Troubleshooting 6-2 Manual 0-5230
CUTMASTER 10MM, 12MM TROUBLESHOOTING
F. No cutting output when torch is activated; AC
indicator
ON, gas flows, fan turns.
1. Torch is not connected properly to power supply.
a. Check torch connection to power sup-
ply.
2. Working cable not connected to work piece, or
connection is poor.
a. Make sure that work cable has a proper
connection to a clean, dry area of the work
piece.
3. Faulty components in unit
a. Have an Accredited CIGWELD service
provider repair or replace as required.
4. Faulty torch
a. Return for repair or have qualified
technician repair.
G. Torch cuts but not adequately
1. Incorrect setting of output current control
a. Check and adjust to proper setting.
2. Working cable connection to work piece is poor.
a. Make sure that work cable has a proper
connection to a clean, dry area of the work
piece.
3. Faulty components in unit
a. Return for repair or have qualified
technician repair.
H. Output is restricted, and can not be controlled.
1. Input or output connection is poor.
a. Check all input and output connection
leads.
2. Working cable connection to work piece is poor.
a. Make sure that work cable has a proper
connection to a clean, dry area of the work
piece.
3. Faulty components in unit
a. Have an Accredited CIGWELD service pro-
vider repair or replace as required.
I. Cutting output is unstable or inadequate.
1. Input or output connection is poor
a. Check all input and output connection
leads.
2. Working cable connection is poor.
a. Make sure that work cable has a proper
connection to a clean, dry area of the work
piece.
3. Low or fluctuating input voltage
a. Have electrician check input line voltage
under load.
J. Hard to startup
1. Torch parts worn (consumables)
a. Turn off input power, remove shield
cup, tip, start cartridge, and electrode and
check them all. If the electrode or cutting
tip is worn out, replace them. If the start
cartridge does not move freely, replace it.
If there is too much spatter on shield cup,
replace it.
K. Arc goes out while operating. Arc can’t be re-
started when torch trigger is activated.
1. Power Supply is overheated (TEMP indicator
ON).
a. Let unit cool down for at least 5 min-
utes. Make sure the unit has not been oper-
ated beyond duty cycle limit.
2. Fan blades blocked (TEMP indicator
ON).
a. Check and clear blades.
3. Air flow blocked
a. Check for blocked air flow around the
unit and correct condition.
4. Gas pressure is too low. (Air indicator
ON
when torch trigger is activated.)
a. Check gas source. Adjust to proper
setting value.
5. Torch parts worn
a. Check torch shield cup, cutting tip,
start cartridge and electrode. Replace as
needed.
6. Faulty component in unit
a. Have an Accredited CIGWELD service
provider repair or replace as required.
L. Torch cuts but not well.
1. Current control is set too low.
a. Increase the current setting.
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