5 TROUBLESHOOTING
The repair or replacement of any parts in the
system must be carried out only by qualified
personnel.
The repair or replacement of any parts in the system by unau-
thorised personnel will invalidate the product warranty.
The system must not be modified in any way.
The manufacturer disclaims any responsibility if the user
fails to follow these instructions.
No output power (the system does not weld)
Cause
Faulty torch trigger button.
Solution
Replace the faulty component.
Contact the nearest service centre to have the sys-
tem repaired.
Cause
The system has overheated (temperature alarm -
yellow LED on).
Solution
Wait for the system to cool down without switching it off.
Cause
Side cover open or faulty door switch.
Solution
In order to ensure safe operation the side cover
must be closed while welding.
Replace the faulty component.
Contact the nearest service centre to have the
torch repaired.
Cause
Incorrect earth connection.
Solution
Earth the system correctly.
Read the paragraph "Installation ".
Cause
Faulty electronics.
Solution
Contact the nearest service centre to have the sys-
tem repaired.
Incorrect output power
Cause
System parameters or functions set incorrectly.
Solution
Reset the system and the welding parameters.
Cause
Faulty potentiometer/encoder for the adjustment
of the welding current.
Solution
Replace the faulty component.
Contact the nearest service centre to have the sys-
tem repaired.
Cause
Faulty electronics.
Solution
Contact the nearest service centre to have the sys-
tem repaired.
Wire feeder fails
Cause
Faulty torch trigger button.
Solution
Replace the faulty component.
Contact the nearest service centre to have the sys-
tem repaired.
Cause
Incorrect or worn rollers
Solution
Replace the rollers.
Cause
Faulty wire feeder.
Solution
Replace the faulty component.
Contact the nearest service centre to have the sys-
tem repaired.
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Cause
Damaged torch liner.
Solution
Replace the faulty component.
Contact the nearest service centre to have the sys-
tem repaired.
Cause
No power supply to the wire feeder.
Solution
Check the connection to the power source.
Read the paragraph "Connections ".
Contact the nearest service centre to have the sys-
tem repaired.
Cause
Tangled wire on the spool.
Solution
Untangle the wire or replace the wire spool.
Cause
Melted torch nozzle (wire stuck)
Solution
Replace the faulty component.
Irregular wire feeding
Cause
Faulty torch trigger button.
Solution
Replace the faulty component.
Contact the nearest service centre to have the sys-
tem repaired.
Cause
Incorrect or worn rolls.
Solution
Replace the rolls.
Cause
Faulty wire feeder.
Solution
Replace the faulty component.
Contact the nearest service centre to have the sys-
tem repaired.
Cause
Damaged torch liner.
Solution
Replace the faulty component.
Contact the nearest service centre to have the sys-
tem repaired.
Cause
Incorrect spindle clutch or misadjusted rolls locking devices.
Solution
Release the clutch.
Increase the rolls locking pressure.
Excessive spatter
Cause
Incorrect welding parameters.
Solution
Decrease the welding voltage.
Cause
Incorrect arc regulation
Solution
Use a higher setting inductive connection.
Cause
Incorrect welding mode.
Solution
Decrease the torch angle.
Insufficient penetration
Cause
Incorrect welding mode.
Solution
Decrease the welding travel speed.
Cause
Incorrect welding parameters.
Solution
Increase the welding current.
Cause
Incorrect edge preparation.
Solution
Increase the chamfering.
Cause
Incorrect earth connection.
Solution
Earth the system correctly
Read the paragraph "Installation ".
Cause
Pieces to be welded too big.
Solution
Increase the welding current.