Miller Electric GA-16C1, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION 1 – SAFETY INFORMATION
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Read all safety messages throughout this manual.
Obey all safety messages to avoid injury.
Learn the meaning of WARNING and CAUTION.
1 Safety Alert Symbol
2 Signal Word
WARNING means possible death
or serious injury can happen.
CAUTION means possible minor
injury or equipment damage can
happen.
3 Statement Of Hazard And Re-
sult
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.
2
NOTE
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
•
Do not touch live electrical parts.
•
Disconnect input power before
installing or servicing.
WARNING
READ SAFETY BLOCKS at start of
Section 3-1 before proceeding.
WARNING
5
4
6
7
1 2
CAUTION
MOVING PARTS can injure.
•
Keep away from moving parts.
•
Keep all panels and covers closed
when operating.
3
Turn Off switch when using high frequency.
Figure 1-1. Safety Information
SECTION 2 – SPECIFICATIONS
Table 2-1. Welding Gun
Specifications Description
Rated Output 160 Amperes Using CO
2
Shielding Gas – Air-Cooled
Duty Cycle See Figure 2-1
Wire Diameter .023 And .030 in (0.6 And 0.8 mm) Hard Or Flux-Cored Wires
Weight 10 ft Gun – Net: 2.8 lb (1.3 kg); Ship: 5.4 lb (2.4 kg)
2-1. Duty Cycle
CAUTION
WELDING LONGER THAN RATED DUTY CYCLE can damage gun and void warranty.
•
Do not weld at rated load longer than shown below.
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6 Minutes Welding 4 Minutes Resting
Duty Cycle is percentage of 10
minutes that gun can weld at
rated load without overheating.
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10
Minutes
60% Duty Cycle At 160 Amperes Using CO
2
Gas
Definition
30% Duty Cycle At 160 Amperes Using Mixed Gases
3 Minutes Welding 7 Minutes Resting
Figure 2-1. Duty Cycle