Miller Electric XLT 185 warranty Troubleshooting Table, Trouble Remedy

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7-8. Troubleshooting Table

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trouble

 

 

Remedy

 

 

No weld output; wire does not feed; fan

Secure power cord plug in receptacle (see Section 5-6).

does not run.

 

 

 

Replace building line fuse or reset circuit breaker if open.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Place Power switch in On position (see Section 6-1).

 

 

 

 

 

Reset welding power source supplementary protector (see Section 7-2).

 

 

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 4-2).

 

 

 

 

 

Check Voltage range switch position. Rotate knob until it “clicks” into detent at desired range setting.

 

 

 

 

 

Secure gun trigger leads (see Section 5-1).

 

 

No weld output; wire feeds.

Connect work clamp to get good metal to metal contact.

 

 

 

 

 

Replace contact tip (see Section 7-5).

 

 

 

 

 

Check for proper polarity connections (see Section 5-4).

 

 

 

 

 

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 6-1).

 

 

Electrode wire feeding stops during

Straighten gun cable and/or replace damaged parts.

welding.

 

 

 

Adjust drive roll pressure (see Section 5-10).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change to proper drive roll groove (see Section 7-4).

 

 

 

 

 

Readjust hub tension (see Section 5-8).

 

 

 

 

 

Be sure that wire is positioned in proper drive roll groove and wire is laying in the groove.

 

 

 

 

 

Replace contact tip if blocked (see Section 7-5).

 

 

 

 

 

Clean or replace wire inlet guide or liner if dirty or plugged (see Section 7-4or Section 7-6).

 

 

 

 

 

Replace drive roll or pressure bearing if worn or slipping (see Section 7-4).

 

 

 

 

 

Secure gun trigger leads or repair leads (see Section 5-1).

 

 

 

 

 

Check and clear any restrictions at drive assembly and liner (see Section 5-10or Section 7-6).

 

 

 

 

 

Release gun trigger and allow gun and motor protection circuitry to reset (see Section 7-3).

 

 

 

 

 

Gun is not secured to feed head. Check thumbscrew securing gun end to feed head adapter and tighten

 

 

if necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

Have nearest Factory Authorized Service Agent check drive motor.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Description Arc Welding Power Source and Wire FeederOM-230 832A 2007−02 Processes Flux Cored Arc FcawPage Table of Contents − Parts List − MIG Welding Gmaw GuidelinesTypical MIG Process Connections 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 Principal Safety Standards EMF InformationAbout Pacemakers UNE Décharge Électrique peut entraîner la mort LES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereuxIndique un message de sécurité particulier DES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures graves LE Soudage peut provoquer un incendie ou une explosionDES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeux LE Bruit peut endommager l’ouïe’EMPLOI Excessif peut SUR Risque D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLOLA Chute DE L’APPAREIL peut blesser DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessuresBoulevard, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3 téléphone En ce qui concerne les stimulateurs cardiaquesSpecifications − SpecificationsSymbols And Definitions − DefinitionsAmperes Duty Cycle And OverheatingVolt-Ampere Curves OutputClose door − InstallationInstalling Welding Gun IncorrectInstalling Work Clamp Process/Polarity Table Changing PolarityInstalling Gas Supply After flow is set, close feedhead pressure assemblyTools Needed 1-1/8 Selecting a Location And Connecting Input Power First, and never to a line ter- minalElectrical Service Guide Installing Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub TensionTools Needed Installing Contact Tip And Nozzle Threading Welding Wire Wire Speed Control − OperationControls Weld Parameter Chart For 230 VAC Model CFH227010 Disconnect power before maintaining − Maintenance &TROUBLESHOOTINGRoutine Maintenance Overload Protection Drive Motor ProtectionReplacing Gun Contact Tip Changing Drive Roll Or Wire Inlet GuideTurn Off power before replacing contact tip 030/.035 Groove Stamped 023/.025 Groove Stamped .030/.035Disconnect gun from unit Cleaning Or Replacing Gun LinerInstall gas diffuser, adapter, contact tip, and nozzle To Reassemble GunReplacing Switch And/Or Head Tube Troubleshooting Table Trouble RemedyOM-230 832 − Electrical Diagram Circuit Diagram228 180-A Typical MIG Process Connections Regulator Flowmeter Wire Feeder Power Source Shielding− MIG Welding Gmaw Guidelines GasThickness to Amperage a Typical MIG Process Control SettingsWire Size Amperage Range Select VoltageHolding And Positioning Welding Gun Perpendicular Drag Conditions That Affect Weld Bead ShapePush Short Normal LongPoor 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 Common MIG Shielding Gases Troubleshooting − Waviness Of BeadTroubleshooting − Distortion Weld beadTroubleshooting Guide For Semiautomatic Welding Equipment OM-230 832 − Parts List Main AssemblyDia Part 228 H-10 Gun 195Optional Drive Rolls OptionsPage Work like a Pro Warranty Owner’s Record