7. TROUBleSHOOTING
SUPERMIG150.V3 Issue No:1 15/05/09
pROBlem
pOSSIBle CaUSe
RemedY
Weld current interrupted
overheating protection activated due to overload
Protection automatically resets whem transformer has cooled (approx. 15 min).
No weld current, fuse blowing in 13amp plug
Rectifier blown
Replace rectifier.
No weld current
Bad connection between clamp and workpiece
Clean or grind contact surface and weld area.
Break in earth lead
Repair or replace earth lead.
Break in torch lead
Repair or replace.
feed motor not working
Gear damaged or worn
Replace gears (Section 6.7).
Motor defective
Replace motor (Contact service agent).
Wire does not feed, feed roller rotates
Pressure roller improperly adjusted
Adjust wire tension. (Section 3.6).
Dirt, copper, dust, etc. have collected in torch liner
Clean the liner from the machine forward. Use compressed air. If too much dirt,
replace the liner (Section 6.2).
Gas cup (nozzle) or tip defective
Replace gas cup (nozzle) and/or tip (Section 6.4).
Deformed wire
Check roller tension (Section 3.6).
Wire feeds unevenly
Dirt, etc, in liner
Clean the liner from the machine forward using compressed air.
Gas cup (nozzle) or tip defective
Replace gas cup (nozzle) and/or tip (Section 6.4).
Gas cup (nozzle) spattered
Clean or replace gas cup (nozzle) (Section 6.4).
feed roller groove clogged
Clean feed roller (Section 6.5).
feed roller groove deformed
Replace feed roller (Section 6.5).
Pressure roller tension incorrect
Adjust tension (Section 3.6).
Unstable arc
Incorrect settings
Check settings (Section 3.7).
Impurities in weld area
Clean and/or grind workpiece (Section 4.2.1).
Worn or defective gas cup (nozzle)
Replace gas cup (nozzle) (Section 6.4).
Porous weld
No gas
open gas cylinder, regulate gas flow.
Gas cup clogged
Clean or replace cup (Section 6.4).
Draft blowing away shielding gas
Screen off welding site or increase gas flow.
Rusty/dirty joints
Clean or grind the workpiece (Section 4.2.1).
Torch too far from, or at wrong angle to, workpiece
Gas cup to workpiece should be 8-10mm. Torch angle approx 75°.
Gas leak
Check hoses, connections and torch assembly.
Wire sticking in gas cup (nozzle)
Worn or defective gas cup (nozzle)
Replace gas cup (nozzle) (Section 6.4).
Wire deformed
Check roller tension (Section 3.6).
Wire speed too slow
Increase wire speed. (Section 3.7).
Irregular weld head
Torch incorrectly held
Use correct torch angle.
Wire weaving in weld pool
Check roller tension and adjust (Section 3.6).
Weld bead too narrow and raised
Weld current too low
Increase power and wire speed (Section 3.7).
Weld speed too fast
Move torch slower and weave a little more.
Weld bead too wide
Weld current too low
Increase current and wire speed (Section 3.7).
Weld speed too slow
Move torch faster and weave less.
Poor penetration
Weld current too low
Increase current and wire speed (Section 3.7).
Arc too long
Bring torch closer to workpiece.
Excessive penetration
Weld current too high
Decrease current and wire speed (Section 3.7).
Weld speed too slow
Move torch faster.
Incorrect distance of torch to workpiece
Torch distance should be 8-10mm.
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Signed by Mark Sweetman
21st May 2009
