Miller Electric
Blue Star 3500
manual
Controls Honda-Powered Units See Section
Troubleshooting
Specs
Poor Weld Bead Characteristics
Install
Parts list
Electrical Diagrams
Symbol Usage
Plug Wired For 120/240
Dimension
Maintenance
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6-2.
Controls
(Honda-Powered
Units) (See Section
6-3)
3
4
Recoil-Start
1
2
Electric-Start
60 Hz
1
5
6
802
099-A /
802
100-A /
953T-5-4
OM-498
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Contents
Processes
OM-498
Description
From Miller to You
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Symbol Usage
Arc Welding Hazards
Engine Hazards
Compressed Air Hazards
EMF Information
Principal Safety Standards
California Proposition 65 Warnings
Radiation can cause interference
UN Choc Électrique peut tuer
Signification des symboles
− Consignes DE Sécurité − Lire Avant Utilisation
LES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereux
DES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures graves
LE Soudage peut provoquer un in- cendie ou une explosion
DES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeux
LE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe
LA Chaleur DU Moteur peut pro- voquer un incendie
’EXPLOSION DE LA Batterie peut
DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessures
’AIR Comprimé peut provoque r des blessures
Principales normes de sécurité
Information sur les champs électromagnétiques
Weld, Power, And Engine Specifications
− Specifications
Symbol Definitions
− Definitions
Dimensions
Dimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles
Fuel Consumption Kohler-Powered Units
Weight Kohler-Powered Units
Duty Cycle
Fuel Consumption Honda-Powered Units
Exceeding duty cycle can damage unit and void warranty
100% Duty Cycle at 80 Amperes CC/DC
Generator Power Curve
Volt-Ampere Curves
Installing Welding Generator
− Installation
Grounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame
Grounding Generator When Supplying Building Systems
Use ground device as stated in electrical codes
+ −
Engine Prestart Checks Honda-Powered Units
Connecting The Battery Honda Electric-Start Models Only
Oil
Connecting To Weld Output Terminals
Selecting Weld Cable Sizes
60 Hz
Controls Kohler-Powered Units
− Operating the Welding Generator
Choke Control Lever
Controls Honda-Powered Units See Section
Recoil-Start 2Electric-Start
Description Of Controls Honda-Powered Units See Section
Work like a Pro
− Operating Auxiliary Equipment
Generator Power Panel 495 218 USA
120 V x 10 a + 240 V x 9 a = 3.5 kVA/ KW OM-498
Canada South Africa South America
Optional Generator Power Panels
Generator Power Panel 495
Australia Europe Asia
Generator Power Panel Ratings
It exceeds 3500W
Plex receptacle shares a load with
Plug Wired For 120/240
Wire Load
One half of the 240 V receptacle
− Maintenance
Maintenance Label
Overload Protection Honda-Powered Units Only
Top View Idle Speed Adjustment
Adjusting Engine Speed Kohler-Powered Units
Weld/Power Speed Adjustment
Stop engine. Close fuel valve Top View
Stop engine. Close fuel valve
Adjusting Engine Speed Honda-Powered Units
Throttle Control Lever Adjustment Screw
Tools Needed 3/8
Generator Power
− Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Welding
Engine
Check battery voltage Honda electric-start models only
Viscosity oil for operating temperature
Make starting difficult
− Electrical Diagrams
Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator
Wiring Diagram For Generator Power Panels 1
Wiring Diagram For Generator Power Panels 2
Selecting Equipment
− Generator Power Guidelines
OM-491
Earth ground if supplying
Grounding When Supplying Building Systems
How Much Power Does Equipment Require?
Volts 115 Amps Resistive Load
Industrial Motors Rating Starting Watts Running Watts
Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial Motors
Approximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home Equipment
Farm/Home Equipment Rating Starting Watts Running Watts
Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment
Contractor Rating Starting Watts Running Watts
Single-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements
Power Required To Start Motor
How Much Power Can Generator Supply?
KVA/HP x HP x
Typical Connections To Supply Standby Power
Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord Possible
Current Load Watts Amperes
Weld current starts when electrode touches work- piece
Stick Welding Procedure
− Stick Welding Smaw Guidelines
Striking an Arc − Scratch Start Technique
Electrode and Amperage Selection Chart
Striking an Arc − Tapping Technique
Positioning Electrode Holder
Poor Weld Bead Characteristics
Good Weld Bead Characteristics
10-30 9090 End View of Work Angle
Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape
Electrode Movement During Welding
Tee Joint
Butt Joints
Lap Joint
16 in 1.6 mm Tack Welds
Weld Test
Troubleshooting − Porosity
Troubleshooting − Excessive Spatter
Possible Causes Corrective Actions
Troubleshooting − Lack Of Penetration
Troubleshooting − Incomplete Fusion
Troubleshooting − Excessive Penetration
Troubleshooting − Waviness Of Bead
Troubleshooting − Burn-Through
Troubleshooting − Distortion
− Parts List
31−Fig
Dia Part
Canada
Generator Power Panel 495 Generator Power Panel 495 315 USA
Generator Power Panel 495 South Africa Australia
Europe America
Generator Power Panel 495 253 South Africa
Generator Power Panel 495 218 USA
Generator Power Panel 495 279 Canada
Generator Power Panel 495 289 Australia
Work like a Pro
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Material Thickness Reference Chart
TM-188 304 Invision 354MP
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