4. troubleshooting – Miller Electric Maxstar 200 STR User Manual

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6-4. Troubleshooting

Trouble

Remedy

No weld output; unit completely

inoperative.

Place line disconnect switch in On position (see Section 4-10).

Check and replace line fuse(s), if necessary, or reset circuit breaker (see Section 4-10).

Check for proper input power connections (see Section 4-10).

No weld output; Output LED on.

Input voltage outside acceptable range of variation (see Section 4-9).

See Section 6-3, Troubleshooting Help Aids.

No weld output; Overtemp LED on.

Unit overheated. Allow unit to cool with fan On (see Sections 4-3 and 6-3).

Erratic or improper weld output.

Use proper size and type of weld cable (see Section 4-5).

Clean and tighten all weld connections (see Section 4-5).

Fan not operating.

Check for and remove anything blocking fan movement.

Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check fan motor.

Wandering arc

Use proper size tungsten (see Section 8).

Use properly prepared tungsten (see Section 8).

Reduce gas flow rate (see Section 4-7).

Tungsten electrode oxidizing and not re-
maining bright after conclusion of weld

Shield weld zone from drafts.

maining bright after conclusion of weld.

Allow adequate postflow time to shield tungsten while it cools, after welding stops.

Check and tighten all gas fittings (see Section 4-7).

Water in torch. Refer to torch manual.

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