Troubleshooting - Kemppi MinarcMig 180 Operation Instructions Manual

MinarcMig™ Adaptive 180

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The wire does not
move or wire feed
entangles
en
Main switch
indicator does not
switch on
Machine welds
badly
Over-heating
indicator light
switches on
If the machine's malfunction can not be corrected with these measures, contact
the KEMPPI maintenance service.

cause
Feed rolls, wire conduit or contact tips are defective
• Check that feed rolls are not too tight or too loose
• Check that the feed roll groove is not too worn
• Check that the wire conduit is not blocked
• Check that the contact tip and wire guide are suitable
for the wire used
• Check that there are no spatters on the conduit tip
and that the hole is not cramped or worn loosei
The machine has no supply voltage light
• Check supply voltage fuses
• Check supply voltage cable and plug
Welding outcome is influenced by several factors
• Check that the wire feed is constant
• Check the trimming settings of welding power
control and arc length
• Check the material selection setting
• Check that the earthing clamp is fixed properly,
fixing point is clean, and both cable and its
connections are undamaged
• Check that the shielding gas is suitable for the wire
material used
• Check the flow of shielding gas from the tip of the
welding gun
• Supply voltage is uneven, too low or too high
The machine has over-heated
• Check that cooling air can flow without obstructions
• Machine's volume-capacity ratio has been exceeded;
wait for the indicator light to switch off
• The supply voltage is too low or too high
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