Product Manual
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Failure
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Unit Does Not Power Up
Unit is not plugged in
Plug in unit
Input power circuit breaker is
not on
Reset Input power circuit breaker
The Main Power Switch is not
working
Replace main power switch
Protection Indicator Is On
The internal temperature is
too high
Leave power on and let the fan cool
the unit. Output will continue when the
unit has cooled
Input power voltage is high or
too low
Meter input power voltage. This unit
must be used with input voltage that
ranges from 230V AC plus or minus
15%
Cooling fan is damaged
Replace the cooling fan
Can Not Create An Arc
Work piece is painted or rusty
Remove all paint and rust
Ground clamp is connected
where there is paint or rust
Remove all paint and rust so ground
clamp is connected to bare metal
Ground clamp is not
electrically connected to the
work piece
Make certain the ground clamp in
connected to the work piece
The process selector switch is
in the wrong position
Make certain the Stick/TIG selector
switch is in the STICK position.
Electrode Holder or
Ground Cable is Getting
Hot. Output Connections
are Getting Hot
Weld cable connections are
loose
Check to make certain weld cables are
tight
Weld cable connections have
corroded
Clean weld connections and reinstall
Poor Welding
Performance, Excessive
Spatter
Damp electrode
Use fresh and dry electrodes
Electrode Sticks
The electrode is kept in
contact with the work piece for
too long while striking an arc
This will take practice. Keep trying
Welding Bead Is Too Thin
The welding travel speed is
too fast
Reduce the welding travel speed.
Maybe incorporate a slight weave over
the joint
Welding Bead Is Too Thick
The welding travel speed is to
slow
Increase the welding travel speed
For Assistance, Contact the Welder Help Line at 877-304-0294