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Miller Electric 6000 - page 1
Blue Star 6000 Processes Description Stick (SMAW) W elding Engine Driven Welding Generator OM-499 197 850H March 2004 Visit our website at www.MillerWelds.com ...
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Miller Electric 6000 - page 2
Miller Electric manufactures a full line of welders and welding related equipment. For information on other quality Miller products, contact your local Miller distributor to receive the latest full line catalog orindividual catalog sheets. T o locate your nearest distributor or service agency call 1-800-4-A-Miller , or visit us at www .MillerW elds ...
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Miller Electric 6000 - page 3
T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS − READ BEFORE USING 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1. Symbol Usage 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2. Arc W elding Hazards 1 . . . . . . . ...
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OM-499 Page 1 Return T o T able Of Contents SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS − READ BEFORE USING rom _nd_8/03 W arning: Protect yourself and others from injury — read and follow these precautions. 1-1. Symbol Usage Means W arning! W atch Out! There are possible hazards with this procedure! The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining sym ...
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OM-499 Page 2 Return T o T able Of Contents W elding on closed containers, such as tanks, drums, or pipes, can cause them to blow up. Sparks can fly of f from the welding arc. The flying sparks, hot workpiece, and hot equipment can cause fires and burns. Accidental contact of electrode to metal objects can cause sparks, explosion, overheating, or f ...
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OM-499 Page 3 Return T o T able Of Contents STEAM AN D H O T C OOLANT can burn. If possible, check coolant level when engine is cold to avoid scalding. Always check coolant level at overflow tank, if pres- ent on unit, instead of radiator (unless told otherwise in maintenance section or engine manual). If the engine is warm, checking is ...
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OM-499 Page 4 Return T o T able Of Contents READ INSTRUCTIONS. Use only genuine MILLER/Hobart replacement parts. Perform engine and air compressor (if applicable) maintenance and service according to this manual and the engine/air compressor (if applicable) manu- als. H. F . RADIA TION can cause interference. High-frequency (H.F .) can ...
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OM-499 Page 5 Revenez à la table des matières SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE A V ANT UTILISA TION rom_fre 8/03 A vertissement: Protégez vous et les autres des blessures − lisez et suivez ces précautions. 2-1. Signification des symboles Signifie Mise en garde ! Soyez vigilant ! Cette procédure présente des risques de dang ...
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Miller Electric 6000 - page 10
OM-499 Page 6 Revenez à la table des matières LES ACCUMULA TIONS DE GAZ ris- quent de provoquer des blessures ou même la mort. Fermer l’alimentation du gaz protecteur en cas de non utilisation. V eiller toujours à bien aérer les espaces confinés ou se servir d’un respi- rateur d’adduction d’air homologué. Le rayonnement de l? ...
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OM-499 Page 7 Revenez à la table des matières L ’EXPLOSION DE LA BA TTERIE peut RENDRE A VEUGLE. T oujours porter une protection faciale, des gants en caoutchouc et vêtements de protection lors d’une in- tervention sur la batterie. Arrêter le moteur avant de débrancher ou de brancher les câbles de batterie. Eviter de provoquer ...
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OM-499 Page 8 Revenez à la table des matières LE SURCHAUFFEMENT peut endom- mager le moteur électrique. Arrêter ou déconnecter l’équipement avant de dé- marrer ou d’arrêter le moteur . Ne pas laisser tourner le moteur trop lentement sous risque d’endommager le moteur électrique à cause d’une tension et d’une fréquence t ...
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Miller Electric 6000 - page 13
OM-499 Page 9 Return T o T able Of Contents SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS 3-1. Symbol Definitions Engine Choke Read Operator’s Manual A Amperes V V olts Engine Oil Fuel Battery (Engine) Engine Positive Negative Alternating Current (AC) Output h Hours s Seconds T ime Protective Earth (Ground) Circuit Breaker T emperature SECTION 4 − SPECIFICA TIONS ...
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OM-499 Page 10 Return T o T able Of Contents 4-2. Dimensions, W eights, And Operating Angles Dimensions Height 20-3/4 in (527 mm) D Width 22-3/4 in (577 mm) D Depth 31-1/4 in (793 mm) B Do not exceed tilt angles or engine could be damaged or unit could tip. A 31-1/4 in (793 mm) B be damaged or unit could tip. Do not move or operate unit whe ...
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OM-499 Page 1 1 Return T o T able Of Contents 4-4. Fuel Consumption (Honda-Powered Units) 802 122 Continuous W elding 4-5. Duty Cycle 802 093 Duty cycle is the percentage of 10 minutes that unit can weld at rated load without overheating. Exceeding duty cycle can damage unit and void warranty . 100% Duty Cycle at 100 Amperes CC/DC ...
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OM-499 Page 12 Return T o T able Of Contents 4-6. Generator Power Curves 198 570 The generator power curves show the ac power available in amperes at the receptacles. A. 60 Hz Model B. 50 Hz Model 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 LOAD AMPS LOAD VOL TS 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 LOAD AMPS ...
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OM-499 Page 13 Return T o T able Of Contents 4-7. V olt-Ampere Curves 198 570 The volt-ampere curve shows the minimum and maximum voltage an d amperage output capabilities o f th e welding generator . Curves of al l other settings fall between the curves shown. A. 60 Hz Model B. 50 Hz Model 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 2 ...
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OM-499 Page 14 Return T o T able Of Contents SECTION 5 − INST ALLA TION 5-1. Installing Welding Generator install1 10/00*− 802 524-A / Ref. 151 556 / 158 936-A / S-0854 18 in (460 mm) 18 in (460 mm) 18 in (460 mm) 18 in (460 mm) 18 in (460 mm) OR Movement Airflow Clearance Location Always securely fasten welding generator onto transport veh ...
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OM-499 Page 15 Return T o T able Of Contents 5-3. Grounding Generator When Supplying Building Systems GND/PE 1 2 Use ground device as stated in electrical codes. 2 3 800 576-B 1 Equipment Grounding T erminal 2 Grounding Cable Use #10 A WG or larger insulated copper wire. 3 Ground Device Ground generator to sys- tem earth ground if supply- ing p ...
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OM-499 Page 16 Return T o T able Of Contents 5 -5. Engine Prestart Checks (Honda-Powered Units) 802 094-A Full Full Gasoline 1/2 i n (13 mm) 1 Check all fluids daily . Engine must be cold and on a level surface. Unit is shipped with 10W30 engine oil. Engine stops if oil level gets too low . Follow run-in procedure in en- gine manual. 1 Fuel V a ...
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OM-499 Page 17 Return T o T able Of Contents 5-7. Connecting T o Weld Output T erminals 196 914 / 495 178 1 Positive (+) W eld Output T erminal 2 Negative (−) Weld Output T erminal For Direct Current Electrode Posi- tive (DCEP), connect work cable to Negative (−) terminal and electrode holder to Positive (+) terminal. For Direct Current Electro ...
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OM-499 Page 18 Return T o T able Of Contents SECTION 6 − OPERA TING THE WELDING GENERA TOR 6-1. Controls (Kohler-Powered Units) 802 51 1-A / 802 051 1 / 495 178 6 7 60 Hz Weld and generator power output stops i f generator overheats or engine speed is too low . 1 Engine Switch Us e switch to open ignition circuit, and to stop engine. 2 Thrott ...
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OM-499 Page 19 Return T o T able Of Contents 6-2. Controls (Honda-Powered Units) (See Section 6-3) 802 094-A / 802 095 / 495 187 Recoil-Start Electric-Start 60 Hz 50 Hz 1 3 6 2 1 4 5 7 ...
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OM-499 Page 20 Return T o T able Of Contents 6-3. Description Of Controls (Honda-Powered Units) (See Section 6-2 ) Weld and generator power output stops i f generator overheats or engine speed is too low . 1 Engine Switch On models with recoil-start, use switch to open ignition circuit, and to stop engine. On models with electric-start, use swi ...
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Miller Electric 6000 - page 25
OM-499 Page 21 Return T o T able Of Contents SECTION 7 − OPERA TING AUXILIAR Y EQUIPMENT The welding generator provides power while welding and with the Current control in any position. However , under these conditions equipment connected to the welding generator may be subject to larger than normal voltage fluctuations. It is recommended that on ...
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OM-499 Page 22 Return T o T able Of Contents 7-2. Optional Generator Power Panels Ref. ST-802 124 / H-495 290 / H-495 283 / 495 277 Generator Power Panel 495 315 (USA) Generator Power Panel 495 278 (Canada−CSA) Generator Power Panel 495 253 (South Africa) Generator Power Panel 495 289 (Australia) If unit does not have GFCI recep- tacles, use ...
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OM-499 Page 23 Return T o T able Of Contents 7-3. Generator Power Panel Ratings Unless otherwise stated, the rating of duplex outlets is the combined load of all receptacles. NOTE T otal power from generator NOT to exceed 5500 Watts (60 Hz) or 5000 W atts (50 Hz) Receptacle Protected By Panel 495 218 (USA) Panel 495 315 (USA) Panel 495 219 (USA) Pa ...
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OM-499 Page 24 Return T o T able Of Contents 7-4. Wiring Instructions For Optional 120/240 V olt T wistlock Plug (NEMA L14-30P) plug3-1 1/99 − 802 527 1 Plug Wired For 120/240 V , 3-Wire Load When wired for 120 V loads, each d u - plex receptacle shares a load with one half of the 240 V receptacle. 2 Neutral (Silver) T erminal 3 Load 1 (Brass) T ...
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OM-499 Page 25 Return T o T able Of Contents 8-2. Routine Maintenance Recycle engine fluids. Stop engine before maintaining. Se e Engine Manual and Maintenance Label. Ser- vice more often if used in severe conditions. * T o be done by Factory Authorized Service Agent. 8 h 20 h Wipe up spills. Check fluid levels. See Section 5-4 or 5-5 Check ...
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OM-499 Page 26 Return T o T able Of Contents 8-3. Overload Protection (Honda-Powered Units) 1 Ignition Circuit Breaker (Electric-Start Models Only) The circuit breaker protects the en- gine battery charging circuit. A short circuit or a battery connected in reverse polarity will trip the circuit breaker . Press button to reset breaker . If a sw ...
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OM-499 Page 27 Return T o T able Of Contents 8-5. Adjusting Engine Speed (Honda-Powered Units) 802 097-A After tuning engine, check engine speeds. See table for proper no load speeds. If necessary , adjust speeds as follows: Start engine and run until warm. W eld/Power Speed Adjustment 1 Throttle Control Lever 2 Adjustment Screw Move lever to Run ( ...
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OM-499 Page 28 Return T o T able Of Contents SECTION 9 − TROUBLESHOOTING 9-1. T roubleshooting A. Welding T rouble Remedy No weld output. Check Amperage control setting. Check weld connections. Check engine speed, and adjust if necessary (see Section 8-4 or 8-5). Output stops if engine speed is too low . Be sure all equipment is disconnected from ...
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OM-499 Page 29 Return T o T able Of Contents T rouble Remedy Lo w power output at generator power ac receptacles. Check Amperage control setting. Check engine speed, and adjust if necessary (see Section 8-4 or 8-5). Output stops if engine speed is too low . Move throttle lever to 60 Hz position for 60 Hz equipment (see Section 6-1 or 6-2). Erratic ...
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OM-499 Page 30 Return T o T able Of Contents SECTION 10 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS 197 857-E Figure 10-1. Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator (1 Of 2) ...
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OM-499 Page 31 Return T o T able Of Contents 197 857-E Figure 10-2. Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator (2 Of 2) ...
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OM-499 Page 32 Return T o T able Of Contents 201 026-A Figure 10-3. Wiring Diagram For Auxiliary Power Panels (1 Of 2) ...
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OM-499 Page 33 Return T o T able Of Contents 201 026-A Figure 10-4. Wiring Diagram For Auxiliary Power Panels (2 Of 2) ...
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OM-499 Page 34 Return T o T able Of Contents SECTION 1 1 − GENERA TOR POWER GUIDELINES The views in this section are intended to be representative of all engine-driven welding generators. Y our unit may differ from those shown. NOTE 1 1-1. Selecting Equipment gen_pwr 1 1/02 − Ref. ST-159 730 / ST -800 577 1 Generator Power Receptacle s − Neut ...
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Miller Electric 6000 - page 39
OM-499 Page 35 Return T o T able Of Contents 1 1-3. Grounding When Supplying Building Systems ST-800 576-B 1 Equipment Grounding T erminal 2 Grounding Cable Use #10 A WG or larger insulated copper wire. 3 Ground Device Ground generator to system earth ground if supplying power to a premises (home, shop, farm) wiring system. GND/PE 1 2 Us e grou ...
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Miller Electric 6000 - page 40
OM-499 Page 36 Return T o T able Of Contents 1 1-5. Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial Motors Industrial Motors Rating Starting W atts Running W atts Split Phase 1/8 HP 800 300 1/6 HP 1225 500 1/4 HP 1600 600 1/3 HP 2100 700 1/2 HP 3175 875 Capacitor Start-Induction Run 1/3 HP 2020 720 1/2 HP 3075 975 3/4 HP 4500 1400 1 HP 6100 1600 1-1/ ...
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OM-499 Page 37 Return T o T able Of Contents 1 1-7. Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment Contractor Rating Starting Watts Running W atts Hand Drill 1/4 in 350 350 3/8 in 400 400 1/2 in 600 600 Circular Saw 6-1/2 in 500 500 7-1/4 in 900 900 8-1/4 in 1400 1400 T able Saw 9 in 4500 1500 10 in 6300 1800 Band Saw 14 in 2500 1 100 Benc ...
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OM-499 Page 38 Return T o T able Of Contents 1 1-8. Power Required T o Start Motor S-0624 1 Motor Start Code 2 Running Amperage 3 Motor HP 4 Motor V oltage T o find starting amperage: Step 1: Find code and use table to find kV A/HP . If code is not listed, multiply running amperage by six to find starting amperage. Step 2 : Find Motor HP and V olts ...
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OM-499 Page 39 Return T o T able Of Contents 1 1-10. T ypical Connections T o Supply Standby Power Have only qualified persons perform these connections according to all applicable codes and safety practic- es. Properly install and ground this equipment according to its Owner ’ s Manual and national, state, and local codes. Customer - ...
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OM-499 Page 40 Return T o T able Of Contents 1 1-1 1. Selecting Extension Cord (Use Shortest Cord Possible) Cord Lengths for 120 V olt Loads If unit does not have GFCI receptacles, use GFCI-protected extension cord. Maximum Allowable Cord Length in ft (m) for Conductor Size (A WG)* Current (Amperes) Load (W atts) 4 6 8 10 12 14 5 600 350 (106) ...
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OM-499 Page 41 Return T o T able Of Contents SECTION 12 − STICK WELDING (SMA W) GUIDELINES 12-1. Stick Welding Procedure stick 12/96 − ST-151 593 W eld current starts when electrode touches work- piece. W eld current can damage electronic parts in vehicles. Disconnect both battery cables before welding on a vehicle. P lace work clamp as ...
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OM-499 Page 42 Return T o T able Of Contents 12-2. Electrode and Amperage Selection Chart Ref. S-087 985-A 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 7/32 1/4 1/16 5/64 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 7/32 1/4 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 7/32 1/4 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 7/32 1/4 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 7/32 1/4 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 3/32 1/8 5/32 6010 & 601 1 6013 7014 7018 7024 Ni-Cl 308L 50 100 150 2 ...
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OM-499 Page 43 Return T o T able Of Contents 12-5. Positioning Electrode Holder S-0060 90 ° 90 ° 10 ° -30 ° 45 ° 45 ° GROOVE WELDS FILLET WELDS End View of W ork Angle Side V iew of Electrode Angle End View of W ork Angle Side V iew of Electrode Angle 10 ° -30 ° 12-6. Poor Weld Bead Characteristics S-0053-A 1 Large Spatter Deposits 2 Rough, ...
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OM-499 Page 44 Return T o T able Of Contents 12-8. Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape Weld bead shape is affected by electrode angle, arc length, travel speed, and thickness of base metal. NOTE S-0061 ELECTRODE ANGLE ARC LENGTH TRA VEL SPEED Slow Normal Fast 10 ° - 30 ° Drag T oo Short Normal T oo Long Spatter Angle T oo S mall Angle T oo Lar ...
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OM-499 Page 45 Return T o T able Of Contents 12-10. Butt Joints S-0662 1 T ack Welds Prevent edges of joint from drawing together ahead of electrode by tack welding the materials in position be- fore final weld. 2 Square Groove Weld Good for materials up to 3/16 in (5 mm) thick. 3 Single V -Groove Weld Good for materials 3/16 − 3/4 in (5-19 mm) t ...
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OM-499 Page 46 Return T o T able Of Contents 12-13. W eld T est S-0057-B 1 V ise 2 W eld Joint 3 Hammer Strike weld joint in direction shown. A good weld bends over but does not break. 2 T o 3 in 1/4 in 3 2 1 2 T o 3 in 3 2 1 (51-76 mm) (6.4 mm) (51-76 mm) 12-14. T roubleshooting − Porosity Porosity − small cavities or holes resulting from gas ...
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OM-499 Page 47 Return T o T able Of Contents 12-16. T roubleshooting − Incomplete Fusion Incomplete Fusion − failure of weld metal to fuse completely with base metal or a preceeding weld bead. Possible Causes Corrective Actions Insuf ficient heat input. Increase amperage. Select larger electrode and increase amperage. Improper welding technique ...
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OM-499 Page 48 Return T o T able Of Contents 12-19. T roubleshooting − Burn-Through Burn-Through − weld metal melting completely through base metal resulting in holes where no metal remains. Possible Causes Corrective Actions Excessive heat input. Select lower amperage. Use smaller electrode. Increase and/or maintain steady travel speed. 12-20. ...
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Miller Electric 6000 - page 53
OM-499 Page 49 Return T o T able Of Contents SECTION 13 − P ARTS LIST 802 509-A Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 7 32 33 34 31 28 29 30 23 46 40 41 44 42 43 36 38 39 37 35 47 8 6 5 4 9 10 11 1 27 18 25 26 22 20 21 19 15 17 16 14 13 12 45 3 49 50 Figure 13-1. Main Assembly ...
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Miller Electric 6000 - page 54
OM-499 Page 50 Return T o T able Of Contents Description Part No. Dia. Mkgs. Item No. Figure 13-1. Main Assembly Quanti ty 1 +495 247 TOP , control box (specify color) 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Deleted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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OM-499 Page 51 Return T o T able Of Contents Description Part No. Dia. Mkgs. Item No. Figure 13-1. Main Assembly (Continued) Quanti ty 41 1T 172 661 BLOCK, terminal 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 495 193 BRACKET , mtg terminal block 1 . . . . . . . . ...
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Miller Electric 6000 - page 56
OM-499 Page 52 Return T o T able Of Contents Hardware is common and not available unless listed. Generator Power Panel 495 315 (USA) Generator Power Panel 495 219 (USA) Generator Power Panel 495 278 (Canada−CSA) Generator Power Panel 495 253 (South Africa) Generator Power Panel 495 289 (Australia) Generator Power Panel 495 218 (USA) 7 8 10 16 ...
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OM-499 Page 53 Return T o T able Of Contents Description Part No. Dia. Mkgs. Item No. Figure 13-2. Generator Power Panels (Figure 13-1, Item 39) Quanti ty Generator Power Panel 495 218 (USA) 1 495 220 P ANEL, generator power assembly 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 495 216 OVER ...
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Miller Electric 6000 - page 58
Notes W o rk l i ke a P r o ! Pros wel d and cut safel y . Read the safety rules at the beginning of this manual . ...
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Miller Electric 6000 - page 59
Warranty Questions? Call 1-800-4-A-MILLER for your local Miller distributor. miller_warr 8/03 Y o ur distributor also gives you ... Service Y ou always get the fast, reliable response you need. Most replacement parts can be in your hands in 24 hours. Support Need fast answers to the tough welding questions? Contact your distributor . The expertise ...
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Miller Electric 6000 - page 60
PRINTED IN USA 2004 Miller Electric Mfg. Co. 1/04 Miller Elect ric Mfg. Co. An I l li noi s T ool Works Company 1635 W es t Spencer St reet Applet on, W I 5 4914 USA International He adquarte rs− USA USA Phone: 920-735-4505 Auto-A t t ended USA & C anada F A X: 920-735-4134 Int ernational F A X : 9 20-735-4125 European Headqua rt ers − ...
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