MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
Monthly
examinati
on
Using the dry compressed air to clear the inside of arc welding machine.
Especially for clearing up the dusts on radiator, main voltage transformer,
inductors, IGBT modules, fast recover diodes, PCB’s, etc.
Check the screws and bolts in the machine. If any is loose, please screw it
tight. If it is shaved, please replace. If it is rusty, please erase rust on all bolts
to ensure it works well.
Quarter-
yearly
examinati
on
Check whether the actual current accords with the displaying value. If they did
not accord, they should be regulated. The actual welding current value can be
measured by and adjusted by plier-type ampere meter.
Yearly
examinati
on
Measure the insulating impedance among the main circuit, PCB and case, if it
below 1M
Ω
, insulation is thought to be damaged and need to change, and need
to change or strengthen insulation.
5.2 Troubleshooting
Before the welding machines are dispatched from the factory, they have already been
tested and calibrated accurately.
Maintenance course must be operated carefully. If any wire becomes flexible or is misplaced,
it may cause potential danger to users
Be sure to shut off the Main Input Power before doing any repair work on the welding
machine!
You must use and authorized service agent for any repairs or maintenance conducted on the
welder - contact Strata customer service or your local distributor for more information on s
ervice agents
Please see chart below for troubleshooting in the first instance.
Any alterations, maintenance or repairs performed on
Strata welders must be completed by authorized service agents or warranty will be voided
Only authorized service agents can perform maintenance or repairs on the welding machines.
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