OM-1318187923F, Processes | Miller Electric 172 M-10 Gun instruction

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OM-1318187923F

March 2000

Processes

MIG (GMAW)

Flux Cored (FCAW)

Description

Wire Feeder

MillermaticR Challenger 172

And M-10 Gun

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Miller Electric 172 M-10 Gun manual OM-1318187923F, Processes, Description

Contents

Processes OM-1318187923FDescription From Miller to You Table of Contents Page Marks a special safety message Symbol UsageArc Welding Hazards Electric Shock can kill Welding can cause fire or explosion ARC Rays can burn eyes and skinFlying Metal can injure eyes Buildup of GAS can injure or kill Principal Safety Standards About Pacemakers EMF Information Consignes DE Securite Lire Avant Utilisation Signification des symbolesUN Choc É Lectrique peut tuer LES Fumé ES ET LES GAZ peuvent ê tre dangereux DES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeux LE Soudage peut provoquer un incendie ou une explosionLE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe LA Chute DE L’APPAREIL peut blesser Risque D’INCENDIE OU’EMPLOI Excessif peut DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessures Information sur les champs é lectromagné tiques Principales normes de sé curitéConsignes relatives aux stimulateurs cardiaques Specifications SpecificationsVolt-Ampere Curves Welding Gun Duty Cycle And Overheating Welding Power Source Duty Cycle And OverheatingOverheating Definition Installing Work Clamp InstallationInstalling Welding Gun And Changing Polarity Flow Adjust Installing Gas Supply Selecting a Location And Connecting Input Power Electrical Service GuideDo not move or operate unit Where it could tip 18 in 457 mm of space for airflow Standard Wire Spool Standard Wire Reel Installing Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub TensionTools Needed 15/16 Reinstall contact tip, and nozzle Assembly, and let go of wire 14 ga 16 ga 18 ga 20 ga 22 ga Weld Parameter Voltage Switch Wire Speed ControlOperation Controls Routine Maintenance Maintenance &TROUBLESHOOTINGDrive Motor Fuse F1 Short Circuit Shutdown Turn Off power before cleaning or repairing drive assembly Cleaning Or Repairing Drive AssemblyWire Spool Nozzle Turn Off power before replacing contact tip Disconnect gun from unit Cleaning Or Replacing Gun LinerBlow out gun casing Tools Needed Remove liner To Reassemble Gun Disconnect gun first Replacing Switch And/Or Head TubeRemove handle locking nut Slide handle Secure power cord plug in receptacle see Section Troubleshooting TableTrouble Remedy Motor continues to run Section OM-1316 Electrical Diagram MIG Welding Gmaw Guidelines Regulator Flowmeter Wire Feeder Power Source Shielding GasTypical MIG Process Connections Gun Workpiece Work Clamp Wire Recommendation Wire Speed Typical MIG Process Control SettingsSelect Wire Size Based on 1/8 in material thickness Ipm = inch per minute Holding And Positioning Welding Gun Push PerpendicularDrag Conditions That Affect Weld Bead ShapeShort Normal Long ShortNormalLong Good Weld Bead Characteristics Poor Weld Bead CharacteristicsGun Movement During Welding Troubleshooting Porosity Troubleshooting Excessive SpatterTroubleshooting Excessive Penetration Possible Causes Corrective Actions Troubleshooting Incomplete Fusion Troubleshooting Lack Of PenetrationTroubleshooting Burn-Through Troubleshooting Distortion Troubleshooting Waviness Of BeadWeld bead Application Common MIG Shielding GasesFlat & Horizontal1 Fillet OM-1318 Includes Items Parts List Dia Part Description Mkgs Quantity M-10 Gun Figure -2. M-10 Gun Page Your distributor also gives ServiceSupport Miller Electric Mfg. Co Owner’s Record