Miller-electric DB1712RDI25 User Manual

www.MillerWelds.comProcessesDescriptionTIG TorchOM-1600 199 525E1/2005DB1712RDI25, DB1725RDI25, DB17V12R,Diamondback SeriesGTAW TorchesTIG (GTAW) Weld

OM-1600 Page 6B. Connecting Torch With Two-Piece Cable803 664-AY Turn Off welding powersource power before install-ing torch.Obtain the following hose

OM-1600 Page 7SECTION 4 − MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING4-1. Routine MaintenanceY Disconnect torch before maintaining.40 HoursReplaceunreadablelabe

OM-1600 Page 8Trouble RemedyWandering arc Shield weld zone from drafts.Reduce gas flow rate.Select proper size and type of tungsten. Properly prepare

OM-1600 Page 9SECTION 5 − SELECTING AND PREPARING TUNGSTENELECTRODE FOR DC OR AC WELDINGac/dc_gtaw 2/2004Y Whenever possible and practical, use DC wel

OM-1600 Page 105-2. Preparing Tungsten Electrode For WeldingY Grinding the tungsten electrode produces dust and flying sparks which can cause injury

OM-1600 Page 116-2. Torch Movement During WeldingST-162 002-BTungsten Without Filler RodTungsten With Filler RodForm pool Tilt torch Move torch to fro

OM-1600 Page 12SECTION 7 − PARTS LIST802 567-B19201722 or 232118171624351141115127101398617Figure 7-1. Complete Torch Assembly

ENGLISHOM-1600 Page 13Figure 7-1. Torch Models Without Gas ValveQuantityDescriptionStockNo.ItemNo.ModelDB1725RDB1712RDB1712RDIDB1725RDIDB1712RDI25DB17

OM-1600 Page 14Figure 7-1. Torch Models Without Gas Valve (continued)QuantityDescriptionStockNo.ItemNo.ModelDB1725RDB1712RDB1712 RDIDB1725 RDIDB1712RD

ENGLISHOM-1600 Page 15DescriptionQuantityStockNo.ItemNo.Model17V12RFigure 7-1. Torch Models With Gas Valve17V12-2DB DB17V25RDB17V25-2DB1 57Y02 BACK CA

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OM-1600 Page 16DescriptionStockNo.ItemNo.Figure 7-1. Torch Models With Gas Valve (continued)QuantityModel17V12R 17V12-2DB DB17V25RDB17V25-2DB22 ♦127 8

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TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 1 −SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR GTAW TORCHES − READ BEFORE USING 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1. Symbol Usage 1 . . . . . . . .

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OM-1600 Page 1SECTION 1 −SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR GTAWTORCHES − READ BEFORE USINGSR6_8/031-1. Symbol UsageMeans Warning! Watch Out! There are possible h

OM-1600 Page 2EMF INFORMATIONConsiderations About Welding And The Effects Of Low FrequencyElectric And Magnetic FieldsWelding current, as it flows thr

OM-1600 Page 3SECTION 2 − SPECIFICATIONS2-1. SpecificationsModelDB17 DB17V (With Gas Valve)Ampere Rating 150 Amps W/Argon Gas @ 100% Duty Cycle DCEN,

OM-1600 Page 4SECTION 3 − INSTALLATION3-1. Required Torch Parts And Torch AssemblyRef. ST-802 566-B1 Cup2 Collet Body3 Heat Shield4 Backcap Insulator5

OM-1600 Page 53-3. Connecting TorchA. Connecting Torch With One-Piece CableY Turn Off welding powersource power before install-ing torch.Obtain the fo