Miller Electric CST 250 manual From Miller to You

Page 2

Miller is the first welding equipment manufacturer in the U.S.A. to be registered to the ISO 9001:2000 Quality System Standard.

From Miller to You

Thank you and congratulations on choosing Miller. Now you can get the job done and get it done right. We know you don’t have time to do it any other way.

That’s why when Niels Miller first started building arc welders in 1929, he made sure his products offered long-lasting value and superior quality. Like you, his customers couldn’t afford anything less. Miller products had to be more than the best they could be. They had to be the best you could buy.

Today, the people that build and sell Miller products continue the tradition. They’re just as committed to providing equipment and service that meets the high standards of quality and value established in 1929.

This Owner’s Manual is designed to help you get the most out of your Miller products. Please take time to read the Safety precautions. They will help you protect yourself against potential hazards on the worksite.

We’ve made installation and operation quick and easy. With Miller you can count on years of reliable service with proper maintenance. And if for some reason the unit needs repair, there’s a Troubleshooting section that will help you figure out what the problem is. The parts list will then help you to decide the exact part you may need to fix the problem. Warranty and service information for your particular model are also provided.

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. To locate your nearest distributor or service agency call 1-800-4-A-Miller, or visit us at www.MillerWelds.com on the web.

Mil_Thank 7/03

Working as hard as you do

−every power source from Miller is backed by the most hassle-free warranty in the business.

Image 2

Contents Description OM-2237 206 035HProcesses From Miller to You Table of Contents Page Arc Welding Hazards Symbol UsageMarks a special safety message Electric Shock can killFlying Metal can injure eyes ARC Rays can burn eyes and skinWelding can cause fire or explosion Buildup of GAS can injure or killCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings About Pacemakers Principal Safety StandardsEMF Information LES Décharges Électriques peuvent être mortelles Signification des symboles− Consignes DE Sécurité − À Lire Avant Utilisation LES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereuxLES Pièces Chaudes peuvent cau- ser des brûlures graves LE Soudage peut causer un incen- die ou une explosionLES Particules Projetées peu- vent blesser les yeux LE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe’EMPLOI Excessif peut Faire Risque D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLOLA Chute DE L’APPAREIL peut blesser LES Pièces Mobiles peuvent cau- ser des blessuresConsignes relatives aux stimulateurs cardiaques Principales normes de sécuritéInformation sur les champs électromagnétiques Duty Cycle And Overheating − InstallationSpecifications Stick Smaw Volt-Ampere Curves 100 150 200 250 300 350TIG Gtaw Volt-Ampere Curve AmpsLocation And Airflow Dimensions And WeightSelecting a Location 350 ft 400 ft 45 m 60 m 70 m 90 m 105 m 120 m Weld Output Terminals And Selecting Cable Sizes150 ft 200 ft 250 ft Terminals AmperesPositive + Weld Output Terminal Stick Dcep Direct Current Electrode Positive Connections Electrical Service Guide50/60 Hz Single-Phase 50/60 Hz Three-Phase Input VoltageSelecting 230 Volts AC Single/Three Phase Input Voltage Selecting 460 575 Volts AC Three Phase Input Voltage Relinking Board Connection For 460 575 VAC Input PowerFor single-phase operation Connecting Input PowerFor three-phase operation = GND/PE− Operation ControlsProcess Select Control Lift-ArctTIG NormalLift-Arc Start Stick Start Procedure − Scratch Start TechniqueLift-ArcStart Procedure ApplicationFan-On-Demand Amperage ControlRemote 14 Receptacle Information Rack MountingBlowing Out Inside Of Unit − Maintenance and TroubleshootingRoutine Maintenance MonthsTroubleshooting Trouble Possible Causes RemedyUse proper size and type of weld cable see Section − Electrical Diagrams Circuit DiagramSelecting Tungsten Electrode Safety Information About Tungsten− Selecting and Preparing Tungsten Electrode Tungsten Electrode OM-2237 − Parts List Main AssemblyCAPACITOR,ELCTLT 2400 UF 500 VDC can 2.5 DIA Panel, Front w/Components Panel, Rear w/Components Magnetics Subassembly Heat Sink Assembly, Output Diode Base Assembly Heat Sink Assembly, Input Page Service SupportOwner’s Record Miller Electric Mfg. Co