Rectifying faults
Checklist for rectifying faults
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Rectifying faults
All products are subject to rigorous production checks and final checks. If, despite this, something fails to
work at any time, please check the product using the following flowchart. If none of the fault rectification
procedures described leads to the correct functioning of the product, please inform your authorised
dealer.
7.1
Checklist for rectifying faults
The correct machine equipment for the material and process gas in use is a fundamental require-
ment for perfect operation!
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Welding torch overheated
Insufficient coolant flow
Check coolant level and refill if necessary
Eliminate kinks in conduit system (hose packages)
Vent coolant circuit > see 7.2 chapter
Loose welding current connections
Tighten power connections on the torch and/or on the workpiece
Tighten contact tip correctly
Overload
Check and correct welding current setting
Use a more powerful welding torch
Functional error with the welding torch operating elements
Connection problems
Make control lead connections and check that they are fitted correctly.
Wire feed problems
Unsuitable or worn welding torch equipment
Adjust contact tip to wire diameter and -material and replace if necessary
Adjust wire guide to material in use, blow through and replace if necessary
Halting wire feeding
Check the contact pressure setting of the wire feed roll
Check the torch neck equipment such as contact tip and wire feed
Kinked hose packages
Extend and lay out the torch hose package
Incompatible parameter settings
Check settings and correct if necessary
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Symbol
Description
Fault/Cause
Remedy
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22.02.2023
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