4. troubleshooting – Miller Electric OM-225A User Manual

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4-4.

Troubleshooting

Trouble

Remedy

No pilot arc; difficulty in establishing an
arc.

Clean or replace worn consumables as necessary (see torch Owner’s Manual).

Check for damaged torch or torch cable (see torch Owner’s Manual).

No cutting output; Power light off;
Trouble lights off; Ready light off; fan mo-
tor FM does not run.

Place Power switch in On position.

Place line disconnect device in On position (see Section 2-7).

Check line fuse(s) and replace if needed or reset circuit breakers (see Sections 2-6 and 2-7).

No cutting output; Power light on; Ready
light on; Trouble lights off; fan motor FM
running.

Be sure work clamp is connected.

Clean or replace worn consumables as necessary (see torch Owner’s Manual).

No cutting output; Power light on; Ready
light on; Trouble lights off; fan motor FM
running slowly
.

Check position of input voltage selector switch S2 (see Section 2-7).

Power light flashing.

Check position of input voltage selector switch S2 (see Section 2-7).

Manual power reset is needed. Turn Power switch Off, then back On.

No control of output.

Check position of input voltage selector switch S2 (see Section 2-7).

Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check control board PC1, and LED/pot board PC2.

No gas/air flow; Power light on; Ready
light on; Trouble lights off; fan motor FM
running.

Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check for proper torch connections, and check control board
PC1. Check operation of gas valve GS1, and check gas/air system for leaks.

Pressure Trouble light On; Ready light
off.

Check for correct gas/air pressure adjustment (see Section 3-1).

Check for sufficient gas/air supply pressure (see Section 2-5).

Check for dirty air filter/regulator and clean, if needed (see manufacturer’s instructions).

Cup Trouble light On; Ready light off.

Check torch shield cup (see Section 4-3).

Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check for proper torch connections, and check LED/pot board
PC2.

Temperature Trouble light On; Ready
light off.

Main transformer or output inductor overheating. Allow fan to run; the Trouble light goes out when the unit
has cooled.

Fan motor FM does not run; Power light
and Ready light both On.

Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check fan motor connections.

Trouble lights not working.

Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check LED/pot board PC2.

Sparks come out top of cut, or cut is not
clean.

Torch travel speed too fast; reduce travel speed (see Sections 2-3 and 3-2).

Clean or replace worn consumables as necessary. See torch Owner’s Manual.

Metal being cut is too thick; increase Output control setting (see Section 3-1).

Be sure work clamp is securely attached (see Section 2-5).

Arc goes out while cutting.

Make sure drag shield is contacting metal, or correct standoff distance is maintained if not using a drag
shield (see Section 3-2).

Be sure work clamp is securely attached (see Section 2-5).

Clean or replace worn consumables as necessary. See torch Owner’s Manual.

Arc goes on and off while cutting.

Torch travel speed is too slow; increase travel speed (see Sections 2-3 and 3-2).

Clean or replace worn consumables as necessary. See torch Owner’s Manual.

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