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| Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual | ||||
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| PRObLEMS |
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| CAuSE |
| COuRSE OF ACTION |
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| Digital Display Models Error Codes |
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Err 81 | Motor overload, long term. | 1. | Check that the electrode slides | ||
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| easily through the gun and cable. |
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| 2. | Remove tight bends from the gun |
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| and cable. |
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| 3. | Check that the spindle brake is |
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| not too tight. |
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| 4. | Verify a high quality electrode is |
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| being used. |
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| 5. | Wait for the error to reset and the |
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| motor to cool (approximately 1 |
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| minute). |
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Err 82 | Motor overload, short term. | 1. | Check that motor can turn freely | ||
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| when idle arm is open. |
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| 2. | Verify that the gears are free of |
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| debris and dirt. |
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| Output Problems |
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The feeder does power up - no dis- | 1. | The work sense lead is discon- | 1. | Connect the work sense lead to | |
play, no cold feed. |
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| the work in a location free of dirt, | |
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| nection. (Across the arc models) |
| rust and paint. |
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| 2. | The power source is OFF. | 2. | Turn ON the power source. |
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| 3. | The circuit breaker for the wire | 3. | Reset the circuit breakers. |
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| feeder on power source have |
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| tripped. (control cable models) |
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| 4. | The control cable may be loose or | 4. | Tighten, repair or replace the con- |
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| damaged. (control cable models) |
| trol cable. |
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(Across the Arc models) | 1. | The contactor coil connections are | 1. | Verify the contactor coil connec- | |
The wire feeder power up but there |
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is no output when the trigger is | 2. | The contactor has failed. | 2. | Replace the contactor. | |
pulled. The shielding gas is flowing |
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and the drive rolls turn. |
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No shielding gas. | 1. | The gas supply is OFF or empty. | 1. | Verify the gas supply is ON and | |
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| flowing. |
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| 2. | The gas hose is cut or crushed. | 2. | Route the gas hose so it avoids |
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| sharp corners and make sure |
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| nothing is on top of it. Repair or |
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| replace damaged hoses. |
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| 3. | The flow meter valve is closed. | 3. | Open the flow meter valve. |
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| 4. | Dirt or debris is in the solenoid. | 4. | Apply filtered shop at 80psi to the |
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| solenoid to remove dirt. |
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| 5. | There is a loose solenoid connec- | 5. | Remove the cover and check that |
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| tion. |
| all connections are in good condi- |
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| tion. |
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| 6. | The solenoid has failed. | 6. | Replace solenoid. |
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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 Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
