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Blu-Fab 3500 and 4500 Series Processes OM-221 677C 2006 − 07 Ef fective with serial number 222 842 Description MIG (GMAW) Welding Flux Cored (FCAW) Arc Welding Power Source OWNER’S MANUAL.
Thank you and congratulations on choosing Miller . Now you can get the job done and get it done right. W e 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 .
T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS − READ BEFORE USING 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1. Symbol Usage 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
dec_stat_Milan_6/05 Declaration of Conformity for European Community (CE) Products This information is provided for units with CE certification (see rating label on unit).
OM-221 677 Page 1 SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING eng_som_woPPS_3/05 Y W arning: Protect yourself and others from injury — read and follow these precautions. 1-1. Symbol Usage Means W arning! W atch Out! There are possible hazards with this procedure! The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols.
OM-221 677 Page 2 Arc rays from the w elding process produce intense visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays that can burn eyes and skin.
OM-221 677 Page 3 1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard. D Do not install or place unit on, over , or near combustible surfaces. D Do not install unit near flammables. D Do not overload building wiring − be sure power supply system is properly sized, rated, and protected to handle this unit.
OM-221 677 Page 4 1-4. Principal Safety Standards Safety i n W elding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1, from Global Engineering Documents (phone: 1-877-413-5184, website: www .
OM-221 677 Page 5 SECTION 2 − DEFINITIONS W arning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards as shown by the symbols. 1 Electric shock can kill. 1.1 W ear dry insulating gloves. Do not touch electrode with bare hand. Do not wear wet or damaged gloves. 1.
OM-221 677 Page 6 W arning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards as shown by the symbols. Electric shock from wiring can kill. Disconnect input plug or power before working on machine.
OM-221 677 Page 7 SECTION 3 − INTRODUCTION 3-1. Included with Y our Unit 1 Power Source 2 Power Cord (4m) 3 Work Cable and Clamp (4m) 4 Running Gear 1 2 4 3 3-2. Specifications Rated Output at 45% Duty Cycle W elding Range Max. OVC Input Rating KV A Dimensions Net W eight Blu-Fab 3500 350 A 32 V 16-32 38 400 − 18A 1 1.
OM-221 677 Page 8 SECTION 4 − INST ALLA TION 4-1. Selecting a Location Position unit so air can circulate. 500 mm 500 mm 500 mm 4-2. T ypical MIG Connections 1 Power source 2 W ork clamp (connect to receptacle as shown) 3 Cylinder (chain to running gear) 4 Cylinder valve Open valve slightly so gas flow blows dirt from valve.
OM-221 677 Page 9 4-3. Electrical Service Guide Blu-Fab 3500 Blu-Fab 4500 Input V oltage 400 400 Input amperes at rated output 21A 30A Fuse or circuit breaker rating (max. rec) 21A 30A Input conductor size 6 mm 2 6 mm 2 Grounding conductor size** 6 mm 2 6 mm 2 ** Larger power cord may be required for cable length greater than 3 meters.
OM-221 677 Page 10 1 Gun Securing Knob 2 Gun Block 3 Gun Outlet Wire Guide Loosen knob, insert gun into block. Position outlet wire guide as close as possible to drive rolls without touching. T ighten knob. 4 Gun Trigger Plug 5 Gun Trigger Receptacle 6 Weld Cable T erminal 7 Weld Cable From W elding Power Source 4-6.
OM-221 677 Page 1 1 SECTION 5 − OPERA TION 5-1. Controls 1 Power Switch The power switch is a selector knob which permits selection of operation on either of the two available ranges (I and II) and the center position is of f. 2 Indicator Lamp This lights up when the power switch is placed in the ON position.
OM-221 677 Page 12 5-2. Panel Controls 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 6 1 V oltage Control 2 Purge Control 3 Jog 42 T − 4T Switch 5 Power ON-OFF 6 T orch Connection 7 Circuit Breaker 8 Gas In Connector 9 Control Cable Connection 10 Weld Cable Connection 5-3.
OM-221 677 Page 13 SECTION 6 − MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 6-1. Routine Maintenance Y Disconnect power before maintaining. . Maintain more often during severe conditions. 3 Months Replace unreadable labels. Clean and tighten weld terminals. Repair or replace cracked weld cable.
OM-221 677 Page 14 Notes.
OM-221 677 Page 15 SECTION 7 - ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM RC1 RC2 RC1 IN RECT .TP OL R PL 22 20 21 1 15 BG A K I 14 13 20 1 15V 24V AT RC3 400V FM 9 10 230V S3 11 F GND R S T 5 3 1 W W W 2 S2 RL 1 SL 2 TL 3 6 4 7 19 8 RL 1 SL 2 TL 3 S3 PRI. B B B 2 1 2121 12 4 6 3 5 24 12 24 V ac DIGIT AL A-V 26 25 29 + SHUNT 1234 567 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 B B B MT SEC.
OM-221 677 Page 16 SECTION 8 - P ARTS LIST 8-1. Main Assembly 1 2 3 4 5 9 7 6 4 10 35 14 12 13 15 37 16 17 38 18 21 23 24 25 26 10 36 27 28 29 30 31 33 19 20 39 34 40 11 32 22 9/13/04 * * * 47 44 46 4.
OM-221 677 Page 17 Description Part No. Dia. Mkgs. Item No. 8-1. Main Assembly BF3500 BF4500 1 1 16121 1 19 Wrapper , T op cover 1 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OM-221 677 Page 18 . Hardware is common and not available unless listed Figure 8-2. Wire Feed Assembly April 19, 2006.
OM-221 677 Page 19 Description Part No. Dia. Mkgs. Item No. Figure 8-2 . Wire Feed Assembly Qty 1 000058427 Ring 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OM-221 677 Page 20 . Hardware is common and not available unless listed Figure 8-3. Wire Drive Assembly (All Models) 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 4 9/13/04 Description Part No. Dia. Mkgs. Item No. Figure 8-3. Wire Drive Assembly (All Models) Qty 1 057010052 Drive Motor , 24 VDC, 60w 1 .
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Effective January 1, 2006 This limited warranty supersedes all previous Miller warranties and is exclusive with no other guarantees or warranties expressed or implied. LIMITED W ARRANTY − Subject to the terms and conditions below , ITW W elding Products Italy S.
PRINTED IN USA © 2006 Miller Electric Mfg. Co. 1/06 I TW W elding Products Italy S.r . l. Via Privata Iseo, 6/E 20098 San Giuliano Milanese, Italy Phone: 39 (0) 2982901 Fax: 39 (0) 298290-203 email: miller@itw − welding.it Model Name Serial/Style Number Purchase Date (Date which equipment was delivered to original customer.
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