B. Gun Trouble

Trouble

Remedy

 

 

No weld output; gun/feeder does not

Secure 115 VAC input plug in 115 volts ac receptacle (see Section 4-11).

work.

 

 

 

 

Place Power switch on welding power source in the On position.

 

 

Erratic weld output.

Tighten and clean all connections.

 

 

Pressing gun/feeder trigger does not en-

Secure plug from gun control cable into 10-socket receptacle on wire feeder (see Section 4-6).

ergize weld control; welding wire is not

 

energized; shielding gas does not flow.

 

 

 

Wire does not feed; burnback in contact

Reinstall current pick-up tab if applicable (see Section 6-2).

tip.

 

 

 

Wire feeds, shielding gas flows, but

Clean or replace drive rolls. See Troubleshooting section in welding power source Owner’s Manual (see

welding wire is not energized.

Sections 6-2and 6-3).

 

 

Wire feeds erratically.

Check and correct drive roll pressure (see Section 4-14).

 

 

 

Clean drive roll or replace drive roll (see Sections 6-2and 6-3).

 

 

Gun overheating (water-cooled

Be sure coolant flowrate is at least 1 qt/min (0.95 L/min).

models).

 

 

 

 

Corrosion buildup in gun decreasing coolant flowrate. Backflush coolant system, clean coolant system

 

filter, and clean fittings (see Section 4-16).

 

 

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