Miller Electric Renegade 180 manual Troubleshooting, Welding, Generator Power, Trouble Remedy

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SECTION 9 − TROUBLESHOOTING

9-1. Troubleshooting

A. Welding

Trouble	Remedy
No weld output or generator power out-	Be sure all equipment is disconnected from receptacles when starting unit.
put at ac receptacles.
. AC receptacles provide auxiliary	Place switch in Wall position or start engine and place switch in Generator position.
power only while engine is running.
	Over temperature light is flashing. Allow unit to cool with fan running until thermostat TP1 resets and light
	turns off.
	Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check brushes, slip rings, rotor, stator, and integrated rectifier
	SR2.
No weld output; generator power out-	Place switch in Generator position to obtain weld output.
put okay at ac receptacles.
	Check weld connections.
	Check Spool Gun/Mig Gun switch position.
	Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check stator, integrated rectifier SR2, stabilizer Z1, and main
	rectifier SR1.
Low weld output.	Check Weld Output control setting.
	Check engine speed, and adjust if necessary (see Section 8-10).
	Service engine air cleaner.
	Check weld cable size and length.
	Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check stator, integrated rectifier SR2, stabilizer Z1, and main
	rectifier SR1.
High weld output.	Check Wire Speed and Voltage control settings.
	Check engine speed, and adjust if necessary (see Section 8-10).
Erratic weld output.	Check Wire Speed and Voltage control settings. Check wire feed for erratic condition.
	Tighten and clean connections to electrode and workpiece.
	Remove excessive coils from work lead and gun power cable.
	Clean and tighten connections both inside and outside welding generator.
	Check engine speed, and adjust if necessary (see Section 8-10).
	Check throttle/governor linkage for smooth, non-binding operation.
B. Generator Power
Trouble	Remedy
No output at generator power ac re-	Be sure all equipment is disconnected from receptacles when starting unit.
ceptacles; no weld output.
. AC receptacles provide auxiliary	Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check brushes, slip rings, rotor, stator, and integrated rectifier
power only while engine is running.	SR2.
No output at generator power ac re-	Reset and check supplementary protector (see Section 7-1).
ceptacles; weld output okay.
	Check receptacle wiring and connections.
	Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check stator windings and connections at terminal block 1T.
High output at generator power ac	Check engine speed, and adjust if necessary (see Section 8-10).
receptacles.

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