Manual

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Belowaretypicaleldsituationsrelatedto
CADWELD
®
ONESHOTconnections.
PROBLEM A
Weld does not “stick” to ground rod.
Remedy:
1. Ground rod must be cleaned with a rasp to
bright metal. All scale and/or other coating must
 beremoved.Wirebrushingwillnotsufce.
Grease must be removed with a safety solvent
before cleaning.
2. If conductors are moist, heat with a torch. Any
carbon deposit from the flame must be removed.
PROBLEM B
Porous connections.
Remedy:
1. Dry the conductors by heating with a torch.
PROBLEM C
Discolored, blackened connections.
Remedy:
1. Remove insulation and clean oil from conductor
with a safety solvent. Then, dry surfaces before
welding.
PROBLEM D
Welding material leaks.
Remedy:
1.CADWELDONESHOTmoldiswrongsize.
See catalog.
PROBLEM E
Insufficient fill metal.
Remedy:
1. Conductor not properly positioned in CADWELD
 ONESHOTmold.
Field Situation Guide for
CADWELD
®
ONE SHOT
Applications