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4.
TROUBLESHOOTING
4.1 Operation problems
Should you experience a malfunction from your machine,
please consult the troubleshooting sections below first,
and complete some basic checks.
If the machine malfunction cannot be corrected with
these measures, contact your Kemppi maintenance
service workshop.
The problems listed and the possible causes are not
definitive but serve to suggest some standard and typical
situations that may present during normal environmental
use when using the A5 MIG Rail System 2500.
Below instructions only apply to possible problems with
the carriage. Always ensure that the related welding
system is functional and ready for welding.
Problem:
Carriage won't work
Dirty, poor quality weld
Arc is not ignited or welding
starts or stops strangely
Carriage moves but arc does
not start
The magnets do no longer hold
The vacuum cups do no longer
hold
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Check the following:
• Check that power reaches carriage (display is ON).
• Check that the welding power source is switched ON.
• Check the gun control connection and possible
Supersnake and separate control cable connections
• Check that control panels are switched on.
• Check shielding gas supply.
• Check and set gas flow rate.
• Check gas type for application.
• Check that correct welding program is selected.
• Check correct selection on the control panel.
• Check power supply – phase down?
• Check gun logic. 2T should be selected.
• Check torch connection.
Check that remote control buttons have been pressed
correctly:
•
Stop+Up/Down
ignites the arc and starts the carriage.
• If carriage is moving fast but arc is off, you may have
pressed
Start
button for too long.
• Magnets may be weakened. Replace the magnets.
• Material to fasten is not magnetic. Use vacuum or other
additional fastening method.
• If they use compressed air, check compressed air supply.
• Clean surfaces and vacuum cups. Even small leakage can
greatly decrease suction.
A5 MIG Rail System
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