Miller A-500 User manual

March 1979
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Section No.
Page
No.
SECTION
1

SAFETY RULES FOR OPERATION OF ARC
WELDING
POWER
SOURCE
1
-1.
Introduction
1
1
-
2. General
Precautions
1
1
-
3.
Arc
Welding
3
1
-
4.
Standards
Booklet
Index
4
SECTION
2
INTRODUCTION
2-1. General
5
2
-
2.
Receiving
-
Handling
5
2
-
3.
Description
5
2-4.
Safety
5
SECTION
3

INSTALLATION
3-1.
Location
5
3
-
2.
Electrical
Input
Connections
6
3
-
3.
Weld
Output
Connections
6
3
-
4.
Open
Circuit
Voltage
Selection
7
3. 5.
Contactor
Control
Receptacle
7
3
-
6.
Water Connections
7
3
-
7.
Wire
Feeder Shutdown Control
7
3
-
8.
1
15
Volts
AC
Receptacle
8
3
-
9.
Overload Protection 8
3-10.
Duty Cycle
8
3-11.
Volt-Ampere
Curve
8
SECTION
4
SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
4
-
1.
Gas
Metal-Arc
Welding
8
4
-
2.
Shutting
Down
8
SECTION
5
TROUBLESHOOTING
PARTS LIST

SECTION
1-SAFETY
RULES
FOR
OPERATION
OF
ARC
WELDING
POWER
SOURCE
1-1.
INTRODUCTION
1-2.
A.
We
learn
by experience.
Learning safety
through
personal
experience,
like
a
child
touching
a
hot
Stove
is
harmful,
wasteful,
and
unwise.
Let
the
experience
of
others teach
you.
Safe
practices
developed
from
experience
in
the
use
of weld
ing
and
cutting
are
described
in
this manual.
Research,
devel
opment,
and
field
experience
have
evolved
reliable
equipment
and safe
installation,
operation,
and
servicing practices.
Acci
dents
occur
when
equipment
is
improperly
used
or
main
tained. The
reason
for the safe
practices
may
not
always
be
given.
Some
are
based
on
common
sense,
others
may
require
technical volumes
to
explain.
It
is
wiser
to follow
the
rules.
Read
and
understand these safe
practices
before
attempting
to
install,
operate,
or
service
the
equipment.
Comply
with
these
procedures
as
applicable
to
the
particular
equipment
used
and
their instruction
manuals,
for
personal safety
and
for
the
safety
of
others.
Failure
to
observe
these
safe
practices
may
cause
serious
in,
jury
or
death.
When
safety
becomes
a
habit,
the
equipment
can
be used
with
confidence.
These
safe
practices
are
divided
into
two
Sections:
1
General
Precautions,
common
to
arc
welding
and
cutting;
and
2
-
Arc
Welding
(and
Cutting)(only).
Reference
standards:
Published
Standards
on
safety
are
also
available
for
additional
and
more
complete
procedures
than
those
given
in
this
manual.
They
are
listed
in
the Standards
Index in this
manual.
ANSI Z49.1 is
the
most
complete.
The
National Electrical
Code.
Occupational
Safety
and
Health
Administration,
local industrial
codes,
and local
in
spection requirements
also
provide
a
basis
for
equipment
in
stallation,
use,
and service.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Burn
Prevention
Wear
protective
clothing
-
leather
(or
asbestos)
gauntlet
gloves,
hat,
and
high
safety.toe
shoes.
Button
shirt
collar and
pocket
flaps,
and
wear
cuffless
trousers to
avoid
entry
of
sparks
and
slag.
Wear
helmet
with
safety
goggles
or
glasses
with side shields
underneath,
appropriate
filter
lenses
or
plates
(protected
by
clear
cover
glass).
This
is
a
MUST
for
welding
or
cutting.
(and
chipping)
to
protect
the
eyes from
radiant
energy
and
flying
metal.
Replace
cover
glass
when
broken,
pitted,
or
spattered.
See
1-3A.2.
Avoid
oily
or
greasy
clothing.
A
spark
may
ignite
them.
Hot
metal
such
as
electrode
stubs and
workpieces
should
never
be handled
without
gloves.
Medical
first
aid
and
eye
treatment.
First aid
facilities
and
a
qualified
first
aid
person
should
be
availthle for
each
shift
unless
medical facilities
are
close
by
for immediate
treatment
of flash
burns
of the
eyes
and
skin
burns.
Ear
plugs
should be
worn
when
working
on
overhead
or
in
a
confined
space.
A
hard hat should be
worn
when
others work
overhead.
Flammable hair
preparations
should
not
be
used
bypersons
intending
to
weld
or
Cut.
B. Toxic
Fume
Prevention
Adequate
ventilation. Severe
discomfort,
illness
or
death
can
result from
fumes,
vapors,
heat,
or
oxygen enrichment
or
depletion
that
welding
(or
cutting)
may
produce.
Prevent
them with
adequate
ventilation
as
described
in
ANSI
Stan
dard
Z49.1
listed
1
in
Standards
index.
NEVER
ventilate
with
oxygen.
Lead
-,
cadmium
-,
zinc
-,
mercury
-,
and
beryllium
-
bearing
and
similar
materials,
when
welded
(or
cut)
may
produce
harmful
concentrations
of
toxic
fumes.
Adequate
local
exhaust ventilation
must
be
used,
or
each
person
in
the
area
as
well
as
the
operator
must
wear
an
airsupplied respirator.
For
beryllium,
both
must
be
used.
Metals
coated
with
or
containing
materials
that
emit
toxic
fumes
should
not
be
heated
unless
coating
is
removed
from
the
work
surface,
the
area
is
well
ventilated,
or
the
operator
wears
an
air-supplied
respirator.
Work
in
a
confined
space
only
while
it is
being
ventilated
and,
if
necessary,
while
wearing
an
air-supplied respirator.
Gas
leaks
in
a
confined
space
should
be
avoided.
Leaked
gas
in
large
quantities
can
change
oxygen
concentration
danger.
ously.
Do-not
bring
gas
cylinders
into
a
confined
space.
Leaving
confined
space,
shut
OFF
gas
supply
at
source
to
prevent
possible
accumulation
of
gases
in
the
space
if
down
stream
valves have
been
accidently
opened
or
left
open.
Check
to
be
sure
that
the
space
is
safe
before
re-entering
it.
Vapors
from
chlorinated
solvents
can
be
decomposed
by
the
heat
of
the
arc
(or
flame)
to form
PHOSGENE,
a
highly
toxic
gas,
and
other
lung
and
eye
irritating products.
The
ultra
violet
(radiant)
energy
of
the
arc
can
also
decompose
tn
chloroethylene
and
perchloroethylene
vapors
to
form
phos
gene.
DO NOT
WELD
or
cut where
solvent
vapors
can
be
drawn
into
the
welding
or
cutting
atmosphere
or
where
the
radiant
energy
can
penetrate
to
atmospheres
con
taiiiing
even
minute
amounts
of trich
loroethylene
or
perchloroethylene.
C.
Fire
and
Explosion
Prevention
Causes
of fire
and
explosion
are:
combustibles reached
by
the
arc,
flame,
flying
sparks,
hot
slag
or
heated
material;
misuse
of
compressed
gases
and
cylinders;
and
short
circuits.
BE
AWARE THAT
flying
sparks
or
falling
slag
can
pass
through
cracks,
along
pipes,
through
windows
or
doors,
and
through
wall
or
floor
openings,
Out
of
sight
of
the
goggled
operator.
Sparks
and
slag
can
fly
35 feet.
To
prevent
fires
and
explosion:
Keep
equipment
clean and
operable,
free
of
oil,
grease,
and
(in
electrical
parts)
of metallic
particles
that
can
cause
short
circuits.
If combustibles
are
in
area,
do
NOT
weld
or
Cut.
Move
the
work
if
practicable,
to
an
area
free
of
combustibles. Avoid
paint
spray rooms,
dip
tanks,
storage
areas,
ventilators.
If
the
work
cannot
be
moved,
move
combustibles
at
least
35
feet
away
out
of
reach
of
sparks
and
heat;
or
protect
against
ignition
with
suitable
and
snug-fitting,
fire-resistant
covers or
shields.
Walls
touching
combustibles
on
opposite
sides
should
not
be
welded
on
(or cut).
Walls,
ceilings,
and
floor
near
work
should
be
protected
by
heat-resistant
covers
or
shields.
Fire
watcher
must
be
standing
by
with
suitable
fire
ex
tinguishing
equipment
during
and
for
some
time
after
weld
ing
or
cutting
if:
a.
appreciable
combustibles
(including
building
Construc
tion)
are
within
35
feet
b.
appreciable
combustibles
are
further
than
35
feet but
can
be
ignited
by
sparks
c.
openings
Iconcealed
or
visible)
in
floors
or
walls
within
35
feet
may expose
combustibles
to
sparks
d.
combustibles
adjacent
to
walls,
ceilings,
roofs,
or
metal
partitions
can
be
ignited
by
radiant
or
conducted
heat.
Hot work
permit
should
be
obtained
before
operation
to
ensure
supervisors
approval
that
adequate
precautions
have
been
taken.
After
work
is
done,
check
that
area
is
free
of
sparks,
glowing
embers,
and
flames.
An
empty
container
that held
combustibles,
or
that
can
pro
duce
flammable
or
toxic
vapors
when
heated,
must
never
be
welded
on
or
cut,
unless
container
has first
been
cleaned
as
described
in
AWS
Standard
A6.O.
listed
3
in
Standards
index.
OM-233
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1

This
includes:
a
thorough
steam
or
caustic
cleaning
(or
a
solvent
or
water
washing,
depending
on
the
combustibles
solubility(
followed
by
purging
and
inerting
with
nitrogen
or
carbon
dioxide,
and
using
protective
equipment
as recom
mended
in
AGO.
Waterfilling
just
below
working
level
may
substitute for
inerting.
A
container
with
unknown
content
should be cleaned
(see
paragraph
above(.
Do NOT
depend
on sense
of
smell
or
sight
to
determine
if
it is
safe
to
weld
or
cut.
Hollow
castings
or
containers
must
be vented
before
welding
or
cutting.
They
can
explode,
Explosive
atmospheres.
Never
weld
or
cut
where
the air
may
contain flammable
dust,
gas,
or
liquid
vapors
(such
as
gaso
Iine(.
D.
Compressed
Gas
Equipment
Standard
precautions.
Comply
with
precautions
in
this
manual,
and those detailed
in
CGA
Standard
P-i,
PRECAU
TIONS FOR
SAFE
HANDLING OF COMPRESSED GASES
IN
CYLINDERS,
listed
6
in
Standards
index,
1.
Pressure
Regulators
Regulator
relief
valve
is
designed
to
protect
only
the
regula
tor
from
overpressure;
it is
not
intended
to
protect
any
downstream
equipment.
Provide
such
protection
with
one or
more
relief
devices,
Never
connect
a
regulator
to
a
cylinder
containing
gas
other
than
that
for
which
the
regulator
was
designed.
Remove
faulty
regulator
from
service
immediately
for
repair
(first
close
cylinder
valve(.
The
following
symptoms
indicate
a
faulty
regulator:
Leaks
-
if
gas
leaks
externally.
Excessive
Creep
-
if
delivery
pressure
continues
to
rise
with
downstream
valve
closed.
Faulty
Gauge
-
if
gauge
pointer
does
not
move
off
stop
pin
when
pressurized,
nor
returns
to
stop
pin
after
pressure
release
-
Repair.
Do
NOT
attempt
repair.
Send
faulty
regulators
for
repair
to
manufacturers
designated repair
center,
where
special techniques
and tools
are
used
by
trained
personnel.
2.
Cylinders
Cylinders
must
be handled
carefully
to
prevent
leaks
and
damage
to
their
walls,
valves,
or
safety
devices:
Avoid
electrical
circuit
contact
with
cylinders
including
third
rails,
electrical
wires,
or
welding
circuits.
They
can
produce
short
circuit
arcs
that
may
lead
to
a
serious
accident.
(See
i-3C.(
ICC
or
DOT
marking
must be
on
each
cylinder.
It
is
an
assurance
of
safety
when the
cylinder
is
properly
handled.
Identifying
gas
content
Use
only
cylinders
with
name
of
gas
marked
on
them;
do
not
rely
on
color
to
identify
gas
con
tent.
Notify
supplier
if
unmarked.
NEVER
DEFACE
or
alter
name,
number,
or
other
markings
on
a
cylinder.
It
is
illegal
and hazardous.
Empties:
Keep
valves
closed,
replace
caps
securely;
mark
MT;
keep
them
separate
from FULLS
and
return
promptly.
Prohibited
use.
Never
use
a
cylinder
or
its
contents
for other
than
its
intended
use,
NEVER
as
a
support
or
roller.
Locate
or secure
cylinders
so
they
cannot
be
knocked
over.
Passageways
and
work
areas.
Keep cylinders
clear of
areas
where
they
may
be
struck.
Transporting
cylinders.
With
a
crane,
use a secure
support
such
as
a
platform
or
cradle. Do
NOT
lift
cylinders
off the
ground
by
their
valves
or
caps,
or
by
chains,
slings,
or
mag
nets.
Do
NOT
expose
cylinders
to
excessive
heat,
sparks,
slag,
and
flame,
etc.
that
may
cause
rupture.
Do
not allow
contents
to
exceed
i30F.
Cool
with
water
spray
where
such
exposure
exists.
Protect
cylinders
particularly
valves
from
bumps,
falls,
falling
objects,
and weather.
Replace
caps
securely
when
moving
cylinders.
Stuck
valve.
Do
NOT
use a
hammer
or
wrench to
open
a
cylinder
valve
that
can
not be
opened
by
hand.
Notify
your
supplier.
Mixing
gases.
Never
try
to
mix
any
gases
in
a
cylinder.
Never refill
any
cylinder.
Cylinder
fittin~
should
never
be
modified
or
exchanged.
3. Hose
Prohibited
use.
Never
use
hose
other
than
that
designed
for
the
specified
gas.
A
general
hose identification rule
is: red
for
fuel
gas,
green
for
oxygen,
and black for inert
gases.
Use
ferrules
or
clamps designed
for
the
hose
(not
ordinary
wire
or
other
substitute(
as
a
binding
to connect
hoses
to
fittings.
No
copper
tubing
splices.
Use
only
standard
brass
fittings
to
splice
hose.
Avoid
long
runs
to
prevent
kinks
and abuse.
Suspend
hose
off
ground
to
keep
it
from
being
run
over, stepped on,
or
other
wise
damaged.
Coil
excess
hose
to
prevent
kinks
and
tangles.
Protect
hose
from
damage
by
sharp
edges,
and
by
sparks,
slag,
and
open
flame.
Examine
hose
regularly
for
leaks,
wear,
and loose
connec
tions.
Immerse
pressured
hose
in
water;
bubbles indicate
leaks.
Repair
leaky
or worn
hose
by
cutting
area
out
and
splicing
(i-2D3(.
Do NOT
use
tape.
4.
Proper
Connections
Clean
cylinder
valve
outlet
of
impurities
that
may.
clog
orifices
and
damage
seats
before
connecting regulator.
Except
for
hydrogen,
crack valve
momentarily,
pointing
outlet
away
from
people
and
sources
of
ignition. Wipe
with
a
clean lint-
less
cloth.
Match
regulator
to
cylinder.
Before
connecting,
check that
the
regulator
label and
cylinder
marking
agree,
and that the
regulator
inlet
and
cylinder
outlet
match.
NEVER CON
NECT
a
regulator
designed
for
a
particular
gas
or
gases
to
a
cylindercontaining
any
other
gas.
Tighten
connections.
When
assembling
threaded
connections,
clean and
smooth
seats
where
necessary.
Tighten.
If
connec
tion
leaks, disassemble,
clean,
and
retighten
using
properly
fitting
wrench.
Adapters.
Use
a
CGA
adapter
(available
from
your
supplier(
between
cylinder
and
regulator,
if
one
is
required.
Use
two
wrenches
to
tighten
adapter
marked
RIGHT
and
LEFT
HAND
threads.
Regulator
outlet
(or
hose(
connections
may
be
identified
by
right
hand
threads
for
oxygen
and
left
hand threads
(with
grooved
hex
on
nut
or
shank(
for fuel
gas.
5.
Pressurizing
Steps:
Drain
regulator
of residual
gas
through
suitable
vent
before
opening
cylinder
(or
manifold
valve)
by turning
adjusting
screw
in
(clockwise(.
Draining
prevents
excessive
compression
heat
at
high
pressure
seat
by allowing
seat to
open
on
pressur
ization.
Leave
adjusting
screw
engaged
slightly
on
single-stage
regulators.
Stand
to
side
of
regulator
while
opening
cylinder
valve.
Open
cylinder
valve
slowly
so
that
regulator
pressure
in
creases
slowly.
When
gauge
is
pressurized
(gauge
reaches
regu
lator
maximum( leave
cylinder
valve in
following
position:
For
oxygen,
and inert
gases, open
fully
to
seal
stem
against
possible
leak. For
fuel
gas, open
to
less than
one
turn
to
permit
quick
emer~ency
shutoff.
Page
2

ERRATA
SHEET
After this manual
was
printed,
refinements
in
equipmentdesign
occurred.
This
sheet
lists exceotions
to
data
appearing
later
in
this
manual.
AMENDMENT
TO
SECTION
5
-
TROUBLESHOOTING.
Figure
5-1.
Circuit
Diagram
Eftective
With
Serial
No.
HK282806
BE
SURE
TO PROVIDE
MODEL
AND
SERIAL NUMBERS
WHEN ORDERING REPLACEMENT
PARTS.
o
0
02T
2 37
33
o
39
038
0,33
032
031
o
17
0/6
0/4
0
13
11
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A
Amend
Figure
5-1.
Circuit
Diagram
_______I~
CircuitDiagramNo.
B-048674-A
Item
Or
Dia.
Part
Replaced
Page
No.
Mkgs.
No. With
.
Description
Quantity
Pg
2
Q50,51
024
207 037 236
TRANSISTOR,
15
amp
100 volts
NPN
2
13
081 516
048560
PANEL,
rear
1
40 010
337
023365
WEDGE,3/16x1x4-i/2
9
68 SRi 035 224
083
971
RECTIFIER,
SCR/silicondiode(EffW/JB556978)
1
75

603
105
603
105
HOSE,
neoprene
No.1
5/161D(orderbyft)(qtychg)
1
ft
76 R1-3 030
026
Deleted
(EffW/JB556978)
78
Qi-3
039
526
083
936
THYRISTOR,
SCR 300
amp
300
volts
(EffW/JB556978)
(con

sisting
of)
3
Ri
-3
030
026
.
RESISTOR,
carbon 0.5
watt
560
ohm
1
Cl -6 031
689
CAPACITOR,
ceramic
0.01
uf
500
volts dc
(Eff
W/HK282806).
6
000
914
LINK,
connecting
6
12/8/81

Use
pressure
charts
(available
from
your
supplier)
for safe
and
efficient,
recommended
pressure
settings
on
regulators.
Check
for
leaks
on
first
pressurization
and
regularly
there
after.
Brush
with
soap
solution
(capful
of
Ivory
Liquid
or
equivalent
per
gallon
of
water).
Bubbles
indicate
leak. Clean
off
soapy
water
after
test;
dried
soap
is combustible.
E.
User
Responsibilities
Remove
leaky
or
defective
equipment
from
service
immed
iately
for
repair.
See User
Responsibility
statement
in
equip
ment
manual.
F.
Leaving
Equipment
Unattended
Close
gas
supply
at
source
and
drain
gas.
G.
Rope
Staging-Support
Rope staging-support
should
not
be
used
for
welding
or
cut
ting
operation;
rope
may
burn.
1-3.
ARC
WELDING
Comply
with
precautions
in
1-1,
1-2,
and
this
section.
Arc
Welding,
properly
done,
is
a
safe
process,
but
a
careless
opera
tor
invites
trouble.
The
equipment
carries
high
currents
at
significant
voltages.
The
arc
is
very
bright
and
hot.
Sparks
fly,
fumes
rise,
ultraviolet
and
infrared
energy
radiates,
weld
ments
are
hot,
and
compressed
gases
may
be
used.
The wise
operator
avoids
unnecessary
risks
and
protects
himself
and
others
from
accidents.
Precautions
are
described
here
and
in
standards
referenced
in
index.
A.
Burn
Protection
Comply
with
precautions
in
1-2.
The
welding
arc
is intense
and
visibly
bright.
Its
radiation
can
damage
eyes,
penetrate
lightweight
clothing,
reflect
from
light-colored
surfaces,
and
burn
the
skin
and
eyes.
Skin
burns
resemble
acute
sunburn,
those from
gas-shielded
arcs
are
more
severe
and
painful.
DONT
GET BURNED;
COMPLY
WITH
PRECAUTIONS.
1.
Protective
Clothing
Wear
long-sleeve
clothing
(particularly
for
gas-shielded
arc)
in
addition to
gloves,
hat,
and
shoes
(1-2A).
As
necessary,
use
additional
protective
clothing
such
as
leather
jacket
or
sleeves,
flame-proof
apron,
and
fire-resistant
leggings.
Avoid
outergarments
of
untreated
cotton.
Bare
skin
protection.
Wear
dark,
substantial
clothing.
Button
collar to
protect
chest
and
neck
and
button
pockets
to
pre
vent
entry
of
sparks.
2.
Eye
and Head
Protection
Protect
eyes
from
exposure
to
arc.
NEVER
look
at
an
elec
tric
arc
without
protection.
Welding
helmet
or
shield
containing
a
filter
plate
shade
no.
12
or
denser
must
be used
when
welding.
Place
over
face
before
striking
arc.
Protect
filter
plate
with
a
clear
cover
plate.
Cracked
or
broken
helmet
or
shield
should
NOT
be
worn;
radiation
can
pass
through
to
cause
burns.
Cracked,
broken,
or
loose
filter
plates
must
be
replaced
IM
MEDIATELY.
Replace
clear
cover
plate
when
broken,
pitted,
or
spattered.
Flash
goggles
with
side
shields
MUST
be
worn
under
the
helmet
to
give
some
protection
to
the
eyes
should
the
helmet
not
be
lowered
over
the
face
before
an
arc
is
struck.
Looking
at
an
arc
momentarily
with
unprotected
eyes
(particularly
a
high
intensity
gas-shielded arc)
can
cause
a
retinal
burn
that
may
leave
a
permanent
dark
area
in
the
field
of
vision.
3.
Protection
of
Nearby
Personnel
Enclosed
welding
area.
For
production
welding,
a
separate
room
or
enclosed
bay
is
best.
In
open
areas,
surround
she
operation
with
low.reflective.
non-combustible
screens
or
panels.
Allow
for
free
air
circulation,
particularly
at
floor
level.
Viewing
the
weld.
Provide
face
shields
for all
persons
who
will
be
looking
directly
at
the
weld.
Others
working
in
area.
See
that
all
persons
are
wearing
flash
goggles.
Before
starting
to
weld,
make
sure
that
screen
flaps
or
bay
doors
are
closed.
B.
Toxic
Fume
Prevention
Comply
with
precautions
in
1-2B.
Generator
engine
exhaust
must
be
vented
so
the
outside
air.
Carbon
monoxide
can
kill.
C. Fire
and
Explosion
Prevention
Comply
with
precautions
in
1-2C.
Equipments
rated
capacity.
Do
not
overload
arc
welding
equipment.
It
may
overheat
cables and
cause a
fire.
Loose
cable
connections
may
overheat
or
flash and
cause
a
fire.
Never strike
an
arc
on
a
cylinder
or
other
pressure
vessel,
It
creates
a
brittle
area
that
can cause a
violent
rupture
or
lead
to
such
a
rupture
later
under
rough
handling.
D.
Compressed
Gas
Equipment
Comply
with
precautions
in
1-2D.
E.
Shock
Prevention
Exposed
hot conductors
or
other
bare
metal
in
the
welding
circuit,
or
in
ungrounded,
electrically-HOT
equipment
can
fatally
shock
a
person
whose
body
becomes
a
conductor.
DO
NOT
STAND,
SIT, LIE,
LEAN
ON,
OR
TOUCH
a
wet
sur
face when
welding,
without
suitable
protection.
To
protect
against
shock:
Keep
body
and
clothing
dry.
Never work
in
damp
area
with
out
adequate
insulation
against
electrical
shock.
Stay
on
a
dry
duckboard,
or
rubber mat
when
dampness
or
sweat
can
not
be
avoided.
Sweat,
sea
water,
or
moisture between
body
and
an
electrically
HOT
part
-
or
grounded
metal
-
reduces
the
body
surface
electrical
resistance,
enabling
dangerous
and
possibly
lethal
currents
to
flow
through
the
body.
1.
Grounding
the
Equipment
When
installing,
connect
the
frames
of
each
unit such
as
welding
power
source,
control,
work
table,
and
water
circula
tor
to
the
building ground.
Conductors
must
be
adequate
to
carry
ground
currents
safely.
Equipment
made
electrically
HOT
by
stray
current
may
shock,
possibly
fatally.
Do
NOT
GROUND
to
electrical
conduit,
or
so
a
pipe
carrying
ANY
gas
or a
flammable
liquid
such
as
oil
or
fuel,
Three-phase
connection.
Check
phase
requirement
of
equip
ment
before
installing.
If
only
3-phase
power
is
available.
connect
single-phase
equipment
to
only
two
wires
of the
3-phase
line.
Do
NOT
connect
the
equipment
ground
lead
to
the
third
(live)
wire,
or
the
equipment
will
become
electri
cally
HOT
-
a
dangerous
condition
that
can
shock,
possibly
fatally.
Before
welding,
check
ground
for
continuity.
Be
sure
conduc
tors
are
touching
bare
metal
of
equipment
frames
at
connec
tions.
If
a
line cord with
a
ground
lead
is
provided
with the
equip
ment
for connection
to
a
switchbox,
connect
the
ground
lead
to
the
grounded
switchbox.
If
a
three-prong
plug
is
added
for
connection
so
a
grounded
mating
receptacle,
the
ground
lead
must
be
connected
to
the
ground
prong
only.
If the line
cord
comes
with
a
three-prong
plug,
connect to
a
grounded
mating
receptacle.
Never
remove
the
ground
prong
from
a
plug,
or
use
a
plug
with
a
broken
off
ground
prong.
Trademark
of
Proctor & Gamble,
OM-233
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3

2.
Electrode
Holders
Fully
insulated
electrode
holders
should
be
used.
Do NOT
use
holders
with
protruding
screws.
3.
Connectors
Fully
insulated
lock.type
connectors
should
be used
to
join
welding
cable
lengths.
4.
Cables
Frequently
inspect
cables for
wear,
cracks and
damage.
IMMEDIATELY
REPLACE
those
with
excessively
worn
or
damaged
insulation
to
avoid
possibly
-
lethal shock from
bared
cable.
Cables
with
damaged
areas
may
be
taped
to
give
resistance
equivalent
to
original
cable.
Keep
cable
dry,
free
of oil
and
grease,
and
protected
from
hot metal
and
sparks.
5. Terminals
And
Other
Exposed
Parts
Terminals
and other
exposed
parts
of
electrical
units
should
have
insulating
covers
secured
before
operation.
6.
Electrode
Wire
Electrode
wire
becomes
electrically
HOT
when
the
power
switch
of
gas
metal-arc
welding
equipment
is
ON
and
welding
gun
trigger
is
pressed.
Keep
hands
and
body
clear of wire and
other
HOT
parts.
7.
Safety
Devices
Safety
devices
such
as
interlocks
and circuit breakers
should
not
be
disconnected
or
shunted
out.
Before
installation,
inspection,
or
service,
of
equipment,
shut
OFF
all
power
and
remove
line
fuses
(or
lock
or
red-tag
switches)
to
prevent
accidental
turning
ON
of
power.
Discon
nect
all
cables
from
welding
power
source,
and
pull
all 115
volts
line-cord
plugs.
Do
not
open
power
circuit
or
change
polarity
while
welding.
If,
in
an
emergency,
it must
be
disconnected,
guard
against
shock
burns,
or
flash from
switch
arcing.
Leaving
equipment
unattended.
Always
shut
OFF and
dis
connect
all
power
to
equipment.
Power disconnect switch
must
be
available
near
the
welding
power
source.
1-4.
STANDARDS
BOOKLET
INDEX
For
more
information,
refer
to
the
following
standards
or
their
latest
revisions and
comply
as
applicable:
1.
ANSI
Standard
Z49.i,
SAFETY IN
WELDING
AND
CUTTING
obtainable from
the
American
Welding
Society,
2501 NW
7th
St., Miami,
Fla.
33125.
2.
ANSI
Standard
Z87.i,
SAFE
PRACTICE
FOR
OCCUPA
TION AND
EDUCATIONAL
EYE
AND
FACE
PROTEC
TION,
obtainable
from
American
National
Standards
Institute.
1430
Broadway,
New
York,
N.Y.
10018.
3.
American
Welding
Society
Standard
A6.0,
WELDING
AND
CUTTING
CONTAINERS
WHICH
HAVE HELD
COMBUSTIBLES,
obtainable
same as
item
1.
4. NFPA
Standard
51,
OXYGEN-FUEL GAS
SYSTEMS
FOR
WELDING
AND
CUTTING,
obtainable
from
the
National
Fire Protection
Association,
470 Atlantic
Avenue, Boston,
Mass.
02210.
5,
NFPA
Standard
51B,
CUTTING AND
WELDING
PRO
CESSES,
obtainable
same
as
item 4.
6.
CGA
Pamphlet
P-i. SAFE
HANDLING
OF COM
PRESSED
GASES
IN
CYLINDERS,
obtainable
from the
Compressed
Gas
Association,
500
Fifth
Avenue,
New
York,
N.
Y.
10036.
7.
OSHA
Standard
29
CFR,
Part
1910,
Subpart
0,
WELD
ING,
CUTTING
AND
BRAZING.
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