5-6. Troubleshooting Table

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trouble

 

 

Remedy

 

 

No weld output; wire does not feed; fan

Secure power cord plug in receptacle (see Section 3-5).

does not run.

 

 

 

Replace building line fuse or reset circuit breaker if open.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Place Power switch in On position (see Section 4-1).

 

 

 

 

 

Check circuit breaker CB (CSA model), and reset if necessary (see Section 5-2).

 

 

No weld output; wire does not feed; fan

Thermostat S3 open (overheating). Allow fan to run; thermostat closes when unit has cooled (see Section

motor continues to run.

2-2).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secure gun trigger leads (see Section 3-1).

 

 

No weld output; wire feeds.

Connect work clamp to get good metal to metal contact.

 

 

 

 

 

Replace contact tip (see Section 5-4).

 

 

 

 

 

Check for proper polarity connections (see Section 3-2).

 

 

Low weld output.

Connect unit to proper input voltage or check for low line voltage.

 

 

 

 

 

Place voltage switch in desired position (see Section 4-1).

 

 

Electrode wire feeding stops during

Straighten gun cable and/or replace damaged parts.

welding.

 

 

 

Adjust drive roll pressure (see Section 3-9).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change to proper drive roll groove (see Section 5-3).

 

 

 

 

 

Readjust hub tension (see Section 3-8).

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Clean or replace wire inlet guide or liner if dirty or plugged (see Section 5-3 or Section 5-5).

 

 

 

 

 

Replace drive roll or pressure bearing if worn or slipping (see Section 5-3).

 

 

 

 

 

Secure gun trigger leads or repair leads (see Section 3-1).

 

 

 

 

 

Check circuit breaker CB or CB2 (depending on Model), and reset if necessary (see Section 5-2).

 

 

 

 

 

Check and clear any restrictions at drive assembly and liner (see Section 3-9 or Section 5-5).

 

 

 

 

 

Have nearest Factory Authorized Service Agent check drive motor.

 

 

 

 

 

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Hobart Welding Products 150, 120 Troubleshooting Table, Trouble Remedy, Secure power cord plug in receptacle see Section

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