Big Blue 400 PXOM-229 979G2007−05ProcessesDescriptionAir Carbon Arc (CAC-A)Cutting and GougingStick (SMAW) WeldingEngine Driven Welding GeneratorTIG (
OM-229 979 Page 4HOT METAL from air arc cutting andgouging can cause fire or explosion. Do not cut or gouge near flammables. Watch for fire; keep ex
OM-229 979 Page 5H.F. RADIATION can cause interference. High-frequency (H.F.) can interfere with radionavigation, safety services, computers, andcomm
OM-229 979 Page 6SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE AVANTUTILISATIONrom_2007−04freSe protéger, ainsi que toute autre personne travaillant sur l
OM-229 979 Page 7DES PIÈCES CHAUDES peuventprovoquer des brûlures graves. Ne pas toucher à mains nues les parties chau-des. Prévoir une période de r
OM-229 979 Page 8LES CHAMPS MAGNETIQUES peuv-ent affecter des implants médicaux. Porteur de simulateur cardiaque ou autre im-plants médicaux, rester
OM-229 979 Page 9L’utilisation d’un groupe autonomeà l’intérieur PEUT VOUS TUER ENQUELQUES MINUTES. Les fumées d’un groupe autonome contient dumonoxy
OM-229 979 Page 10LE SURCHAUFFEMENT peut endom-mager le moteur électrique. Arrêter ou déconnecter l’équipement avant dedémarrer ou d’arrêter le moteu
OM-229 979 Page 112-6. Proposition californienne 65 AvertissementsLes équipements de soudage et de coupage produisent desfumées et des gaz qui contien
OM-229 979 Page 12SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS3-1. Warning Label Definitions3/961 Remove unit from shippingcrate. Remove Owner’sManual from unit. Followins
OM-229 979 Page 133-2. Manufacturer’s Rating Label
Miller Electric manufactures a full lineof welders and welding related equipment.For information on other quality Millerproducts, contact your local M
OM-229 979 Page 143-3. Symbols And Definitions Some symbols are found only on CE products.Stop EngineFast (Run, Weld/Power)Slow (Idle) Start EngineSt
OM-229 979 Page 15SECTION 4 − SPECIFICATIONS4-1. Weld, Power, And Engine SpecificationsWeldingModeWeld OutputRangeRated WeldingOutputMaximumOpen-Circu
OM-229 979 Page 16DC AMPERES0 100 200 300 400 500020406080100DC VOLTS4-3. Volt-Ampere Curves222 108 / 221 800 / 217 518The volt-ampere curves show the
OM-229 979 Page 174-4. Fuel ConsumptionThe curve shows typical fuel useunder weld or power loads.217 509IDLEDC WELD AMPERES AT 100% DUTY CYCLEU.S. GAL
OM-229 979 Page 184-6. AC Generator Power Curve220 346−BThe ac power curve shows the gen-erator power in amperes.AC AMPERES IN 110V MODEAC AMPERES IN
OM-229 979 Page 19SECTION 5 − INSTALLATIONinstall3 8/06 − Ref. 800 652 / Ref. 800 477-A / 803 274 / 804 712! Always securely fasten weld-ing generator
OM-229 979 Page 205-2. Mounting Welding GeneratorTools Needed:9/16 in224Welding Unit In PlaceBolting Unit In Place! Do not weld on base. Weld-ing on b
OM-229 979 Page 215-3. Installing Exhaust Pipe1/2 inTools Needed:803 582−F / Ref. 229 747-A! Stop engine and let cool. Point exhaust pipe in desired
OM-229 979 Page 225-4. Activating The Dry Charge Battery (If Applicable)! Always wear a face shield,rubber gloves and protectiveclothing when working
OM-229 979 Page 235-6. Engine Prestart Checks Check all engine fluids daily.Engine must be cold and on a level surface.Unit is shipped with 20W break
TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS − READ BEFORE USING 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1. Symbol
OM-229 979 Page 245-7. Connecting To Weld Output TerminalsTools Needed:3/4 inRef.804 630-A / Ref. 229 747-A / 803 778-A645Do not placeanything between
OM-229 979 Page 255-8. Selecting Weld Cable Sizes*Weld Cable Size** and Total Cable (Copper) Length in Weld CircuitNot Exceeding***100 ft (30 m) or Le
OM-229 979 Page 265-9. Connecting To Remote 14 Receptacle RC14Socket* Socket Information24 VOLTS ACA 24 volts ac. Protected by sup-plementary protecto
OM-229 979 Page 27SECTION 6 − OPERATING THE WELDING GENERATOR6-1. Front Panel Controls (See Section 6-2)229 747-B / 804 009-C1 2546789103Stop
OM-229 979 Page 286-2. Description Of Front Panel Controls (See Section 6-1)Engine Starting Controls1 Preheat SwitchUse switch to energize starting ai
OM-229 979 Page 296-3. Process/Contactor Switch1 Process/Contactor Switch! Weld output terminals are ener-gized when Process/Contactorswitch is in a W
OM-229 979 Page 306-4. Remote Voltage/Amperage Control1 Remote 14 Receptacle RC14Connect optional remote control to RC14 (seeSection 5-9). When a rem
OM-229 979 Page 31SECTION 7 − OPERATING AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT7-1. 110 Volt ReceptaclesRef. 229 747-A1 110 V 32 A AC Receptacle RC112 110 V 16A AC Recept
OM-229 979 Page 32SECTION 8 − MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING8-1. Maintenance Label
OM-229 979 Page 338-2. Routine Maintenance! Stop engine before maintaining. See Engine Manual and Maintenance Labelfor important start-up, service,
TABLE OF CONTENTS8-6. Inspecting And Cleaning Spark Arrestor Muffler 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OM-229 979 Page 348-3. Perkins Customer AssistanceServiceWhen a problem arises concerning the op-eration or service of the engine, the prob-lem will n
OM-229 979 Page 358-5. Servicing Air Cleaner! Stop engine.NOTICE − Do not run engine without aircleaner or with dirty element. Enginedamage caused by
OM-229 979 Page 368-6. Inspecting And Cleaning Spark Arrestor Muffler803 582-F / Ref. 229 747-A! Stop engine and let cool.1 Spark Arrestor Muffler2 Cl
OM-229 979 Page 378-8. Adjusting Engine Speed On Standard Models804 009−C312RPM (Hz)Engine Speed(No Load)Weld/Power1850 (61.7)Maximum! Stop engine and
OM-229 979 Page 388-9. Adjusting Engine Speed On Models With Automatic Idle (Optional)803 563-G1880 rpm max(62.6 Hz)1500 rpm(50 Hz)Engine Speed(No Loa
OM-229 979 Page 398-10. Servicing Fuel And Lubrication SystemsRef 229 747-A / 804 009−C! Stop engine and let cool.! After servicing, start engineand c
OM-229 979 Page 408-11. Overload ProtectionRef. 229 747-A / 803 566-E / 804 630-A! Stop engine. When a circuit breaker, supple-mentary protector, or
OM-229 979 Page 418-12. Optional Voltmeter/Ammeter Help DisplaysUse the Voltmeter/Ammeter helpdisplays to diagnose and correctfault conditions. When
OM-229 979 Page 428-13. Troubleshooting Also see Voltmeter/Ammeter help displays to assist in troubleshooting weld problems (see Section 8-12).A. We
OM-229 979 Page 43Trouble RemedyReset supplementary protector CB3 (see Section 8-11).Check Voltmeter/Ammeter help displays (see Section 8-12).Have Fac
dec_rot_1/07Declaration of Conformity forEuropean Community (CE) ProductsThis information is provided for units with CE certification (see rating labe
OM-229 979 Page 44Trouble RemedyBattery discharges between uses. Turn Engine Control switch off when unit is not running.Clean top of battery with bak
OM-229 979 Page 45Notes229895MATERIAL THICKNESS GAUGE
OM-229 979 Page 46SECTION 9 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS Figure 9-1. Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator
OM-229 979 Page 47229 746-D
OM-229 979 Page 48SECTION 10 − RUN-IN PROCEDURErun_in1 2007−0410-1. Wetstacking1 Welding GeneratorRun diesel engines near rated volt-age and current d
OM-229 979 Page 4910-2. Run-In Procedure Using Load BankS-0683! Stop engine.! Do not touch hot exhaustpipe, engine parts, or loadbank/grid.! Keep exha
OM-229 979 Page 5010-3. Run-In Procedure Using Resistance GridS-0684! Stop engine.! Do not touch hot exhaustpipe, engine parts, or loadbank/grid.! Kee
OM-229 979 Page 51SECTION 11 − GENERATOR POWER GUIDELINES The views in this section are intended to be representative of all engine-driven welding ge
OM-229 979 Page 5211-3. Grounding When Supplying Building SystemsST-800 576-B1 Equipment GroundingTerminal2 Grounding CableUse #10 AWG or larger insul
OM-229 979 Page 5311-5. Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial MotorsIndustrial Motors Rating Starting Watts Running WattsSplit Phase 1/8 HP 80
dec_rotsound_6/05Declaration of Conformity forEuropean Community (CE) ProductsThis information is provided for units with CE certification (see rating
OM-229 979 Page 5411-7. Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor EquipmentContractor Rating Starting Watts Running WattsHand Drill 1/4 in 350 350
OM-229 979 Page 5511-8. Power Required To Start MotorSingle-Phase Induction Motor Starting RequirementsMotor StartCodeG H J K L M N PKVA/HP 6.3 7.1 8
OM-229 979 Page 5611-10. Typical Connections To Supply Standby PowerTransfer SwitchEssentialLoadsFusedDisconnectSwitch(If Required) UtilityElectricalS
OM-229 979 Page 5711-11. Selecting Extension Cord (Use Shortest Cord Possible)Cord Lengths for 120 Volt LoadsIf unit does not have GFCI receptacles, u
OM-229 979 Page 58SECTION 12 − PARTS LIST Hardware is common and notavailable unless listed.Wiring harnesses are listed atthe end of parts section.2−
OM-229 979 Page 59804 632-A / Ref. 803 683-D557375747677787972−Fig.12−47069686766645658575960636261363738394041444549505152465354554847463334353231302
OM-229 979 Page 60DescriptionPartNo.Dia.Mkgs.ItemNo.Figure 12-1. Main AssemblyQuantity1 HD1 168829 Transducer, Current 1000a Module Max Open Loop 1.
OM-229 979 Page 6153 189975 Hinge, Door Access 180 Deg 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OM-229 979 Page 62DescriptionPartNo.Dia.Mkgs.ItemNo.Figure 12-1. Main Assembly (Continued)Quantity213600 Screw, 500−13x3.00 Hex Flange−hd Gr8 Pln 1.
OM-229 979 Page 63 Hardware is common and notavailable unless listed.Wiring harnesses are listed atthe end of parts section.804 633-A1234563635789101
OM-229 979 Page 1SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS − READ BEFORE USINGrom_2007−04Protect yourself and others from injury — read and follow these precauti
OM-229 979 Page 64DescriptionPartNo.Dia.Mkgs.ItemNo.Figure 12-2. Panel, Front w/Components (Continued)Quantity16 S1 212436 Switch, Ignition 4 Position
OM-229 979 Page 65 Hardware is common and notavailable unless listed.Wirng harnesses are listed atthe end of parts section.803 689-D12345678910131211
OM-229 979 Page 66803 686-A Hardware is common and notavailable unless listed.Wiring harnesses are listed atthe end of parts section.2314567891011121
OM-229 979 Page 67803 685-A Hardware is common and notavailable unless listed.Wirng harnesses are listed atthe end of parts section.12364598107Figure
OM-229 979 Page 68 Some wiring harness components (switches, relays, supplementary protectors) are also referenced elsewhere in this parts list. Purc
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OM-229 979 Page 2Welding produces fumes and gases. Breathing thesefumes and gases can be hazardous to your health.FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous. K
OM-229 979 Page 31-3. Engine HazardsBATTERY EXPLOSION can BLIND. Always wear a face shield, rubber gloves, andprotective clothing when working on a b
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