Rectifying faults
Checklist for rectifying faults
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Rectifying faults
All products are subject to rigorous production checks and final checks. If, despite this, something fails to
work at any time, please check the product using the following flowchart. If none of the fault rectification
procedures described leads to the correct functioning of the product, please inform your authorised dea-
ler.
7.1 Checklist for rectifying faults
The correct machine equipment for the material and process gas in use is a fundamental
requirement for perfect operation!
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Symbol
Description
Fault/Cause
Remedy
Welding torch overheated
Loose welding current connections
Tighten power connections on the torch and/or on the workpiece
Tighten contact tip correctly
Overload
Check and correct welding current setting
Use a more powerful welding torch
High welding fume load
Check the welding smoke flow rate using an airflow meter and if necessary correct
Clean the welding torch.
If necessary, close the bypass slider on the welding torch.
Wire feed problems
Unsuitable or worn welding torch equipment
Adjust contact tip to wire diameter and -material and replace if necessary
Adjust wire guide to material in use, blow through and replace if necessary
Kinked hose packages
Extend and lay out the torch hose package
Incompatible parameter settings
Check settings and correct if necessary
Contact tip blocked
Clean and, if necessary, replace.
Setting the spool brake
Check settings and correct if necessary
Setting pressure units
Check settings and correct if necessary
Worn wire rolls
Check and replace if necessary
Wire feed motor without supply voltage (automatic cutout triggered by overloading)
Reset triggered fuse (rear of the power source) by pressing the key button
Wire guide core or spiral is dirty or worn
Clean core or spiral; replace kinked or worn cores
Arc between gas nozzle and workpiece (metal vapour on the gas nozzle)
Replace gas nozzle
Clean the gas nozzle, contact tip, contact tip holder and gas diffuser and replace if they are
worn.