TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem |
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Welder does not “hum” | 1. | No power at electrical outlet. | 1. | Check circuit fuse or circuit breaker. |
when turned on. | 2. | Broken or damaged Power Cord. | 2. | Have Power Cord repaired or replaced by |
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Welder “hums” but does | 1. | Inadequate current at electrode and/or poor | 1. | Check Ground Clamp, Cable, and |
not weld. |
| connections at Welder. |
| connection to workpiece. |
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| 2. | Check Welding Cable and Electrode |
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| Holder. |
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| 3. | Check all Welder external connections. |
Arc difficult to strike. | 1. | Electrode diameter too large. | 1. | Use smaller diameter electrode. |
| 2. | Workpiece not properly grounded. | 2. | Verify proper grounding (no paint, varnish, |
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| 3. | Heavy loads, making power line voltage low. | 3. | Run Arc Welder on dedicated 120 volt, 20 |
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| Amp circuit. |
Welder gives trickle shots. | 1. | Accidental contact with workpiece. | 1. | Avoid contact with workpiece. |
| 2. | Current leakage caused by damp work area. | 2. | Make sure clothing and work area are dry. |
Welder overheats, blows | 1. | Use of extension cord. | 1. | Relocate Arc Welder to avoid use of |
fuses, trips circuit breaker. |
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| is not possible, use thicker (lower gauge |
| 2. | Electrode diameter too large. |
| number) extension cord. |
| 2. | Use smaller diameter electrode. | ||
| 3. | Overloaded circuit. | 3. | Run Arc Welder on dedicated 120 volt, 20 |
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| Amp circuit. |
Bead is intermittently too | 1. | Inconsistent travel speed. | 1. | Decrease and maintain travel speed. |
thin or too thick. | 2. | Output Amp setting too low. | 2. | Increase output Amp setting or change to |
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| smaller diameter electrode. |
Electrode sticks to work- | 1. | Arc length too short. | 1. | Lift electrode to correct arc length as soon |
piece. |
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| as arc is struck. |
| 2. | Output Amp setting too low. | 2. | Increase output Amp setting or change to |
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| smaller diameter electrode. |
Electrodes sputter and | 1. | Damp electrodes. | 1. | Use dry electrodes and store in a dry |
stick. |
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Weld bead does not pen- | 1. | Travel speed too fast. | 1. | Decrease travel speed. |
etrate base metal. | 2. | Arc length too short. | 2. | Increase arc length. |
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| 3. | Output Amp setting too low. | 3. | Increase output Amp setting. |
Ragged depressions at | 1. | Slow and/or inconsistent travel speed. | 1. | Increase and maintain travel speed. |
edge of weld. | 2. | Output Amp setting too high. | 2. | Reduce output Amp setting. |
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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
The manufacturer and/or distributor has provided the parts list and assembly diagram in this manual as a reference tool only. Neither the manufacturer or distributor makes any representation or warranty of any kind to the buyer that he or she is qualified to make any repairs to the product, or that he or she is qualified to replace any parts of the product. In fact, the manufacturer and/or distributor expressly states that all repairs and parts replacements should be undertaken by certified and licensed technicians, and not by the buyer. The buyer assumes all risk and liability arising out of his or her repairs to the original product or replacement parts thereto, or arising out of his or her installation of replacement parts thereto.
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