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Owner’s Record

Please complete and retain with your personal records.

Model Name	Serial/Style Number

Purchase Date	(Date which equipment was delivered to original customer.)

Distributor

Address

City

State	Zip

For Service

Contact a DISTRIBUTOR or SERVICE AGENCY near you.

Always provide Model Name and Serial/Style Number.

Contact your Distributor for:	Welding Supplies and Consumables
	Options and Accessories
	Personal Safety Equipment
	Service and Repair
	Replacement Parts
	Training (Schools, Videos, Books)
	Technical Manuals (Servicing Information
	and Parts)
	Circuit Diagrams
	Welding Process Handbooks
	To locate a Distributor or Service Agency visit
	www.millerwelds.com or call 1-800-4-A-Miller

Contact the Delivering Carrier to:	File a claim for loss or damage during
	shipment.
	For assistance in filing or settling claims, contact
	your distributor and/or equipment manufacturer’s
	Transportation Department.
PRINTED IN USA	♥ 2007 Miller Electric Mfg. Co. 2007−01

Miller Electric Mfg. Co.

An Illinois Tool Works Company

1635 West Spencer Street

Appleton, WI 54914 USA

International Headquarters−USA

USA Phone: 920-735-4505 Auto-Attended

USA & Canada FAX: 920-735-4134

International FAX: 920-735-4125

European Headquarters −

United Kingdom

Phone: 44 (0) 1204-593493

FAX: 44 (0) 1204-598066

www.MillerWelds.com

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Contents OM-4430217 243R ProcessesDescription File Engine DriveFrom Miller to You Table of Contents − Maintenance & Troubleshooting Symbol Usage Arc Welding HazardsElectric Shock can kill HOT Parts can cause severe burnsFumes and Gases can be hazardous Buildup of GAS can injure or killARC Rays can burn eyes and skin Welding can cause fire or explosionEngine Hazards Compressed Air HazardsWelding Wire can cause injury HOT Parts can cause burns and injuryFire or Explosion hazard Falling Unit can cause injuryPrincipal Safety Standards California Proposition 65 WarningsEMF Information Radiation can cause interferenceSignification des symboles − Consignes DE Sécurité − Lire Avant UtilisationUN Choc Électrique peut tuer Indique des instructions spécifiquesDES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures graves LES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereuxLE Soudage peut provoquer un in cendie ou une explosion LE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe ’EXPLOSION DE LA Batterie peuDES Organes Mobiles peuvent pro voquer des blessures LA Chaleur DU Moteur peut pro- voquer un incendie ’AIR Comprimé peut provoquer des blessuresRisque D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLO- Sion LE Surchauffement peut endom- mager le moteur électrique DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessuresLES Fils DE Soudage peuvent provoquer des blessures ’EMPLOI Excessif peutProposition californienne 65 Avertissements Principales normes de sécuritéInformation EMF En ce qui concerne les implants médicauxSymbol Definitions − Definitions− Specifications Weld, Power, And Engine SpecificationsDimensions, Weights, and Operating Angles DescriptionDimensions For Units With Optional Running Gear Fuel Consumption While Welding And Using Generator PowerRPM Weld 1800 RPMGenerator Power Curve AC AmperesTIG Mode Volt-Ampere Curves Duty Cycle100% Duty Cycle at 280 Amperes DC/CC Stick And MIG Mode Volt-Ampere Curves CC/DC Stick ModeCV/DC MIG Mode − Installation Installing Welding GeneratorEngine Prestart Checks OilConnecting Or Replacing The Battery Replacing The Battery+ − Connect negative − cable lastInstalling Exhaust Pipe Tools Needed 1/2Stop engine and let cool Connecting To Weld Output Terminals Stop engineFailure to properly connect Damage your machineSelecting Weld Cable Sizes Remote Receptacle Information− Operating Welding Generator Front Panel ControlsDescription Of Engine Controls See Section Cold Weather Engine OperationInfrequently LoadedControlling Engine Speed And Weld/Generator Output Process Switch Process Switch SettingsWire Position Stick PositionsStick Start Procedure − Scratch Start Technique TIG Lift-ArcStart ProcedureLift-Arc t TIG TIG Electrode WorkpieceRemote Voltage/Amperage Control Min 20 a DCConnect Remote Set Process Stick Welding OnlyHz Generator Power Receptacles And Supplementary Protectors Controlling Engine Speed And Weld/Generator Power Output− Operating Auxiliary Equipment Extension cordVariable Frequency Hz Generator Power Receptacle RC3 Press button to reset. If suppleRized Service Agent Current Available in Amperes Receptacle− Maintenance & Troubleshooting Routine Maintenance100 200Maintenance Label Servicing Air Cleaner Servicing Optional Spark ArrestorChanging Engine Oil, Oil Filter, And Fuel Filter Overload Protection Open left side doorTroubleshooting WeldingTrouble Remedy Hz Generator Power Receptacles RC1 And RC2 Variable Frequency Generator Power Receptacle RC3Check receptacle wiring and connections Necessary partsEngine starts but stops when Engine EngineCheck engine charging system according to engine manual Od of time− Parts List Recommended Spare PartsRecommended Spare Parts − Electrical Diagrams Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator Models232 961-A − Generator Power Guidelines Selecting EquipmentGrounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame Electrically Bond GeneratorGrounding When Supplying Building Systems How Much Power Does Equipment Require?Use ground device as stated in electrical codes Amperes x Volts = WattsApproximate Power Requirements For Industrial Motors Approximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home EquipmentIndustrial Motors Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Farm/Home Equipment Rating Starting Watts Running WattsApproximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment Contractor Rating Starting Watts Running WattsPower Required To Start Motor How Much Power Can Generator Supply?Single-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements KVA/HP x HP x 1000 / Volts = Starting AmperageTypical Connections To Supply Standby Power Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord Possible SOCKET/WRENCH Selection Table Standard Metric Welding Symbols Page Page Service Your distributor also givesSupport To locate a Distributor or Service Agency visit Miller Electric Mfg. CoFor assistance in filing or settling claims, contact Your distributor and/or equipment manufacturer’s