Specifications

CD-312
PRO WELD
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
3. Welder turns on but
A. Ground cable connections
Check for continuity
does not operate
not complete.
*B. Broken gun control cable
Check continuity between
or loose wire c
onnection
pins on control plug while
in the plug. Shorted or
trigger is depressed.
open trigger swit
ch.
Should read continuity.
*C. Faulty printed circuit
Replace with new PC
board.
Board.
D. Sh
orted weld SCR.
Check with ohmmeter
(should not show continuity
in either direction). Replace
rectifier module if shorted.
4. Weld is excessively hot
A. Shorted charge SCR.
Check with ohmmeter
regardless of vo
ltage
( should not show continuity
setting.
In either direction). Replace
if shorted.
*B.
Faulty printed circuit
Replace with new PC
board.
Board.
C. Open voltage
Replace defective voltage
potentiometer.
Potentiometer.
5. Poor and erratic
A. Improper gun setup.
Check applicable gun setup
welding.
Instruction page.
B. Improper grounding or
Check applicable cable setup
cable setup or incorrec
t
Instruction page.
polarity.
C. Weld cables are coiled.
Straighten out cables.
D. Incorrect voltag
e setting.
Adjust as necessary.
E. Studs or pins not
Adjust legs as necessary.
perpendicular to work
Re
place defective legs.
surface.
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