Vicks PS-3K Welder User Manual


 
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Functional breakdowns
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Error Cause
Error elimination
No electric arc is generated, Stud without ignition tip or centre mark too deep for the ignition tip
even though system is Use stud with ignition tip or reduce centre mark
ready for operation
Fault in Stud Welder control and/or at the Stud Welding Pistol
Inform SOYER Customer Service
Stud too loose in stud holder
Press stud holder together and/or tighten it
Stud thread scorched Stud holder worn down
Replace stud holder
Varying welding results Incorrect welding energy setting
Set welding energy
Cable connections are too loose, transition resistances are generated
Check all cable connections and cable clamps to ensure tight fit
Stud is too loose and/or has not been inserted into the stud holder until the
stop is reached
Press stud into the holder until it stops, if necessary, replace stud holder
Magnetic blow effect. The electric arc is pressed into a certain direction
Alter ground clamp attachment, place iron parts to the edges and/or rotate
welding pistol
Intensive sparking, Welding energy setting too high
stud flange almost Reset welding energy using the energy range selector
fully melted away
Stud not welded with Welding energy setting too low
complete flange surface, Reset welding energy using the energy range selector
deficient weld joint strength
Poor ground connection
Ensure tight fit of ground cable and ground clamps, if necessary tighten
Workpiece surface too soiled
Clean workpiece surface
Stud weld base deformed
Use new welding studs
Incorrect setting of stud projection to the stud holder
Set stud projection to 2-3 mm (distance between stud holder and stud
weld base)
Incorrect spring pressure setting
Set spring pressure
Tilted positioning of welding pistol
Ensure that all 3 feet of welding pistol are evenly and simultaneously
positioned on the workpiece