Table of Contents | Miller Electric Renegade 180 specs

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	3
1-4.	Compressed Air Hazards	3
1-5. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance		4
1-6. California Proposition 65 Warnings		5
1-7.	Principal Safety Standards	5
1-8.	EMF Information	5

SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE AVANT UTILISATION		6
2-1.	Signification des symboles	6
2-2.	Dangers relatifs au soudage à l’arc	6
2-3.	Dangers existant en relation avec le moteur	8
2-4.	Dangers liés à l’air comprimé	9
2-5.	Dangers supplémentaires en relation avec l’installation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance	9
2-6.	Proposition californienne 65 Avertissements	11
2-7.	Principales normes de sécurité	11
2-8.	Information EMF	11
SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS		12
SECTION 4 − SPECIFICATIONS		12
4-1.	Description	12
4-2.	Weld, Power, And Engine Specifications	12
4-3.	Gun Specifications	13
4-4.	Dimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles	13
4-5.	Volt-Ampere Curves	13
4-6.	Fuel Consumption	14
4-7. Power Source Duty Cycle		14
4-8. Gun Duty Cycle And Overheating		15
4-9.	Generator Power Curve	15
SECTION 5 − INSTALLATION		16
5-1.	Installing Welding Generator	16
5-2.	Grounding Generator When Supplying Building Systems	17
5-3.	Engine Prestart Checks	18
5-4.	Connecting The Battery (Electric Start Models Only)	18
5-5.	Installing Welding Gun	19
5-6. Work Cable Routing Inside Unit		19
5-7.	Weld Process/Polarity Table	20
5-8.	Changing Weld Polarity	20
5-9.	Connecting Single−Phase, 230 Volt AC Utility Input Power	21
5-10.	Electrical Service Guide	22
5-11.	Installing Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub Tension	22
5-12.	Threading The Welding Gun	24
SECTION 6 − OPERATING THE WELDING GENERATOR		26
6-1.	Controls (See Section 6-2)	26
6-2.	Description Of Controls (See Section 6-1)	27
6-3.	Weld Parameter Chart	28
6-4.	Stainless Steel And 100% CO2 Weld Parameters	29
SECTION 7 − OPERATING AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT		30
7-1.	Generator Power Panel Receptacles	30

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Miller Electric Renegade 180 manual Table of Contents

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File Engine Drive OM-228 042BProcesses Description From Miller to You Table of Contents 10-1 − Maintenance HOT Parts can cause severe burns Symbol UsageArc Welding Hazards Electric Shock can kill Welding can cause fire or explosion Fumes and Gases can be hazardousBuildup of GAS can injure or kill ARC Rays can burn eyes and skin Compressed Air Hazards Engine Hazards Falling Unit can cause injury Welding Wire can cause injuryHOT Parts can cause burns and injury Fire or Explosion hazard Radiation can cause interference Principal Safety StandardsCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings EMF Information Indique des instructions spécifiques Signification des symboles− Consignes DE Sécurité − Lire Avant Utilisation UN Choc Électrique peut tuer DES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures graves LES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereuxLE Soudage peut provoquer un in cendie ou une explosion LE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe ’EXPLOSION DE LA Batterie peuDES Organes Mobiles peuvent pro voquer des blessures LA Chaleur DU Moteur peut pro- voquer un incendie ’AIR Comprimé peut provoquer des blessuresRisque D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLO- Sion ’EMPLOI Excessif peut LE Surchauffement peut endom- mager le moteur électriqueDES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessures LES Fils DE Soudage peuvent provoquer des blessures Proposition californienne 65 Avertissements Principales normes de sécuritéInformation EMF − Definitions − SpecificationsSymbol Definitions Weld, Power, And Engine Specifications Volt-Ampere Curves Gun SpecificationsDimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles Optional Lifting Eye Weight Rating Fuel Consumption Power Source Duty Cycle AC Amperes Generator Power CurveGun Duty Cycle And Overheating Volts Airflow Clearance − InstallationInstalling Welding Generator Movement Use ground device as stated in electrical codes Grounding Generator When Supplying Building Systems Oil Connecting The Battery Electric Start Models OnlyEngine Prestart Checks + − Work Cable Routing Inside Unit Installing Welding Gun Changing Weld Polarity Weld Process/Polarity Table Connecting Single−Phase, 230 Volt AC Utility Input Power Shown with optional cylinder rackThis unit can provide weld out Adapter Electrical Service GuideInstalling Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub Tension When a slight force is needed to turn spool, tension is set Weld Position Stamped Stamped .030/.035 Tighten Pressure Indicator Scale Threading The Welding GunTools Needed 150 mm 030/.035 Groove Wood Controls See Section − Operating the Welding Generator Description Of Controls See Section To StartTo Stop Weld Parameter Chart 20 ga 18 ga 16 ga 14 ga Stainless Steel And 100% CO2 Weld Parameters Generator Power Panel Receptacles Generator power decreases as weld current increases− Operating Auxiliary Equipment Power Source Routine Maintenance − Maintenance Tip Saver/Short Circuit Protection Gun Routine MaintenanceWelding Power Source Overload Protection Drive Motor Protection Changing Drive Roll Or Wire Inlet Guide Turn Off power before replacing contact tipReplacing Gun Contact Tip Maintaining Gun Turn off welding power source/wire feeder Tools Needed 19 mm Replacing Switch And/Or Head Tube Standard Model Shown Stop engine Servicing Air CleanerPrecleaner Paper Element Do not wash paper element or clean with compressed air Stop engine. Close fuel valve Adjusting Engine Speed Welding − TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Generator Power Wire Feeder EngineDoes not run − Parts List Recommended Spare PartsRecommended Spare Parts OM-217 454 − Electrical Diagrams Gun Work Clamp Workpiece Regulator Flowmeter Wire Feeder Power Source Shielding Gas− MIG Welding Gmaw Guidelines Typical MIG Process Connections Material thickness determines weld parameters Typical MIG Process Control SettingsThese settings are guidelines only. Material Wire Suggested Wire Speed Groove Welds Nozzle, and tip of wire is posiHolding And Positioning Welding Gun Tioned correctly on seam Fillet Weld Electrode Extension Stickout Conditions That Affect Weld Bead ShapeGun Angles And Weld Bead Profiles Electrode Extensions Stickout Poor Weld Bead Characteristics Good Weld Bead CharacteristicsGun Movement During Welding Troubleshooting − Excessive Spatter Troubleshooting − PorosityPossible Causes Corrective Actions Troubleshooting − Excessive Penetration 12-11 Troubleshooting − Lack Of PenetrationTroubleshooting − Incomplete Fusion 12-13 Troubleshooting − Burn-Through Troubleshooting − Waviness Of BeadTroubleshooting − Distortion Common MIG Shielding Gases ApplicationFlat & Horizontal1 Fillet − Generator Power Guidelines Selecting EquipmentGrounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame How Much Power Does Equipment Require? Grounding When Supplying Building Systems Farm/Home Equipment Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial MotorsApproximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home Equipment Industrial Motors Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Contractor Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment KVA/HP x HP x 1000 / Volts = Starting Amperage Power Required To Start MotorHow Much Power Can Generator Supply? Single-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements Typical Connections To Supply Standby Power Cord Lengths for 240 Volt Loads Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord PossibleCord Lengths for 120 Volt Loads Current Load Watts Amperes SOCKET/WRENCH Selection Table Standard Metric Service Your distributor also givesSupport Your distributor and/or equipment manufacturer’s To locate a Distributor or Service Agency visitMiller Electric Mfg. Co For assistance in filing or settling claims, contact