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ABIROB
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350GC
10 Troubleshooting
10 Troubleshooting
11 Dismounting
Dismounting may only be carried out by specialized personnel. Please make
sure that the shutdown procedures are strictly observed, before the dismounting
work begins. Ensure this also for the components integrated into the welding
system.
NOTE
• Some problems are listed below, with descriptions of possible causes and
solutions. If the measures described below are not successful, please
consult your dealer or the manufacturer.
• Please also consult the operating instructions for the welding components,
such as power supply, air pressure line.
Problem
Cause
Solution
Torch necks gets hot • Contact tip/tip adapter not tightened
• Power connections loose on the torch
side and toward the work-piece
• Check and tighten
• Check and tighten
Wire burned solid in
the contact tip
• Wrong parameters set
• Contact tip worn out
• Check or correct setting
• Replace
Irregular wire feed
• Contact tip and wire diameter not
matched
• Wrong contact pressure set on the wire
feed unit
• Replace contact tip
• Correct as specified by
manufacturer
Arc between gas
nozzle and work-
piece
• Spatter bridge between contact tip and
gas nozzle
• Clean and spray gas nozzle
interior
Erratic arc
• Contact tip not matched to the wire
diameter or contact tip diameter
enlarged
• Wrong welding parameters set
• Check contact tip
• Correct welding parameters
Pore formation
• Strong spattering in the gas nozzle
• Insufficient or missing gas cover
• Air currents blowing shielding gas
away
• Clean gas nozzle
• Check gas cylinder contents and
pressure setting
• Shield welding area with partitions
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