Maintenance; Inspection And Cleaning; Fault Tracing - ESAB Caddy Mig C160i Instruction Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Regular maintenance is important for safe, reliable operation.
Note!
All guarantee undertakings from the supplier cease to apply if the customer himself
attempts any work in the product during the guarantee period in order to rectify any
faults.
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Inspection and cleaning

Check regularly that the power source is free from dirt.
The power source should be regularly blown clean using dry compressed air at reduced
pressure. More frequently in dirty environments.
Otherwise the air inlet/outlet may become blocked and cause overheating.
Welding gun
Cleaning and replacement of the welding gun's wear parts should take place at
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regular intervals in order to achieve trouble--free wire feed. Blow the wire guide
clean regularly and clean the contact tip.
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FAULT TRACING

Try these recommended checks and inspections before sending for an authorised service technican.
Type of fault
No arc
Welding current is interrupted
during welding
Thermal overload trips
operate frequently
Poor welding performance
C160ie
Check that the mains power supply switch is turned on.
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Check that the welding current supply and return cables are
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correctly connected.
Check that correct current value is set.
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Check whether the thermal overload trip has operated
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(indicated by the orange lamp on the front).
Check the main power supply fuses.
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Check to see whether the air filters are clogged.
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Make sure that you are not exceeding the rated data for the
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power source (i.e. that the unit is not being overloaded).
Check that the welding current supply and return cables are
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correctly connected.
Check that the correct current value is set.
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Check that the correct welding wires are being used.
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Check the main power supply fuses.
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Check the wire feed unit -- if proper rolls are applied and
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properly set the pressure of the wire feeder's pressure rollers
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