Miller Electric 500DX R, OM-129 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.

CALIFORNIA

Proposition 65

Warning

Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.

The following terms are used interchangeably throughout this manual:

Stick = SMAW

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.	Specifications	9
3-2.	Dimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles	10
3-3.	Fuel Consumption	10
3-4. Duty Cycle And Overheating		11
3-5.	AC Auxiliary Power	11
3-6.	Volt-Ampere Curves	12
3-7.	Optional AC Power Plant Curves	13
SECTION 4 − INSTALLATION		14
4-1.	Installing Welding Generator	14
4-2.	Installing Exhaust Pipe	14
4-3.	Activating The Dry Charge Battery	15
4-4.	Connecting The Battery	16
4-5.	Engine Prestart Checks	16
4-6.	Connecting To Weld Output Terminals	17
4-7.	Selecting Weld Cable Sizes	17
4-8.	Installing Ether Cylinder (Optional Ether Starting Aid)	18
4-9.	Remote A/V Control Receptacle RC3	18
4-10.	Remote 14 Receptacle RC3 Information (Optional)	19
4-11.	Terminal Strip 2T Connections (Optional)	19
SECTION 5 − OPERATING THE WELDING GENERATOR		20
5-1.	Standard Controls (See Section 5-2)	20
5-2.	Description Of Standard Controls (See Section 5-1)	21
5-3.	Controls For Models With CV Option (See Section 5-4)	22
5-4.	Description Of Controls For Models With CV Option (See Section 5-3)	23
SECTION 6 − OPERATING AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT		24
6-1.	120 Volt And 240 Volt Duplex Receptacles	24
6-2.	Optional Auxiliary Power Receptacles	25
6-3.	Connecting Optional Auxiliary Power Plant	26
SECTION 7 − MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING		27
7-1.	Routine Maintenance	27
7-2.	Maintenance Label	28
7-3.	Servicing Air Cleaner	29
7-4.	Servicing Fuel And Lubrication Systems	30
7-5.	Adjusting Engine Speed	31
7-6.	Servicing Optional Ether Starting Aid	31
7-7.	Checking And Replacing Alternator Belt	32
7-8.	Resetting Fan Belt Safety Shutdown	33
7-9.	Inspecting And Cleaning Optional Spark Arrestor Muffler	34
7-10.	Overload Protection For Models With CV Option	34
7-11.	Troubleshooting	35
SECTION 8 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS		37
SECTION 9 − RUN-IN PROCEDURE		40
9-1.	Wetstacking	40
9-2.	Run-In Procedure Using Load Bank	41
9-3.	Run-In Procedure Using Resistance Grid	42
SECTION 10 − AUXILIARY POWER GUIDELINES		43
SECTION 10 − PARTS LIST		50
WARRANTY