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BOSS Inverter Mig 250 Operating Manual
6.0 MAINTENANCE
If this equipment does not operate properly, stop work immediately and investigate the cause of the
malfunction. Maintenance work must be performed by an experienced, qualified person only. Any electrical
work must be performed by an electrician or other person properly trained in servicing electrical equipment.
Do not permit untrained persons to inspect, clean or repair this equipment. Use only recommended
replacement parts when servicing this machine.
Periodically clean the inside of the welding power source by using clean dry compressed air of not over
25psi as normal preventive maintenance. At the time of the cleaning, a full inspection of the welding machine
and setup should be performed. Check warning labels on the machine for readability; replace if necessary.
Check input and output connections as well as frame ground connections to the machine to insure that they
are tight and the wires are not frayed or overheated. Inspect internal wiring of machine for loose or frayed
connections; tighten or repair as necessary. It would also be advisable to check connections to wire feeders,
fixtures, etc., at this time. Any damaged cable or hoses should be replaced.
DANGER:
HIGH VOLTAGE is present internally even with the control power switch in the
OFF position. Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing, disconnect and lock out input power to
the power source.
7.0 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
There are extremely dangerous voltages and power levels present inside this product.
Do not attempt to open or repair unless you are an accredited BOSS service agent and
you have had training in power measurements and troubleshooting techniques.
If major complex subassemblies are faulty, then the welding power source must be returned to an
accredited BOSS service agent for repair.
The basic level of troubleshooting is that which can be performed without special equipment or
knowledge.
7.01 Check the item and excrescent phenomenon exclusion method
