
7-7.  Troubleshooting Table
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| No weld output; wire does not feed; fan | Secure power cord plug in receptacle (see Section  | |||||||||
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| Replace building line fuse or reset circuit breaker if open. | ||||||||||
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 | Place Power switch in On position (see Section  | ||||
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 | Reset welding power source supplementary protector (see Section  | ||||
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| No weld output; wire does not feed; fan | Thermostat TP1 open (overheating). Allow fan to run with gun trigger switch off; thermostat closes when | |||||||||
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 | Check Voltage range switch position. Rotate knob until it “clicks” into detent at desired range setting. | ||||
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 | Secure gun trigger leads (see Section  | ||||
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| No weld output; wire feeds. | Connect work clamp to get good metal to metal contact. | |||||||||
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 | Replace contact tip (see Section  | ||||
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 | Check for proper polarity connections (see Section  | ||||
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 | Check thumbscrew securing gun end to feed head adapter and tighten if necessary. | ||||
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| Wire does not feed; wire is not ener- | Check contact tip. Check for kinks in gun cable and liner. | |||||||||
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| Check gun trigger plug connection at welding power source/wire feeder. | ||||||||||
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 | Check, and if necessary, replace gun trigger switch (see Section  | ||||
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 | Check contact tip. Check for kinks in gun cable. Blow out liner and gun casing (see Section  | ||||
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| Low weld output. | Connect unit to proper input voltage or check for low line voltage. | |||||||||
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| Electrode wire feeding stops during | Straighten gun cable and/or replace damaged parts. | |||||||||
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| Adjust drive roll pressure (see Section  | ||||||||||
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 | Change to proper drive roll groove (see Section  | ||||
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 | Readjust hub tension (see Section  | ||||
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 | Replace contact tip if blocked (see Section  | ||||
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 | Clean or replace wire inlet guide or liner if dirty or plugged (see Section  | ||||
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 | Replace drive roll or pressure bearing if worn or slipping (see Section  | ||||
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 | Secure gun trigger leads or repair leads (see Section  | ||||
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 | Check and clear any restrictions at drive assembly and liner (see Section  | ||||
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 | Gun is not secured to feed head. Check thumbscrew securing gun end to feed head adapter and tighten | ||||
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| Weld porosity. | Remove weld spatter buildup in nozzle. | |||||||||
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 | Make sure inner head tube is tight in cable connector. | ||||
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 | Check gun connector to be sure it is fully inserted into drive assembly. | ||||
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 | Check shielding gas flow/supply. | ||||
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 | Check for proper output polarity (see Section  | ||||
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