GYS PROTIG 201 DC FV Manuel D'utilisation page 34

Operating manual
Troubleshooting
The indicator is on but the product does
not deliver any current.
The product is connected to the mains,
you are feeling tingling when touching
the car body.
The machine welds poorly.
Unstable arc
The tungsten electrode becomes
oxidized and tainted at the end of the
welding
The electrode melts
WARRANTY CONDITIONS
The warranty covers defaults or manufacturing defects for 2 years from the date of purchase (parts and labour).
the warranty does not cover:
• Any other damage due to transport.
• Normal wear of parts (eg. : cables, clamps, etc.).
• Damages due to misuse (power supply error, dropping of the equipment, disassembling).
• Environment related failures (pollution, rust, dust).
In the event of a malfunction, return the unit to your dealer, enclosing:
- a dated proof of purchase (till receipt, invoice...)
- An explanatory note of the failure.
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instructions
Causes
The earth clamp or the electrode holder is not
connected to the unit.
The earth contact is faulty.
Polarity error
Fault due to the tungsten electrode
Gas flow incorrectly set
Gas problem, or gas flow stops too early
Polarity error
PROTIG 201 DC FV
Solutions
Check the connections
Check the plug and the earth of your installa-
tion.
Check the recommended polarity (+/-) on the
electrode box.
Use an electrode size more suitable to the
thickness of your metal.
Use an tungsten electrode properly prepared.
Use a tungsten electrode that is suitable for
DC.
Check the gas flow rate on the cylinder pres-
sure gauge.
Check and tighten every gas connection. Wait
for the electrode to cool down before switching
off the glas flow.
Check that the earth is connected to the (+) ant
the torche to the (-) of the product