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SECTION 8 – TROUBLE SHOOTING
8.0
TROUBLE SHOOTING
8.1
POWER SOURCE PROBLEMS
Description
Possible Cause
Remedy
1 The welding arc
cannot be
established.
A
B
The Primary supply voltage
has not been switched ON.
The Welding Power Source
switch is switched OFF.
A
B
Switch ON the Primary
supply voltage.
Switch ON the Welding
Power Source.
C Loose connections internally. C Have an Accredited Service
Agent repair the connection
2 Maximum output
welding current
cannot be achieved
with nominal
Mains supply
voltage.
Defective control circuit.
Have an Accredited Service
Agent repair the connection
3 Welding current
reduces when
welding.
A
B
C
D
E
Loose welding cable
connections.
Incorrect welding cable size.
Improper input connections.
Poor electrode condition.
Wrong welding polarity.
A
B
C
D
E
Tighten all welding cable
connections.
Use proper size and type of
cable.
Refer to Section 3.5
Electrical Input Connections
& Requirements.
Replace electrode.
Verify output torch
connections.
4 No gas flow when
the torch trigger
switch is
depressed.
A
B
Gas hose is cut.
Gas passage contains
impurities.
A
B
Replace gas hose.
Disconnect gas hose from
the rear of Power Source
then raise gas pressure and
blow out impurities.
C Gas regulator turned off.
C Turn gas regulator on.
D Torch trigger switch lead is
disconnected or switch/cable
is faulty.
D Reconnect lead or repair
faulty switch/cable.
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