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Instruction Manual

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This instruction manual is intended to be a guide when operating the T3 Extreme Seam welder. To ensure opti-

mal performance from your welder, please follow the recommendations and specifications precisely.

For more technical information regarding this machine call our Resolution Center at 1-855-888-WELD or email

[email protected].

You can also subscribe to Miller Weldmaster Insiders to stay updated on tech tips, machine maintenance up-

dates, and more at www.weldmaster.com/insiders.

Summary of Contents for T3 Extreme

Page 1: ...your welder please follow the recommendations and specifications precisely For more technical information regarding this machine call our Resolution Center at 1 855 888 WELD or email service weldmaster com You can also subscribe to Miller Weldmaster Insiders to stay updated on tech tips machine maintenance up dates and more at www weldmaster com insiders ...

Page 2: ...s of Heat Sealing Chapter 5 Definition of Controls Chapter 6 Operation Chapter 7 Adjustment Chapter 8 Welding Tips Chapter 9 Accessories Chapter 10 Maintenance Chapter 11 Recommended Replacement Parts Chapter 12 Transportation and Storage Page 3 Pages 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 11 Page 12 Pages 13 17 Pages 18 19 Page 20 Pages 21 22 Page 23 Page 24 Table of Contents ...

Page 3: ...oven Polyester and Polypropylene Various Fusing Tapes Weldable Webbing Rigid Extruded Products The manufacturer does not approve of Any other uses for these machines The removal of any safety guards while in operation Unauthorized modification of the machines Using replacement parts that are not manufacturer approved Only a properly trained technician may operate and or perform any routine mainten...

Page 4: ...e Familiarize yourself with their placement and meaning Caution Unplug Machine The Caution Unplug Machine sticker is placed near the opening of the cabinet and all access panels To prevent electrocution the machine should always have the power disconnected before the cabinet door is open Caution Electricity The Caution Electricity sticker is placed near areas that contain electrical Caution Read D...

Page 5: ...tion as required by local electrical code to be suitable for the primary disconnect The Miller Weldmaster T 3 requires the following power supply 16 Amperes Single phase 230 Volts Shop Air Supply The Miller Weldmaster T 3 includes an in shop air supply valve that allows quick connects and disconnects to your shop air supply Due to the number of different style airline connectors a male quick conne...

Page 6: ...s from 25 to 490 Degrees Celsius 100 to 915 Degrees Fahr enheit Speed The Speed of the Weld Rollers determines the amount of time the heat is applied to the material being welded The slower the speed setting the more the material will be heated The faster the speed setting the less the material will be heated To achieve the best weld a minimal amount of heat should be applied to the material while...

Page 7: ...trols and their functions Start Button The start button initiates the wedge swing and motor controls By depressing the start button the welding process will begin Stop Button The stop button will pause the welding operation By depressing the stop button the welding operation will stop Weld Roller Open Close The push pull knob will open or close the weld rollers By pushing the knob the weld rollers...

Page 8: ...isconnect has been turned ON and after the emergency stop button has been turned and released Temperature Controller The temperature controller is used to set the desired temperature of the wedge The temperature range is 0O C to 430O C The UP arrow increases the set temperature the DOWN arrow decreases the set temperature The EZ scroll and double circle buttons are used for programming functions T...

Page 9: ...decrease the pressure Push the regulator in to lock the knob in place Speed Control The speed control adjusts the speed of the weld rollers 0 is the lowest speed and 10 is the fastest speed Turn the knob to the desired speed setting Drive Delay Control The drive delay control delays the weld rollers from starting until the start button or foot pedal has been depressed The drive delay control shoul...

Page 10: ...edal to the control system of the machine Insert the male end of the plug into the female end of the plug then tighten the threaded nut finger tight The foot pedal should be connected only when the machine is used in a stationary mode Air Supply The air supply should be connected to the supply side of the ball valve 1 4 NPT The ball valve should be turned to the horizontal position whenever the ma...

Page 11: ...air to the appropriate air supply and turn the air supply ball valve to the OPEN position 3 Turn the power disconnect to the ON position This will power up the machine and the heat system 4 Make sure the emergency stop button is released 5 Depress the reset button Depressing the reset button turns ON the control system of the machine 6 Assuming the machine adjustments and control settings are to t...

Page 12: ...rive delay to its highest setting and close the weld rollers 1 Swing the wedge into place by depressing the drive foot pedal or the start button Once the wedge swing has reached the weld position view the placement of the wedge with respect to the weld rollers then release the drive foot pedal or depress the stop button 2 The height of the wedge must be level with the pinch point of the weld rolle...

Page 13: ...eld rollers then release the drive foot pedal or depress the stop button 2 The squareness alignment of the wedge must be on center line with the weld rollers 3 If the squareness of the wedge is rotated off the center line of the weld rollers an adjustment will be required 4 To adjust the wedge squareness the wedge must first be in the home position 5 Locate and loosen the left right adjustment loc...

Page 14: ...ith the wedge and weld roller pinch point when the wedge has swung into place 3 If the tilt alignment of the wedge is not horizontal with the pinch point of the weld rollers an adjustment will be required 4 To adjust the wedge tilt alignment the wedge must first be in the home position 5 Locate and loosen tighten the tilt adjustment locking knobs and adjust the wedge system left or right depending...

Page 15: ...eld rollers then release the drive foot pedal or depress the stop button 2 The squareness alignment of the wedge must be on center line with the weld rollers 3 If the squareness of the wedge is rotated off the center line of the weld rollers an adjustment will be required 4 To adjust the wedge squareness the wedge must first be in the home position 5 Locate and loosen the left right adjustment loc...

Page 16: ...the depth alignment of the wedge is back too far or too far into of the pinch point of the weld rollers an adjustment will be required 4 To adjust the wedge depth alignment the wedge must first be in the home position 5 Locate and loosen the depth adjustment locking bolts and adjust the wedge system depth depending on required position of the wedge to the weld roller pinch point 6 For proper wedge...

Page 17: ... see the fabric is delaminating over the entire width of the seam Uneven Fabric Tension Fig 03 This is an example of too much tension held on the top fabric panel It is important for the operator to hold even equal tension on both the top and bottom fabric panels as the machine is welding As illustrated the green panel goes through the left side top of the welder and the yellow panel goes through ...

Page 18: ...is welding As illustrated the green panel goes through the left side top of the welder and the yellow panel goes through the right side bottom of the welder When more tension is held on the bottom panel the top panel will show wrinkling next to the weld Adjust the tension held to give a smoother finish Perfect Seam Fig 05 This is an example of a perfect seam There is no waviness wrinkles or pucker...

Page 19: ...Instruction Manual Page 19 CHAPTER 8 WELDING TIPS 9 0 Accessories Guides The Miller Weldmaster T3 gives the user the ability to switch from one application to the next with our quick change guides ...

Page 20: ... starting inspections or maintenance of any kind the power disconnect and air valve must be turned to the off position 2 Remove the back cover of the machine and inspect the chains sprockets gears and all other mechanical parts During the inspection look for wearing surfaces dark dust under the sprockets and gears dry chains or any other signs of wear 3 Oil chains sprockets and gears as needed Rep...

Page 21: ...ple Disconnect the heater cartridge wires from the WAGO clamp Loosen the two set screws located on the side of the wedge Remove both bolts from the rear mounting bracket Install the new wedge assembly reversing the above instructions When tightening the bolts onto the rear mounting bracket loosen by a 1 8 of a turn so the wedge has some float in it 6 Contact a Miller Weldmaster service representat...

Page 22: ...ntial injury Secure all components before lifting Transportation Outside a Production Facility The manufacturer requires the Miller Weldmaster machine to be placed on a pallet and loaded into a truck using a forklift or tow motor The forks are to be inserted below the bottom frame along the center of gravity Before lifting the machine be sure to secure all components Lift slowly to ensure proper p...

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