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Maintenance and Service
4.2 Troubleshooting
The following tables contain possible errors to be encountered and their solutions.
EN
Error
The machine will not turn on
Machine does not weld/does poor
welding
Tungsten melts or the nozzle
breaks
Bubbling or blackening is observed
in TIG welding
HF (High Frequency) occurs but
welding is difficult to start
HF (High Frequency) occurs, does
not start welding
HF does not start
There is a liquid leak in the
water cooling unit
There is no liquid flow in
the water cooling unit
USER MANUAL
monoTIG 220ip / 220ipw / 220ip AC-DC / 220ipw AC-DC
• Make sure there is power connected to the machine
• Check whether the mains connections are correct
• Check the power supply fuses, mains cable and plug
• Check the on/off switch
• If you have completed all the checks and the problem still persists, contact
the authorized service
• Make sure that the grounding clamps of the machine is connected to the
workpiece
• Make sure that the cables are secure and that the connection points are
not worn
• Make sure that the parameter and process selection are correct
Follow the steps below according to the process you have selected
• Check the pole that the electrode must be connected to and the current
value that must be set on the machine
• Check that the gas flow is open, ensuring that the flow is correct
• Make sure that the tungsten tip is clean
• Make sure the welding torch is secure
• If you have completed all the checks and the problem still persists, contact
the authorized service
• Check that the TIG torch (-) is connected to the pole. Connect if the torch is
not connected to the (-) pole
• If you have completed all the checks and the problem still persists, contact
the authorized service
• Check the gas flow rate from the tip of the torch with a flow meter
• If the surface of the welded workpiece is dirty, clean the surface of the piece
• Make sure you use the correct welding gas
• Make sure you select the correct tungsten electrode
• If you have completed all the checks and the problem still persists, contact
the authorized service
• Check the initial current. Increase the initial current if it is too low
• If you have completed all the checks and the problem still persists, contact
the authorized service
• Check that the TIG torch is connected to the (-) pole. Connect if the torch is
not connected to the (-) pole
• Check whether the grounding clamps of the machine is connected to the
workpiece
• If you have completed all the checks and the problem still persists, contact
the authorized service
• Check the pre-gas time. Reduce the pre-gas time if it is too high
• If you have completed all the checks and the problem still persists, contact
the authorized service
• Contact the authorized service
• Contact the authorized service
Solution
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