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ESP AÑOL Blue Star 185 Blue Star 185 DX Processes Description Stick (SMAW) W elding Engine Driven Welding Generator OM-4415 209 416F 2007 − 05 File: Engine Drive V isit our website at www.
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS − READ BEFORE USING 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1. Symbol Usage 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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OM-4415 Page 1 SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS − READ BEFORE USING rom_2007 − 04 Protect yourself and others from injury — read and follow these precautions. 1-1. Symbol Usage DANGER! − Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury .
OM-4415 Page 2 W elding produces fumes and gases. Breathing these fumes and gases can be hazardous to your health. FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous. Keep your head out of the fumes. Do not breathe the fumes. If inside, ventilate the area and/or use local forced ventilation at the arc to remove welding fumes and gases.
OM-4415 Page 3 1-3. Engine Hazards BA TTER Y EXPLOSION can BLIND. Always wear a face shield, rubber gloves, and protective clothing when working on a battery . Stop engine before disconnecting or connect- ing battery cables or servicing battery .
OM-4415 Page 4 HOT MET AL from air arc cutting and gouging can cause fire or explosion. Do not cut or gouge near flammables. W atch for fire; keep extinguisher nearby . HOT P ARTS can cause burns and injury . Do not touch hot compressor or air system parts.
OM-4415 Page 5 H. F . RADIA TION can cause interference. High-frequency (H.F .) can interfere with radio navigation, safety services, computers, and communications equipment. Have only qualified persons familiar with electronic equipment perform this installation.
OM-4415 Page 6 SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE A V ANT UTILISA TION rom_2007 − 04fre Se protéger , ainsi que toute autre personne travaillant sur les lieux, contre les étincelles et le métal chaud.
OM-4415 Page 7 Une tension DC importante subsiste à l’intérieur des onduleurs après avoir coupé l’alimentation. Couper l’alimentation du poste et décharger les condensateurs d’entrée comme indiqué dans la Section Maintenance avant de toucher des composants.
OM-4415 Page 8 Suivre les recommandations dans OSHA 1910.252(a)(2)(iv) et N FPA 51B pour les travaux à chaud et avoir de la surveillance et un extincteur à proximité. LE BRUIT peut affecter l’ouïe. Le bruit des processus et des équipements peut affe c l’ouïe.
OM-4415 Page 9 Dévisser le bouchon légèrement et laisser la vapeur s’échapper avant d’enlever le bouchon. L ’utilisation d’un groupe autonome à l’intérieur PEUT VOUS TUER EN QUELQUES MINUTES. Le s fumées d’un groupe autonome contient du monoxyde de carbone.
OM-4415 Page 10 LE SURCHAUFFEMENT peut endom- mager le moteur électrique. Arrêter ou déconnecter l’équipement avant d e démarrer ou d’a rrêter le moteur . Ne pas laisser tourner le moteur trop lentement sous risque d’en - dommager le moteur électrique à cause d’une tension et d’une fré - quence trop faibles.
OM-4415 Page 1 1 2-6. P r oposition californienne 65 A vertissements Les équipements de soudage et de coupage produisent des fumées et des gaz qui contiennent des produits chimiques dont l’État de Californie reconnaît qu’ils provoquent des mal- formations congénitales et, dans certains cas, des cancers.
. Complete Parts List available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4415 Page 12 SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS 3-1. Symbol Definitions Engine Choke Read Operator ’s Manual A Amperes V V olts Engine Oil Fuel Bat.
. Complete Parts List available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4415 Page 13 4-2. Dimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles Dimensions Height 22-3/4 in (578 mm) D Width 22-3/4 in (577 mm) D Depth 31-5/8 in (803 mm) Do not move or o p erate unit A 31-5/8 in (803 mm) B Do not move or operate unit where it could tip.
. Complete Parts List available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4415 Page 14 4-4. V olt-Ampere Curves The volt-ampere curve shows the minimum and maximum voltage an d amperage output capabilities of th e welding generator . Curves of all other settings fall between the curves shown.
. Complete Parts List available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4415 Page 15 4-5. Fuel Consumption Curves U.S. Gal./Hr. DC Weld Amperes At Rated Duty Cycle 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 0.00 0.20 0.40 0.60 0.80 1.00 U.S. Gal./Hr . Aux Power kW At 100% Duty Cycle 01 2 3 45 6 78 0.
. Complete Parts List available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4415 Page 16 4-6. Generator Power Curves The ac generator power curves show the generator power available in amperes at the receptacles.
. Complete Parts List available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4415 Page 17 SECTION 5 − INST ALLA TION 5-1. Installing W elding Generator Ref 151 556 / Ref.
. Complete Parts List available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4415 Page 18 5-2. Grounding Generator When Supplying Building Systems GND/PE 1 2 2 3 800 576-B 1 Equipment Grounding T erminal 2 Grounding Cable Use #10 AWG or larger insulated copper wire. 3 Ground Device .
. Complete Parts List available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4415 Page 19 5-4. Engine Prestart Checks − DX Model 803 595 − B Full Gasoline 1/2 in (13 mm) Check all fluids daily . Engine must be cold and on a level surface. Unit is shipped with 10W30 engine oil.
. Complete Parts List available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4415 Page 20 5-6. Connecting T o W eld Output T erminals 803 596 − B / 803 778-A 1 Positive (+) W eld Output T erminal 2 Negative ( − ) .
. Complete Parts List available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4415 Page 21 Notes.
. Complete Parts List available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4415 Page 22 SECTION 6 − OPERA TING THE WELDING GENERA TOR 6-1. Controls (Standard Models) (See Section 6-2) 803 597 − B / 218 61 1 − .
. Complete Parts List available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4415 Page 23 6-2. Description Of Controls (Standard Models) (See Section 6-1 ) 1 Engine Switch Use switch to control ignition circuit. T urn switch to On position when starting engine. Turn switch to Off position to stop engine.
. Complete Parts List available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4415 Page 24 6-3. Controls (DX Models) (See Section 6-4) 803 596 − B / 803 595 − B / 218 61 1 − B 1 7 3 2 5 4 8 6.
. Complete Parts List available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4415 Page 25 1 Engine Switch Use switch to control ignition circuit. T urn switch t o Start position for electric start. Turn switch to On position to start engine using starter ha ndle (recoil).
. Complete Parts List available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4415 Page 26 SECTION 7 − OPERA TING AUXILIAR Y EQUIPMENT . Generator power decreases as weld current increases. Set Weld Output control to maximum for full generator power output at AC receptacles.
. Complete Parts List available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4415 Page 27 SECTION 8 − MAINTENANCE Follow the storage procedure in the engine owner’s manual if the unit will not be used for an extended period. 8-1. Routine Maintenance . S ee Engine Manual and Maintenance Label for important start-up, service, and storage information.
. Complete Parts List available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4415 Page 28 8-2. Servicing Air Cleaner aircleaner6 9/00 − 803 404 NOTICE − Do not run engine with- ou t air cleaner or with dirty element. 1 Precleaner 2 Paper Element . Do not wash paper element or clean with compressed air.
. Complete Parts List available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4415 Page 29 8-3. Adjusting Engine Speed (Honda-Powered Units) 803 597 − B / Ref. 802 101-A After tuning engine, check engine speeds. See table for proper no load speeds. If necessary , adjust speeds as follows: Start engine and run until warm.
. Complete Parts List available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4415 Page 30 8-4. Adjusting Engine Speed (Kohler − Powered Units) 803 595-B 2500 ± 100 rpm (42 Hz) 3750 ± 30 rpm (62Hz) T ools Needed: After tuning engine, check engine speed. See table for proper no load speed.
. Complete Parts List available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4415 Page 31 SECTION 9 − TROUBLESHOOTING 9-1. T roubleshooting A. Welding T rouble Remedy No weld output or generator power out- put at ac receptacles. Be sure all equipment is disconnected from receptacles when starting unit.
. Complete Parts List available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4415 Page 32 T rouble Remedy Low output at generator power ac receptacles. Check W eld Output control setting. Check engine speed, and adjust if necessary (see Section 8-3 or 8-4). Open circuit voltage is reduced as engine speed drops.
. Complete Parts List available at www .MillerW elds.com OM-4415 Page 33 SECTION 10 − P ARTS LIST 10-1. Recommended Spare Parts Description Part No. Dia. Mkgs. Recommended Spare Parts Quantity 220305 T une − up & Filter Kit, Honda (includes) .
OM-4415 Page 34 SECTION 1 1 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS 226 737-A Figure 1 1-1. Circuit Diagram For Standard Models.
OM-4415 Page 35 226 738-A Figure 1 1-2. Circuit Diagram for DX Models.
OM-4415 Page 36 SECTION 12 − GENERA TOR POWER GUIDELINES The views in this section are intended to be representative of all engine-driven welding generators. Y our unit may differ from those shown. 12-1. Selecting Equipment gen_pwr 2007 − 04 − Ref.
OM-4415 Page 37 12-3. Grounding When Supplying Building Systems ST-800 576-B 1 Equipment Grounding T erminal 2 Grounding Cable Use #10 AWG or larger insulated copper wire. 3 Ground Device Us e ground device as stated in electrical codes. Ground generator to system earth ground if supplying power to a premises (home, shop, farm) wiring system.
OM-4415 Page 38 12-5. Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial Motors Industrial Motors Rating Starti ng W atts Running W atts Split Phase 1/8 HP 800 300 1/6 HP 1225 500 1/4 HP 1600 600 1/3 HP 21.
OM-4415 Page 39 12-7. Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment Contractor Rating Starting Watts Running W atts Hand Drill 1/4 in 350 350 3/8 in 400 400 1/2 in 600 600 Circular Saw 6-1/2.
OM-4415 Page 40 12-8. Power Required T o Start Motor Single-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements Motor Start Code G H J K L M N P KV A/HP 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10.0 1 1.2 12.5 14.0 S-0624 1 Motor Start Code 2 Running Amperage 3 Motor HP 4 Motor V oltage T o find starting amperage: Step 1: Find code and use table to find kV A/HP .
OM-4415 Page 41 12-10. T ypical Connections T o Supply Standby Power T ransfer Switch Essential Loads Fused Disconnect Switch (If Required) Utility Electrical Service 12 3 4 5 W elding Generator Output Have only qualified persons perform these connections according to all applicable codes and safety practices.
OM-4415 Page 42 12-1 1. Selecting Extension Cord (Use Shortest Cord Possible) Cord Lengths for 120 V olt Loads If unit does not have GFCI receptacles, use GFCI-protected extension cord.
OM-4415 Page 43 SECTION 13 − STICK WELDING (SMA W) GUIDELINES 13-1. Stick Welding Procedure stick 2007 − 04 − ST-151 593 1 W orkpiece Make sure workpiece is clean be- fore welding. 2 Work Clamp 3 Electrode A small diameter electrode requires less current than a large one.
OM-4415 Page 44 13-2. Electrode and Amperage Selection Chart Ref. S-087 985-A 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 7/32 1/4 1/16 5/64 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 7/32 1/4 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 7/32 1/4 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 7/32 1/4 .
OM-4415 Page 45 13-5. Positioning Electrode Holder S-0060 90 ° 90 ° 10 ° -30 ° 45 ° 45 ° GROOVE WELDS FILLET WELDS End V iew of Work Angle Sid e V iew of Electrode Angle End V iew of Work Angle S ide View of Electrode Angle 10 ° -30 ° 13-6.
OM-4415 Page 46 13-8. Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape W eld bead shape is affected by electrode angle, arc length, travel speed, and thickness of base metal. S-0061 ELECTRODE ANGLE ARC LENGTH TRA VEL SPEED Slow Normal Fast 10 ° - 30 ° Drag T oo Short Normal T oo Long Spatter Angle T oo Small Angle T oo Large Correct Angle 13-9.
OM-4415 Page 47 13-10. Butt Joints S-0662 1 T ack Welds Prevent ed ge s o f j oint from drawing together ahead of electrode by tack welding the materials in position be- fore final weld. 2 Square Groove Weld Good for materials up to 3/16 in (5 mm) thick.
OM-4415 Page 48 13-13. W eld T est S-0057-B 1 V ise 2 Weld Joint 3 Hammer Strike weld joint in direction shown. A good weld bends over but does not break. 2 T o 3 in 1/4 in 3 2 1 2 T o 3 in 3 2 1 (51-76 mm) (6.4 mm) (51-76 mm) 13-14. T roubleshooting − Porosity Porosity − small cavities or holes resulting from gas pockets i n weld metal.
OM-4415 Page 49 13-16. T roubleshooting − Incomplete Fusion Incomplete Fusion − failure of weld metal to fuse completely with base metal or a preceeding weld bead. Possible Causes Corrective Actions Insuf ficient heat input. Increase amperage. Select larger electrode and increase amperage.
OM-4415 Page 50 13-19. T roubleshooting − Burn-Through Burn-Through − weld metal melting completely through base metal resulting in holes where no metal remains. Possible Causes Corrective Actions Excessive heat input. Select lower amperage. Use smaller electrode.
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