Miller Electric 145 Owner's Manual

ESPAÑOLBlue Star 145DX, 185DXProcessesDescriptionStick (SMAW) WeldingEngine Driven Welding GeneratorOM-248 551D2012−06File: Engine DriveVisit our web

OM-248 551 Page 61-6. California Proposition 65 WarningsWelding or cutting equipment produces fumes or gaseswhich contain chemicals known to the State

OM-248 551 Page 7SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE AVANTUTILISATIONfre_rom_2011−10Pour écarter les risques de blessure pour vous−même et pour

OM-248 551 Page 8Il reste une TENSION DC NON NÉGLIGEABLE dans lessources de soudage onduleur UNE FOIS le moteur coupé. Couper l’alimentation du poste

OM-248 551 Page 9LE BRUIT peut affecter l’ouïe.Le bruit des processus et des équipements peutaffecter l’ouïe. Porter des protections approuvés pour l

OM-248 551 Page 10LA VAPEUR ET LE LIQUIDE DEREFROIDISSEMENT CHAUD peuventprovoquer des brûlures. Il est préférable de vérifier le liquide de refroi-d

OM-248 551 Page 11L’INHALATION D’AIR COMPRIMÉ risquede provoquer des blessures ou mêmela mort. Ne pas inhaler d’air comprimé. Utiliser l’air comprim

OM-248 551 Page 12LA SORTIE DE RECHARGE et L’EXPLO-SION DE LA BATTERIE peuventprovoquer des blessures.La recharge de batterie n’existe pas sur tous le

OM-248 551 Page 132-6. Proposition californienne 65 AvertissementsLes équipements de soudage et de coupage produisent desfumées et des gaz qui contien

 Complete Parts List available at www.MillerWelds.comOM-248 551 Page 14SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS3-1. Symbol DefinitionsEngine ChokeRead Operator’sManua

 Complete Parts List available at www.MillerWelds.comOM-248 551 Page 154-3. Dimensions, Weights, And Operating AnglesDimensions803 4034HolesEngine En

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 Complete Parts List available at www.MillerWelds.comOM-248 551 Page 164-5. Volt-Ampere Curves220 602The volt-ampere curve shows theminimum and maxim

 Complete Parts List available at www.MillerWelds.comOM-248 551 Page 174-6. Fuel Consumption220 637 / 220 639-ADC Weld Amperes At Rated Duty CycleUS

 Complete Parts List available at www.MillerWelds.comOM-248 551 Page 184-7. Generator Power CurveThe ac generator power curvesshow the generator powe

 Complete Parts List available at www.MillerWelds.comOM-248 551 Page 19SECTION 5 − INSTALLATION5-1. Installing Welding GeneratorRef 151 556 / Ref. 80

 Complete Parts List available at www.MillerWelds.comOM-248 551 Page 205-3. Grounding Generator When Supplying Building SystemsGND/PE1 223800 576-B!

 Complete Parts List available at www.MillerWelds.comOM-248 551 Page 215-5. Engine Prestart Checks 803 595 / 803 596 / 248 493FullGasoline1/2 in(13 m

 Complete Parts List available at www.MillerWelds.comOM-248 551 Page 22! Turn Engine Switch to Off.! Connect negative (−)cable last.5-6. Connecting T

 Complete Parts List available at www.MillerWelds.comOM-248 551 Page 235-8. Connecting To Weld Output Terminals803 778-B! Stop engine.! Failure to pr

 Complete Parts List available at www.MillerWelds.comOM-248 551 Page 24SECTION 6 − OPERATING THE WELDING GENERATOR1 Engine SwitchUse switch to contro

 Complete Parts List available at www.MillerWelds.comOM-248 551 Page 256-2. Front Panel Controls 218 61043121 Welding Range TableUse table to determi

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

 Complete Parts List available at www.MillerWelds.comOM-248 551 Page 26SECTION 7 − OPERATING AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT7-1. Generator Power Panel Receptacle

 Complete Parts List available at www.MillerWelds.comOM-248 551 Page 277-2.GFCI Receptacle Information, Resetting And Testing! Use GFCI protection wh

 Complete Parts List available at www.MillerWelds.comOM-248 551 Page 28SECTION 8 − MAINTENANCE Follow the storage procedure in the engine owner’s ma

 Complete Parts List available at www.MillerWelds.comOM-248 551 Page 298-2. Maintenance LabelRef. 258 079

 Complete Parts List available at www.MillerWelds.comOM-248 551 Page 308-3. Servicing Air CleanerKohler TP−2503B! Stop engine. Let coolNOTICE − Do no

 Complete Parts List available at www.MillerWelds.comOM-248 551 Page 318-6. Adjusting Engine Speed803 595Tools Needed:After tuning engine, check engi

 Complete Parts List available at www.MillerWelds.comOM-248 551 Page 32SECTION 9 − TROUBLESHOOTING9-1. TroubleshootingA. WeldingTrouble RemedyNo weld

 Complete Parts List available at www.MillerWelds.comOM-248 551 Page 33Trouble RemedyErratic output at generator power acreceptacles.Check fuel level

 Complete Parts List available at www.MillerWelds.comOM-248 551 Page 34Notes

OM-248 551 Page 35SECTION 11 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS226 738-CFigure 11-1. Circuit Diagram for Welding Generator

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 10 − PARTS LIST 33...10-1. Recommended Spare Parts 33...

OM-248 551 Page 36SECTION 12 − GENERATOR POWER GUIDELINES The views in this section are intended to be representative of all engine-driven welding ge

OM-248 551 Page 3712-3. Grounding When Supplying Building SystemsST-800 576-B1 Equipment GroundingTerminal2 Grounding CableUse #8 AWG or larger insula

OM-248 551 Page 3812-5. Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial MotorsIndustrial Motors Rating Starting Watts Running WattsSplit Phase 1/8 HP 80

OM-248 551 Page 3912-7. Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor EquipmentContractor Rating Starting Watts Running WattsHand Drill 1/4 in. 350 35

OM-248 551 Page 4012-8. 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-248 551 Page 4112-10. Typical Connections To Supply Standby PowerTransfer SwitchEssentialLoadsFusedDisconnectSwitch(If Required) UtilityElectricalS

OM-248 551 Page 4212-11. Selecting Extension Cord (Use Shortest Cord Possible)Cord Lengths for 120 Volt LoadsUse GFCI protection when operating auxili

OM-248 551 Page 43SECTION 13 − STICK WELDING (SMAW) GUIDELINES13-1. Stick Welding Procedurestick 2010−02 − 151 593! Weld current starts whenelectrode

OM-248 551 Page 4413-2. Electrode and Amperage Selection ChartRef. S-087 985-A3/321/85/323/167/321/41/165/643/321/85/323/167/321/43/321/85/323/167/321

OM-248 551 Page 4513-4. Positioning Electrode HolderS-006090° 90°10°-30°45°45°10°-30°1 End View Of Work Angle2 Side View Of Electrode Angle1122Groove

OM-248 551 Page 1SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS − READ BEFORE USINGrom_2011−10Protect yourself and others from injury — read, follow, and save these i

OM-248 551 Page 4613-7. Conditions That Affect Weld Bead ShapeS-0061SlowNormal Fast10° - 30°DragToo ShortNormal Too LongSpatterAngle Too SmallAngle To

OM-248 551 Page 4713-9. Groove (Butt) JointsS-00621 Tack WeldsPrevent edges of joint from draw-ing together ahead of electrode bytack welding the mate

OM-248 551 Page 4813-12. Weld TestS-0057-B1 Vise2 Weld Joint3 HammerStrike weld joint in direction shown.A good weld bends over but doesnot break.2 To

OM-248 551 Page 49Lack of PenetrationGood PenetrationLack Of Penetration − shallow fusion between weld metal and base metal.Possible Causes Corrective

OM-248 551 Page 50NotesFILLETGROOVEWELD JOINTTYPESBUTTBUTTBUTTBUTTT−JOINTT−JOINTT−JOINTT−JOINTFLATVERTICALHORIZONTALOVERHEADWELD POSITION:Ref. AWS/ANS

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OM-248 551 Page 2Welding produces fumes and gases. Breathing thesefumes and gases can be hazardous to your health.FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous. K

OM-248 551 Page 31-3. Engine HazardsBATTERY EXPLOSION can injure. Always wear a face shield, rubber gloves, andprotective clothing when working on a

OM-248 551 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-248 551 Page 5BATTERY CHARGING OUTPUT and BATTERYEXPLOSION can injure.Battery charging not present on all models. Always wear a face shield, rubbe