7. TROUBLESHOOTING
SUPERMIG150.V3 Issue No:1 15/05/09
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Weld current interrupted Overheating protection activated due to overload Protection automatically resets whem transformer has cooled (approx. 15 min).
No weld current, fuse blowing in 13amp plug Rectier blown Replace rectier.
No weld current Bad connection between clamp and workpiece Clean or grind contact surface and weld area.
Break in earth lead Repair or replace earth lead.
Break in torch lead Repair or replace.
Feed motor not working Gear damaged or worn Replace gears (Section 6.7).
Motor defective Replace motor (Contact service agent).
Wire does not feed, feed roller rotates Pressure roller improperly adjusted Adjust wire tension. (Section 3.6).
Dirt, copper, dust, etc. have collected in torch liner Clean the liner from the machine forward. Use compressed air. If too much dirt,
replace the liner (Section 6.2).
Gas cup (nozzle) or tip defective Replace gas cup (nozzle) and/or tip (Section 6.4).
Deformed wire Check roller tension (Section 3.6).
Wire feeds unevenly Dirt, etc, in liner Clean the liner from the machine forward using compressed air.
Gas cup (nozzle) or tip defective Replace gas cup (nozzle) and/or tip (Section 6.4).
Gas cup (nozzle) spattered Clean or replace gas cup (nozzle) (Section 6.4).
Feed roller groove clogged Clean feed roller (Section 6.5).
Feed roller groove deformed Replace feed roller (Section 6.5).
Pressure roller tension incorrect Adjust tension (Section 3.6).
Unstable arc Incorrect settings Check settings (Section 3.7).
Impurities in weld area Clean and/or grind workpiece (Section 4.2.1).
Worn or defective gas cup (nozzle) Replace gas cup (nozzle) (Section 6.4).
Porous weld No gas Open gas cylinder, regulate gas flow.
Gas cup clogged Clean or replace cup (Section 6.4).
Draft blowing away shielding gas Screen off welding site or increase gas flow.
Rusty/dirty joints Clean or grind the workpiece (Section 4.2.1).
Torch too far from, or at wrong angle to, workpiece Gas cup to workpiece should be 8-10mm. Torch angle approx 75°.
Gas leak Check hoses, connections and torch assembly.
Wire sticking in gas cup (nozzle) Worn or defective gas cup (nozzle) Replace gas cup (nozzle) (Section 6.4).
Wire deformed Check roller tension (Section 3.6).
Wire speed too slow Increase wire speed. (Section 3.7).
Irregular weld head Torch incorrectly held Use correct torch angle.
Wire weaving in weld pool Check roller tension and adjust (Section 3.6).
Weld bead too narrow and raised Weld current too low Increase power and wire speed (Section 3.7).
Weld speed too fast Move torch slower and weave a little more.
Weld bead too wide Weld current too low Increase current and wire speed (Section 3.7).
Weld speed too slow Move torch faster and weave less.
Poor penetration Weld current too low Increase current and wire speed (Section 3.7).
Arc too long Bring torch closer to workpiece.
Excessive penetration Weld current too high Decrease current and wire speed (Section 3.7).
Weld speed too slow Move torch faster.
Incorrect distance of torch to workpiece Torch distance should be 8-10mm.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
MIG WELDER, Model No: SUPERMIG150.V3
2004/108/EC EMC Directive
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2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive
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be inspected, by a national authority, upon request to Jack Sealey Ltd.
For Jack Sealey Ltd. Sole importer into the UK of Sealey Power Welders.
Signed by Mark Sweetman
21st May 2009
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