Miller MTL-17, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...istributor or MILLER Electric Mfg Co P O Box 1079 Appleton WI 54912 414 734 9821 Call your distributor if you do not understand the directions Air Cooled Torches For GTAW Welding Rated At 150 Amperes 100 Duty Cycle Using Argon Shielding Gas 020 Thru 1 8 in 0 5 Thru 3 2 mm Tungsten Size Capacity Includes 12 1 2 Or 25 ft 3 8 or 7 6 m Cable Remote Contactor And Current Control Available Tungsten Elec...

Page 2: ... POOUCTS ARE INTENDED FOR PURCHASE AND USE BYCOMMEP CISL t4DUSTRIAL USES AND ERSONS cOAINED AND EXEEPiENCED N THy ICE AND MAINTENANCE OF WELDING EQUIPMENT In the njent o a warranty claim covered by this warranty Inn esclvsm e nmedies ynaS on at tILLER S option Ill repair or 21 replacement or where authorized 0 writing W MILLER in apprspria e cases 13 the reasonable cost of repair or replace ment a...

Page 3: ...y a summary of the more complete safety information found in the welding power source Owners Manual Read and follow all safety precautions HAVE ALL INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR WORK PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED PEOPLE ______________________________ A NOTE H Considerations About We ding And The Effects Of Low Frequency Electric And Magnetic Fields The following is a quotation from t...

Page 4: ...d Torch Assembly 2 3 2 Adjusting Flex Lok Head 3 3 3 Connecting Torch 4 SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING 5 SECTION 5 TUNGSTEN ELECTRODE 5 1 Selecting Tungsten Electrode 6 5 2 Preparing Tungsten 7 SECTION 6 PARTS LIST Figure 6 1 Complete Torch Assembly 8 Figure 6 2 Consumable Parts 9 Table 6 1 Cross Reference to Competitive Model 10 OM 15636 1 94 ...

Page 5: ...g Length 8 in 203 mm Handle Diameter 3 4 in 19 mm Weight 5 6 oz 160 g Length 8 3 4 in 222 mm Handle Diameter 7 8 in 23 mm Weight 7 5 oz 210 g Read all safety messages throughout this manual Obey all safety messages to avoid injury Learn the meaning of WARNING and CAUTION 1 2 2 a CAUTION _______ 3 _______ L ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill MOVING PARTS can injure I Do not touch live electrical parts 1 Keep ...

Page 6: ...ackcap and 0 rings f cracked Installing Tungsten ST 800 486 Figure 3 1 Required Torch Parts And Torch Assembly a CAUTIONS WELDING LONGER THAN RATED DUTY CYCLE can damage torch and void warranty Do not weld at rated load longer than shown below wfwarn8 1 8 93 0 Definition Duty Cycle is percentage of 10 10 rated load without overheating minutes that torch can weld at Minutes 100 Duty Cycle At 150 Am...

Page 7: ...rch Do not use hand tools to adjust torch flex bk head Hold stem and turn head one lull turn 1 Head Adjusting Stem 2 Head Turn head and stem to desired angle Figure 3 2 Adjusting Flex Lok Head ST 42 083 A 1 Hold stem and turn head until tight OM 1563 Page 3 ...

Page 8: ...ble to adapter before connecting adapter to weld output terminal 8 Work Clamp Connect work clamp to clean paint free location on workpiece as close to weld area as possible Use wire brush or sandpaper to clean metal at weld joint area Operating Torch Gas Valve Valve controls gas preflow and post flow Preflow aids arc starting Pre low and postflow prevent electrode from forming a black surface oxid...

Page 9: ...e not working properly are not close to any grounded metal Repair or replace necessary parts Check welding power source high frequency control and if necessary check and adjust spark gaps Have Factory Authorized Service Station Service Distributor check valve if applicable Wandering arc poor control of direction of arc j Reduce gas flow rate Tungsten electrode oxidizing and not remaining Shield we...

Page 10: ... 32 360450 4055 200275 160 240 3 16 450 720 55 80 250 350 190 300 1 4 720 950 80 125 325 450 250 400 2 Thorium Alloyed Tungsten Red Band 010 Up to 25 Up to 20 Up to 15 020 15 40 15 35 5 20 040 25 85 20 80 20 60 1 16 50 160 10 20 50 150 60 120 3 32 135 235 15 30 130 250 100 180 1 8 250 400 25 40 225 360 160 250 5 32 400 500 40 55 300 450 200 320 3 16 500 750 55 80 400 500 290 390 1 4 750 1000 80 12...

Page 11: ...de Diameter mended for a given electrode diam P 1iI IIE 1 1 2 Times slightly higher than what is recom eter see Table 5 1 or a dc elec trode positive amperage 2 Ref S 0161 a CAUTION FLYING SPARKS AND HOT METAL can cause injury and start fires Shape tungsten electrode only on grinder with proper guards in a sate location wearing proper face hand arid body protection Keep flammables away wam2 1 9 91...

Page 12: ...ting of 0 RING 1 1 1 8 9 9 116259 300S 116 258 300M COLLET see Fig 6 2 BACKCAP short consisting of BACKCAP medium consisting of 1 1 9 10 116 257 300L 116260 300R BACKCAP long consisting of 0 RING 1 1 11 12 116 208 116219 01 0012 FLEX LOC TORCH BODY w valve consisting of 0 RING 1 1 13 116217 01 0002 0 RING 2 14 15 116216 FLHV 116 218 01 0007 VALVED HANDLE models w valve consisting of SCREW non cond...

Page 13: ...EAS INDICATE RECOMMENDED USAGE S 0768 Note Cottet Body and Gas Cup required to complete torch Torches with high Rex composite cable also require a power cable adapter 0 STANDARD LENGTH FRONT ENDS Standaid Lerryth Collet Body 3CBXXX Use 300HS Heal Shrekt Stock No 116259 StandardCollet3C XXX ReverseCollet7C XXX ShortCollel4C XXX ReverseCollei7C XXX Figure 6 2 Consumable Parts ...

Page 14: ...N16 54N15 54N14 54N19 45V64 995795 57N74 53N88 53N87 N A 10N22S 10N23S 10N24S 10N25S N A N A N A N A N A N A 17CB20 17CB20 17CB20 17CB20 116345 3C6L 12N02 116337 116346 3C7L 105Z61 116338 116330 3A4 10N50 116339 116331 3A5 10N49 116340 116332 3A6 10N48 116341 116333 3A7 10N47 116342 116334 3A8 10N46 116326 116335 3A10 10N45 116327 116336 3A12 10N44 116328 119926 3GL20 45V29 116329 119927 3GL40 45V...

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Page 16: ... from power source to CEB box are not supplied Use large diameter extension hoses and heavy welding cable for optimum performance RMCH14 and RLCH14 CONTACTOR SWITCHES Torch handle with a builtin switch for remote contactor control of Miller solidstate TIG power sources Includes 25 ft 7 6 m control cord with 14pin plug RMCH14S Momentary 129 336 RLCH14S Locking 129 335 TIG HOSE HOOK UP KITS THK THK1...

Page 17: ...lp call your distributor or MILLER Electric Mfg Co P O Box 1079 Appleton WI 54912 414 734 9821 January 1994 Form OM 1563B Effective With Style No KB B 1 Air Cooled Torches For GTAW Welding Rated At 150 Amperes 100 Duty Cycle Using Argon Shielding Gas 020 Thru 1 8 in 05 Thru 3 2 mm Tungsten Size Capacity Includes 12 1 2 Or 25 ft 3 8 or 7 6 m Cable Remote Contactor And Current Control Available Tung...

Page 18: ...uPE INTENDEDEOR PURCHuSE ANDUSE BY COMME CiVL tLDUSTRIAL LISERS AND OERSONS TRAINED ND 5 ERIENCED IN THE iieE AND MAINTENANCE OF VJELD1NO ECUIPMENT In inn erect of a waranty claim covered by this warranty the exclusive nmeoies snaii cc ill t tILLER S oction Ill repair or 21 replacement or where authorized in writing by I tILLER in appropriate oases 13 the reasonable cost of repair or replace ment ...

Page 19: ...e safety information found in the welding power source Owners Manual Read and follow all safety precautions HAVE ALL INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE QUALIFIED PEOPLE _____ ________ AND REPAIR WORK PERFORMED ONLY BY A ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin NOTE I Considerations About We Magnetic Fields The following is a quotation from the General Conclusions Section Iding And The Effects Of Low Freque...

Page 20: ...d Torch Assembly 2 3 2 Adjusting Flex Lok Head 3 3 3 Connecting Torch 4 SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING 5 SECTION 5 TUNGSTEN ELECTRODE 5 1 Selecting Tungsten Electrode 6 5 2 Preparing Tungsten 7 SECTION 6 PARTS LIST Figure 6 1 Complete Torch Assembly 8 Figure 6 2 Consumable Parts 9 Table 6 1 Cross Reference to Competitive Model 10 OM 5638 Tf94 ...

Page 21: ...ARNING means possible death or serious injury can happen CAUTION means possible minor injury or equipment damage can happen 3 Statement Of Hazard And Result 4 Safety Instructions To Avoid Hazard 5 Hazard Symbol If Available 6 Safety Banner Read safety blocks for each sym bol shown 7 NOTE Special instructions for best oper ation not related to safety H NOTE Turn Off switch when using high frequency...

Page 22: ...ten Electrode See Section 5 2 Cup 3 Collet Body 4 Standard Collet 5 Reverse Collet Reverse collet improves electrical contact of tungsten electr ode 6 Power Cable Adapter Assembling Torch Body 7 Flex Lok Head 8 Heat Shield 9 Backcap Short Backcap Shown 10 0 Ring Installing Tungsten To adjust tungsten position loosen backcap Keep connections tight Replace cup heat shield backcap and 0 rings if crac...

Page 23: ...torch Do not use hand tools to adjust torch flex bk head Hold stem and turn head one full turn I 1 Head Adjusting Stem 2 Head Turn head and stem to desired angle Figure 3 2 Adjusting Flex Lok Head ST 142 083A I Hold stem and turn head until tight OM 1563 Page 3 ...

Page 24: ...ter before connecting adapter to weld output terminal 8 Work Clamp Connect work clamp to clean paint free location on workpiece as close to weld area as possible Use wire brush or sandpaper to clean metal at weld loint area Operating Torch Gas Valve Valve controls gas pref low and post flow Preftow aids arc starting Pre flow and posttlow prevent electrode from forming a black surface oxidizing Ope...

Page 25: ...ch for cracks or bad connections Be sure that torch cables arc are not CloSe to any grounded metal Repair or replace necessary parts Check welding power source high frequency control and if necessary check and adjust spark gaps Torch gas valve not working property if applicable Have Factory Authorized Service Station Service Distributor check valve Wandering arc poor control of direction of arc Re...

Page 26: ...ure Tungsten Green Band 010 UptolS Uptol5 UptolO 020 5 20 5 20 10 20 040 15 80 10 60 20 30 1 16 70 150 10 20 50 100 30 80 3 32 125 225 15 30 100 160 150 210 60 130 1 8 225 360 25 40 100 180 5 32 360 450 40 55 200 275 160 240 3 16 450 720 55 80 250 350 190 300 1 4 720 950 80 125 325 450 250 400 2 Thorium Alloyed Tungsten Red Band 010 Upto2S Upto2O Uptol5 020 15 40 15 35 5 20 040 25 85 20 80 20 60 1...

Page 27: ... Grinding Wheel 4 Radial Ground Wrong Tungsten Preparation Wandering Arc Ret S 0162 1 Tungsten Electrode 2 Balled End Ball end of tungsten before welding by applying either an ac amperage slightly higher than what is recom ____________________ 1 1 2 Times trode positive amperage Ele eter see Table 5 1 or a dc elec ctrode Diameter mendedforagivenelectrodediam 2 Ret S 0161 Figure 5 1 Preparing Tungs...

Page 28: ...STEM consisting of 0 RING 1 1 1 8 9 116 259 300S COLLET see Fig 6 2 BACKCAP short consisting of 1 9 116 258 300M BACKCAP medium consisting of 1 9 10 116 257 116260 300L 300R BACKCAP long consisting of 0 RING 1 1 11 12 116 208 116219 01 0012 FLEX LOC TORCH BODY w valve consisting of 0 RING 1 1 13 116217 01 0002 0 RING 2 14 15 116 216 116 218 FLHV 01 0007 VALVED HANDLE models w valve consisting of S...

Page 29: ...MMENDED USAGE S 0768 Note Coltet Body and Gas Cup required to complete torch Torches with high Rex composite cable also require a power cable adapter I STANDARD LENGTH FRONT ENDS Standard Lerryrli Collet Body 3CBXXX Use 3001 IS Heat Shreld SiockNo 116256 StandardColiet3C XXX ReverseColtet7C XXX Reduce Continuous Duty Rating By 25 When Using Short Cotlet Collet Body Figure 6 2 Consumable Parts ...

Page 30: ...A 116353 3010 08N79 116356 4CB40 17CB20 116354 3012 08N80 116357 4CB116 17CB20 116343 3C4L 12N03 116358 406332 17CB20 116344 3C5L 105Z60 116359 4CB418 17CB20 116345 3C6L 12N02 116337 204 13N14 116346 3C7L 105Z61 116338 2C5 13N15 116330 3A4 10N50 116339 2C6 13N16 116331 3A5 10N49 116340 2C7 13N17 116332 3A6 10N48 116341 208 13N18 116333 3A7 10N47 116342 2010 13N19 116 334 3A8 10N46 116 326 2C3L 796...

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Page 32: ...es from power source to CEB box are not supplied Use large diameter extension hoses and heavy welding cable for optimum performance RMCH14 and RLCH14 CONTACTOR SWITCHES Torch handle with a builtin switch for remote contactor control of Miller solidstate TIG power sources Includes 25 ft 7 6 m control cord with 14pin plug RMCH14S Momentary 129 336 RLCH14S Locking 129 335 TIG HOSE HOOKUP KITS THK THK...