Fault Tracing; Ordering Of Spare Parts - ESAB Buddy Mig 500i Instruction Manual

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7 FAULT - TRACING
Try these recommended checks and inspections before sending for an authorized
service technician.
Type of fault
No arc.
The welding current is
interrupted during welding
The thermal cut-out trips
frequently
Poor welding performance
8 ORDERING SPARE PARTS
Repair and electrical work should be performed by an authorized ESAB serviceman.
Use only ESAB original spare and wear parts.
To find the required spare part, please refer to the Spare Parts List as shown on page 13.
Spare parts may be ordered through your nearest ESAB dealer. See the last page of this publication
to find the nearest ESAB office or dealers.
● Check that the mains power supply switch is turned on.
● Check that the welding and return cables are correctly
connected.
● Check that the correct current value is set.
● Check the mains power supply fuses.
● Check whether the thermal cut-outs have tripped (a fault
light is displayed on the control panel).
● Check the mains power supply fuses.
● Check to see whether the air inlets & outlets are being blocked.
● Make sure that you are not exceeding the rated data for the
welding power source (i.e. that the unit is not being overloaded)
● Check that the welding power source is not clogged with dirt.
● Check that the welding current supply and return cables are
correctly connected.
● Check that the correct current value is set.
● Check that the correct electrodes are being used.
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Corrective action
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