Troubleshooting; Welder Troubleshooting; Ac Auxiliary Power Troubleshooting - ESAB Ruffian ES 150G EDW Instruction Manual

9 TROUBLESHOOTING

9 TROUBLESHOOTING
Perform these checks and inspections before sending for an authorized service technician.
9.1

Welder troubleshooting

Type of fault Corrective action
Stick (SMAW) Check that the welding and return cables are correctly connected on
welding
the welder outputs.
problems
Make sure the return clamp has proper contact with the workpiece.
Check the condition of the electrodes. Use dry electrodes.
Check that the correct electrodes and polarity are being used. For
polarity, check electrode packaging.
Check that the correct welding current value is set.
Adjust Arc Force
Welding current is Check whether the overheating light (thermal protection) at setting panel
interrupted during
is ON.
welding
Continue with fault type "No Arc".
No arc Check that the engine is running without problems
Check that the Welder Power Switch is in ON position.
Check that display is ON to verify that the welder is ON and has power.
Check setting panel display the correct value.
Check that the welding and return cables are connected properly.
Thermal protection Make sure that the recommended duty cycle for the weld current has
trips frequently
not been exceeded.
Make sure that the air inlets or outlets are not clogged.
Clean the inside of the machine using routine maintenance methods.
9.2

AC Auxiliary power troubleshooting

Type of fault Corrective action
No AC Auxiliary Check that the Circuit Breaker is in ON position.
Power output
Check that the 120VAC GFCI is not tripped.
Check receptacle wiring and connections.
Contact your authorized service center for clean slip rings, install new
brushes, check stator windings.
Erratic AC Auxiliary Check the connection plugs.
Power output.
Check fuel level and fuel system.
Maintain air cleaner and spark plug according to engine manual.
Contact your authorized service center to check and adjust engine
speed or the governor linkage for smooth, non-binding operation.
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