HP 24A 5-2.Overload Protection, 5-3.Troubleshooting, Trouble, Remedy, engine on welding generator, YTurn Off wire feeder and welding power source. Stop

5-2. Overload Protection

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YTurn Off wire feeder and welding power source. Stop

engine on welding generator.

1 Circuit Breaker CB1

CB1 protects wire feeder from over- load.

Correct problem and manually reset breaker.

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5-3. Troubleshooting

	Trouble	Remedy
Wire does not feed, unit completely inop-		Turn Power switch On.
erative.
		Check 14−pin plug PLG2 connections.
		Check input power.
Wire does not feed.		Check circuit breaker CB1. (see Section 5-2)
		Check gun trigger connection at wire feeder. Check gun trigger leads and trigger switch. See gun Owner’s
		Manual.
		Run-In speed is set to minimum. Normal setting is 50 percent.
		Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check drive motor and control board PC1.
Wire feeds erratically.		Readjust hub tension and drive roll pressure (see Section 3-11).
		Use correct size drive roll (see Parts List).
		Clean or replace dirty or worn drive roll (see Section 3-10).
		Remove weld spatter around nozzle opening.
		Replace contact tip or liner. See gun Owner’s Manual.
		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. Check gun trigger leads and trigger switch. See gun Owner’s
but not when gun trigger is pressed.		Manual.
Wire feeds as soon as power is applied.		Check gun trigger. See gun Owner’s Manual.
Wire does not feed until trigger is		Check for short between gun trigger leads and weld cable. Repair or replace gun trigger leads.
pressed but continues to feed after trig-
ger is released.
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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