SERVICE MANUAL
TRANSTIG 200 Pi
5-9
March 31, 2008
5.06 Power Source Problems
1 The welding arc cannot be
established
A The Primary supply voltage
has not been switched ON
A Switch ON the Primary
supply voltage
B The Welding Power Source
switch is switched OFF
B Switch ON the Welding
Power Source
C Loose connections
internally
C Have an Accredited
Cigweld Service Provider
repair the connection
2 Maximum output welding current
cannot be achieved with nominal
Mains supply voltage
Defective control circuit
Have an Accredited
Cigweld Service Provider
inspect then repair the
welder
3 Welding current reduces when
welding
Poor work lead connection
to the work piece
Ensure that the work lead
has a positive electrical
connection to the work
piece
4 No gas flow when the torch trigger
switch is depressed
A Gas hose is cut
A Replace gas hose
B Gas passage contains
impurities
B Disconnect gas hose from
the rear of Power Source
then raise gas pressure
and blow out impurities
C Gas regulator turned off
C Turn gas regulator on
Possible Cause
Description
Remedy
Table 5-3: Power Source Problems