Hobart Welding Products 350LX Troubleshooting, There are not user serviceable parts inside unit

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5-5. Troubleshooting

 

 

 

 

NOTE: The remedies listed below are recommendations only. If these remedies do not fix

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the trouble with your unit, have a Factory Authorized Service Agent check unit.

 

 

 

 

There are not user serviceable parts inside unit.

 

 

 

 

Refer to Section 5-4 for any Help (HLP) message displayed on voltmeter/ammeter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trouble

 

Remedy

 

 

No weld output; unit completely

Place line disconnect switch in On position (see Section 3-10).

inoperative.

 

 

Check and replace line fuse(s), if necessary (see Section 3-10).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check for proper input power connections (see Section 3-10).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check for proper jumper link position (see Section 3-10).

 

 

No weld output; unit on.

If using remote control, place Output control in Remote 14 position, and make sure remote control is

 

 

 

connected to Remote 14 receptacle. If remote is not being used, place Output control in On position

 

 

 

(see Section 4-1).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check, repair, or replace remote control.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check unit.

 

 

Unit provides only maximum or

Make sure Amperage control is in proper position (see Section 4-1).

minimum weld output.

 

 

Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check unit.

 

 

 

 

 

Erratic or improper weld output.

Use proper size and type of weld cable (see Section 3-6).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean and tighten all weld connections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check position of Output Selector control (see Section Figure 4-1).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If using remote control, check position of Amperage Adjustment control (see Section 4-1).

 

 

No control of weld output.

If using remote control, place Output control in Remote 14 position, and make sure remote control is

 

 

 

connected to Remote 14 receptacle. If remote is not being used, place Output control in On position

 

 

 

(see Section 4-1).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure Amperage switch is in proper position (see Section 4-1).

 

 

No output from duplex receptacle RC2

Reset circuit breaker CB1 (see Section 5-2).

and no high frequency.

 

 

 

 

Lack of high frequency; difficulty in

Reset circuit breaker CB1 (see Section 5-2).

starting GTAW arc.

 

 

Select proper size tungsten.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check High Frequency Intensity control setting (see Figure 4-1).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Be sure torch cable is not close to any grounded metal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check cables and torch for cracked insulation or bad connections. Repair or replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check spark gaps (see Section 5-3).

 

 

Wandering arc – poor control of

Reduce gas flow rate.

direction of arc.

 

 

Select proper size tungsten.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Properly prepare tungsten.

 

 

Tungsten electrode oxidizing and not

Shield weld zone from drafts.

remaining bright after conclusion of

 

 

 

 

weld.

Increase postflow time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check and tighten all gas fittings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Properly prepare tungsten.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Description OM-356188694JProcesses From Hobart to You Table of Contents Page Marks a special safety message Symbol UsageArc Welding Hazards Electric Shock can killWelding can cause fire or explosion ARC Rays can burn eyes and skinFlying Metal can injure eyes Buildup of GAS can injure or killPrincipal Safety Standards About Pacemakers EMF InformationConsignes DE Securite Lire Avant Utilisation Signification des symbolesUN Choc É Lectrique peut tuer LES Fumé ES ET LES GAZ peuvent ê tre dangereuxLE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe LE Soudage peut provoquer un incendie ou une explosionDES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeux LA Chute DE L’APPAREIL peut blesser Risque D’INCENDIE OU’EMPLOI Excessif peut DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessuresConsignes relatives aux stimulateurs cardiaques Principales normes de sé curitéInformation sur les champs é lectromagné tiques Keep your head out of the fumes Disconnect input plug or power before working on machineDefinitions Manufacturer’s Rating Label For CE Products Symbols And Definitions Selecting a Location InstallationMovement Falling Unit Can Cause Injury Location And AirflowSpecifications Dimensions And WeightsVolt-Ampere Curves Duty Cycle And OverheatingMinutes Welding Minutes Resting OverheatingRemote 14 Receptacle Weld Output Terminals And Selecting Cable SizesARC Welding can cause Electromagnetic Interference TerminalsNecting to receptacle Turn Off power before conElectrical Service Guide Close and secure primary door Placing Jumper Links And Connecting Input PowerControls OperationFor 200/230/460 Volts And Non CE Units Pulse ControlsFor CE Units Process Control Output Selector SwitchOutput Selector Switch Output Control Current ControlWhen Lift-Arc is selected, start arc as follows Start ModeWhen HF Start is selected, start arc as follows When HF Continuous is selected, start arc as followsMeters Amperage Adjustment ControlPreflow Time Control Balance/DIG ControlPostflow Time Control Percent % Peak Setting Pulse Controls50% Bkg AmpOptional Sequence Controls High Frequency ControlStart Time/Spot Time Control And Start Current Control Sequence Selection SwitchCrater Time Control And Final Current Control Start/Crater Sequence Controls Sequence Selection Controls Start Sequence Switch 4T PositionSpot Time Control Timer/Cycle CounterRoutine Maintenance Maintenance & TroubleshootingDisconnect power before maintaining MonthsTools Needed 012 in 0.305 mm Adjusting Spark GapsTurn Off power before adjusting spark gaps Help 4 Display Voltmeter/Ammeter Help DisplaysHelp 3 Display Indicates the transformer of the unit has There are not user serviceable parts inside unit TroubleshootingProtect against overheating Check for water in torch, and repair torch if necessaryFan not operating Circuit Diagram Electrical DiagramHigh Frequency Incorrect InstallationWelding Processes Requiring High Frequency Weld ZoneNonmetal Building Ground workpiece if required by codes Correct InstallationMetal Building Metal Building RequirementsMain Assembly Parts ListTRANSFORMER/STABILIZER Assembly 200/230/460 Optional 185 Switch, Push Button -1 ItemPage Support ServiceCall Contact your Distributor forHobart Welding Products