GYS Smartmig142, Operating Instructions Manual

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SMARTMIG
EN
ANOMALIES, CAUSES, REMÈDES
symptoms possible causes remedies
The welding wire speed is not
constant.
Debris is blocking up the opening.
Clean out the contact batch or change
it and replace the anti-adherence pro -
duct. Ref.041806
The wire skids in the rollers.
Control the roller pressure or replace
it.
Wire diameter non-compatible with
roller
Covering wire guide in the torch non-
compatible.
The wire-feeder motor doesn’t ope -
rate.
Reel or roller brake too tight. Release the brake and rollers.
Electrical supply problem.
Check that the power switch is in the
"On" position.
Bad wire feeding.
Covering wire guide dirty or damaged. Clean or replace.
Reel brake too tight Release the brake.
No welding current.
Bad connection to the main supply.
Check the mains connection and
look if the plug is fed by 400 V (3PH)
power socket.
Bad earth connection.
Check the earth cable (connection and
clamp condition).
Torch trigger inoperative. Check the torch trigger / replace torch.
The wire jams (after the rollers).
Guide wire sheath crushed. Check the sheath and torch body.
Wire jammed in the torch Clean or replace.
No capillary tube. Check the presence of capillary tube.
Wire speed too fast Reduce the wire speed.
The welding bead is porous.
The gas flow rate is not sufficient.
Adjust flow range 15 to 20 L / min.
Clean the working metal.
Gas bottle empty. Replace it.
Gas quality unsatisfactory. Replace it.
Air flow or wind influence. Prevent drafts, protect welding area.
Gas nozzle dirty. Clean or replace the gas nozzle.
Poor quality wire.
Use suitable WIRE for MIG-MAG wel -
ding.
Surface to weld in bad condition. (rust,
etc…)
Clean the metal before welding.
Very important flashing particules.
Arc voltage too low or too high. See welding settings.
Bad earth connection.
Adjust the earth cable for a better
connection.
Insufficient gas flow. Adjust the gas flow.
No gas flow at the end of the torch. Bad gas connection.
Check the gas connection at the
welding machine. Check the flowmeter
and the solenoid valves.