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TIG/Stick Trouble shooting: CAUSE/SOLUTION
Machine will not turn on. Check cords and wiring in the plug. Check circuit breaker. Wrong Wiring.
Machine runs, but will not weld in either mode. Check for sound work clamp and cable connections. Make sure work cable and TIG
Torch are securely fastened to the Dinse style connector. Reset main power switch if
overcurrent light is on. Contact Technical Support. Running on a generator that is
Dirty Power. Use only generators rated for 5% or less THD.
Arc will not start unless lift started. Check HF point gap. Set to .035” See instructions on Point Gap adjustment or
Contact Technical Support. Make sure unit is set to HF.
Tungsten is rapidly consumed. Inadequate gas flow. Too small of tungsten. Wrong shielding gas. Use only Ar. Using
green tungsten. Use red thoriated or other color. Wrong polarity. Contaminated Metal.
Tungsten is contaminated, arc changes to a green color. Tungsten is dipping into weld. Check and adjust stick out to minimum 1/8 inch.
Tungsten is melting. Reduce amperage or increase tungsten size.
Porosity of the Weld. Discolored weld color. Tungsten is discolored. Low flow rate of shielding gas. High flow rate of shielding gas. Too short of post flow
period. Wrong TIG cup size.
Possible gas leaks internally or externally due to loose ttings. Base metal is contami-
nated with dirt or grease.
Weld quality is poor. Weld is dirty/oxidized. Eliminate drafts. Check if there is sufcient 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, especially in Aluminum.
Too short of post flow. Check tungsten stick out.
Over current/Duty cycle LED illuminates. Machine runs, but no output. Duty cycle exceeded or Over current. Allow machine to cool. Reset main power
switch after full cool down period. Make sure fan is not blocked. Check wiring.
Unstable Arc. Poorly ground or shaped tungsten. Contaminated Tungsten. Regrind to proper point.
Work Clamp not connected directly to part being welded. Grind a clean spot on work
piece and relocate clamp directly to work piece .
Stick Arc is hard to Start/Rod Sticks/ Arc snuffs Old or Moist electrodes. Too low of Hot Start Setting. Using E6010. Too long of arc
length.
Other issues. Contact Everlast support.
Section 4 Troubleshooting