Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product NT 450, NT 500 Miller Electric
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Dimension NT 450 Processes Description Multiprocess W elding Arc Welding Power Source OM-2252 218 084R 2008 − 01 t Visit our website at www.MillerWelds.
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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-2252 Page 1 SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING som _2007 − 04 7 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-2252 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-2252 Page 3 1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard. Do not install or place unit on, over , or near combustible surfaces.
OM-2252 Page 4 1-4. California Proposition 65 W arnings W elding or cutting equipment 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 25249.
OM-2252 Page 5 SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE A V ANT UTILISA TION fre_som_2007 − 04 7 Se protéger et protéger les autres contre le risque de blessure — lire et respecter ces consignes.
OM-2252 Page 6 Il reste une TENSION DC NON NÉGLIGEABLE dans les sources de soudage onduleur quand on a coupé l’alimentation. Arrêter les convertisseurs, débrancher le courant électrique et décharger les condensateurs d’alimentation selon les instructions indiquées dans la partie Entretien avant de toucher les pièces.
OM-2252 Page 7 LES ACCUMULA TIONS DE GAZ risquent de provoquer des blessures ou même la mort. Fermer l’alimentation du gaz protecteur en cas de non-utilisation. V eiller toujours à bien aérer les espaces confi- nés ou se servir d’un respirateur d’adduction d’air homologué.
OM-2252 Page 8 LES FILS DE SOUDAGE peuvent provoquer des blessures. Ne pas appuyer sur la gâchette avant d’en avoir reçu l’instruction. Ne pas diriger le pistolet vers soi, d’autres per- sonnes ou toute pièce mécanique en enga- geant le fil de soudage.
OM-2252 Page 9 2-5. P r i nc ip al e s n or m e s d e sé c ur i té Safety i n W elding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1, de Global Engineering Documents (téléphone : 1-877-413-5184, site Internet : www .
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OM-2252 Page 1 1 SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS 3-1. General Precautionary Label W arning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards as shown by the symbols. 1 Electric shock from welding electrode or wiring can kill. 1.1 W ear dry insulating gloves. Do not touch electrode with bare hand.
OM-2252 Page 12 3-2. Input Connection Label 1 W arning! W atch Out! There are possible hazards as shown by the symbols. 2 Electric shock from wiring can kill. 3 Disconnect input plug or power before working on machine. 4 Read the Owner ’ s Manual before working on this machine.
OM-2252 Page 13 SECTION 4 − INST ALLA TION 4-1. Specifications Model Rated W elding Amperage/ V oltage Range Max OCV − DC Amperes Input at Rated Load Output 50/60 Hz, Three-Phase Model W elding Ou.
OM-2252 Page 14 4-3. V olt-Ampere Curves V olt-ampere curves show mini- mum and maximum voltage and amperage output capabilities of unit. Curves of other settings fall be- tween curves shown. va_curve1 − 4/95 − 212 1 11-A / 212 1 12-A A. CC Mode B.
OM-2252 Page 15 4-4. Selecting A Location 1 Lifting Eye 2 Lifting Forks Use lifting eye or lifting forks to move unit. If using lifting forks, extend forks beyond opposite side of unit. 3 Plate Label 4 Rating Label CE Models − T ypical Use rating label to determine input power needs.
OM-2252 Page 16 4-5. Dimensions And Weights Dimensions A 30 in (762 mm) including lift eye B 23 in (585 mm) C 38 in (966 mm) including strain relief D 35 in (889 mm) E 1-1/4 in (32 mm) F 21-1/8 in (53.
OM-2252 Page 17 4-6. Tipping ! Do not move or operate unit where it could tip. 4-7. 1 15 V AC Receptacle And Circuit Breakers Ref. 800 166-D ! T urn Off power before connecting to receptacle. 1 1 15 V 15 A AC Receptacle RC15 Power is shared between RC15 and Remote 14 receptacle RC14 (see Section 4-1 1).
OM-2252 Page 18 4-8. W eld Output T erminals And Selecting Cable Sizes ! T urn Off power before T otal Cable (Copper) Length In Weld Circuit Not Exceeding ! T urn Off power b e f ore connecting to weld output terminals.
OM-2252 Page 19 4-10. Remote 14 Receptacle Information Socket* Socket Information 24 VOL TS AC A 24 volts ac. Protected by circuit breaker CB2. B Contact closure to A completes 24 volts ac contactor control circuit. 1 15 VOL TS AC I 1 15 volts ac. Protected by circuit breaker CB1.
OM-2252 Page 20 4-12. Electrical Service Guide Failure to follow these electrical service guide recommendations could create an electric shock or fire hazard. These recommenda- tions are for a dedicated branch circuit sized for the rated output and duty cycle of the welding power source.
OM-2252 Page 21 4-14. Connecting Input Power 1/2 in 3/8 in T ools Needed: 800 103-C / Ref. 801 1 16-A ! Installation must meet all National and Local Codes − have only quali- fied persons make this installation. ! Disconnect and lockout/tagout in- put power before connecting input conductors from unit.
OM-2252 Page 22 SECTION 5 − OPERA TION 5-1. Controls 229 448-A 1 2 3 6 7 4 5 1 Power Switch This unit is equipped with a fan motor that is thermostatically controlled and only runs when cooling is needed.
OM-2252 Page 23 5-2. Meter Functions For CC/CV Models The meters display the actual weld output values for approximately three seconds after the arc is broken. Mode Meter Reading At Idle Scratch Start TIG Actual V olts (OCV) Preset Amps VA 78.0 85 Lift-Arc TIG (GT AW) VA Actual V olts Preset Amps 8.
OM-2252 Page 24 SECTION 6 − MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 6-1. Routine Maintenance Maintain more often during severe conditions. ! Disconnect power before maintaining.
OM-2252 Page 25 6-3. V oltmeter/Ammeter Help Displays All directions are in reference to the front of the unit. All circuitry referred to is located inside the unit. 1 Help 0 Display Indicates a shorted thermistor in the transformer of the unit. If this display is shown, contact a Factory Autho- rized Service Agent.
OM-2252 Page 26 6-4. T roubleshooting T rouble Remedy No weld output; unit completely inop- erative; pilot light PL1 off. Place line disconnect device in On position (see Section 4-14 ). Check for open line fuse(s), and replace if open (see Section 4-14 ).
OM-2252 Page 27 Notes W or k l i k e a P r o ! Pros wel d and cut safel y . Read the safety rules at the beginni ng of this manual ..
OM-2252 Page 28 SECTION 7 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM Figure 7-1. Circuit Diagram For Dimension NT.
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OM-2252 Page 30 SECTION 8 − P ARTS LIST 803 896-E Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 3 2 15 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 30 16 22 23 21 Figure 8-1. Main Assembly Description Part No. Dia. Mkgs.
OM-2252 Page 31 Description Part No. Dia. Mkgs. Item No. Figure 8-1. Main Assembly (Continued) Quantity 14 TE1 159 244 PRIMARY BOX (Includes), 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601 835 NUT , 10-32 BRASS 24 .
OM-2252 Page 32 803 897-G Hardware is common and not available unless listed. Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 1 2 3 4 5 3 4 7 6 8 9 10 22 24 22 18 19 20 21 23 13 14 15 12 11 16 25 26 27 28 29 Figure 8-2.
OM-2252 Page 33 Figure 8-2. Panel, Front With Components (Fig 8-1 Item 1) Description Quantity Part No. Dia. Mkgs. Item No. 1 204 143 P ANEL, FRONT 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OM-2252 Page 34 Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 803 937-C 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 7 13 8 14 Figure 8-3. IGBT/Capacitor Assembly.
OM-2252 Page 35 Description Part No. Dia. Mkgs. 221 298 Item No. Quantity Figure 8-3. IGBT/Capacitor Assembly (Fig 8-1 item 23) 1 221 301 BUS PLA TE, IGBT TO CAP ACITOR NEGA TIVE 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OM-2252 Page 36 Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 1 803 936-A 2 3 4 5 6 9 7 8 10 Figure 8-4. Panel, Rear With Components Figure 8-4. Panel, Rear With Components (Fig 8-1 Item 9) Description Quantity Part No. Dia. Mkgs. Item No. 1 173 283 CHAMBER, PLENUM 14 IN 1 .
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Notes W or k l i k e a P r o ! Pros wel d and cut safel y . Read the safety rules at the beginni ng of this manual ..
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