Miller Electric DS-74D12 Troubleshooting, Disconnect power before troubleshooting, Trouble Remedy

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6-3. Troubleshooting

 

Y Disconnect power before troubleshooting

Trouble

Remedy

Wire feeds, shielding gas flows, but

Check cable connections. Check cables for continuity, and repair or replace cables if necessary

electrode wire is not energized.

(see Section 4-5).

Wire feeder is on, display does not light

Check and reset circuit breaker at welding power source.

up, motor does not run, gas valve and

 

welding power source contactor do not

 

pull in.

 

Electrode wire feeding stops or feeds

Check gun trigger connection. See gun Owner’s Manual.

erratically during welding.

Check gun trigger. See gun Owner’s Manual.

 

 

Readjust hub tension and drive roll pressure (see Section 4-11).

 

Change to correct size drive roll (see Table 8-1).

 

Clean or replace dirty or worn drive roll.

 

Incorrect size or worn wire guides.

 

Replace contact tip or liner. See gun Owner’s Manual.

 

Remove weld spatter or foreign matter from around nozzle opening.

 

Have Factory Authorized Service Agency check drive motor or motor control board PC1.

Wire birdnests between feeder and

Gun liner has to large of diameter opening, is clogged, or the end of the gun is not close enough

gun.

to the front set of drive rolls.

Motor runs slowly.

Check for correct input voltage.

Wire feeder power is on, displays light

Check welding gun trigger leads for continuity, and repair leads or replace gun.

up, but unit is inoperative.

 

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Contents Description OM-1500-13 207 494HProcesses File MIG GmawFrom Miller to You Table of Contents Page Arc Welding Hazards Symbol UsageMarks a special safety message Electric Shock can killFlying Metal can injure eyes ARC Rays can burn eyes and skinWelding can cause fire or explosion Buildup of GAS can injure or killCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings About Pacemakers Principal Safety StandardsEMF Information Indique un message de sécurité particulier UNE Décharge Électrique peut entraîner la mortLES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereux DES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeux LE Soudage peut provoquer unIncendie ou une explosion DES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures graves’EMPLOI Excessif peut SUR Risque D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLOLA Chute DE L’APPAREIL peut blesser DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessuresPrincipales normes de sécurité En ce qui concerne les stimulateurs cardiaquesDo not remove Safety Collar until instructed to SpecificationsInstalling Swivel Into Pipe Post RatingInstalling Control Box And Adjusting Tilt Installing Boom And Reel SupportInstalling Wire Guide Extension Equipment Connection Diagram Pin Information Control Box ConnectionsPin Plug Information Motor Speed Wire Type Wire Size Feed Speed Capability Removing Safety Collar And Adjusting BoomWire Type, Size, And Feed Speed Capability Table Gun Recommendation TableInstalling And Threading Welding Wire Out touchingRight Side Motor Control Board PC1 Left Side Motor PC101 Setting Internal DIP SwitchesCurrent Detect Override OFF Factory Default S1-1 And S1-2 Automatic Run-In OFF S1-1 And S1-2Optional Equipment DIP Switch Settings PC60Power Switch Left/Right Select Switch Jog/PurgeTrigger Hold Switch Voltage Control And Digital MetersMonths Routine MaintenanceDisconnect power before maintaining Diagnostics Trouble Remedy TroubleshootingDisconnect power before troubleshooting OM-1500-13 − Electrical Diagram 204 716-B − Parts List Quantity Control Box Harness Connectors/Receptacles 130Boom Assembly Boom Assembly -1 Item Drive Assembly, Wire PLG5 Support, Hub & Reel Roll Drive Roll and Wire Guide KitsFraction Metric Kit RollPage Page Page Service SupportOwner’s Record Miller Electric Mfg. Co

DS-74D12, DS-74S12, and DS-74D16, DS-74S16 specifications

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