LED for set process is flashing
Single-phase operation with a welding current greater than 140A
Select a welding current less than 140A and continue welding
Phase failure
Check the mains lead
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Poor weld properties
(severe spattering)
Incorrect electrode polarity
Reverse electrode polarity (refer to manufacturer's instructions)
Poor ground earth connection
Fasten earthing clamps directly to workpiece
Setup parameters not ideal for selected welding process
Select best setting in Setup menu for selected process
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TIG welding
Tungsten electrode melting - tungsten inclusions in base material during the ignition
phase
Incorrect tungsten electrode polarity
Connect TIG welding torch to negative pole
Incorrect (or no) shielding gas
Use inert shielding gas (argon)
Incorrect welding process selected
Select TIG welding or TIG pulsed arc welding process (TP 2500/3500 TIG)
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Status indicators
Open circuit
Indicators shown on the right light up, VRD indicator flashes red
Cause:
Output voltage is greater than 110V
Remedy:
Switch machine off and on again;
if fault keeps recurring, have device serviced
Mains undervoltage or mains overvoltage
Indicators shown on the right light up, VRD indicator flashes red
Cause:
The mains voltage is outside the tolerance range
Remedy:
Check mains voltage, switch machine off and on again; if
error keeps occurring, have machine serviced
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