9-2. Troubleshooting
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Wire feeds, shielding gas flows, but elec- | Check interconnecting cord connections. If secure, check cord for continuity and repair or replace (see | |||
trode wire is not energized. | Sections | |||
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Wire feeder is on, meter(s) do not light | Check and reset circuit breaker at welding power source. | |||
up, motor does not run, gas valve and |
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welding power source contactor do not |
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pull in. |
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Electrode wire feeding stops or feeds er- | Check gun trigger connection. See gun Owner’s Manual. | |||
ratically during welding. |
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| Check gun trigger. See gun Owner’s Manual. |
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| Readjust hub tension and drive roll pressure (see Section |
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| Change to correct size drive roll (see Table |
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| Clean or replace dirty or worn drive roll. |
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| Incorrect size or worn wire guides. |
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| Replace contact tip or liner. See gun Owner’s Manual. |
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| Remove weld spatter or foreign matter from around nozzle opening. |
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| Have Factory Authorized Service Agency check drive motor or motor control board PC1. |
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Motor runs slowly. | Check for correct input voltage. | |||
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Wire does not feed until trigger is pulled, | Check for a short between welding gun trigger leads and weld cable. Repair short or replace welding gun. | |||
but continues to feed after trigger is re- |
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leased, and trigger hold is not on. |
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Gas valve in feeder is rattling loudly | Check for a short between welding gun trigger leads and weld cable. Repair short or replace welding gun. | |||
along with possible erratic or slow wire |
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feed speed. |
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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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