Miller Electric 255 warranty Troubleshooting, Welding Trouble Remedy

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4-8. Troubleshooting

Welding Trouble

Remedy

 

 

 

 

No weld output; wire does not feed.

Secure power cord plug in receptacle (see Section 2-12).

 

 

 

Reset circuit breaker CB1 (see Section 4-2).

 

 

 

Replace fuse F1 and/or F2 (see Section 4-3).

 

 

 

Replace building line fuse or reset circuit breaker if open (see Section 2-12).

 

 

 

Secure gun trigger plug in receptacle or repair leads, or replace trigger switch (see Section 2-7

 

and/or 4-7).

 

 

 

Thermostat TP1 open (overheating). Allow fan to run; the thermostat will close when the unit has

 

cooled (see Section 2-3).

 

 

No weld output; wire feeds.

Connect work clamp to get good metal to metal contact.

 

 

 

Replace contact tip (see Section 4-5).

 

 

Low weld output.

Connect unit to proper input voltage or check for low line voltage (see Section 2-12).

 

 

Wire Drive/Gun Trouble

Remedy

 

 

 

 

Electrode wire feeding stops during

Straighten gun cable and/or replace damaged parts (see Section 4-6).

welding.

 

 

 

 

Adjust drive roll pressure (see Section 2-13).

 

 

 

Readjust hub tension (see Section 2-8).

 

 

 

Replace contact tip if blocked (see Section 4-5).

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Replace drive rolls if worn or slipping (see Section 4-4).

 

 

 

Secure gun trigger plug in receptacle or repair leads, or replace trigger switch (see Section 2-7

 

and/or 4-7).

 

 

 

Check and replace F1 and/or F2 (see Section 4-3).

 

 

 

Check and clear any restrictions at drive assembly and liner (see Section 4-6).

 

 

 

Have nearest Factory Authorized Service Agent check drive motor.

 

 

 

Check relay CR1, and replace if necessary.

 

 

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Contents Auto ArcR M-25 Gun Page Table of Contents Page Symbol Usage Marks a special safety messageArc Welding Hazards ARC Rays can burn eyes and skin Principal Safety Standards Fire or Explosion hazardEMF Information About PacemakersSpecifications WeightVolt-Ampere Curve Stainless SteelWelding Power Source Duty Cycle And Overheating Exceeding duty cycle can damage unit and void warrantyWelding Gun Duty Cycle And Overheating OverheatingInstalling Work Clamp Installing Gas SupplyRef. ST-800 921-C Setting Gun Polarity Positioning Jumper LinksElectrical Service Guide Selecting a Location And Connecting Input PowerThreading Welding Wire ScaleFront Panel Controls Controls For Standard UnitsDo not Switch Under Load Center Baffle ControlsWeld Parameter Chart OM-157 066 Routine Maintenance Disconnect powerMonths Circuit Breaker CB1Changing Drive Roll And Wire Inlet Guide Turn Off unit, and disconnect input powerFuses F1 And F2 Replacing Gun Contact TipCleaning Or Replacing Gun Liner Disconnect gun firstTo Reassemble Gun Replacing Switch And/Or Head Tube Remove handle locking nut Slide handleTroubleshooting Welding Trouble RemedyElectrical Diagram OM-157 066 Parts List 089 Baffle, Center w/Components Baffle, Center w/Components -1 Item Wire Drive And Gears Drive Roll And Wire Guide Kits Wire Drive And Gears -2 Item Panel, Rear w/Components Panel, Front w/Components Exploded View Of Gun Exploded View Of Gun Item Page Page Warranty Owner’s Record