Miller Electric OM-229 038D manual Principal Safety Standards, EMF Information, About Pacemakers

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1-5. Principal Safety Standards

Safety in Welding, 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 Welding and Cut- ting of Containers and Piping, American Welding Society Standard AWS F4.1 from Global Engineering Documents (phone: 1-877-413-5184, website: www.global.ihs.com).

National Electrical Code, NFPA Standard 70, from National Fire Protec- tion Association, P.O. Box 9101, 1 Battery March Park, Quincy, MA 02269−9101 (phone: 617−770−3000, website: www.nfpa.org).

Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, CGA Pamphlet P-1, from Compressed Gas Association, 1735 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1004, Arlington, VA 22202−4102 (phone: 703−412−0900, web- site: www.cganet.com).

Code for Safety in Welding and Cutting, CSA Standard W117.2, from Canadian Standards Association, Standards Sales, 178 Rexdale

Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3 (phone: 800−463−6727 or in Toronto 416−747−4044, website: www.csa−in- ternational.org).

Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Protection, ANSI Standard Z87.1, from American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036−8002 (phone: 212−642−4900, website: www.ansi.org).

Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work, NFPA Standard 51B, from National Fire Protection Association, P.O. Box 9101, 1 Battery March Park, Quincy, MA 02269−9101 (phone: 617−770−3000,website: www.nfpa.org).

OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Indus- try, Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1910, Subpart Q, and Part 1926, Subpart J, from U.S. Government Printing Office, Super- intendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250 (there are 10 Regional Offices−−phone for Region 5, Chicago, is 312−353−2220,website: www.osha.gov).

1-6. EMF Information

Considerations About Welding And The Effects Of Low Frequency Electric And Magnetic Fields

Welding 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 of research, a special blue ribbon committee of the National Research Council concluded that: “The body of evidence, in the committee’s judgment, has not demonstrated that exposure to power- frequency electric and magnetic fields is a human-health hazard.” However, studies are still going forth and evidence continues to be examined. Until the final conclusions of the research are reached, you may wish to minimize your exposure to electromagnetic fields when welding or cutting.

To reduce magnetic fields in the workplace, use the following procedures:

1.Keep cables close together by twisting or taping them.

2.Arrange cables to one side and away from the operator.

3.Do not coil or drape cables around your body.

4.Keep welding power source and cables as far away from opera- tor as practical.

5.Connect work clamp to workpiece as close to the weld as possi- ble.

About Pacemakers:

Pacemaker wearers consult your doctor before welding or going near welding operations. If cleared by your doctor, then following the above procedures is recommended.

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Contents Description OM-229 038D 2007−04Processes From Miller to You Table of Contents Directives StandardsSymbol Usage Marks a special safety messageArc Welding Hazards Electric Shock can killARC Rays can burn eyes and skin Welding can cause fire or explosionFlying Metal can injure eyes Buildup of GAS can injure or killCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings About Pacemakers Principal Safety StandardsEMF Information − Definitions Electric shock can killFalling unit can cause injury Weee Label Duty Cycle And Overheating − InstallationSpecifications Model Installing Gas SupplyVolt-Ampere Curves Installing Wire Spool and Adjusting Hub Tension Positoning Jumper Links 230/400V 3-Phase ModelsElectrical Service Guide PhaseTools Needed = GND/PE Earth Ground Installing Drive Rolls and Wire Guide Drive RollThreading Welding Wire and Adjusting Pressure Roll Tension ScaleUsing Gun/Cable Holder Setting Gun Polarity for Wire Type OptionalControls for Migmatic 221/253 Burnback and Spot Weld Timer Controls− Operation − Maintenance &TROUBLESHOOTING Routine MaintenanceCircuit Breaker CB1 Unit OverloadTroubleshooting Trouble RemedyOM-229 038 − Electrical Diagrams Circuit Diagram for MigmaticCircuit Diagram for Migmatic 253 400 VAC − Parts List Wrapper Assembly, All ModelsPart Description Quantity Main Assembly for Migmatic Dia Part Mkgs Description Quantity Main Assembly for Migmatic Dia Part Quantity Mkgs Description 230V 400V Fraction Drive Roll And Wire Guide Kits 2 Roll ModelsWire Diameter Drive Roll Wire Guide Page Page Effective January 1 Owner’s Record ITW Welding Products Italy S.r.l. Via Privata Iseo, 6/E