TROUBLESHOOTING
The following TROUBLESHOOTING information and tables are provided as a guide to help resolve some of the more common problems that could be encountered. Should you or qualified repair personnel be unable to resolve a problem or determine which of the possible solutions will remedy a specific problem, contact WELDER SERVICE for
FRONT PANEL – TROUBLESHOOTING ERROR CODES
In some cases, error codes may appear on the digital display. The table below indicates the type of error. Record these error codes when calling Technical Service.
DISPLAY | CORRECTION/RESET |
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F14 | Make sure that the nozzle cap is properly |
| installed and tightened firmly. Switch the |
| power OFF and then ON again. |
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F10 - F11 - F12 | Switch the power OFF and then ON |
| again. If the failure code persists call |
| WELDER SERVICE. |
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F 15 | Make sure that the torch trigger is not |
| pressed when switching the unit ON. |
| Switch the unit OFF and then ON again. |
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F20 - F30 - F51 - F52 - F53 - | Switch the power OFF and then ON |
F54 | again. If the failure code persists call |
| WELDER SERVICE. |
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GENERAL CUTTING PROBLEMS – TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom |
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Difficult | to | Worn consumables | Replace consumables |
maintain arc |
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| Moist air | Add water trap to incoming air supply line |
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Build up of dross | Torch angle wrong | Hold torch perpendicular to workpiece | |
underneath cut |
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| Worn consumables | Replace consumables |
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| Travel rate too slow | Increase speed of torch travel |
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| Cutting power set too high | Reduce amperage |
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Difficulty |
| Worn consumables | Replace consumables |
penetrating |
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workpiece |
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| Travel rate too fast | Decrease speed of torch travel |
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| Cutting power set too low | Increase amperage |
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