How do you maintain a welding machine?

The connection should be as close as possible to the area being welded. Ground the work or metal to be welded to a good electrical(earth) ground. Maintain the electrode holder, work clamp, welding cable and welding machine in good, safe operating condition. Replace damaged insulation. Never dip the electrode in water for cooling.

How do I Reset my welder?

Do not use the timer reset or option reset functions if they appear on the displays. A system reset function is available that completely resets unit back to all the original factory settings. To access this menu, turn on welding power source, then press the SETUP (1) button when the SETUP light illuminates under the Left display.

What are the requirements for inspecting welding devices?

The requirements for inspecting welding devices are specified in EN 60974-4 (DIN VDE 0544-4) 2017-05 Arc welding equipment - Part 4: Periodic inspection and testing. Defective components and cleaning tasks inside the INTRA 2100/1400 require the welding device to be dismantled.

How do you secure a weld?

Keep all panels and covers securely in place. Clamp work cable with good metal-to-metal contact to workpiece or worktable as near the weld as practical. Insulate work clamp when not connected to workpiece to prevent contact with any metal object.

Do you need to clean a welding device?

Depending on the conditions of use and the level of soiling, cleaning may be needed inside the device. Impurities within the welding device, such as metal dust or conductive shavings should be wiped or vacuumed out. Only authorized electro-technical personnel+) are allowed to open the welding device or clean inside its housing.

How do I fix a low weld output?

Connect work clamp to get good metal to metal contact. No weld output; wire feeds. Replace contact tip (see gun Owner’s Manual). No weld output; wire feeds. Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check main control board and main rectifier. Low weld output.