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FAULT TRACING
Try these recommended checks and inspections before sending for an authorised
service technican.
Type of fault
No arc
Welding current is interrupted
during welding
The overheating protection
trips frequently
Poor welding performance
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ORDERING OF SPARE PARTS
Repair and electrical work should be performed by an authorized ESAB service
personnel. Use only ESAB original replacement and wear parts.
Mig C160i is designed and tested in accordance with the international and European
standards 60974-1, 60974-5 and 60974-10. It is the obligation of the service unit which
has carried out the service or repair work to make sure that the product still conforms
to the said standard.
When ordering replacement parts, order by part number and part name, as
illustrated on the figure. Always provide the series or serial number on the unit on
which the parts will be used. The serial number is stamped on the rating plate.
bc21a
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Check that the mains power supply switch is turned on.
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Check that the welding current supply and return cables are
correctly connected.
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Check that correct current value is set.
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Check whether the overheating protection has tripped.
(indicated by the orange lamp on the front).
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Check the main power supply fuses.
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Check to see whether the air inlet or outlet are clogged.
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Make sure that you are not exceeding the rated data for the
power source (i.e. that the unit is not being overloaded).
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Check that the welding current supply and return cables are
correctly connected.
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Check that the correct current value is set.
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Check that the correct welding wires are being used.
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Check the main power supply fuses.
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Check if proper rollers are applied and if the pressure of the
wire feeder's pressure rollers is properly set.
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