Miller Electric Big 40G manual

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Main Big 40G From Miller to You TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING 1-1. Symbol Usage 1-2. Arc Welding Hazards ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. SIGNIFICANT DC VOLTAGE exists after stopping engine on inverters. 1-3. Engine Hazards FUEL can cause fire or explosion. STEAM AND HOT COOLANT can burn. MOVING PARTS can cause injury. BATTERY EXPLOSION can BLIND. 1-4. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance FALLING UNIT can cause injury. FLYING SPARKS can cause injury. OVERHEATING can damage motors. OVE RUS E can cause OVERHEAT ING. 1-5. Principal Safety Standards 1-6. EMF Information OM-477 Page 5 SECTION 1 CONSIGNES DE SCURIT LIRE AVANT UTILISATION 1-1. Signification des symboles 1-2. Dangers relatifs au soudage larc UN CHOC LECTRIQUE peut tuer. Une tension DC importante subsiste lintrieur des onduleurs aprs avoir coup lalimentation. 1-3. Dangers existant en relation avec le moteur LE C ARBURANT MOTEUR peut p rovo- quer un incendie ou une explosion. LA VAPEUR ET LE LIQUIDE DE REFROIDISSEMENT CHAUD peuvent provoquer des brlures. 1-4. Dangers supplmentaires en relation avec linstallation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance LE RAYONNEMENT HAUTE FR- QUENCE (H.F.) risque de provoquer des interfrences. LE SOUDAGE LARC risque de provoquer des interfrences. 1-5. Principales normes de scurit 1-6. Information sur les champs lectromagntiques SECTION 2 DEFINITIONS 2-1. Symbols And Definitions AAmperes VVolts Panel/Local 14 Remote 14 SECTION 3 SPECIFICATIONS 3-1. Weld, Power, And Engine Specifications 3-2. Dimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles 3-3. Fuel Consumption 3-4. Duty Cycle And Overheating 3-5. AC Auxiliary Power 3-6. Optional AC Power Plant Curves 3-7. Volt-Ampere Curves SECTION 4 INSTALLATION 4-1. Installing W elding Generator + 4-2. Connecting The Battery 4-3. Installing Muffler 4-4. Engine Prestart Checks 4-5. Connecting To Weld Output Terminals 4-6. Selecting Weld Cable Sizes 4-7. Remote 14 Receptacle RC3 Information (Optional, See Section 4-8) A/V 4-8. Terminal Strip 3T Connections (Optional) SECTION 5 OPERATING WELDING GENERATOR 5-1. Front Panel Controls (See Section 5-2) () 5-2. Description Of Front Panel Controls (See Section 5-1) 5-3. Remote Control (Optional) SECTION 6 OPERATING AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT 6-1. 120 Volt Duplex And Optional GFCI Receptacles 6-2. 240 Volt Duplex Receptacle (Optional) 6-3. Connecting Optional Auxiliary Power Plant SECTION 7 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE 7-1. Routine Maintenance 8 h 50 h Page 7-3. Servicing Air Cleaner 7-4. Overload Protection 7-5. Changing Engine Oil And Filter 7-6. Changing Fuel Filter 7-7. Inspecting And Cleaning Optional Spark Arrestor Muffler 7-8. Adjusting Engine Weld/Power Speed 7-9. Adjusting Engine Idle Speed 7-10. Adjusting Governor Sensitivity 7-11. Adjusting Optional High Altitude Carburetor 7-12. Troubleshooting A. Welding B. Auxiliary Power C. Engine Page Page Page Page SECTION 9 AUXILIARY POWER GUIDELINES 9-1. Selecting Equipment OR 9-2. Grounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame 9-3. Grounding When Supplying Building Systems 9-4. How Much Power Does Equipment Require? 9-5. Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial Motors 9-6. Approximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home Equipment 9-7. Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment 9-8. Power Required To Start Motor 9-9. How Much Power Can Generator Supply? 9-10. Typical Connections To Supply Standby Power 9-11. Selecting Extension Cord (Use Shortest Cord Possible) Page SECTION 10 PARTS LIST Figure 10-1. Main Assembly Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Warranty Questions? Call 1-800-4-A-MILLER for your local Miller distributor. Effective January 1, 2000 (Equipment with a serial number preface of LA or newer) Please complete and retain with your personal records. For Service Always provide Model Name and Serial/Style Number. Owners Record