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No welding current
Mains switch is ON, overtemperature indicator is lit up
Cause: Power source is overloaded, duty c. has been exceeded
Remedy: Do not exceed duty cycle
Cause: Thermostatic cut-out system has been tripped
Remedy: Wait until power source automatically comes back on after end of cooling
phase
No welding current
Mains switch is ON and indicators are lit up
Cause: Earth connection is wrong
Remedy: Check the earth connection and clamp for correct polarity
No shielding gas
All other functions are OK
Cause: Gas cylinder is empty
Remedy: Change the gas cylinder
Cause: Gas pressure regulator is faulty
Remedy: Change the gas pressure regulator
Cause: Gas hose is not mounted or is damaged
Remedy: Mount / change the gas hose
Cause: TIG gas-valve welding torch is defective
Remedy: Change the TIG gas-valve welding torch
Poor welding properties
Cause: Wrong welding parameters
Remedy: Check settings
Cause: Poor earth connection
Remedy: Ensure good contact to workpiece
Cause: Not enough shielding gas, or none at all
Remedy: Check pressure regulator, gas hose, gas solenoid valve, torch gas con-
nection etc.
Cause: Welding torch is leaking
Remedy: Change the torch
Poor welding properties
additional severe spattering
Cause: Wrong polarity of the electrode
Remedy: Change the polarity of the electrode (see manufacturer’s instructions)
Welding torch becomes very hot
Cause: Design dimensions of torch are not sufficient for this task
Remedy: Respect the duty cycle and loading limits
TP 4000 CEL / TP
5000 CEL power
source
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