Description
Miller LegendR 301 G
OM-4411207 283E
Processes
From Miller to You
SECTION 5 − INSTALLATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
8-6. Overload Protection 8-7. Troubleshooting
TABLE OF CONTENTS
8-2. Maintenance Label 8-3. Servicing Optional Spark Arrestor
8-4. Servicing Air Cleaner
Means “Note” not safety related
1-1. Symbol Usage
1-2. Arc Welding Hazards
SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS − READ BEFORE USING
FLYING METAL can injure eyes
1-3. Engine Hazards
BATTERY EXPLOSION can BLIND
WELDING can cause fire or explosion
ENGINE EXHAUST GASES can kill
1-5. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance
1-4. Compressed Air Hazards
STEAM AND HOT COOLANT can burn
READ INSTRUCTIONS
1-7. Principal Safety Standards
1-6. California Proposition 65 Warnings
1-8. EMF Information
UN CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE peut tuer
2-1. Signification des symboles
SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE AVANT UTILISATION
2-2. Dangers relatifs au soudage à l’arc
DES PIÈCES CHAUDES peuvent provoquer des brûlures graves
2-3. Dangers existant en relation avec le moteur
LE SOUDAGE peut provoquer un in- cendie ou une explosion
DES PARTICULES VOLANTES peuvent blesser les yeux
LA CHALEUR DU MOTEUR peut pro- voquer un incendie
2-4. Dangers liés à l’air comprimé
L’EXPLOSION DE LA BATTERIE peut RENDRE AVEUGLE
DES ORGANES MOBILES peuvent provoquer des blessures
LES ÉTINCELLES VOLANTES ris- quent de provoquer des blessures
2-6. Principales normes de sécurité
2-7. Information sur les champs électromagnétiques
LE SURCHAUFFEMENT peut endom- mager le moteur électrique
SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS
3-1. Symbol Definitions
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4-1. Description
SECTION 4 − SPECIFICATIONS
4-2. Weld, Power, And Engine Specifications
4-3. Dimensions, Weights, and Operating Angles
4-5. Generator Power Curve
4-4. Fuel Consumption While Welding And Using Generator Power
Continuous Welding
4-6. Duty Cycle
Y Exceeding duty cycle can damage unit and void warranty
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A. CC/DC Stick Mode
4-7. Stick And MIG Mode Volt-Ampere Curves
B. CV/DC MIG Mode
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4-8. DC TIG Mode Volt-Ampere Curves
Location
SECTION 5 − INSTALLATION
5-1. Installing Welding Generator
Movement Y Do not lift unit from end
Store battery in warm area Use correct grade oil for cold weather
5-2. Engine Prestart Checks
Follow run-in procedure in engine manual
To improve cold weather starting Keep battery in good condition
Y Read and follow all instruc
5-3. Activating The Dry Charge Battery If Applicable
Y Do not overfill battery cells
When electrolyte is low, add
Y Stop engine and let cool
5-4. Connecting The Battery
5-5. Installing Exhaust Pipe
Y Connect negative − cable last
Selecting Weld Cable Sizes
Connecting To Weld Output Terminals
AMPERAGE
5-8. Remote Receptacle Information
24 VOLTS AC
115 VOLTS AC
For wettest weld puddle for stainless steel
5-9. Adjusting Wire MIG Weld Puddle Consistency
Y Stop engine and let cool
For wetter weld puddle for mild steel
6-1. Front Panel Controls
SECTION 6 − OPERATING WELDING GENERATOR
Speed Control Switch In Weld Engine Control Switch in 3600/2400 RPM
6-2. Description Of Front Panel Controls
Generator power is available at recep
Controlling Engine Speed And Weld/Generator Power Output
Process
6-3. Process Switch
Process Switch Settings
Switch Setting
receptacle makes closure be
6-4. Remote Amperage/Voltage Control
tween pins A and B example
Engine runs at weld speed when
Generator power is available at
7-1. 60 Hz Generator Power Receptacles And Circuit Breakers
SECTION 7 − OPERATING AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
Controlling Engine Speed And Weld/Generator Power Output
1 120 V 20 A Variable Frequency
7-2. Variable Frequency Hz Generator Power Receptacle RC3
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ceptacle RC3
Receptacle
Each 120 V Duplex
Receptacle
Current Available in Amperes
20 h
SECTION 8 − MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
8-1. Routine Maintenance
Every 8 h
803 127 / Ref. 211
8-2. Maintenance Label
8-3. Servicing Optional Spark Arrestor
Y Stop engine and let cool
Y Do not run engine without air cleaner or with dirty element
8-4. Servicing Air Cleaner
Y Stop engine
Y Stop engine, tighten connec- tions as necessary, and wipe up fuel
8-5. Changing Engine Oil, Oil Filter, And Fuel Filter
Y Stop engine and let cool
Y Close valve and valve cap before adding oil and run- ning engine
When a circuit breaker or fuse
8-6. Overload Protection
Y Stop engine
Remedy
8-7. Troubleshooting
A. Welding
Trouble
Remedy
B. 60 Hz Generator Power Receptacles RC1 And RC2
C. Variable Frequency Generator Power Receptacle RC3
Trouble
Trouble
D. Engine
Remedy
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Figure 9-1. Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator
SECTION 9 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM
211 395-C
OM-4411 Page
has this symbol
SECTION 10 − GENERATOR POWER GUIDELINES
10-1. Selecting Equipment
10-2. Grounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame
Use ground device as stated
10-3. Grounding When Supplying Building Systems
10-4. How Much Power Does Equipment Require?
earth ground if supplying
Rating
10-5. Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial Motors
10-6. Approximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home Equipment
Industrial Motors
Starting Watts
10-7. Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment
Contractor
Rating
Motor Start
10-8. Power Required To Start Motor
10-9. How Much Power Can Generator Supply?
Single-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements
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10-10. Typical Connections To Supply Standby Power
Load Watts
10-11. Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord Possible
Cord Lengths for 120 Volt Loads
Current
5/16 in .313 in 3/8 in .375 in 1/2 in .5 in
MATERIAL THICKNESS REFERENCE CHART 24 Gauge .025 in 22 Gauge .031 in
20 Gauge .037 in 18 Gauge .050 in 16 Gauge .063 in
14 Gauge .078 in 1/8 in .125 in 3/16 in .188 in 1/4 in .25 in
SECTION 11 − PARTS LIST
Figure 11-1. Main Assembly
Grommet, Plastic Neck Filler Fuel
Figure 11-1. Main Assembly
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Figure 11-1. Main Assembly Continued
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Front w/Components Figure 11-1 Item
Figure 11-2. Panel
Front w/Components
Figure 11-2. Panel
Figure 11-2. Panel, Front w/Components Continued
Figure 11-2. Bracket w/Components Figure 11-1 Item
Figure 11-3. Bracket w/Components
Hardware is common and not available unless listed
Figure 11-4. Generator
Figure 11-4. Generator Figure 11-1 Item
Stator, Generator
Support
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Service
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