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400 Ampere Push-Pull Welding Gun Owner ’ s Manual Product: Python Manual: 091-0597 Serial: 07030001 V oltage Rating: 24 VDC Revision: March 2007 Gun Models: 248-8xx Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™[...]
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T able of Contents Safety Considerations ........................................................................ i-iii Installation ............................................................................... Section A T echnical Specications ..................................................................................... 1 Support Equi[...]
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dec_con1_1 1/02 Declaration of Conformity for European Community (CE) Products This information is provided for units with CE certification (see rating label on unit). Note Manufacturer ’s Name: Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Manufacturer ’s Address: 1635 W . Spencer Street Appleton, WI 54914 USA Declares that the product: XR-Control conforms to the [...]
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Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Owner's Manual Page i OM- 1594 Page 1 SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING som _nd_7/02 1-1. Symbol Usage Means W arn ing! W atch Out ! T her e a re pos sib le haz ard s with this p rocedur e! The possible hazard s are s hown in the adjoin ing s ymbols . Mar ks a speci al sa[...]
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Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Owner's Manual Page ii OM- 1594 Page 2 Arc rays from th e weld ing p roces s pro duce i ntens e visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays that can bu rn eyes and sk in. Spa rks fly of f fro m the weld. ARC RA YS can burn eyes and skin. � W ear a w eld ing h elm et fit te d w ith a[...]
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Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Owner's Manual Page iii OM- 1594 Page 3 1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard. � Do not install or place unit on, over , or near combustible surfa ces. � Do n ot in stall unit n ear fl ammab les. � Do no t o ve rl oad b ui ldi ng wi [...]
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Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Owner's Manual Page iv OM- 1594 Page 4 1-4. Principal Safety Standards Safety i n W eldi ng, Cu tti ng, an d A lli ed Pro ces ses , ANS I St and ar d Z 49 .1, fr om Am er ic an W eld ing Soc iety , 5 50 N .W . Le Je un e R d, M ia mi F L 33 1 26 (phone: 305-4 43-935 3, web site: w ww .aws.org).[...]
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Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Owner's Manual Page v OM- 1594 Page 9 SECTION 2 – DEFINITIONS 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 4 4.1 + 2 2.1 2.2 + + 5 6 + 2.3 S-178 936 A. W arning! Watc h Out! There are p ossible hazards as shown by the sy mbols. B. Drive rolls c an inju re finge rs. C. Weld ing wi re and drive parts are at we [...]
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Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Owner's Manual Page vi OM- 1594 Page 1 1 2-3. Symbols And Definitions Some symbols are found only on CE products. Note A Amperes V V olts Alternating Curre nt X Duty Cycle IP Degr ee Of Protection Hz Hertz Circui t Breaker Wir e Feed Jog Output T rigger Gun Press T o S et Increase T rigger Hold[...]
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Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Owner's Manual Page vii Thank You For selecting a quality product. We want you to take pride in operating this product...as much pride as we have in bringing the product to you! When this equipment is shipped, title passes to the purchaser upon receipt by the carrier . Consequently , claims for[...]
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Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Owner's Manual - Page 1 Section A Installation T echnical Specications Wire Capacity Aluminum or Cored Wire .............................. .030" - 1/16" (0.8 mm - 1.6 mm) Solid and Hard Wire ..................................... .030" - .045" (0.8 mm - 1.2 mm) Wire Speed [...]
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Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Owner's Manual - Page 2 Coolant Recommendations Use Cobra Coolant (Aluminum Protection), P/N 931-0060. Cobra Coolant does not contain reactive sulphur or chlorine and does not react with copper , brass or aluminum. The coolant ow rate should be a minimum of 15 GPH (1 qt/min) between 35 and 4[...]
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Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Owner's Manual - Page 3 Optional insulated V -groove drive rolls are also available for aluminum wire if desired (see optional kits). Drive roll tension is accomplished with a unique spring-loaded pressure screw . The Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® comes from the factory with the pressure [...]
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Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Owner's Manual - Page 4 Section C Options and Accessories Insulated Drive Roll Kits Used to prevent preheating of the wire which may soften it and clog the liner . This picking up of current at the drive rolls rather than at the contact tip is usually not a problem unless using too large of a c[...]
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Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Owner's Manual - Page 5 Barrels The liquid cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® comes standard with a 60˚ curved barrel. The barrel assembly locks to the liquid cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® body using the patented EZ Lock™ system. Heavy Duty Contact Tip - 3/8" Diamet[...]
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Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Owner's Manual - Page 6 Optional Barrels - Liquid Cooled 6" Straight .......................................................................................... 003-2315 6" Curved, 45° ................................................................................... 003-2316 12"[...]
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Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Owner's Manual - Page 7 Recommended Spare Parts List Qty . Part Number Description 1 615-0620-15 15' Conduit 1 615-0620-25 25' Conduit 1 615-0620-35 35' Conduit 1 615-0620-50 50' Conduit 2 005-0694 T rigger Assy Kit 2 005-0695 Potentiometer Assy Kit 1 005-0699 Handle Kit 2 0[...]
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Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Owner's Manual - Page 8 Disconnect Power Before T roubleshooting. Section E T roubleshooting Guide T o aid in troubleshooting problems with your welding equipment, it is best to understand the basic theory of operation for this Push-Pull System. The slave motor in the feeder runs at a fast, con[...]
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Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Owner's Manual - Page 9 T roubleshooting T able Symptoms Cause Remedy No wire feed at gun, feeder not operating, i.e. no slave motor or brake solenoid. Circuit breaker in feeder/ control box open. Reset. Micro-switch defective/not being activated. Replace switch. Check switch for operation. Bro[...]
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Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Owner's Manual - Page 10 Section F Appendices Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Diagrams / Parts List Head Assembly Exploded Parts View ....................................... 10 Head Assembly Parts List ......................................................... 1 1 Front Body As[...]
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Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Owner's Manual - page 1 1 Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Head Assembly Apply compound Noalox to contact surfaces for installation.[...]
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Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Owner's Manual - page 12 Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Head Assembly No. Qty . Part No. Description No. Qty . Part No. Description 1 1 002-0629 Assy Cam Idler Arm 14 9 328-0012 Scr SHC 6-32 x 3/8 2 1 005-0694 T rigger Kit 15 4 333-0005 Wshr Spr LK #6 3 1 003-2108 Assy Front [...]
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Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Owner's Manual - page 13 Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Front Body Assembly P/N 003-2108 Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Front Body Assembly No . Qty . Part No. Description 1 - - Not available separately 2 - - 3* 1 325-0206 10-24 x 3/8 PH Screw 4* 1 333-0082[...]
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Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Owner's Manual - page 14 Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Rear Body Assembly P/N 003-2287 Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Rear Body Assembly No . Qty . Part No. Description 1 - - Not available separately 2 6 303-0096 O-Ring .145 ID x .07 W 3 1 321-1 104 Set Sc[...]
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Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Owner's Manual - page 15 Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Barrel Assembly P/N 003-2317 Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Liquid Cooled 60º Barrel Assembly No . Qty . Part No. Description 1 - - Not available separately 2 1 003-2213 Assy T aper Lock Barrel 3 1 261-0141 Insulat[...]
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Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Owner's Manual - page 16 CUP INSULA T OR AND O-RING MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Power-off the coolant pump before disassembling liquid-cooled barrels. 1. Unscrew Retaining Nut and slide back on barrel. 2. Using a rm pull and twist action, the Liquid-Cooled Gas Cup can be removed from the Cup Insula[...]
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Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Owner's Manual - page 17 Liquid CooledMillermatic Compatible™ Python ® Lead Assembly , P/N 003-2309 Series Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Lead Assembly No Qty Description 15' Part No. 25' Part No. 35' Part No. 50' Part No. 1 1 Assy Conn Power Pin 003-23[...]
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Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Owner's Manual - page 18 Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Power/Gas Connector 003-2322 Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Power/Gas Connector No . Qty . Part No. Description 1 1 003-2323 S/A Conn Power Gas WC 2 2 153-1210 Pin Power Assy 3 1 303-0102 O-Ring, 0.487[...]
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Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Owner's Manual - page 19 "X" Clocked Connector Viewed from back of connector Polarizing Key Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Electrical Schematic/Connector Pinout WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD • Do not touch live electrical parts. • Disconnect input power or stop [...]
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W arranty on the Liquid Cooled Millermatic Compatible™ Python ® Welding Gun is recognized and admin- istered by the original equipment manufacturer , known as MK Products, Inc. October 1, 2006 LIMITED WARRANTY - MK Products Inc. , Irvine, California warrants that all new and unused equipment furnished by MK Products is free from defects in workm[...]
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16882 Armstrong Ave. Irvine, CA 92606 T el (949)863-1234 Fax (949)474-1428 www .mkproducts.com[...]