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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Unit Does Not Power Up
Unit Is Not Plugged In
Plug In Unit
Input Power Circuit Breaker Not On
Reset Input Power Circuit Breaker
The Main Power Switch Is Not Working
Replace Main Power Switch
Can Not Create An Arc
Work Piece is Painted Or Rusty
Remove All Paint And Rust
Ground Clamp Is Connected Where There Is
Paint Or Rust
Remove All Paint And Rust So Ground
Clamp Is Connected To Bare Metal
Ground
Clamp Is Not Electrically
Connected To The Work Piece
Make Certain The Ground Clamp Is
Connected To The Work Piece
Amperage Too Low for Electrode
Consult the electrode packaging for correct
amperage settings.
Overload Indicator Is On
The internal temperature is too high.
Leave power on and let the fan cool the unit.
Output will continue when the unit has
cooled.
Electrode Holder or ground cable getting
hot. Output Connections Getting Hot.
Weld Cable Connections Loose
Check to make certain weld cables are tight.
Weld Cable Connections have corroded.
Clean weld connections and reinstall.
Poor Welding Performance, excessive
spatter
Damp Electrode
Use fresh and dry electrodes.
Electrode Sticks
The electrode is kept in contact with the work
piece for too long while striking an arc.
This will take practice. Keep trying.
Welding Bead Is Too Thin
The welding travel speed is too fast
Reduce the welding travel speed. Maybe
incorporate a slight weave over the joint.
Welding Bead Is Too Thick
The welding travel speed is to slow
Increase the welding travel speed.
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