Miller Electric DS-2 manual Check for and remove anything blocking fan movement

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Trouble

Remedy

 

 

Fan in welding power source not oper-

Check for and remove anything blocking fan movement.

ating. Note: fan runs only when cool-

 

ing is necessary.

 

 

 

 

Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check fan motor.

 

 

Wire does not feed, unit completely

Check 10–pin plug PLG8 connections (see Section 3-7).

inoperative.

 

 

 

 

Check input power.

 

 

Wire does not feed.

Check circuit breaker CB2 on welding power source, and reset if necessary (see welding power source

 

owner’s manual).

 

 

 

Check gun trigger connection at wire feeder (see Section 3-9). Check gun trigger leads and trigger

 

switch.

 

 

 

Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check drive motor, control board PC1, and motor board PC2.

 

 

Wire feeds erratically.

Readjust hub tension and drive roll pressure (see Section 3-11 and 3-12).

 

 

 

Use correct size drive roll (see Parts List).

 

 

 

Clean or replace dirty or worn drive roll (see 3-4 Section).

 

 

 

Remove weld spatter around nozzle opening.

 

 

 

Replace contact tip or liner.

 

 

 

Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check drive motor and control board PC1.

 

 

Wire feeds when Jog switch is pressed

Check gun trigger connection at wire feeder (see Section 3-9). Check gun trigger leads and trigger

but not when gun trigger is pressed.

switch.

 

 

Wire feeds as soon as power is applied.

Check gun trigger.

 

 

Wire does not feed until trigger is

Check position of Mode switch on welding power source. This is normal operation when switch is in

pressed, but continues to feed after

Crater Fill On or Trigger Hold On positions (see welding power source owner’s manual).

trigger is released.

 

 

 

 

Check for short between gun trigger leads and weld cable. Repair or replace gun trigger leads.

 

 

Gas valve rattles loudly and wire feeds

Check for short between gun trigger leads and weld cable. Repair or replace gun trigger leads.

slowly or erratically.

 

 

 

Gas does not flow; wire feeds.

Check gas valve and flowmeter.

 

 

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Contents DS-2 From Miller to You Table of Contents Page YMarks a special safety message Symbol UsageArc Welding Hazards ARC Rays can burn eyes and skin Fire or Explosion hazard Principal Safety StandardsAbout Pacemakers EMF InformationDefinitions Specifications InstallationSite Selection Installing Wire Guides And Drive Rolls Equipment Connection DiagramsPin Plug PLG1 Information Pin Plug PLG8 InformationPin Plug And Shielding Gas Connections Connecting Weld Cable Changing Nameplates Connecting Welding GunRemove retaining ring. Slide wire Installing Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub TensionWood Threading Welding WirePendant Controls OperationUse Nameplates As a Voltage And Amperage Reference Only YDisconnect power before maintaining Maintenance & TroubleshootingRoutine Maintenance TroubleshootingCheck for and remove anything blocking fan movement Circuit Diagram For Wire Feeder Electrical DiagramOM-197 509 Main Assembly Parts ListOptional Pendant Assembly Page Page Support ServiceOwner’s Record