GYS GYSMI E160 - Troubleshooting and Warranty; Troubleshooting Guide

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GYSMI E160
MADE IN FRANCE
EN
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptoms Causes Remedies
MMA-TIG
The machine does not deliver any
current and the yellow thermal
protection indicator is switched on
(6).
The thermal protection has swit-
ched on.
Wait the end of the cooling cycle,
about 2 min. The indicator (6)
switches off.
The indicator is on but the product
does not deliver any current.
The earth clamp or the electrode
holder is not conencted to the unit.
Check the connections
The product is connected to the
mains, you are feeling tingling
when touching the case.
The earth contact is faulty.
Check the plug and the earth of
your installation.
The machine welds poorly. Polarity error
Check the polarity (+/-) recom-
mended on the electrode box.
When the machine starts, the
display shows .
The power supply voltage is not
suitable (100V-240 V AC)
Check the power supply network
or the generator
TIG
Unstable arc
Fault due to the tungsten electrode
Use an electrode size more sui-
table to the thickness of your
metal.
Use an tungsten electrode properly
prepared.
Gas ow too high Reduce the gas ow
The tungsten becomes oxidized
and dull at the end of the welding
Welding area.
Check and tighten every gas
connection. Wait for the electrode
to cool down before switching off
the glas ow.
Gas problem, or gas ow stops too
early
Check that the earth is connected
to the +
The electrode melts Polarity error
Check that the earth is connected
to the +
WARRANTY
The warranty covers faulty workmanship for 2 years from the date of purchase (parts and labour).
The warranty does not cover:
• Transit damage.
• Normal wear of parts (eg. : cables, clamps, etc..).
• Damages due to misuse (power supply error, dropping of equipment, disassembling).
• Environment related failures (pollution, rust, dust).
In case of failure, return the unit to your distributor together with:
- The proof of purchase (receipt etc ...)
- A description of the fault reported