Page 2 - From Miller to You; Thank you; To locate your nearest
From Miller to You Mil_Thank1 2019 01 Miller is the first welding equipment manufacturer in theU. S. A. to be registered to theISO 9001 Quality System Standard. Working as hard as you do −every power source from Miller is backed by the mosthassle-free warranty in thebusiness. From Miller to You Than...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – READ BEFORE USING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Symbol Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 5 - SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – READ BEFORE USING; Symbol Usage; Arc Welding Hazards; ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
OM-285986 Page 1 SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – READ BEFORE USING Protect yourself and others from injury—read, follow, and save these important safety precautions and operating instructions. 1-1. Symbol Usage DANGER! – Indicates a hazardous situation which, if notavoided, will result in death or ...
Page 7 - Additional Hazards For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance
OM-285986 Page 3 CYLINDERS can explode if damaged. Compressed gas cylinders contain gas under highpressure. If damaged, a cylinder can explode.Since gas cylinders are normally part of the weld- ing process, be sure to treat them carefully. � Protect compressed gas cylinders from excessive heat, mech...
Page 8 - ARC WELDING can cause; California Proposition 65 Warnings; EMF Information
OM-285986 Page 4 � Have the installation regularly checked and maintained. � Keep high-frequency source doors and panels tightly shut, keepspark gaps at correct setting, and use grounding and shielding tominimize the possibility of interference. ARC WELDING can cause interference. � Electromagnetic ...
Page 9 - Symboles utilisés; Dangers relatifs au soudage à l’arc; UNE DÉCHARGE ÉLECTRIQUE peut
OM-285986 Page 5 SECTION 2 – CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ - LIRE AVANT UTILISATION Pour écarter les risques de blessure pour vous-même et pour autrui — lire, appliquer et ranger en lieu sûr ces consignes relativesaux précautions de sécurité et au mode opératoire. 2-1. Symboles utilisés DANGER! – Indique un...
Page 11 - fonctionnement et la maintenance
OM-285986 Page 7 � Ne pas couper ou souder des jantes ou des roues. Les pneus peu-vent exploser s’ils sont chauffés. Les jantes et les roues réparéespeuvent défaillir. Voir OSHA 29 CFR 1910.177 énuméré dans lesnormes de sécurité. � Ne pas effectuer le soudage sur des conteneurs fermés tels quedes ré...
Page 13 - Informations relatives aux CEM
OM-285986 Page 9 2-4. Proposition californienne 65 Avertissements AVERTISSEMENT – Ce produit peut vous exposer à des pro-duits chimiques tels que le plomb, reconnus par l’État deCalifornie comme cancérigènes et sources de malforma-tions ou d’autres troubles de la reproduction. Pour plus d’informatio...
Page 14 - SECTION 3 – DEFINITIONS; SECTION 3 DEFINITIONS; Miscellaneous Symbols And Definitions; Notes; SECTION 3; -1. Additional Safety Symbols And Definitions
OM-285986 Page 10 � Complete Parts List is available at www.MillerWelds.com SECTION 3 – DEFINITIONS 3-1. Miscellaneous Symbols And Definitions Amperage Voltage On Off Remote Voltage Input Line Connection Three Phase Negative Foot Control Single Phase Positive Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Percent A compl...
Page 15 - SECTION 4 – SPECIFICATIONS; Serial Number And Rating Label Location; Unit Specifications; Static Characteristics
OM-285986 Page 11 � Complete Parts List is available at www.MillerWelds.com SECTION 4 – SPECIFICATIONS 4-1. Serial Number And Rating Label Location The serial number and rating information for this product is located on the back. Use rating label to determine input power requirements and/orrated out...
Page 16 - Environmental Specifications; B. Temperature Specifications; Duty Cycle And Overheating; Duty Cycle And Overheating; Duty Cycle And Overheating; A or V; A or V
OM-285986 Page 12 � Complete Parts List is available at www.MillerWelds.com 4-6. Environmental Specifications A. IP Rating IP Rating IP23 This equipment is designed for outdoor use. B. Temperature Specifications Operating Temperature Range * Storage/Transportation Temperature Range 14 to 104°F (-10 ...
Page 17 - SECTION 5 – INSTALLATION; Selecting A Location; Selecting a Location
OM-285986 Page 13 � Complete Parts List is available at www.MillerWelds.com SECTION 5 – INSTALLATION 5-1. Selecting A Location Movement OM-231 242 Page 6 Writers: Remember to move unit dimension and weight and rating la-bel location information to the appropriate sections. 1-4. Selecting a Location ...
Page 18 - Weld Output Terminals And Selecting Cable Sizes; Remote 14 Receptacle Information
OM-285986 Page 14 � Complete Parts List is available at www.MillerWelds.com 5-2. Weld Output Terminals And Selecting Cable Sizes NOTICE – The Total Cable Length in Weld Circuit (see table below) is the combined length of both weld cables. For example, if the power source is 100 ft (30 m) from the wo...
Page 19 - Weld Output Terminals; TIG Lift-Arc DCEN (Direct Current Electrode Negative) Connections; NGO’s
OM-285986 Page 15 � Complete Parts List is available at www.MillerWelds.com 5-4. Weld Output Terminals output term1 2015−02 1 2 Turn off power before connectingto weld output terminals. Do not use worn, damaged, under-sized, or repaired cables. 1 Positive (+) Weld Output Terminal 2 Negative (−) Weld...
Page 20 - Stick DCEP (Direct Current Electrode Positive) Connections
OM-285986 Page 16 � Complete Parts List is available at www.MillerWelds.com 5-6. Stick DCEP (Direct Current Electrode Positive) Connections 1 2 803944-A 1 Positive (+) Weld Output Terminal Connect work lead to negative weld outputterminal. 2 Negative (-) Weld Output Terminal Connect electrode holder...
Page 21 - Electrical Service Guide
OM-285986 Page 17 � Complete Parts List is available at www.MillerWelds.com 5-7. Electrical Service Guide Failure to follow these electrical service guide recommendations could create an electric shock or fire hazard. These recommen-dations are for an individual branch circuit sized for the rated ou...
Page 22 - Connecting 1-Phase Input Power
OM-285986 Page 18 � Complete Parts List is available at www.MillerWelds.com 5-8. Connecting 1-Phase Input Power Input1 2012−05 Ref. 803 766-C / 803 942-A 1 6 5 4 2 3 7 6 L1 L2 1 =GND/PE Earth Ground 3 1 8 9 10 Installation must meet all Nationaland Local Codes—have only quali-fied persons make this ...
Page 23 - Connecting 3-Phase Input Power
OM-285986 Page 19 � Complete Parts List is available at www.MillerWelds.com 5-9. Connecting 3-Phase Input Power Input2 2012−05 Ref. 803 766-C / 803 942-A = GND/PE Earth Ground L1 2 1 L2 L3 3 3 4 5 6 7 Installation must meet all Nationaland Local Codes—have only quali-fied persons make this installat...
Page 24 - SECTION 6 – OPERATION; Interface Controls
OM-285986 Page 20 � Complete Parts List is available at www.MillerWelds.com SECTION 6 – OPERATION 6-1. Interface Controls 285215-A / Ref. m907770 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 1 Power Switch 2 VRD Indicator Light 3 High Temperature Shutdown Light 4 Output Indicator Light 5 Amps Display 6 Amperage Adjus...
Page 25 - Interface Operation Description; Table 6–1. Recommended Process Selections vs Electrode Type; Stick Start Procedure-Scratch Start Technique
OM-285986 Page 21 � Complete Parts List is available at www.MillerWelds.com 6-2. Interface Operation Description Power Switch Use switch to turn unit and indicator light On/Off. VRD Indicator Light When the unit is configured for low open circuit voltage, this indicator light will illuminate. High T...
Page 26 - Lift-Arc Start Procedure; Lift-Arc And HF TIG Start Procedures; SECTION 5 TIG PROCEDURES; Lift-Arc And HF TIG Start Procedures; SECTION 5 TIG PROCEDURES; Lift-Arc And HF TIG Start Procedures; Enabling VRD Mode
OM-285986 Page 22 � Complete Parts List is available at www.MillerWelds.com 6-4. Lift-Arc Start Procedure Lift-Arc Start Method OM-275857 Page 17 SECTION 5 TIG PROCEDURES 5-1. Lift-Arc And HF TIG Start Procedures 1 2 “Touch” 1–2 Seconds OM-275857 Page 17 SECTION 5 TIG PROCEDURES 5-1. Lift-Arc And HF...
Page 27 - Miller CST 282 Software Update Instructions
OM-285986 Page 23 � Complete Parts List is available at www.MillerWelds.com 6-7. Miller CST 282 Software Update Instructions Visit www.millerwelds.com/support/software and select CST to download the software to a USB drive. � Most common USB drives are compatible. USB drive needs to be of format typ...
Page 28 - SECTION 7 – MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING; Routine Maintenance; SECTION 6 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING; Blowing Out Inside of Unit; Blowing Out Inside Of Unit
OM-285986 Page 24 � Complete Parts List is available at www.MillerWelds.com SECTION 7 – MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1. Routine Maintenance Disconnect power before maintaining. � Maintain more often during severe conditions. � = Check ◇ = Change � = Clean � = Replace Reference Every 3 Month-s O...
Page 29 - Help Displays
OM-285986 Page 25 � Complete Parts List is available at www.MillerWelds.com 7-3. Help Displays � All directions are in reference to the front of the unit. All circuitry referred to is located inside the unit. Help 1, 6, 7 Display Indicates a malfunction in the primary power circuit. If this display ...
Page 30 - H 9
OM-285986 Page 26 � Complete Parts List is available at www.MillerWelds.com H 9 Help 9 Display Indicates one or both cooling fans are not operating. If this display isshown, contact a Factory Authorized Service Agent. Help 24, 25 Display Indicates machine has reached Duty Cycle limit (see Section 4-...
Page 31 - Troubleshooting
OM-285986 Page 27 � Complete Parts List is available at www.MillerWelds.com 7-4. Troubleshooting Trouble Possible Causes Remedy No weld output, unitcompletelyInoperative Line Disconnect Open. Place line disconnect switch in On position. (See section5-8 or 5-9) Blown fuses. Check and replace line fus...
Page 32 - SECTION 8 – ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS
OM-285986 Page 28 SECTION 8 – ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS CR1 PTC Figure 8-1. Circuit Diagram For CST 282
Page 34 - Selecting Tungsten Electrode; A. Select Tungsten Electrode
OM-285986 Page 30 SECTION 9 – SELECTING AND PREPARING A TUNGSTEN FOR DC OR AC WELDING WITH INVERTER MACHINES 9-1. Selecting Tungsten Electrode Whenever possible and practical, use DC weld output instead of AC weld output. NOTICE – Wear clean gloves to prevent contamination of tungsten. A. Select Tun...
Page 35 - Welding With Inverter Machines
OM-285986 Page 31 9-2. Preparing Tungsten Electrode For DC Electrode Negative (DCEN) Welding Or AC Welding With Inverter Machines Wrong Tungsten Preparation — Radial Grinding Causes Wandering Arc OM- 1-1. Preparing Tungsten Electrode For DC Electrode Negative (DCEN) WeldingOr AC Welding With Inverte...
Page 36 - SECTION 10 – GUIDELINES FOR TIG WELDING (GTAW)
OM-285986 Page 32 SECTION 10 – GUIDELINES FOR TIG WELDING (GTAW) 10-1. Positioning The Torch OM- 2 1 3 1 10 25 ° 10 15 ° 6 2 3 4 90 ° 4 5 3/16 in 1/16 in 6 5 7 Grinding the tungsten electrodeproduces dust and flying sparkswhich can cause injury and startfires. Use local exhaust (forcedventilation) a...
Page 37 - 0-3. Positioning Torch Tungsten For Various Weld Joints
OM-285986 Page 33 10-2. Torch Movement During Welding Tungsten Without Filler Rod OM- 2 3 6 75 ° 75 ° 1 2 3 4 6 5 1 15 ° 75 ° 70 ° 90 ° 20 ° 20 ° 10 ° 15 ° 75 ° 20-40 ° 30 ° 15 ° 75 ° 90 ° 15 ° Tungsten With Filler Rod OM- 2 3 6 75 ° 75 ° 1 2 3 4 6 5 1 15 ° 75 ° 70 ° 90 ° 20 ° 20 ° 10 ° 15 ° 75 ° 20...
Page 40 - Miller Electric Mfg. LLC; Owner’s Record; Please complete and retain with your personal records.; For Service; Contact a DISTRIBUTOR or SERVICE AGENCY near you.
Miller Electric Mfg. LLC An Illinois Tool Works Company1635 West Spencer StreetAppleton, WI 54914 USA International Headquarters–USA USA Phone: 920-735-4505USA & Canada FAX: 920-735-4134International FAX: 920-735-4125 For International Locations Visitwww.MillerWelds.com ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS – P...