ESAB A6 Mastertrac Tandem, Instruction Manual

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6 TROUBLESHOOTING
6.1 General
Equipment
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Instruction manual for control box PEK, ordering number 0460 948 xxx,
0460 949 xxx, 0459 839 036.
S Instruction manual for motor with gear A6 VEC , ordering number 0443 393 xxx.
Check
S that the power supply is connected for the correct mains supply
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that all three phases are supplying the correct voltage (phase sequence is not
important)
S that welding cables and connections are not damaged
S that the controls are correctly set
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that the mains supply is disconnected before starting repairs
6.2 Possible faults
1. Symptom Current and voltage readings show large fluctuations.
Cause 1.1 Contact jaws or nozzle are worn or wrong size.
Action Replace contact jaws or nozzle.
Cause 1.2 Feed roller pressure is inadequate.
Action Increase pressure on feed rollers.
2. Symptom Wire feed is irregular.
Cause 2.1 Pressure on feed rollers incorrectly set.
Action Pressure on feed rollers incorrectly set.
Cause 2.2 Feed rollers wrong size.
Action Replace feed rollers.
Cause 2.3 Grooves in feed rollers are worn.
Action Replace feed rollers.
3. Symptom Welding cables overheating.
Cause 3.1 Poor electrical connection.
Action Clean and tighten all electrical connections.
Cause 3.2 Cross-sectional area of welding cables too small.
Action Use cables with a larger cross-section or use parallel cables.
7 ORDERING OF SPARE PARTS
Spare parts are ordered through your nearest ESAB representative, see back cover.
When ordering spare parts, please state machine type and number as well as desig-
nation and spare part number as shown in the spare parts list on page 23.
This will simplify dispatch and ensure you get the right part.
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