Miller Electric 145 DXR, 145, Blue Star 145 manual

Blue Star 145

Processes

Description

Stick (SMAW) Welding

Engine Driven Welding Generator

OM-4417 210 403F

2007−05

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Blue Star 145 DX

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File: Engine Drive

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ESPAÑOL ENGLISH

Contents

Main Blue Star 145 ESPAOL ENGLISH Blue Star 145 DX 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 in inverters after stop- ping engine. FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous. BUILDUP OF GAS can injure or kill. ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin. WELDING can cause fire or explosion. NOISE can damage hearing. 1-3. Engine Hazards BATTERY EXPLOSION can BLIND. FUEL can cause fire or explosion. MOVING PARTS can cause injury. HOT PARTS can cause severe burns. 1-5. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard. FALLING UNIT can cause injury. OVERHEATING can damage motors. FLYING SPARKS can cause injury. 1-6. California Proposition 65 Warnings 1-7. Principal Safety Standards 1-8. EMF Information SECTION 2 UTILISATION 2-1. Signification des symboles 2-2. Dangers relatifs au soudage larc UN CHOC LECTRIQUE peut tuer. Une tension DC importante subsiste lintrieur des onduleurs aprs avoir coup lalimentation. DES PICES CHAUDES peuvent provoquer des brlures graves. e DES PIECES DE METAL ou DES SA- LETES peuvent provoquer des bles- sures dans les yeux. LES FUMES ET LES GAZ peuvent tr 2-3. Dangers existant en relation avec le moteur LEXPLOSION DE LA BATTERIE peu RENDRE AVEUGLE. LE CARBURANT MOTEUR peut prov quer un incendie ou une explosion. DES ORGANES MOBILES peuvent pr o 2-4. Dangers lis lair comprim RESPIRER LAIR COMPRIM peut pro- voquer des blessures graves ou causer la mort. LAIR COMPRIM peut provoquer des blessures. LAIR COMPRIME EMMAGASINE ET DES TUYAUX SOUS PRESSION peuvent provo- quer des blessures. Le METAL CHAUD lors du coupage et gougeage plasma peut provoquer un in- cendie ou une explosion. LE SURCHAUFFEMENT peut endom- mager le moteur lectrique. LES TINCELLES VOLANTES ris- quent de provoquer des blessures. DES ORGANES MOBILES peuvent provoquer des blessures. LES FILS DE SOUDAGE peuvent provoquer des blessures. LEMPLOI EXCESSIF peut SURCHAUFFER LQUIPEMENT. 2-6. Proposition californienne 65 Avertissements 2-7. Principales normes de scurit 2-8. Information EMF Des implants mdicaux : SECTION 3 DEFINITIONS h Hours s 3-1. Symbol Definitions SECTION 4 SPECIFICATIONS 4-1. Weld, Power, And Engine Specifications 4-2. Dimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles ! 4-3. Volt-Ampere Curves 4-4. Fuel Consumption 4-5. Duty Cycle 4-6. Generator Power Curve SECTION 5 INSTALLATION 5-1. Installing Welding Generator 5-2. Grounding Generator When Supplying Building Systems ! 5-3. Engine Prestart Checks Standard Model 5-4. Engine Prestart Checks DX Model + 5-5. Connecting The Battery (DX Models Only) ! 5-6. Connecting To Weld Output Terminals ! 5-7. Selecting Weld Cable Sizes* ! SECTION 6 OPERATING THE WELDING GENERATOR 6-2. Description Of Controls (Standard Models) (See Section 6-1) ! Notes Work like a Pro! Pros weld and cut safely. Read the safety rules at the beginning of this manual. Page 6-4. Description Of Controls (DX Models) (See Section 6-3) ! Notes Work like a Pro! Pros weld and cut safely. Read the safety rules at the beginning of this manual. SECTION 7 OPERATING AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT Set Current control to maximum for full generator power output at AC receptacles. NOTE ! 7-1. Generator Power Panel Receptacles SECTION 8 MAINTENANCE 8-1. Routine Maintenance ! 8-2. Servicing Air Cleaner ! 8-3. Adjusting Engine Speed (Standard Models Only) ! 8-4. Adjusting Engine Speed (DX Models Only) ! SECTION 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 9-1. Troubleshooting A. Welding B. Generator Power C. Engine SECTION 10 PARTS LIST 10-1. Recommended Spare Parts Page Page SECTION 12 GENERATOR POWER GUIDELINES 12-1. Selecting Equipment 12-2. Grounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame 12-3. Grounding When Supplying Building Systems 12-4. How Much Power Does Equipment Require? 12-5. Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial Motors 12-6. Approximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home Equipment 12-7. Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment 12-8. Power Required To Start Motor 12-9. How Much Power Can Generator Supply? 12-10. Typical Connections To Supply Standby Power 12-11. Selecting Extension Cord (Use Shortest Cord Possible) SECTION 13 STICK WELDING (SMAW) GUIDELINES 13-1. Stick Welding Procedure OM-4417 Page 42 13-2. Electrode and Amperage Selection Chart 2 3 13-3. Striking an Arc Scratch Start Technique 1 2 3 13-5. Positioning Electrode Holder 13-6. Poor Weld Bead Characteristics 13-7. Good Weld Bead Characteristics 13-8. Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape 13-9. Electrode Movement During Welding 13-10. Butt Joints 13-11. Lap Joint 13-12. Tee Joint 13-13. Weld Test 13-14. Troubleshooting Porosity 13-15. Troubleshooting Excessive Spatter 13-16. Troubleshooting Incomplete Fusion 13-17. Troubleshooting Lack Of Penetration 13-18. Troubleshooting Excessive Penetration 13-19. Troubleshooting Burn-Through 13-20. Troubleshooting Waviness Of Bead 13-21. Troubleshooting Distortion Warranty Questions? Call 1-800-4-A-MILLER for your local Miller distributor. Effective January 1, 2007 (Equipment with a serial number preface of LH or newer) Please complete and retain with your personal records. For Service Always provide Model Name and Serial/Style Number. Contact a DISTRIBUTOR or SERVICE AGENCY near you. Owners Record