Section 5 − maintenance &troubleshooting, Routine maintenance, Circuit breaker cb1 – Miller Electric OM-229 038D User Manual

Page 21: Unit overload, 1. routine maintenance, 2. circuit breaker cb1, 3. unit overload

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SECTION 5 − MAINTENANCE &TROUBLESHOOTING

5-1.

Routine Maintenance

Y

Disconnect power
before maintaining.

.

Maintain more often
during severe conditions.

3 Months

Replace unreadable labels

Repair or replace
cracked weld cable

Clean and tighten weld terminals

6 Months

Blow out or vacuum inside.

OR

Remove drive roll and
carrier. Apply light coat
of oil or grease to drive
motor shaft.

5-2.

Circuit Breaker CB1

1

Circuit Breaker CB1

CB1 protects the unit from over-
loading of drive motor M1. If CB1
opens, wire feeding stops.

2

Welding Gun

Check gun liner for blockage or
kinks.

3

Wire Drive Assembly

Check for jammed wire, binding
drive gear or misaligned drive rolls.

Allow cooling period and reset
breaker. Close door.

2

221−253−4

1

3

5-3.

Unit Overload

Thermal switches TP1 in XFMR and TP2 in SR1 protect the unit from damage due to overheating. If the thermal indica-
tor illuminates, wait for unit to cool allowing fan motor to run before trying to weld. If unit is cool and no weld output
continues, contact Factory Authorized Service Agent.

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