6-8. Troubleshooting Table

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trouble

 

 

Remedy

 

 

No weld output; wire does not feed; fan

Secure power cord plug in receptacle (see Section 4-6).

does not run.

 

 

 

Replace building line fuse or reset circuit breaker if open.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Place Power switch in On position (see Section 5-1).

 

 

 

 

 

Reset welding power source supplementary protector if open.

 

 

No weld output; wire does not feed; fan

Thermostat TP1 open (overheating). Allow fan to run with gun trigger switch off; thermostat closes when

motor continues to run.

unit has cooled (see Section 3-2).

 

 

 

 

 

Be sure that Voltage switch is not set between ranges (see Section 5-1).

 

 

 

 

 

Disassemble torch handle and check trigger switch lead connections, tighten or reconnect any loose

 

 

connections.

 

 

No weld output; wire feeds.

Connect work clamp to get good metal to metal contact.

 

 

 

 

 

Check cable connection at work clamp and tighten hardware, if necessary (see Section 4-1).

 

 

 

 

 

Replace contact tip (see Section 6-5).

 

 

 

 

 

Check for proper polarity connections (see Section 4-3).

 

 

Low weld output.

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

 

 

 

 

 

Place voltage switch in desired position (see Section 5-1).

 

 

 

 

 

If using an extension cord, check that wire size and length is the proper size for power rating of welding

 

 

power source (see Section 3-1).

 

 

Electrode wire feeding stops during

Straighten gun cable and/or replace damaged parts.

welding.

 

 

 

Adjust drive roll pressure (see Section 4-8).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change to proper drive roll groove (see Section 6-4).

 

 

 

 

 

Readjust hub tension (see Section 4-5).

 

 

 

 

 

Replace contact tip if blocked (see Section 6-5).

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Replace drive roll or pressure bearing if worn or slipping (see Section 6-4).

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Release gun trigger and allow gun and motor protection circuitry to reset.

 

 

 

 

 

Have nearest Factory Authorized Service Agent check drive motor.

 

 

 

 

 

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