Miller Electric M-15 manual Cleaning Or Repairing Drive Assembly

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4-8. Cleaning Or Repairing Drive Assembly

Y Turn Off power before cleaning or repairing drive assembly.

1 Wire Spool

2 Nozzle

Cut welding wire off at nozzle. Retract wire onto spool and secure.

3 Pressure Roll Arm

4 Cotter Pin

5 Pin

6 Screw

7 Bearing

Remove bearing. Install new bear- ing and secure with screw. Reinstall arm onto pin and secure with cotter pin.

8 Setscrew

9 Drive Roll

Remove drive roll.

Push drive roll onto shaft with desired groove in. Turn drive roll so one setscrew faces flat side of shaft, and tighten both setscrews.

5 6 7

108

Tools Needed:

5/64 in

10 Wire Inlet Guide

Remove guide by pressing on barbed area or cutting off one end near housing and pulling it out of hole. Push new guide into hole from rear until it snaps in place.

Close door.

Ref. ST-150 093-A / ST-149 266-B

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Contents Processes OM-1314Description From Miller to You Table of Contents Page Marks a special safety message Symbol UsageArc Welding Hazards Electric Shock can killWelding can cause fire or explosion ARC Rays can burn eyes and skinFlying Metal can injure eyes Buildup of GAS can injure or killPrincipal Safety Standards About Pacemakers EMF InformationConsignes DE Securite Lire Avant Utilisation Signification des symbolesUN Choc É Lectrique peut tuer LES Fumé ES ET LES GAZ peuvent ê tre dangereuxDES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeux LE Soudage peut provoquer un incendie ou une explosionLE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe LA Chute DE L’APPAREIL peut blesser Risque D’INCENDIE OU’EMPLOI Excessif peut DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessuresInformation sur les champs é lectromagné tiques Principales normes de sé curitéConsignes relatives aux stimulateurs cardiaques Specifications InstallationVolt-Ampere Curves Overheating Duty Cycle And OverheatingInstalling Gas Supply Installing Work ClampFollow wire manufacturer’s recommendation Selecting a Location And Connecting Input Power Electrical Service GuideDo not move or operate unit Where it could tip Standard Wire Spool Standard Wire Reel Installing Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub TensionInstalling Drive Roll And Threading Welding Wire Weld Parameters OperationControls 14 ga 16 ga 18 ga 20 ga 22 gaMaintenance Maintenance & TroubleshootingMonths Fuse F1Replacing Gun Contact Tip Turn Off power before replacing contact tipUnicable Repair Disconnect gun from unit Cleaning Or Replacing Gun LinerTo Reassemble Gun Remove handle Remove switch housing. Note If installing new Replacing Switch And/Or Head TubeTurn Off power before cleaning or repairing drive assembly Cleaning Or Repairing Drive AssemblyWelding Trouble Remedy TroubleshootingCircuit Diagram Electrical DiagramTypical MIG Process Connections MIG Welding Gmaw GuidelinesWire Recommendation Wire Speed Typical MIG Process Control SettingsSelect Wire Size Select VoltageHolding And Positioning Welding Gun Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape Good Weld Bead Characteristics Poor Weld Bead CharacteristicsGun Movement During Welding Troubleshooting Porosity Troubleshooting Excessive SpatterTroubleshooting Excessive Penetration Possible Causes Corrective ActionsTroubleshooting Incomplete Fusion Troubleshooting Lack Of PenetrationTroubleshooting Burn-Through Troubleshooting Distortion Troubleshooting Waviness Of BeadApplication Common MIG Shielding GasesFlat & Horizontal1 Fillet OM-1314 Main Assembly Parts ListDia Part Mkgs Description Quantity M-15 Gun M-15 Gun -1 Item 169Drive Assembly, Wire -1 Item Support ServiceMiller Electric Mfg. Co Owner’s Record

M-15 specifications

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