Miller Blu-Pak 45 Mig
Miller Blu-Pak 45 Mig
Processes
MIG (GMAW) Welding
Flux Cored (FCAW)
Description
Blu-Pak 35/45
Directives
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directives: 89/336/EEC
Low Voltage: 73/23/EEC
Machinery Directives: 89/392/EEC
And their amendments 91/368/EEC, 93/31/EEC, 93/44/EEC, 93/68/EEC
Standards
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Product standard for arc welding equipment: EN50199: August 1995
Safety Requirements for Arc Welding Equipment Part 1: EN 60974-1: 1989
Telephone: 39(0)2-982901
Fax: 39(0)2-98290-203
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SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS–READ BEFORE USING
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Y Marks a special safety message. This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out! possible
ELECTRIC SHOCK, MOVING PARTS, and HOT PARTS hazards.
Consult symbols and related instructions below for necessary actions
. Means “Note”; not safety related. to avoid the hazards.
Arc rays from the welding process produce intense D Shut off shielding gas supply when not in use.
visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays D Always ventilate confined spaces or use
that can burn eyes and skin. Sparks fly off from the approved air-supplied respirator.
weld.
D Wear a welding helmet fitted with a proper shade of filter to protect
your face and eyes when welding or watching (see ANSI Z49.1
and Z87.1 listed in Safety Standards). HOT PARTS can cause severe burns.
D Wear approved safety glasses with side shields under your
helmet. D Do not touch hot parts bare handed.
D Use protective screens or barriers to protect others from flash and D Allow cooling period before working on gun or
glare; warn others not to watch the arc. torch.
D Wear protective clothing made from durable, flame-resistant mate-
rial (leather and wool) and foot protection.
MAGNETIC FIELDS can affect pacemakers.
WELDING can cause fire or explosion.
D Pacemaker wearers keep away.
D Wearers should consult their doctor before
Welding on closed containers, such as tanks,
drums, or pipes, can cause them to blow up. Sparks going near arc welding, gouging, or spot
can fly off from the welding arc. The flying sparks, hot welding operations.
workpiece, and hot equipment can cause fires and
burns. Accidental contact of electrode to metal objects can cause
sparks, explosion, overheating, or fire. Check and be sure the area is
safe before doing any welding. NOISE can damage hearing.
D Protect yourself and others from flying sparks and hot metal.
Noise from some processes or equipment can
D Do not weld where flying sparks can strike flammable material. damage hearing.
D Remove all flammables within 35 ft (10.7 m) of the welding arc. If
this is not possible, tightly cover them with approved covers. D Wear approved ear protection if noise level is
high.
D Be alert that welding sparks and hot materials from welding can
easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas.
D Watch for fire, and keep a fire extinguisher nearby.
D Be aware that welding on a ceiling, floor, bulkhead, or partition can CYLINDERS can explode if damaged.
cause fire on the hidden side.
D Do not weld on closed containers such as tanks, drums, or pipes, Shielding gas cylinders contain gas under high
pressure. If damaged, a cylinder can explode. Since
unless they are properly prepared according to AWS F4.1 (see gas cylinders are normally part of the welding
Safety Standards). process, be sure to treat them carefully.
D Connect work cable to the work as close to the welding area as
practical to prevent welding current from traveling long, possibly D Protect compressed gas cylinders from excessive heat, mechani-
unknown paths and causing electric shock and fire hazards. cal shocks, slag, open flames, sparks, and arcs.
D Do not use welder to thaw frozen pipes. D Install cylinders in an upright position by securing to a stationary
support or cylinder rack to prevent falling or tipping.
D Remove stick electrode from holder or cut off welding wire at
contact tip when not in use. D Keep cylinders away from any welding or other electrical circuits.
D Wear oil-free protective garments such as leather gloves, heavy D Never drape a welding torch over a gas cylinder.
shirt, cuffless trousers, high shoes, and a cap. D Never allow a welding electrode to touch any cylinder.
D Remove any combustibles, such as a butane lighter or matches, D Never weld on a pressurized cylinder – explosion will result.
from your person before doing any welding.
D Use only correct shielding gas cylinders, regulators, hoses, and fit-
tings designed for the specific application; maintain them and
associated parts in good condition.
FLYING METAL can injure eyes.
D Turn face away from valve outlet when opening cylinder valve.
D Welding, chipping, wire brushing, and grinding D Keep protective cap in place over valve except when cylinder is in
cause sparks and flying metal. As welds cool, use or connected for use.
they can throw off slag.
D Read and follow instructions on compressed gas cylinders,
D Wear approved safety glasses with side associated equipment, and CGA publication P-1 listed in Safety
shields even under your welding helmet. Standards.
1 Power Source
2 Power Cord (4m)
3 Work Cable and Clamp (4m) 2
4 Running Gear
2-2. Specifications
Rated Output
at 45% Duty Welding
Cycle Range Max. OVC Input Rating KVA Dimensions Net Weight
Blu-Pak 35 350 A 32 V 16-32 38 230-31A 11.8 KVA Length: 146 kg
400–18A 1040mm
Height: 760mm
Width: 435mm
Blu-Pak 45 450 A 37 V 14-37 47 230-46A 17.7 KVA Length: 156 kg
400-27A 1040mm
Height: 760mm
Width: 435mm
600
Blu-Pak 45: 45% Duty Cycle at 37V, 450A
Duty cycle is percentage of 10 500
minutes that unit can weld at rated
load without overheating. 400
Y Exceeding duty cycle can
damage unit and void 300 450
warranty.
350 4.5 Minutes 5.5 Minutes
200 Welding Resting
20 25 30 35 40 50 60 708090100
% DUTY CYCLE
500 mm
500 mm
500 mm
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1 Power source
2 Work clamp (connect to re- 5
ceptacle as shown) 7
3 Water cooler for torch
4 Cylinder (chain to running
gear)
5 Cylinder valve
Open valve slightly so gas flow
blows dirt from valve. Close valve.
6 Regulator/Flow gauge
Install so face is vertical 8
7 Flow adjust
8 Gas supply line 4
9 Wire feeder
3
10 MIG torch
9
10
GND/PE
Y Have only qualified persons
make this installation.
Y Special installation may be
required where gasoline or
volatile liquids are present –
consult national or local reg-
ulations.
GND/PE L3
Connect first. L1 L2
Tools Needed:
4-1. Controls
Ref. ST-155 790-F
1 Power Switch 2 5 6
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 off.
2 Indicator Lamp
This lights up when the power switch
is placed in the ON position. 1
3 Protection Fuse
Fuse F protects the control circuit.
Should it become necesary to re-
place any fuse in the welding power
source, be sure to substitute with one
of the same size and rating.
4 High Temperature Shutdown
3 4
Light
7 8
This lights up when unit overheats
and shuts down.
5 Use this control to adjust weld
voltage 10 position switch. 20
weld setting, 10 high range (I),
10 low range (II).
6 Voltage/Amperage Meter.
Use toggle switch to select voltage or
amperage.
7 Low Inductance Negative
Output Terminal
Connect work lead here for most Front Panel
“short-arc” applications.
8 High Inductance Negative
Terminal
Connect work lead here for stainless
steel and spray arc conditions. 9 10 11
9 115 a.c. Receptacle
Located on the rear panel is a recep-
tacle which provides power to the gas
heater, when welding with CO2
shielding gas and for the cooling sys-
tem.
10 Wire Feeder Power Cable
Receptacle
Located on the rear panel is a recep-
tacle used to supply operating power
to the wire feed unit.
115 VAC
11 Positive Out Terminal
Back Panel
3 Months
6 Months
5-2. Troubleshooting
Trouble Remedy
No weld output; fan does not run. Place line disconnect switch in On position (see Section 3-4).
Check and replace line fuse(s), if necessary, or reset circuit breaker (see Section 3-4).
No weld output; fan on. Check and replace if necessary (see Section 4-1)
Fan not operating; weld output Check for and remove anything blocking fan movement.
available.
Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check fan motor.
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