Setting gun polarity for wire type, Installing gas supply, Changing polarity – Miller Electric OM-230 User Manual

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4-8.

Setting Gun Polarity For Wire Type

1

Polarity Changeover Label
Information

Always read and follow manufacture’s
recommended polarity.

1

3/4, 11/16 in

Ref. 190 821-A

Changing Polarity

D

D

Wire Drive
Assembly Lead

Work Clamp Lead

+

Positive Terminal

Shown as shipped − Electrode Positive (DCEP): For solid steel,
stainless steel, aluminum, or flux core with gas wires (GMAW).

-

Negative Terminal

Electrode Negative (DCEN): Reverse lead connections at
terminals from that shown above for gasless flux core wires
(FCAW). Drive assembly becomes negative.

4-9.

Installing Gas Supply

Ref. 804 654-A / Ref. 804 912-A

Tools Needed:

Obtain gas cylinder and chain to
running gear, wall, or other
stationary support so cylinder
cannot fall and break off valve.

1

Cap

2

Cylinder Valve

Remove cap, stand to side of
valve, and open valve slightly. Gas
flow blows dust and dirt from valve.
Close valve.

3

Cylinder

4

Regulator/Flowmeter

Install so face is vertical.

5

Regulator/Flowmeter Gas
Hose Connection

6

Welding Power Source Gas
Hose Connection

Connect customer supplied gas
hose between regulator/flowmeter
gas hose connection, and fitting on
rear of welding power source.

7

Flow Adjust

Typical flow rate is 20 cfh (cubic
feet per hour). Check wire
manufacturer’s recommended
flow rate.

8

CO2 Adapter (Customer
Supplied)

9

O-Ring (Customer Supplied)

Install adapter with O-ring between
regulator/flowmeter and CO

2

cyl-

inder.

1-1/8, 5/8 in

1

2

3

7

Rear Panel

6

4

5

1

2

3

8

9

Argon Gas Or Mixed Gas

CO

2

Gas

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