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TROUBLESHOOTING
Perform these checks and inspections before sending for an authorised service technician.
Type of fault
Corrective action
MMA welding problems
• Check that the welding and return cables are not damaged
and that they are correctly connected to the power source.
• Make sure the return clamp has proper contact with the
work piece.
• Check that the correct electrodes and polarity are being
used. For polarity, check electrode packaging.
• Check that the correct current value is set.
• Adjust Arc Force and Hot start.
TIG welding problems
• Check that the welding and return cables are not damaged
and that they are correctly connected to the power source.
• Make sure the return clamp has proper contact with the
work piece.
• Make sure the TIG torch lead is connected to negative
welding terminal.
• Make sure the correct shielding gas, gas flow, welding
current, filler rod placement, electrode diameter and
welding mode on power source is used.
• Make sure the gas valve on the TIG torch is on.
No arc
• Check that display is on to verify that the power source has
power.
• Check setting panel display correct values.
• Check that the mains power supply switch is turned on.
• Check that the mains, welding and return cables are
correctly connected.
• Check the mains power supply fuses.
Welding current is
interrupted during welding
• Check whether the overheating light (thermal protection) at
setting panel is on.
• Continue with fault type "No Arc".
The thermal protection
trips frequently
• Make sure the recommended duty cycle for the weld
current has not been exceeded.
See section "Duty cycle" in the TECHNICHAL DATA
chapter.
• Make sure the air inlets or outlets are not clogged.
• Clean inside machine according to routine mainteance.
• Check and clean the cooler.
The maximum current
setting is limited to 200 A
• Check that the power source is connected to 3-phase
mains power supply.
• Check the mains power supply fuses.
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