PB-1000 PANEL BEATER
TM
PRODUCT MANUAL
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Unit does not charge
Green light not on
Power appears to be weak:
Welds are not holding
CHECK THE FOLLOWING
Check power supply and connection
Unit may need longer charge time
Battery needs service – see warning inside cover.
• Check battery terminals for clean, tight connections.
• Are all accessory connections clean and tight?
• Are electrodes being cooled in water?
• Was green light on before operating? (See CHARGING
THE UNIT)
• Are electrodes properly shaped?
• Is the grounding magnet attached to the proper panel?
• Is the magnet ground clean?
• Is timer adjusted appropriately for the metal being
worked?
• Was green light on before operating? (See CHARGING
THE UNIT)
• Does grounding need to be placed in a different location?
• Is paint removed from surface?
• Is the electrode touching the metal?
• Check battery with load tester for adequate cold cranking
amps.
• Are electrodes shaped properly? VERY IMPORTANT!
PANEL
BEATER
TM
Electrode breaks loose too easily
• Be sure electrode and electrode holder are screwed in
tightly.
• The tip of the electrode may become coated with metal or
galvanizing and may need to be removed.
• Electrode tip is blunt. Keep tip tapered back 1/2” with
1/8” diameter point.
• Do not overheat the electrode. A hot electrode will not
give a strong weld. Cool with water.
• A poor ground. Re-grind your work surface to bare met-
al. Paint residue or galvanizing can cause a poor ground
connection.
• A low battery will not produce a strong stick. Charge the
battery until the green charge light comes on indicating a
full charge.
