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NO.
Trouble
1.
Unit is switched on, but the power light
isn't on.
Wire will not feed.
2.
After welding machine is overheating
and the fan does not work.
4.
Intermittent, wandering arc.
5.
Porosity of the Weld. Discolored weld
color.
6.
Weld quality is poor.
Weld is dirty/oxidized, or porous.
7.
Unstable Arc. Spatter.
8.
Continuous Overheating
9.
Stick arc will extinguish or stick
10.
TIG Tungsten is consumed
Other.
Troubleshooting
Common Welding Issues
Possible Cause
Switch damaged.
Service Breaker/ Input Line Damaged
Fuse
Fan damaged.
Fan connector plus is loose
Work Clamp not connected directly to part being welded.
Work Clamp worn/damaged
Torch height too high.
Wrong Liner or torch
Low flow rate of shielding gas. High flow rate of shield-
ing gas. Possible gas leaks internally or externally due to
loose fittings. Base metal is contaminated with dirt or
grease.
Drafty conditions. The welder is located on the work-
piece and is blowing gas off due to fan activity. Solenoid
is sticking.
For Flux Core, a certain amount of spatter and smoke is
common.
Bad work clamp connection. Metal is indirectly connect-
ed through table or other item. Incorrect settings
Settings too high. Too large of wire for job.
Fan not running.
Holding too long of arc.
Wet welding rods ( high moisture in low hydrogen).
Wrong Polarity
Wrong gas
Wrong Tungsten
Too small of Tungsten for Amperage
Check.
Replace.
Check. Replace.
Replace.
Check. Reinstall.
Reconnect.
Replace.
Reduce MIG torch height to under 3/8" (for short circuit)
Purchase smaller liner and/or 24 series Gun for smaller wire
Increase flow rate on regulator. Check for kinks in tubing. Increase post-flow
time. Reduce stick-out to less than 1/4". Increase gas nozzle size. Clean metal
thoroughly with approved metal cleaner, or use acetone and a rag to clean metal.
Eliminate drafts. Move welder. Check if there is sufficient shielding gas left in
tank. Check gas flow. Adjust for higher flow of gas. Listen for audible click of
gas solenoid. If no click is heard, then contact Everlast Support. Clean weld
properly. Increase pre flow or post flow.
Check polarity is correct for either MIG or Flux-Core, especially after changing
between processes.
Change Work Clamp. Use a direct connection to the part being welded. Check
and adjust settings. Spatter usually increases when smaller wires are at the
maximum welding capacity.
Reduce Settings, use smaller wire
Check fan, repair or replace if not running or running at low speed. If it is not
running correctly (fan should run continuously) contact Everlast.
Shorten arc.
Keep and maintain rods in a rod oven. Use only from sealed metal cans right
after opening, then store balance in rod oven per rod mfgr's recommendations.
Connect TIG to the negative terminal.
Use only 100% Argon
Recommended to use 2% Blue Lanthanated
Contact Everlast.
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Solution
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