Manual

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Remedy:
 (a)SeeProblemF.
 (b)SeeProblemG.
 (c)SeeProblemH.
4. Conductor movement.
PROBLEM J
The riser is too high.
Check for:
1. Use of proper welding material size (see mold
tag).
2. Moisture in mold or conductor.
Remedy:
 (a)SeeProblemD.
PROBLEM K
The mold wears out quickly.
(Molds should produce an average of 50 connections.)
Remedy:
1. Use CADWELD
®
B-265 cable clamp for
hard-drawn copper or DSA Copperweld
®
.
2. Clean the mold with a soft brush, clean cloth,
 ornewspaper.DONOTUSEAWIREBRUSH.
3.Usecareinremovingthemoldfromanished
connection to prevent chipping of mold.
PROBLEM L
When welding to steel, the weld does not
“stick” to the steel.
Remedy:
1. Clean the steel with a rasp or grinder to bright
 metal.Whengrinding,useanERICOapproved
grinding wheel only. All mill scale, paint, and/or
other coating must be removed. Wire brushing
 willNOTsufce.Greasemustberemovedwith
safety solvent before cleaning.
2. Clean galvanized surfaces with a wire brush or
emery cloth. However, extra heavy galvanized
steel must be cleaned with a rasp.
3. If the steel is moist, heat with a torch (from the
back side if possible). Any carbon deposit from
the flame must be removed.
4. If conductors are not in proper position, check
the instruction sheet.