Miller Electric Blue Star 3500 manual Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS − READ BEFORE USING

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1-1.

Symbol Usage

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1-2.

Arc Welding Hazards

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1-3.

Engine Hazards

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1-4.

Compressed Air Hazards

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

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1-6. California Proposition 65 Warnings

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1-7.

Principal Safety Standards

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1-8.

EMF Information

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SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE AVANT UTILISATION

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2-1.

Signification des symboles

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

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2-3. Dangers existant en relation avec le moteur

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2-4. Dangers liés à l’air comprimé

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

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2-6. Principales normes de sécurité

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2-7. Information sur les champs électromagnétiques

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SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS

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SECTION 4 − SPECIFICATIONS

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4-1. Weld, Power, And Engine Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4-2. Dimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4-3. Fuel Consumption (Kohler-Powered Units) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4-4. Fuel Consumption (Honda-Powered Units) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

4-5. Duty Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

4-6. Generator Power Curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4-7.Volt-Ampere Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

SECTION 5 − INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

5-1.

Installing Welding Generator

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5-2. Grounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame

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5-3. Grounding Generator When Supplying Building Systems

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5-4. Engine Prestart Checks (Kohler-Powered Units)

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5-5. Engine Prestart Checks (Honda-Powered Units)

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5-6. Connecting The Battery (Honda Electric-Start Models Only)

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5-7. Connecting To Weld Output Terminals

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5-8. Selecting Weld Cable Sizes*

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SECTION 6 − OPERATING THE WELDING GENERATOR

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6-1.

Controls (Kohler-Powered Units)

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6-2. Controls (Honda-Powered Units) (See Section 6-3)

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6-3. Description Of Controls (Honda-Powered Units) (See Section 6-2)

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SECTION 7 − OPERATING AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

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7-1. Generator Power Panel 495 218 (USA)

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7-2. Optional Generator Power Panels

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7-3. Generator Power Panel Ratings

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7-4. Wiring Instructions For Optional 120/240 Volt Twistlock Plug (NEMA L14-30P)

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SECTION 8 − MAINTENANCE

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8-1.

Routine Maintenance

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8-2.

Maintenance Label

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8-3. Overload Protection (Honda-Powered Units Only)

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8-4. Adjusting Engine Speed (Kohler-Powered Units)

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8-5. Adjusting Engine Speed (Honda-Powered Units)

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SECTION 9 − TROUBLESHOOTING

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SECTION 10 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS

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SECTION 11 − GENERATOR POWER GUIDELINES

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SECTION 12 − STICK WELDING (SMAW) GUIDELINES

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SECTION 13 − PARTS LIST

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Contents OM-498 ProcessesDescription From Miller to You Table of Contents Page Arc 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 graves’AIR Comprimé peut provoque r des blessures ’EXPLOSION DE LA Batterie peutDES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessures LA Chaleur DU Moteur peut pro- voquer un incendieInformation sur les champs électromagnétiques Principales normes de sécurité− Definitions − SpecificationsSymbol Definitions Weld, Power, And Engine SpecificationsWeight Kohler-Powered Units Dimensions, Weights, And Operating AnglesFuel Consumption Kohler-Powered Units Dimensions100% Duty Cycle at 80 Amperes CC/DC Fuel Consumption Honda-Powered UnitsExceeding duty cycle can damage unit and void warranty Duty CycleVolt-Ampere Curves Generator Power Curve− Installation Installing Welding GeneratorGrounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame Use ground device as stated in electrical codes Grounding Generator When Supplying Building SystemsOil Engine Prestart Checks Honda-Powered UnitsConnecting The Battery Honda Electric-Start Models Only + −Selecting Weld Cable Sizes Connecting To Weld Output TerminalsChoke Control Lever Controls Kohler-Powered Units− Operating the Welding Generator 60 HzRecoil-Start 2Electric-Start Controls Honda-Powered Units See SectionWork like a Pro Description Of Controls Honda-Powered Units See SectionGenerator Power Panel 495 218 USA − Operating Auxiliary Equipment120 V x 10 a + 240 V x 9 a = 3.5 kVA/ KW OM-498 Australia Europe Asia Optional Generator Power PanelsGenerator Power Panel 495 Canada South Africa South AmericaIt exceeds 3500W Generator Power Panel RatingsOne half of the 240 V receptacle Plug Wired For 120/240Wire Load Plex receptacle shares a load with− Maintenance Overload Protection Honda-Powered Units Only Maintenance LabelStop engine. Close fuel valve Top View Adjusting Engine Speed Kohler-Powered UnitsWeld/Power Speed Adjustment Top View Idle Speed AdjustmentTools Needed 3/8 Adjusting Engine Speed Honda-Powered UnitsThrottle Control Lever Adjustment Screw Stop engine. Close fuel valveWelding − TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Generator PowerMake starting difficult Check battery voltage Honda electric-start models onlyViscosity oil for operating temperature EngineCircuit Diagram For Welding Generator − Electrical DiagramsWiring Diagram For Generator Power Panels 1 Wiring Diagram For Generator Power Panels 2 − Generator Power Guidelines Selecting EquipmentOM-491 Volts 115 Amps Resistive Load 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 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 PossibleStick Welding Procedure Weld current starts when electrode touches work- piece− Stick Welding Smaw Guidelines Electrode and Amperage Selection Chart Striking an Arc − Scratch Start TechniqueStriking an Arc − Tapping Technique 10-30 9090 End View of Work Angle Poor Weld Bead CharacteristicsGood Weld Bead Characteristics Positioning Electrode HolderElectrode Movement During Welding Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape16 in 1.6 mm Tack Welds Butt JointsLap Joint Tee JointPossible Causes Corrective Actions Troubleshooting − PorosityTroubleshooting − Excessive Spatter Weld TestTroubleshooting − Incomplete Fusion Troubleshooting − Lack Of PenetrationTroubleshooting − Excessive Penetration Troubleshooting − Burn-Through Troubleshooting − Waviness Of BeadTroubleshooting − Distortion 31−Fig − Parts ListDia Part Europe America Generator Power Panel 495 Generator Power Panel 495 315 USAGenerator Power Panel 495 South Africa Australia CanadaGenerator Power Panel 495 289 Australia Generator Power Panel 495 218 USAGenerator Power Panel 495 279 Canada Generator Power Panel 495 253 South AfricaWork like a Pro Page TM-188 304 Invision 354MP Material Thickness Reference ChartService Your distributor also givesSupport Transportation Department Miller Electric Mfg. CoFor assistance in filing or settling claims, contact Your distributor and/or equipment manufacturer’s
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