Thank you and congratulations on choosing Miller.
Now you can get the job done and get it done right. We
know you don’t have time to do it any other way.
That’s why when Niels Miller first started building arc
welders in 1929, he made sure his products offered
long-lasting value and superior quality. Like you, his
customers couldn’t afford anything less. Miller
products had to be more than the best they could be.
They had to be the best you could buy.
Today, the people that build and sell Miller products continue the
tradition. They’re just as committed to providing equipment and service
that meets the high standards of quality and value established in 1929.
This Owner’s Manual is designed to help you get the most out of your
Miller products. Please take time to read the Safety precautions. They
will help you protect yourself against potential hazards on the worksite.
We’ve made installation and operation quick
and easy. With Miller you can count on years
of reliable service with proper maintenance.
And if for some reason the unit needs repair,
there’s a Troubleshooting section that will
Miller is the first welding
equipment manufacturer in
the U.S.A. to be registered to
the ISO 9001 Quality System
Standard.
help you figure out what the problem is. The
parts list will then help you to decide which
exact part you may need to fix the problem.
Warranty and service information for your
particular model are also provided.
Miller Electric manufactures a full line
of welders and welding related equipment.
For information on other quality Miller
products, contact your local Miller distributor
to receive the latest full line catalog or
individual catalog sheets. To locate your nearest
distributor or service agency call 1-800-4-A-Miller,
or visit us at www.MillerWelds.com on the web.
Working as hard as you do
– every power source from
Miller is backed by the most
hassle-free warranty in the
business.
Miller offers a Technical
Manual which provides
more detailed service and
parts information for your
unit. T o obtain a Technical
Manual, contact your local
distributor. Your distributor
can also supply you with
Welding Process Manuals
such as SMAW, GTAW,
GMAW, and GMA W-P.
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WARNING
This product, when used
for welding or cutting,
produces fumes or
gases which contain
chemicals known to the
State of California to
cause birth defects and,
in some cases, cancer.
(California Health &
Safety Code Section
Means Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards with this
procedure! The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols.
This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out! Possible ELECTRIC SHOCK and HOT PARTS hazards.
Consult symbols and related instructions below for necessary actions to avoid the hazards.
Y Marks a special safety message.
. Means NOTE; not safety related.
1-2.GMAW Gun Hazards
WARNING
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. KEEP CHILDREN
AWAY. PACEMAKER WEARERS KEEP AWAY UNTIL CONSULTING YOUR DOCTOR.
In welding, as in most jobs, exposure to certain hazards occurs. Welding is safe when precautions are taken. The
safety information given below is only a summary of the more complete safety information found in the wire feeder
and welding power source Owner’s Manuals. Read and follow all safety precautions.
HAVE ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR WORK PERFORMED ONLY BY
QUALIFIED PEOPLE.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
1. Always wear dry insulating gloves.
2. Insulate yourself from work and ground.
3. Do not touch live electrode or electrical parts.
4. Repair or replace worn, damaged, or cracked
gun or cable insulation.
5. Turn off welding power source before changing
contact tip or gun parts.
6. Keep all covers and handle securely in place.
GMAW WELDING can be hazardous.
ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin.
1. Wear welding helmet with correct shade of filter.
2. Wear correct eye and body protection.
3. Cover exposed skin with spatter-resistant
clothing.
HOT SURFACES can burn skin.
1. Allow gun to cool before touching.
2. Do not touch hot metal.
3. Protect hot metal from contact by others.
FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous
to your health.
1. Keep your head out of the fumes.
2. Ventilate area, or use breathing device.
3. Read Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) and
manufacturer’s instructions for material used.
WELDING can cause fire or explosion.
1. Do not weld near flammable material.
2. Do not weld on closed containers.
3. Watch for fire; keep extinguisher nearby.
BUILD UP OF GAS can injure or
kill
1. Shut of f shielding gas supply when not in
use.
2. Always ventilate confined spaces or use
approved air-supplied respirator.
NOISE can damage hearing; SOME
APPLICATIONS, SUCH AS PULSING,
are noisy.
1. Check for noise level limits exceeding those
specified by OSHA.
2. Use approved ear plugs or ear muffs if noise level
is high.
3. Warn others nearby about noise hazard.
WELDING WIRE can cause puncture
wounds.
1. Keep hands and body away from gun tip when
trigger is pressed.
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EMF INFORMATION
NOTE
The following is a quotation from the General Conclusions Section of
the U.S. Congress, Office of Technology Assessment, Biological
Effects of Power Frequency Electric & Magnetic Fields –
Background Paper, OTA-BP-E-53 (Washington, DC: U.S.
Government Printing Office, May 1989): “. . . there is now a very large
volume of scientific findings based on experiments at the cellular
level and from studies with animals and people which clearly
establish that low frequency magnetic fields can interact with, and
produce changes in, biological systems. While most of this work is
of very high quality, the results are complex. Current scientific
understanding does not yet allow us to interpret the evidence in a
single coherent framework. Even more frustrating, it does not yet
allow us t o draw definite conclusions about questions of possible risk
or to offer clear science-based advice on strategies to minimize or
avoid potential risks.”
Considerations About Welding And The Effects Of Low Frequency Electric And
Magnetic Fields
To reduce magnetic fields in the workplace, use the following
procedures:
1. Keep cables close together by twisting or taping them.
2. Arrange cables to one side and away from the operator.
3. Do not coil or drape cables around the body.
4. Keep welding power source and cables as far away as practical.
5. Connect work clamp to workpiece as close to the weld as
possible.
About Pacemakers:
The above procedures are among those also normally
recommended for pacemaker wearers. Consult your doctor for
complete information.
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2-1.Specifications
Ref. ST-800 797-C
SECTION 2 – INSTALLATION
Air-Cooled Guns For GMAW Welding
Note: Using mixed gases other than CO2 reduces duty cycle ratings by 10-50%.
C-30 Gun Feeds .023 To 5/64 in (0.6 To 2.0 mm) Wire
Duty Cycle Rating:
100%: 300 A With CO
Weight With 15 Ft (Heaviest) Power Cable: 7.5 lb (3.4 kg)
Maximum Recommended Wire Size – 5/64 in
C-40 Gun Feeds .023 To 5/64 in (0.6 To 2.0 mm) Wire
Duty Cycle Rating:
100%: 400 A With CO
Weight With 15 Ft (Heaviest) Power Cable: 10.3 lb (4.7 kg)
Maximum Recommended Wire Size – 5/64 in
C-50 Gun Feeds .023 To 1/8 in (0.6 To 3.2 mm) Wire
Duty Cycle Rating:
100%: 500 A With CO
Weight With 15 Ft (Heaviest) Power Cable: 13 lb (5.9 kg)
Maximum Recommended Wire Size – 1/8 in
C-60 Gun Feeds .023 To 1/8 in (0.6 To 3.2 mm) Wire
Duty Cycle Rating:
100%: 600 A With CO
Weight With 15 Ft (Heaviest) Power Cable: 14.5 lb (6.6 kg)
Maximum Recommended Wire Size – 1/8 in
Shielding Gas
2
Shielding Gas
2
Shielding Gas
2
Shielding Gas
2
2-2.Duty Cycle And Overheating
100% Duty Cycle At Following Amperes:
C-30 Gun: 300 A With CO
C-40 Gun: 400 A With CO
C-50 Gun: 500 A With CO
C-60 Gun: 600 A With CO
Continuous Welding
Overheating
Shielding Gas
2
Shielding Gas
2
Shielding Gas
2
Shielding Gas
2
0
Minutes
15
A or V
OR
Reduce Duty Cycle
Duty Cycle is percentage of 10 mi n utes that unit can weld at rated load
without overheating.
Using mixed gases other than CO
reduces duty cycle ratings 10–50%
depending on gas mixture and
welding p a r a m e t ers.
tor until it is as close as possible to
drive rolls without touching. T ighten
knob.
4Gun Trigger Plug
5Gun Trigger Receptacle
Insert plug into receptacle and tight-
en threaded collar.
6Trigger Switch
Press switch to feed energized wire
and start gas flow .
5
4
802 631
SECTION 3 – MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
3-1.Routine Maintenance
Clean
Nozzle
And Check
Contact Tip
Replace
Damaged Or
Unreadable
Labels
Y Disconnect power
before maintaining.
Each Spool Of Wire
3 Months
Clean And
Tighten
Weld
Terminals
. Maintain more often
during severe conditions.
Blow Out Gun
Casing
Repair Or Replace
Cracked Cables
Replace Damaged
Gas Hose
And Cords
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3-2.Replacing The Contact Tip
3
2
1
Tools Needed:
3-3.Installing Or Replacing The Liner
Turn off welding power source/wire feeder.
1
7
6
5
2
1
Threaded End
Turn off welding power source/wire
feeder. Cut off wire at contact tip.
1Nozzle
2Contact Tip
3Diffuser
. Correct wire size is stamped on
tip. Be sure to use indicated
wire size.
Ref. 802 661
1Liner
2Feeder Connector
3Nozzle
4Contact Tip
5Diffuser
6Fiber Washer
7Insulator
Lay gun cable out straight. Remove
washer, nozzle, tip, diffuser and insulator. Remove existing liner from
adapter by unscrewing threaded
end of liner and removing liner from
gun cable.
Insert new liner into feeder connector and feed liner into connector.
Rotate threaded end of liner into
adapter to secure liner in place.
At opposite end of gun cable, cut liner so 7/8 in extends beyond end of
gooseneck as shown. Reinstall insulator, washer, diffuser, tip and
nozzle.
4
3
Tools Needed:
802 648-A
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3-4.Replacing Feeder Connector
Threaded End
7
6
8
6
5
4
3
2
1
Flatted Side
Y Turn off welding power
source and wire feeder.
1Nozzle
2Contact Tip
3Diffuser
4Fiber Washer
5Insulator
6Liner
7Feeder Connector
Lay gun cable out straight.
Remove nozzle, contact tip, diffus-
er, fiber washer, and insulator. Remove existing liner from feeder connector by unscrewing threaded end
of liner and removing liner from gun
cable.
8Screw
Remove screw. Move handle back
to reveal flatted side on handle insert. Using wrenches on handle insert and feeder connector, remove
feeder connector from insert.
Install new feeder connector.
. Gun cable must be straight
when new liner is inserted or
Old Feeder Connector
New Feeder Connector
new liner will be cut to incorrect
length, causing wire feed
problems.
Insert new liner into new feeder
connector and feed liner into feeder
connector. Rotate threaded end of
liner into feeder connector to secure liner in place. Slide handle forward and tighten screw .
At opposite end of gun cable, cut liner so 7/8 in (22 mm) extends beyond end of gooseneck as shown.
Reinstall insulator, fiber washer, diffuser , tip and nozzle.
Tools Needed:
5/8, 15/16
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7/8 in (22 mm)
Ref. 802 874 / 802 648
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3-5. Installing Optional Gun Hook 199 662
2
1
Tools Needed:
Y Turn Off welding power
source and wire feeder and
be sure gun is cool before
proceeding.
1Retaining Screw
2Gun Hook
Remove single retaining screw in
location shown, position gun hook
in place, and reinstall retaining
screw.
source and wire feeder and
be sure gun is cool before
proceeding.
1Left Half Of Handle
2Retaining Screw (Four Total)
. When retaining screws are re-
moved, matching nuts are not
held in place.
Remove retaining screws and left
half of handle as shown.
3Trigger
4Locking Trigger
Align tabs on applicable trigger
(see illustration) with indentations
in handle portion still on gun and
install trigger in place. Reinstall
handle portion removed earlier and
secure in place with retaining
screws.
Tabs
Tabs locations are
the same on locking
trigger.
2
1
3
Or
4
Tools Needed:
3-7.Troubleshooting
TroubleRemedy
Wire does not feed.Check contact tip and check for kinks in gun cable.
Check connections at welding power source/wire feeder.
Have nearest Factory Authorized Service Agent check gun trigger switch.
Wire is not energized.Check contact tip and check for kinks in gun cable.
Have nearest Factory Authorized Service Agent check gun trigger switch.
Wire feeds unevenly.Check contact tip. Check for kinks in gun cable. Blow out liner and gun casing.
BE SURE TO PROVIDE MODEL WHEN ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS.
To maintain the factory original performance of your equipment, use only Manufacturer’s Suggested
Replacement Parts. Model is required when ordering parts from your local distributor.
*The use of optional Extra Heavy Duty FasTip contact tips requires the use of Diffusers 198 857 and 199 623.
To maintain the factory original performance of your equipment, use only Manufacturer’s Suggested
Replacement Parts. Model is required when ordering parts from your local distributor.
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Notes
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Notes
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Warranty Questions?
Call
1-800-4-A-MILLER
for your local
Miller distributor.
Y our distributor also gives
you ...
Service
Y ou always get the fast,
reliable response you
need. Most replacement
parts can be in your
hands in 24 hours.
Support
Need fast answers to the
tough welding questions?
Contact your distributor.
The expertise of the
distributor and Miller is
there to help you, every
step of the way.
Effective January 1, 2000
(Equipment with a serial number preface of “LA” or newer)
This limited warranty supersedes all previous Miller warranties and is exclusive with no other
LIMITED WARRANTY – Subject to the terms and conditions
below, Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Appleton, Wisconsin, warrants
to its original retail purchaser that new Miller equipment sold
after the effective date of this limited warranty is free of defects
in material and workmanship at the time it is shipped by Miller.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
Within the warranty periods listed below, Miller will repair or
replace any warranted parts or components that fail due to
such defects in material or workmanship. Miller must be
notified in writing within thirty (30) days of such defect or
failure, at which time Miller will provide instructions on the
warranty claim procedures to be followed.
Miller shall honor warranty claims on warranted equipment
listed below in the event of such a failure within the warranty
time periods. All warranty time periods start on the date that
the equipment was delivered to the original retail purchaser, or
one year after the equipment is sent to a North American
distributor or eighteen months after the equipment is sent to an
International distributor.
1. 5 Years Parts – 3 Years Labor
* Original main power rectifiers
* Inverters (input and output rectifiers only)
2. 3 Years — Parts and Labor
* Transformer/Rectifier Power Sources
* Plasma Arc Cutting Power Sources
* Semi-Automatic and Automatic Wire Feeders
* Inverter Power Supplies
* Intellitig
* Engine Driven Welding Generators
(NOTE: Engines are warranted separately by
the engine manufacturer .)
3. 1 Year — Parts and Labor
* DS-2 Wire Feeder
* Motor Driven Guns (w/exception of Spoolmate
185 & Spoolmate 250)
* Process Controllers
* Positioners and Controllers
* Automatic Motion Devices
* RFCS Foot Controls
* Induction Heating Power Sources
* Water Coolant Systems
* HF Units
* Grids
* Maxstar 140
* Spot Welders
* Load Banks
* Miller Cyclomatic Equipment
* Running Gear/Trailers
* Plasma Cutting Torches (except APT & SAF
Models)
* Field Options
(NOTE: Field options are covered under True
Bluefor the remaining warranty period of the
product they are installed in, or for a minimum of
one year — whichever is greater.)
4. 6 Months — Batteries
5. 90 Days — Parts
* MIG Guns/TIG Torches
* Induction Heating Coils and Blankets
Miller’s True Blue Limited Warranty shall not apply to:
1. Consumable components; such as contact tips,
cutting nozzles, contactors, brushes, slip rings,
relays or parts that fail due to normal wear.
2. Items furnished by Miller, but manufactured by others,
such as engines or trade accessories. These items are
covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, if any.
3. Equipment that has been modified by any party other
than Miller, or equipment that has been improperly
installed, improperly operated or misused based upon
industry standards, or equipment which has not had
reasonable and necessary maintenance, or equipment
which has been used for operation outside of the
specifications for the equipment.
MILLER PRODUCTS ARE INTENDED FOR PURCHASE
AND USE BY COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL USERS AND
PERSONS TRAINED AND EXPERIENCED IN THE USE
AND MAINTENANCE OF WELDING EQUIPMENT.
In the event of a warranty claim covered by this warranty, the
exclusive remedies shall be, at Miller’s option: (1) repair; or (2)
replacement; or, where authorized in writing by Miller in
appropriate cases, (3) the reasonable cost of repair or
replacement at an authorized Miller service station; or (4)
payment of or credit for the purchase price (less reasonable
depreciation bas e d u p o n a c tual use) upon return of the goods
at customer’s risk and expense. Miller’s option of repair or
replacement will be F.O.B., Factory at Appleton, Wisconsin, or
F.O.B. at a Miller authorized service facility as determined by
Miller. Therefore no compensation or reimbursement for
transportation costs of any kind will be allowed.
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE REMEDIES
PROVIDED HEREIN ARE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDIES. I N N O EVENT SHALL MILLER BE LIABLE FOR
DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF
PROFIT), WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR
ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.
ANY EXPRESS WARRANTY NOT PROVIDED HEREIN
AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, GUARANTY OR
REPRESENTATION AS TO PERFORMANCE, AND ANY
REMEDY FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT TORT OR ANY
OTHER LEGAL THEORY WHICH, BUT FOR THIS
PROVISION, MIGHT ARISE BY IMPLICATION,
OPERATION OF LAW, CUSTOM OF TRADE OR COURSE
OF DEALING, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL
EQUIPMENT FURNISHED BY MILLER IS EXCLUDED AND
DISCLAIMED BY MILLER.
Some states in the U.S.A. do not allow limitations of how long
an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion of incidental,
indirect, special or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty
provides specific legal rights, and other rights may be
available, but may vary from state to state.
In Canada, legislation in some provinces provides for certain
additional warranties or remedies other than as stated herein,
and to the extent that they may not be waived, the limitations
and exclusions set out above may not apply. This Limited
Warranty provides specific legal rights, and other rights may
be available, but may vary from province to province.
miller_warr 7/00
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Owner’s Record
Please complete and retain with your personal records.
Model NameSerial/Style Number
Purchase Date(Date which equipment was delivered to original customer.)
Distributor
Address
City
StateZip
For Service
Call 1-800-4-A-Miller or see our website at www.MillerWelds.com
to locate a DISTRIBUTOR or SERVICE AGENCY near you.
Always provide Model Name and Serial/Style Number.
Contact your Distributor for:
Welding Supplies and Consumables
Options and Accessories
Personal Safety Equipment
Service and Repair
Replacement Parts
Training (Schools, Videos, Books)
Technical Manuals (Servicing Information
and Parts)
Circuit Diagrams
Welding Process Handbooks
Miller Electric Mfg. Co.
An Ill inoi s Tool Works Company
1635 West Spencer Street
Appleton, WI 54914 USA
International Headquarters–USA
USA Phone: 920-735-4505 Auto-A t t ended
USA & Canada FAX: 920-735-4134
International FAX: 920-735-4125
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United Kingdom
Phone: 44 (0) 1204-593493
FAX: 44 (0) 1204-598066
www.MillerWelds.com
Contact the Delivering Carrier for:
For assistance in filing or settling claims,
contact your distributor and/or equipment
manufacturer’s Transportation Department.
PRINTED IN USA 2001 Miller Electric Mfg. Co. 1/01
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