TROUBLESHOOTING

 

E-3

 

E-3

 

 

 

 

 

 

Observe Safety Guidelines

detailed in the beginning of this manual.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEMS

POSSIBLE AREAS OF

 

RECOMMENDED

 

(SYMPTOMS)

MISADJUSTMENT(S)

 

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FEEDING PROBLEMS

 

 

 

No wire feed when gun trigger is

1.

If the wire drive motor is running

 

If all recommended possible areas

 

pulled. Fan runs, gas flows and

 

make sure that the correct drive

 

 

machine has correct open circuit

 

rolls are installed in the machine.

 

of misadjustments have been

 

voltage (33 vcd maximum) – weld

 

 

 

checked and the problem persists,

 

output.

2.

Check for clogged cable liner or

 

contact your local Liquid Arc

 

 

 

contact tip.

 

Authorized Field Service Facility.

 

 

3.

Check for proper size cable liner

 

 

 

 

 

and contact tip.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEMS

 

POSSIBLE AREAS OF

RECOMMENDED

(SYMPTOMS)

 

MISADJUSTMENT(S)

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAS FLOW PROBLEMS

 

Low or no gas flow when gun

 

1.

Check gas supply, flow regulator

If all recommended possible areas

trigger is pulled. Wire feed, weld

 

 

and gas hoses.

of misadjustments have been

output and fan operate normally.

 

2.

Check gun connection to

checked and the problem persists,

 

 

contact your local Liquid Arc

 

 

 

machine for obstruction or leaky

Authorized Field Service Facility.

 

 

 

seals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your

LOCAL AUTHORIZED LIQUID ARC FIELD SERVICE FACILITY for assistance before you proceed.

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