9. troubleshooting – Hobart Welding Products IRONMAN OM-198 683C User Manual

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4-9.

Troubleshooting

Trouble

Remedy

No weld output; wire does not feed.

Be sure line disconnect switch is On (see Section 2-13).

Replace building line fuse or reset circuit breaker if open (see Section 2-13).

Reset circuit breaker CB1 (see Section 4-2).

Secure gun trigger connections (see Section 2-6).

Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check Power switch.

Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check all board connections and main control board.

H – – message appears on voltmeter display to indicate thermostat TP1 is open and unit is in an over-
heated condition (see Section 3-2).

No weld output; wire feeds.

Thermostat TP1 open (overheating). Allow fan to run; the thermostat will close when the unit has cooled
(see Section 2-2).

Connect work clamp to get good metal to metal contact.

Replace contact tip (see Section 4-4).

An overload condition occurred. Release gun trigger (see Section 4-3).

Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check main control board and main rectifier.

Low weld output.

Connect unit to proper input voltage or check for low line voltage (see Section 2-13).

Check input voltage jumper links and correct position if necessary (see Section 2-11).

Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check main control board.

Fan motor does not run.

Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check fan-on-demand circuit.

Low, high, or erratic wire speed.

Readjust front panel settings (see Section 3-1).

Change to correct size drive rolls (see Section 4-5).

Readjust drive roll pressure (see Section 2-14).

Replace inlet guide, contact tip, and/or liner if necessary (see Sections 4-4, and 4-7).

Check position of input jumper links (see Section 2-11).

Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check main control board.

No wire feed.

Reset circuit breaker CB1 (see Section 4-2).

Turn Wire Speed control to higher setting (see Section 3-1).

Clear obstruction in gun contact tip or liner (see Sections 4-4, and 4-7).

Readjust drive roll pressure (see Section 2-14).

Change to correct size drive rolls (see Section 4-5).

Rethread welding wire (see Section 2-14).

Check gun trigger and leads. Repair or replace gun if necessary.

Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check main control board.

H – – message appears on voltmeter display to indicate thermostat TP1 is open and unit is in an over-
heated condition (see Section 3-2).

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