Miller Electric APT-1000 Owner's Manual

Visit our website atwww.MillerWelds.comSpectrum 1000 AndICE-80T/TM TorchProcessesDescriptionAir Plasma Cuttingand GougingAir Plasma CutterOM-2253 212

OM-2253 Page 6D Isoler la pince de masse quand pas mis à la pièce pour éviter lecontact avec tout objet métallique.Il y a DU COURANT CONTINU IMPORTANT

OM-2253 Page 7Les bouteilles de gaz contiennent du gaz sous hautepression. Si une bouteille est endommagée, elle peutexploser. Puisque les bouteilles

OM-2253 Page 82-4. Principales normes de sécuritéSafety in Welding and Cutting, norme ANSI Z49.1, de l’American Wel-ding Society, 550 N.W. Lejeune Rd,

OM-2253 Page 9SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS3-1. Symbols And DefinitionsAAmperesPlasma Arc Cutting(PAC)Adjust Air/GasPressureLow Air PressureLightVVolts Incr

OM-2253 Page 10SECTION 4 − INSTALLATION4-1. SpecificationsAmperes Input at Rated OutputMaximum50/60HDuty CycleRatedOType ofORegulatedPlasmaRatedCuttin

OM-2253 Page 116 Minutes Cutting 4 Minutes Resting4-2. Duty Cycle and OverheatingDuty Cycle is percentage of 10minutes that unit can cut at ratedload

OM-2253 Page 124-4. Selecting a Locationloc_2 3/96 - Ref. 151 556 / 804 025-A1 Lifting HandlesUse handles to lift unit.2 Hand CartUse cart or similar

OM-2253 Page 134-5. Connecting Work Clamp and Gas/Air Supply1 Work Clamp2 WorkpieceConnect work clamp to a clean,paint-free location on workpiece, asc

OM-2253 Page 144-7. Electrical Service Guide50/60 Hz Models Single Phase Three PhaseInput Voltage 208 230 400 460 575 208 230 400 460 575Input Amperes

OM-2253 Page 154-9. Connecting Input Power input_2 3/96 - 804 027-ACheck input voltage available atsite.. The Auto-LineE circuitry in thisunit automat

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OM-2253 Page 164-10. Wiring Optional 240 Volt Plug (119 172) For Connection To Miller Welder/GeneratorWith A Minimum Of 12 kVA Auxiliary Power144 221

OM-2253 Page 174-11. Connecting To Miller Welder/Generator With A Three-Phase AC Power PlantRef. 197 399 / 802 332-BThree-Phase Generator PowerY Stop

OM-2253 Page 18SECTION 5 − OPERATION5-1. Controls1 Gas/Air Pressure Gauge2 Gas/Air Pressure Control. At ambient temperatures below −55 C(235 F), readj

OM-2253 Page 195-2. Setting Gas/Air PressureRef. 804 025-A / Ref. 804 026-ATurn On Gas/Air Supply.Power Switch On.Place Output Control inGas/Air Set P

OM-2253 Page 20Ref. 803 640-A / 801 400-B / Ref. 802 8785-4. Plasma Cutting System PracticesPulling rather than pushing the torchmakes cutting easier.

OM-2253 Page 21out bottom of cut.Ref. 803 640-A / 801 400-B5-5. Sequence Of Cutting OperationAfter cutting arc starts, slowlystart moving torch across

OM-2253 Page 22Ref. 803 640-A / 801 400-B5-6. Sequence Of Gouging OperationRaise trigger lock and press trigger. Pilotarc starts. Move tip to within a

OM-2253 Page 23Ref. 803 640-A / 801 400-B5-7. Sequence Of Piercing OperationMaintain approximately 90° torchposition to surface, and continuecutting.R

OM-2253 Page 24SECTION 6 − MECHANIZED OPERATION6-1. ICE-80TM Mounting Position1 ICE-80TM Machine Torch2 SquareUse a square to align torch perpen-dicul

OM-2253 Page 256-4. +24 Volts DC Hot Contacts For Relay Operation804 041-AY Turn off and disconnectinput power.Control board PC1 can supply +24volts

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1. Symbol

OM-2253 Page 266-5. +24 Volts DC Hot Contacts For Isolated Input Module Operation804 041-AY Turn off and disconnectinput power.Control board PC1 can

OM-2253 Page 276-6. Dry Contacts Using An External Power Supply For Relay Operation804 041-AY Turn off and disconnectinput power.Control board PC1 ca

OM-2253 Page 286-7. Dry Contacts Using An External Power Supply For Isolated Input Module Operation804 041-AY Turn off and disconnectinput power.Cont

OM-2253 Page 296-8. Remote Voltage Sense Connection804 041-AY Turn off and disconnectinput power.Remote voltage sense is an arcvoltage output signal

OM-2253 Page 30SECTION 7 − MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING7-1. Routine MaintenanceY Disconnect power before maintaining.. Maintain more oftenduring

OM-2253 Page 317-2. Trouble Lights1 Pressure LightLights if gas/air pressure at torch isbelow 50 PSI (344 kPa) or above 90PSI (620 kPa).Turn power Off

OM-2253 Page 327-4. Checking/Replacing Retaining Cup, Tip, And ElectrodeOvertightening will strip threads. Do not overtighten electrode, tip,and retai

OM-2253 Page 337-5. Checking Or Replacing Filter Element1 Latch2 Filter Cup3 Retaining Nut4 Filter Element5 Defuser Ring6 Filter CapSlide latch down,

OM-2253 Page 347-6. Troubleshooting Power SourceTrouble RemedyNo pilot arc; difficulty in establishing anarcClean or replace worn consumables as neces

OM-2253 Page 357-7. Troubleshooting TorchTrouble RemedyArc goes on and off while cutting. Torch travel speed too slow; increase travel speed (see Sect

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 7 − MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OM-2253 Page 36SECTION 8 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMFigure 8-1. Circuit Diagram For Power Source

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OM-2253 Page 38SECTION 9 − PARTS LIST. Hardware is common andnot available unless listed.804 028-B1232456789101112156764161716181920212226232425656630

OM-2253 Page 39DescriptionPartNo.Dia.Mkgs.ItemNo.Figure 9-1. Main Assembly (Continued)Quantity10 212000 PANEL,REAR 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OM-2253 Page 40DescriptionPartNo.Dia.Mkgs.ItemNo.Figure 9-1. Main Assembly (Continued)Quantity58 179276 BUSHING,SNAP−IN NYL 1.000 ID X 1.375 MTG HOLE

OM-2253 Page 41213 031-BTurnoffpowerbeforecheckingtorchparts.Checkbeforeeachuseandhourlyduringoperation.CAUTIONO−Ring212735(MachineCutting)

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OM-2253 Page 1SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USINGpom _nd_5/041-1. Symbol UsageMeans Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazardswith

OM-2253 Page 2D On inverter power sources, failed parts can ex-plode or cause other parts to explode whenpower is applied. Always wear a face shieldan

OM-2253 Page 31-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And MaintenanceHOT PARTS can cause severe burns.D Do not touch hot parts bare hande

OM-2253 Page 41-5. Principal Safety StandardsSafety in Welding and Cutting, ANSI Standard Z49.1, from AmericanWelding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Mi

OM-2253 Page 5SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE AVANT UTILISATIONpom_fre 5/042-1. Signification des symbolesSignifie Mise en garde ! Soyez vig