Miller Electric MTL-17 user manual

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1994 Form:
OM-1563B
January
Millerfi
Effective With No. KB-8
Style
OWNERS
MANUAL
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F'~~
MTL-17 Torches

Air-Cooled Torches ForGTAW
Welding
Rated At 150 100%
Amperes Gas
Duty Cycle Using Argon Shielding
Thru 1/8 in
.020 Thru 3.2 Size
(0.5 mm) Tungsten Capacity

Includes 12-1/2 Or 25 ft or 7.6 Cable
(3.8 m)

Remote Contactor And Current Control Available
Electrode And Some Torch Parts Needed
Tungsten
Read follow all
and these instructions and Give this manual to the
operator.
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:I~I MILLERS TRUE BLUETM WARRANTY LIMITED Effective 1.1992 January with serial number of a preface KC or newer) (Equipment This Limited warranty suoersedes all previous MILLER warranties and is exclusive with ire other Or warlantres expressed or implied gualantees LIMITEDWARRANTY Sub~ect to the terms and conditions below. MILLER Electric Remote Controls retail that Co Appleton Wisconsin warrants to its original osrchaser new MIp Kits Accessory MILLER sold alter the ehectine dale Cl this lim

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR GTAWTORCHES GTAW WELDING be hazardous. WARNING can a FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY DEATH. PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS OR KEEP CHILDREN AWAY AWAY. PACEMAKERWEARERS KEEP UNTIL CONSULTING YOUR DOCTOR. In in certain hazards is safe when taken. The as most to occurs. precautions are welding, jobs, exposure Welding information below is of the information found in a more the safety given only summary complete safety welding Read and follow all source Owners Manual. power safety p

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TABLE OF CONTENTS - 1 SECTION 1 SAFETY INFORMATION . SECTION 2- SPECIFICATIONS 2-1. 2 Duty Cycle SECTION 3- INSTALLATION & OPERATION Torch And Torch 3-1. Parts 2 Required Assembly 3-2. Flex-Lok Head 3 Adjusting 3-3. Torch 4 Connecting SECTION 4- MAINTENANCE &TROUBLESHOOTING 5 SECTION 5 TUNGSTEN ELECTRODE 5-1. Electrode 6 Selecting Tungsten 5-2. 7 Preparing Tungsten SECTION 6 PARTS LIST 6-1. Torch 8 Complete Assembly Figure 6-2. Consumable Parts 9 Figure Table 6-1. Cross Reference to Model 10 C

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- SECTION 1 SAFETY INFORMATION 2.93 modl.t Read all this manual. safety messages throughout all Obey to avoid safety messages injury. Learn the ofWARNING and CAUTION. meaning 1 Alert Safety Symbol 1 2 2 2 Word Signal \~ \ WARNING means death possible a CAUTION serious 3 or can _______ injury happen. _______ kill. ELECTRIC SHOCK can MOVING PARTS I CAUTION minor can injure. means possible +1 or can injury equipment damage Do not touch live electrical trom parts. Keep away moving parts.

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2-1. Duty Cycle CAUTIONS a WELDING LONGER THAN RATED DUTY CYCLE can torch and void damage warranty. Do not weld at rated load than shown below. wfwarn8.1~ 8/93 longer 100% D At 150 n Gas uty Cycle Amperes Using Argo 0 Definition - 10 is of 10 Duty Cycle percentage minutes that torch can weld at rated load without overheating. Minutes Continuous Welding sb1.5~ 8/93 2-1. Figure Duty Cycle OPERATION SECTION 3- INSTALLATION & 3-1. Torch Parts And Torch Assembly Required Obtain the Torch Parts foll

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

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3-3. Torch Connecting ~ ~ READSAFETYBLOCKS at beginning ~ of manual before proceeding. 4jj~1 ~ BUILDUP OF SHIELDING GAS harm health kill. can or 0 Shut off when not in use. shielding gas supply warnl.1 9/91 Turn Off and source, welding power unit, If install applicable. high-frequency disconnect before in input power torch. stalling Obtain the hose: following Torch With Gas Valve With 1 Gas Hose 5/8-18 Right- Hand Fittings Connections: 2 Regulator/Flowmeter 3 Gas Cylinder 4 Power Source Welding

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MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 4 V~ ~. READSAF ETYBLOCKSatbeginning ~ 4.. of manual before proceeding. ~ Turn Off all before power maintaining. ~~Replace Cracked Parts 3-3 3-1, Torch Body Gas Hose Torch Cable . 4-1. Schedule Maintenance Figure Table 4-1. Troubleshooting 1 Before check selection and table, of NOTE using troubleshooting preparation tungsten electrode to Section 5. according Trouble Remedy in ~ Lack of Check cables and torch for cracks or bad connections. Be sure that

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SECTION 5-TUNGSTEN ELECTRODE mod2. I 3/93 Foradditional see distributorforahandbook theGas NOTE ~ information, on your Tungsten Arc (GTAW) I Welding process. Wear clean to contamination of gloves prevent electrode. tungsten Electrode 5-1. Selecting Tungsten Table 5-1. Size Tungsten - Gas Amperage Range. Type, Polarity DC Electrode DC Electrode AC AC Balanced Electrode Diameter Argon Argon Argon Using Argon Positive/Reverse Wave Negative/Straight Polarity Polarity High Frequency U

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5-2. Preparing Tungsten 1 Electrode Tungsten 2 Balled End Ball end of before tungsten welding either by applying an ac amperage than what is recom slightly higher 1-1/2 Times P mendedfor a electrodediam given Electrode Diameter eter Table (see 5.1), or a dc elec 1iI~IIE trode positive amperage. 2 Ref. S-0161 5-1. For AC Or DC Electrode Positive Figure Preparing Tungsten (DCEP) Welding CAUTION a FLYING SPARKS AND HOT METAL can cause and start fires. injury electrode on with in asate location f

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SECTION 6- PARTS LIST 6-2 Fig 11 4 16 17 18 6-2 Fig 6-22 Fig 6 SB120 867 20 Torch 6-1. Figure Complete Assembly Item Stock Model No. No. No. Description Quantity 6-1. Torch Figure Complete Assembly 1 electrode TUNGSTEN, (consult distributor) your welding supply 2 CUP, (see Fig 6-2) COLLET 3 BODY, (see Fig 6-2) 4 118 526 FL3L 3 SERIES HEAD, 1 . . . . . . . (consisting of) HEAT 5 116256. 300HS SHIELD, std 1 . . .. 5 .119 914 3GHS HEAT small dia lens 1 - -. -. ... SHIELD, gas 5 .119 915 3GHSLD

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S-0768 USAGE Reverse 4C-XXX 7C-XXX Collel Collei Short RECOMMENDED INDICATE AREAS SHADED Standard 3C-XXX Reverse 7C-XXX Collet Collet Parts SELECTOR ENDS Consumable PARTS FRONT 116259 119914 119915 Lerryth LenyIh 6-2. ~ Diarrieler Body Shrekt No SIseki No Shield No 300HS 3GHS Lens Lens LENGTH 3GLL-XXX Standaid 3CBXXX Standard 3GL-XXX Stock Large Collet Heal Stock Heat Neat Stock Use Gas Use Gas Use CONSUMABLE Figure STANDARD 0 adapter. cable torch). power a complete require to also cable require

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Cross Reference To Table 6-1. Model Competitive COMPETITIVE COMPETITIVE NO. STOCK NO. MODEL NO. NO. STOCK NO. MODEL NO. 116367 3020 10N21 119 934 3AG6 54N16 116368 3C40 10N22 . . . . 119935 3AG7 54N15 10N23 116369 3C116 . 119 936 3AG8 54N14 116 370 3C332 10N24 119937 3AG11 54N19 116371 3C418 10N25 119 902 3GLL332 45V64 116 379 7C20 N/A . 119 903 3GLL418 995795 7C40 N/A 116 380 119911 3AG8LD 57N74 116381 70116 N/A 119912 3AG1OLD 53N88 116382 7C332 N/A 119913 3AG12LD 53N87 116383 7C418 N/A 116 373

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OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES FUSE BLOCKASSEMBLY For TOTAL TIG select GAS system, REGULATORS For use with watercooled each of the items: one following With 580 CGA inlet connector torches. Five fuse links included HRF2425 source (#127 661) Welding power to 260 Up Amps (#116 163) This has outlet regulator/flowmeter TIG torch 260 to 550 Amps (#116164) at 25 PSIG; the pressure preset TIG kit hG kits listed (see below) Protects torch from maximum inlet is overheating 3000 PSIG and Coolant water

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Form: 1994 OM-1563B January Miller. Effective With No. KB-B Style OWNERS MANUAL 1 ~=l~''~7 ~1fJ~ ~r'~ MTL-17 Torches Air-Cooled Torches ForGTAW Welding Rated At 150 100% Gas Amperes Duty Cycle Using Argon Shielding .020 Thru 1/8 in Thru 3.2 Size (05 mm) Tungsten Capacity Includes 12-1/2 Or 25 ft or 7.6 Cable (3.8 m) Remote Contactor And Current Control Available Electrode And Some Torch Parts Needed Tungsten U Read and follow these instructions and all I Give this manual to the ope

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u-f :1~. MILLERS TRUE BLUETM LIMITED WARRANTY Effective 1. 1992 January with serial number of KC (Equipment a preface or newer) This umited warranty supersedes alt previous MtLLER warranties and is erctusiue witn to other or warranties esoressed or implied guarantees LIMITEDWARRANTr Subtect to the terms and conditions betow MILLER Electric Remote Controls Wisconsin, warrants to retail that Co Appleton its original purchaser new Mtg Kits Accessory MILLER sold atter the effective date of th

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GTAW SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR TORCHES I GTAW WELDING can be hazardous. WARNING~.~ a FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. KEEP PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS CHILDREN YOUR AWAY. PACEMAKERWEARERS KEEP AWAY UNTIL CONSULTING DOCTOR. In in certain hazards is safe when taken. The as most to occurs. are welding, jobs, exposure Welding precautions is of the information found in information below a more the safety given only summary complete safety welding all source Owners Manual. Read and follow safety p

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 SECTION 1 SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 2 2 2-1. DutyCycle SECTION 3-INSTALLATION & OPERATION 3-1. Torch Parts And Torch 2 Required Assembly 3-2. Flex-Lok Head 3 Adjusting 4 3-3. Torch Connecting 4- MAINTENANCE &TROUBLESHOOTING 5 SECTION SECTION 5 TUNGSTEN ELECTRODE 5-1. Electrode 6 Selecting Tungsten 7 5-2. Preparing Tungsten 6- PARTS LIST SECTION Torch 8 6-1. Figure Complete Assembly Consumable Parts 9 6-2. Figure Reference Model 10 Table 6-1. Cross to Compe