Miller Electric Big Blue 400P, Big Blue 500 X manual Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS − READ BEFORE USING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1. Symbol Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-2. Arc Welding Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-3. Engine Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1-4. Compressed Air Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1-5. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1-6. California Proposition 65 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1-7. Principal Safety Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1-8. EMF Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE AVANT UTILISATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2-1. Signification des symboles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2-2. Dangers relatifs au soudage à l’arc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2-3. Dangers existant en relation avec le moteur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2-4. Dangers liés à l’air comprimé . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2-5. Dangers supplémentaires en relation avec l’installation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance . . . . . . 7

2-6. Proposition californienne 65 Avertissements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2-7. Principales normes de sécurité . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2-8. Information EMF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

3-1. Warning Label Definitions (For Wordless Labels) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

3-2. Manufacturer’s Rating Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3-3. Symbols And Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

SECTION 4 − SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 4-1. Weld, Power, And Engine Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4-2. Dimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4-3.Volt-Ampere Curves For CC Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

4-4.Volt-Ampere Curves For CC/CV Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

4-5. Fuel Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 4-6. Duty Cycle And Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

4-7. AC Generator Power Curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 4-8. Optional Three-Phase Generator Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

SECTION 5 − INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 5-1. Installing Welding Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

5-2. Using Lifting Eye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

5-3. Mounting Welding Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

5-4. Installing Exhaust Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

5-5. Activating The Dry Charge Battery (If Applicable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

5-6. Connecting The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 5-7. Engine Prestart Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 5-8. Connecting To Weld Output Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

5-9. Selecting Weld Cable Sizes* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 5-10. Connecting To Remote Amperage Adjust Receptacle RC13 On CC Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 5-11. Connecting To Remote 14 Receptacle RC14 On CC/CV Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

SECTION 6 − OPERATING WELDING GENERATOR − CC MODELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 6-1. Front Panel Controls For CC Models (See Section 6-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

6-2. Description Of Front Panel Controls For CC Models (See Section 6-1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

6-3. Remote Amperage Control On CC Models (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

6-4. Weld Control/Arc Condition Information Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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Contents File Engine Drive OM-4421215 075NProcesses DescriptionFrom Miller to You Table of Contents − Maintenance & Troubleshooting Directives StandardsDecrot9/06 Decrotsound6/05 Manufacturer European Contact Notified BodyArc Welding Hazards Symbol UsageEngine Hazards Compressed Air Hazards Radiation can cause interference Principal Safety StandardsCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings EMF InformationLES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereux Signification des symboles− Consignes DE Sécurité − Lire Avant Utilisation UN Choc Électrique peut tuerLE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe LE Soudage peut provoquer un in- cendie ou une explosionDES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeux DES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures gravesLES Étincelles Volantes risquent de provoquer des blessures ’AIR Comprimé peut provoquer des blessures’EMPLOI Excessif peut LE Surchauffement peut endom- mager le moteur électriqueBoulevard, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3 téléphone LE Soudage À L’ARC risque de provoquer des interférencesPour les moteurs à essence Pour les moteurs diesel− Definitions − 50 h StdStd Manufacturer’s Rating Labels CC Models CC/CV Models CC Export ModelsOM-4421 Symbols And Definitions − Specifications Weld, Power, And Engine SpecificationsDimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles Volt-Ampere Curves For CC Models Volt-Ampere Curves For CC/CV Models Stick ModeMIG Mode TIG ModeDuty Cycle And Overheating Curve shows typical fuel use under weld or power loadsExceeding duty cycle can damage unit and void warranty Fuel Consumption15 kVA/kW Three-Phase AC Output No Weld Load AC Generator Power CurveOptional Three-Phase Generator Curves 12 kVA/kW Single-Phase AC Output No Weld LoadGrounding1 − InstallationInstalling Welding Generator Location/Airflow ClearanceUsing Lifting Eye To Bolt Unit In Place Mounting Welding GeneratorSupporting The Unit Mounting SurfaceInstalling Exhaust Pipe Tools Needed 1/2Stop engine and let cool For 30 Minutes Activating The Dry Charge Battery If ApplicableConnecting The Battery Do not overfill battery cellsHot Full Cold Full Coolant Recovery TankEngine Prestart Checks Full Capacity Engine 9.5 qt 9.01L DieselStop engine Connecting To Weld Output TerminalsStick and TIG Welding MIG and Fcaw WeldingStop engine before Selecting Weld Cable Sizes150 ft 200 ft 250 ft 350 ft 400 ft 45 m 60 m 70 m 90 m 105 m 120 mSocket Connecting To Remote 14 Receptacle RC14 On CC/CV ModelsFront Panel Controls For CC Models See Section − Operating Welding Generator − CC ModelsEngine Gauges And Meters To Start Do not use ether. Using ether voids warrantyDo not switch under load Engine Starting ControlsRemote Amperage Control On CC Models Optional Weld Control/Arc Condition Information LabelExample Combination Remote Amperage Control Stick OM-4421 Front Panel Controls For CC/CV Models See Section − Operating Welding Generator − CC/CV ModelsUse switch to select weld amperage range Voltage/Amperage Adjust Switch And Remote 14 Receptacle14 AC/DC Voltmeter Optional Process/Contactor Switch Settings Process/Contactor Switch On CC/CV ModelsExample Combination Remote Amperage Control TIG Remote Voltage/Amperage Control On CC/CV Models OptionalVolt And 240 Volt Receptacles − Operating Auxiliary EquipmentSingle-Phase Generator Power Three-Phase Power Connection Rear Of PanelClose panel opening if no connections are made to generator Optional Generator Power Receptacles 240 V 15 a AC South African Receptacle RC1Supplementary Protector CB2 Supplementary Protector CB3 Maintenance Label − Maintenance & TroubleshootingRoutine Maintenance Checking Generator Brushes Do not clean housing with air hose Servicing Air CleanerBy the warranty To clean air filterInspecting And Cleaning Optional Spark Arrestor Muffler Stop engine and let cool. Reinstall cleanout plugTools Needed 3/8 Standard Model Idle Speed Ad- justment Adjusting Engine SpeedWeld/Power Speed Adjustment Engine Speed No LoadServicing Fuel And Lubrication Systems Overload Protection Welding − CC Models TroubleshootingWelding − CC/CV Models Optional Three-Phase Generator Power CC/CV Models Only Standard Generator PowerEngine OM-4421 Circuit Diagram For CC Welding Generator − Electrical Diagrams223 522-B Circuit Diagram For CC/CV Welding Generator 223 523-B − RUN-IN Procedure WetstackingWelding Generator From flammables Do not Perform Run-In Procedure Using Load BankProcedure at less than Stop engine Do not touch hot exhaustDo not perform run-in Run-In Procedure Using Resistance GridBank/grid From flammables− Generator Power Guidelines Selecting EquipmentGrounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame Amperes x Volts = Watts Grounding When Supplying Building SystemsHow Much Power Does Equipment Require? Earth ground if supplyingFarm/Home Equipment Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial MotorsApproximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home Equipment Industrial Motors Rating Starting Watts Running WattsContractor Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor EquipmentKVA/HP x HP x 1000 = Starting Amperage Power Required To Start MotorHow Much Power Can Generator Supply? Single-Phase Induction Motor Starting RequirementsTypical Connections To Supply Standby Power Current Load Watts Amperes Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord Possible− Parts List 93 −6 105 104 100 101 102 103 Main Assembly 010 Figures 13-2 Figures 13-4 Control Box Assembly − CC Models 087 Control Box Assembly − CC/CV Models -1Item Control Box Assembly − CC/CV ModelsTD1 214 3634 Panel, Front w/Components − CC ModelsPanel, Front w/Components − CC Models -1Item 40 39 Panel, Front w/Components − CC/CV ModelsPanel, Front w/Components − CC/CV Models -1Item 170 Generator -1Item Generator602 SCREW, .312−18x .75 hexwhd.66d stl pld slffmg tap−rw 601 Main Rectifier Assembly Wiring Harnesses PLG4 Harness, receptacle auxiliary power export models includesPage Service Your distributor also givesSupport Your distributor and/or equipment manufacturer’s To locate a Distributor or Service Agency visitMiller Electric Mfg. Co For assistance in filing or settling claims, contact

Big Blue 500 X, Big Blue 400P specifications

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Overall, the Miller Electric Big Blue 400P and 500 X embody the quality, performance, and innovative technologies that Miller Electric is known for. Their robust capabilities, coupled with user-friendly features, make these generators ideal for demanding applications in various industries, ensuring that welders can achieve excellent results, no matter the challenges faced on site.
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