Miller Electric XLT 165, XLT 135 warranty Troubleshooting Table, Trouble Remedy, Does not run

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5-8. Troubleshooting Table

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trouble

 

 

Remedy

 

 

No weld output; wire does not feed; fan

Secure power cord plug in receptacle (see Section 3-6).

does not run.

 

 

 

Replace building line fuse or reset circuit breaker if open.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Place Power switch in On position (see Section 4-1).

 

 

 

 

 

Reset welding power source circuit breaker if open.

 

 

No weld output; wire does not feed; fan

Thermostat TP1 open (overheating). Allow fan to run with gun trigger switch off; thermostat closes when

motor continues to run.

unit has cooled (see Section 2-2).

 

 

 

 

 

Secure gun trigger leads (see Section 3-1).

 

 

No weld output; wire feeds.

Connect work clamp to get good metal to metal contact.

 

 

 

 

 

Replace contact tip (see Section 5-5).

 

 

 

 

 

Check for proper polarity connections (see Section 3-4).

 

 

 

 

 

Check thumbscrew securing gun end to feed head adapter and tighten if necessary.

 

 

Low weld output.

Connect unit to proper input voltage or check for low line voltage.

 

 

 

 

 

Place voltage switch in desired position (see Section 4-1).

 

 

Electrode wire feeding stops during

Straighten gun cable and/or replace damaged parts.

welding.

 

 

 

Adjust drive roll pressure (see Section 3-10).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change to proper drive roll groove (see Section 5-4).

 

 

 

 

 

Readjust hub tension (see Section 3-9).

 

 

 

 

 

Replace contact tip if blocked (see Section 5-5).

 

 

 

 

 

Clean or replace wire inlet guide or liner if dirty or plugged (see Section 5-4or Section 5-6).

 

 

 

 

 

Replace drive roll or pressure bearing if worn or slipping (see Section 5-4).

 

 

 

 

 

Secure gun trigger leads or repair leads (see Section 3-1).

 

 

 

 

 

Check and clear any restrictions at drive assembly and liner (see Section 3-10or Section 5-6).

 

 

 

 

 

Release gun trigger and allow gun and motor protection circuitry to reset.

 

 

 

 

 

Have nearest Factory Authorized Service Agent check drive motor.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Description OM-198 076AProcesses AprilPage 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 killPrincipal Safety Standards EMF Information About PacemakersUN Choc Électrique peut tuer Signification des symboles− Consignes DE Securite − Lire Avant Utilisation LES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereuxDES Pièces Chaudes peuvent pro- voquer des brûlures graves LE Soudage peut provoquer un incendie ou une explosionDES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeux LE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe’EMPLOI Excessif peut Risque D’INCENDIE OULA Chute DE L’APPAREIL peut blesser DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessuresPrincipales normes de sécurité Information sur les champs électromagnétiquesConsignes relatives aux stimulateurs cardiaques − Specifications SpecificationsVAC Model Output Amperes Duty Cycle And OverheatingOutput Duty Cycle % OverheatingVolt-Ampere Curves − Installation Installing Welding Gun Installing Work ClampProcess/Polarity Table Changing PolarityCO2 Adapter Customer Sup- plied Installing Gas SupplyFlow Adjust Regulator/flowmeter and CO2 cylinder CO2 GasVolt, 20 ampere individual Rating LabelGrounded Receptacle Up to 200 ft 61 mReceptacle Do not move or operate unit where it could tipPlug See SectionStandard Wire Spool 8 Lb Wire Spool 4 Electrical Service Guide For 230 VAC ModelInstalling Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub Tension Adjusting Hub TensionThreading Welding Wire − Operation Voltage SwitchPower Switch OM-198 076 ControlsWeld Parameters For 115 VAC Model Weld Parameters For 230 VAC Model Overload Protection − Maintenance &TROUBLESHOOTINGRoutine Maintenance Drive Motor ProtectionChanging Drive Roll Or Wire Inlet Guide Turn Off power before replacing contact tipReplacing Gun Contact Tip Cleaning Or Replacing Gun Liner Disconnect gun from unitTo Reassemble Gun Replacing Switch And/Or Head Tube Troubleshooting Table Trouble RemedyDoes not run − Electrical Diagram Circuit Diagram For 115 VAC ModelCircuit Diagram For 230 VAC Model − MIG Welding Gmaw Guidelines Typical MIG Process ConnectionsSelect Wire Size Recommendation Wire Speed Typical MIG Process Control SettingsWire Size Amperage Range Select VoltageHolding And Positioning Welding Gun Short Normal Long Conditions That Affect Weld Bead ShapePush Perpendicular Drag ShortNormalLongPoor Weld Bead Characteristics Good Weld Bead CharacteristicsGun Movement During Welding Troubleshooting − Excessive Penetration Troubleshooting − Excessive SpatterTroubleshooting − Porosity Possible Causes Corrective ActionsTroubleshooting − Lack Of Penetration Troubleshooting − Incomplete FusionTroubleshooting − Burn-Through Base metal to move Troubleshooting − Waviness Of BeadTroubleshooting − Distortion DirectionCommon MIG Shielding Gases ApplicationFlat & Horizontal1 Fillet − Parts List Main AssemblyDia Part Description Quantity Mkgs Gun 042 024 .6 and .030/.035 .8024 .6 and .045 Page Warranty Owner’s Record