ESAB fabricator 141i User Manual

ESAB FABRICATOR 141i
Manual 0-5420 4-21 BASIC WELDING GUIDE
FAULT CAUSE REMEDY
6 Electrode melts or oxidizes
when an arc is struck.
A TIG Torch lead
connected to positive
welding terminal.
A Connect TIG Torch lead to negative welding
terminal.
B No gas flowing to
welding region.
B Turn TIG Torch gas valve ON. Check the gas
lines for kinks or breaks and gas cylinder
contents.
C TIG Torch is clogged
with dust or dirt.
C Clean TIG Torch.
D Gas hose is cut. D Replace gas hose.
E Gas passage contains
impurities.
E Disconnect gas hose from the rear of Power
Source then raise gas pressure and blow out
impurities.
F Gas regulator turned off
or cylinder shut off.
F Turn on.
G TIG Torch valve is
turned off.
G Turn on.
H The electrode is too
small for the welding
current.
H Increase electrode diameter or reduce the
welding current.
I Power Source is set for
MIG welding.
I Set Power Source to LIFT TIG mode.
7 Dirty weld pool A Electrode contaminated
by contact with work
piece or filler rod
material.
A Clean the electrode by grinding off the
contaminates.
B Work piece surface has
foreign material on it.
B Clean surface.
C Gas contaminated with
air.
C Check gas lines for cuts and loose fitting or
change gas cylinder.
8 Poor weld finish Inadequate shielding
gas.
Increase gas flow or check gas line for gas
flow problems.

ESAB fabricator 141i Specifications

General

Brand	ESAB
Model	fabricator 141i
Category	Welding System
Language	English