIGGER SWITCH 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 186 418 PLASTIC HANDLE 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Notes[...]

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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  2000 Miller Electric Mfg. Co. 6/00 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[...]