Hot Max Torches 175WFG - Manual (Page 18)

KDAR Company 17
Troubleshooting
Warning
Most components of the 175WFG welder are not serviceable by the operator and should only be ser-
viced by a qualified repair technician. Unauthorized repairs to these units may result in danger to the
operator and will void the factory warranty. For your safety, please follow all safety precautions found
throughout this manual.
Problem
Nothing happens when the trigger is pulled; no wire
feed, weld output or gas flow. Fan is not operating.
When trigger is pulled there is no wire feed, weld
output or gas flow but the fan operates.
Little or no gas flow is evident when the trigger is
pulled. Wire feed, weld output and fan operate as
normal.
No wire feed when the trigger is pulled but the fan
runs, gas flows and there is weld output.
Possible Cause
1. Check to insure the power switch is turned on.
2. Insure correct voltage is applied to the welder
and the plug is correctly wired.
3. Check to insure the circuit breaker is not
tripped.
1. The welder may have overheated and tripped
the thermostat. Let the welder cool down and
weld at a lower amperage setting.
2. Check for obstructions in the air flow and to
insure the gun cable assembly connections are
correct.
3. Gun trigger may not operate properly.
1. Check to insure the gas supply is adequate.
2. Check the regulator and gas hoses to insure
there are no problems.
3. Check to insure there are no obstructions or
leaky seals in the gun cable assembly connec-
tion.
1. Check to see if the wire drive motor is turning.
If it is, make sure the drive roll is the correct
size and is installed properly.
2. Check to insure the cable liner and/or tip are not
clogged and is sized correctly.
3. Check to insure the Spool Gun Selection switch
is set to the correct position.