Miller Electric Big 40 WG manual Table of Contents

WARNING

This product, when used for welding or cutting, produces fumes or gases which contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects and, in some cases, cancer. (California Health & Safety Code Section 25249.5 et seq.)

WARNING

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

The following terms are used interchangeably throughout this manual:

Stick = SMAW

TIG = GTAW

MIG = GMAW

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING		1
1-1.	Symbol Usage	1
1-2.	Arc Welding Hazards	1
1-3.	Engine Hazards	2
1-4. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance		3
1-5.	Principal Safety Standards	4
1-6.	EMF Information	4

SECTION 1 – CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ – LIRE AVANT UTILISATION		5
1-1.	Signification des symboles	5
1-2.	Dangers relatifs au soudage à l’arc	5
1-3.	Dangers existant en relation avec le moteur	6
1-4. Dangers supplémentaires en relation avec l’installation, le fonctionnement
	et la maintenance	7
1-5.	Principales normes de sécurité	8
1-6.	Information sur les champs électromagnétiques	8

SECTION 2 – DEFINITIONS		9
2-1.	Symbols And Definitions	9
SECTION 3 – SPECIFICATIONS		9
3-1.	Weld, Power, And Engine Specifications	9
3-2. Dimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles		10
3-3. Volt-Ampere Curves For CC Models		10
3-4. Volt-Ampere Curves for CC/CV Models		11
3-5.	Fuel Consumption	12
3-6. Duty Cycle And Overheating		12
3-7.	AC Auxiliary Power Curve	13
3-8. Optional AC Power Plant Curves		13
SECTION 4 – INSTALLATION		14
4-1.	Installing Welding Generator (See Sections 4-2 And 4-3)	14
4-2.	Using Lifting Eye	14
4-3.	Mounting Welding Generator	15
4-4.	Installing Exhaust Pipe	15
4-5. Activating The Dry Charge Battery (If Applicable)		16
4-6.	Connecting The Battery	17
4-7.	Engine Prestart Checks	18
4-8.	Connecting To Weld Output Terminals	19
4-9.	Selecting Weld Cable Sizes	19
4-10.	Connecting To Remote Amperage Adjust Receptacle RC13 On CC Models	20
4-11.	Connecting To Remote 14 Receptacle RC14 On CC/CV Models	21
SECTION 5 – OPERATING WELDING GENERATOR – CC MODELS		22
5-1. Front Panel Controls For CC Models (See Section 5-2)		22
5-2. Description Of Front Panel Controls For CC Models (See Section 5-1)		23
5-3.	Remote Amperage Control On CC Models (Optional)	24
SECTION 6 – OPERATING WELDING GENERATOR – CC/CV MODELS		26
6-1. Front Panel Controls For CC/CV Models (See Section 6-2)		26
6-2. Description Of Front Panel Controls For CC/CV Models (See Section 6-1)		27
6-3. Process/Contactor Switch On CC/CV Models		28
6-4.	Remote Voltage/Amperage Control On CC/CV Models (Optional)	29
SECTION 7 – OPERATING AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT		30
7-1.	120 Volt And 240 Volt Duplex Receptacles	30
7-2.	Connecting To Optional Auxiliary Power Plant (CC/CV Models Only)	31
7-3.	Optional Auxiliary Power Receptacles	32

(Continued)