Miller Maxstar 161 STL User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING 1.................................
1-1. Symbol Usage 1.......................................................................
1-2. Arc Welding Hazards 1.................................................................
1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance 3.............................
1-4. California Proposition 65 Warnings 4......................................................
1-5. Principal Safety Standards 4.............................................................
1-6. EMF Information 4.....................................................................
SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE AVANT UTILISATION 5...........................
2-1. Symboles utilisés 5.....................................................................
2-2. Dangers relatifs au soudage à l’arc 5......................................................
2-3. Dangers supplémentaires en relation avec l’installation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance 7.....
2-4. Proposition californienne 65 Avertissements 8..............................................
2-5. Principales normes de sécurité 8.........................................................
2-6. Informations relatives aux CEM 8.........................................................
SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS 9..................................................................
3-1. Additional Safety Symbols And Definitions 9................................................
3-2. Miscellaneous Symbols And Definitions 10..................................................
SECTION 4 − SPECIFICATIONS 11..............................................................
4-1. Serial Number And Rating Label Location 11................................................
4-2. Specifications 11........................................................................
4-3. Dimensions And Weight 11...............................................................
4-4. Environmental Specifications 12...........................................................
4-5. Duty Cycle And Overheating For Maxstar 161S Models 12.....................................
4-6. Static Characteristics 13.................................................................
4-7. Remote 6 Receptacle Information (STL And STH Models Only) 13..............................
SECTION 5 − INSTALLATION 14................................................................
5-1. Selecting a Location 14..................................................................
5-2. Electrical Service Guide 15...............................................................
5-4. Connecting 120 VAC Input Power 16.......................................................
5-5. Connecting 1-Phase Input Power For 240 VAC 18............................................
5-6. Shoulder And Handle Strap Installation 20...................................................
SECTION 6 − OPERATION 22...................................................................
6-1. Front Panel Controls And Gas Connection 22................................................
6-2. Process Selection (STL Model Only) 22....................................................
6-3. Process Selection (STH Model Only) 23....................................................
6-4. Process Selection (S Model Only) 23.......................................................
6-5. Lift-Arc And TIG Impulse Start Procedures 24...............................................
6-6. Accessing Control Panel Menu: TIG−HF (STH Model Only) 24.................................
6-7. Accessing Control Panel Menu: Lift-Arc TIG (STH And STL Models Only) 25.....................
6-8. Accessing Control Panel Menu: Stick 26....................................................
SECTION 7 − ADVANCED MENU FUNCTIONS 27.................................................
7-1. Accessing Tech Menu For Maxstar 161 Models 27...........................................
SECTION 8 − MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 28.......................................
8-1. Routine Maintenance 28.................................................................
8-2. Meter Troubleshooting Displays 28.........................................................
8-3. Troubleshooting 29......................................................................
SECTION 9 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 31........................................................

Miller Maxstar 161 STL Specifications

General

Input Voltage	120/240 V
Amperage Range	20 - 160 A
Input Phase	Single Phase
Weight	13 lb (5.9 kg)
Processes	Stick