Selco WF 230 Classic Manuel D'instructions page 41

Incorrect output power
Cause Incorrect selection in the welding process or faulty
selector switch.
Solution Select the welding process correctly.
Cause System parameters or functions set incorrectly.
Solution Reset the system and the welding parameters.
Cause Faulty potentiometer/encoder for the adjustment
of the welding current.
Solution Replace the faulty component.
Contact the nearest service centre to have the sys-
tem repaired.
Cause Mains voltage out of range
Solution Connect the system correctly.
Read the paragraph "Connections ".
Cause Input mains phase missing.
Solution Connect the system correctly.
Read the paragraph "Connections ".
Cause Faulty electronics.
Solution Contact the nearest service centre to have the sys-
tem repaired.
Wire feeder fails
Cause Faulty torch trigger button.
Solution Replace the faulty component.
Contact the nearest service centre to have the sys-
tem repaired.
Cause Incorrect or worn rollers
Solution Replace the rollers.
Cause Faulty wire feeder.
Solution Replace the faulty component.
Contact the nearest service centre to have the sys-
tem repaired.
Cause Damaged torch liner.
Solution Replace the faulty component.
Contact the nearest service centre to have the sys-
tem repaired.
Cause No power supply to the wire feeder.
Solution Check the connection to the power source.
Read the paragraph "Connections ".
Contact the nearest service centre to have the sys-
tem repaired.
Cause Tangled wire on the spool.
Solution Untangle the wire or replace the wire spool.
Cause Melted torch nozzle (wire stuck)
Solution Replace the faulty component.
Irregular wire feeding
Cause Faulty torch trigger button.
Solution Replace the faulty component.
Contact the nearest service centre to have the sys-
tem repaired.
Cause Incorrect or worn rolls.
Solution Replace the rolls.
Cause Faulty wire feeder.
Solution Replace the faulty component.
Contact the nearest service centre to have the sys-
tem repaired.
Cause Damaged torch liner.
Solution Replace the faulty component.
Contact the nearest service centre to have the sys-
tem repaired.
Cause Incorrect spindle clutch or misadjusted rolls locking
devices.
Solution Release the clutch.
Increase the rolls locking pressure.
Arc instability
Cause Insufficient shielding gas.
Solution Adjust the gas flow.
Check that the diffuser and the gas nozzle of the
torch are in good condition.
Cause Humidity in the welding gas.
Solution Always use quality materials and products.
Ensure the gas supply system is always in perfect
condition.
Cause Incorrect welding parameters.
Solution Check the welding system carefully.
Contact the nearest service centre to have the sys-
tem repaired.
Excessive spatter
Cause Incorrect arc length.
Solution Decrease the distance between the electrode and
the piece.
Decrease the welding voltage.
Cause Incorrect welding parameters.
Solution Decrease the welding voltage.
Cause Incorrect arc regulation
Solution Increase the equivalent circuit inductive value setting.
Cause Insufficient shielding gas.
Solution Adjust the gas flow.
Check that the diffuser and the gas nozzle of the
torch are in good conditions.
Cause Incorrect welding mode.
Solution Decrease the torch angle.
Insufficient penetration
Cause Incorrect welding mode.
Solution Decrease the welding travel speed.
Cause Incorrect welding parameters.
Solution Increase the welding current.
Cause Incorrect electrode.
Solution Use a smaller diameter electrode.
Cause Incorrect edge preparation.
Solution Increase the chamfering.
Cause Incorrect earth connection.
Solution Earth the system correctly
Read the paragraph "Installation ".
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