12ABIROB INSTRUCTION MANUALTROUBLESHOOTING: GENERAL GUIDEProblems/Causes Possible SolutionsAIR-COOLED GUN RUNNING TOO HOTPoor ground. Inspect ground cable for loose connections, fraying and cuts. Correct anyproblem areas found. Clean clamping area to insure good contact. Securelyattach the ground cable to the workpiece, as close as possible to the point ofwelding. Make sure there is a good connection to the welding power source.Loose power connection. Check to make sure the power connection on the power source is tight, theconnection on the wire feeder is tight, the connection to the adaptor block istight, and the connection of the gun to the adaptor block is tight.Loose Bikox connection. Remove handle assembly and adaptor support. Check to insure the Bikoxconnection to the swanneck is tight and the Bikox connection to the adaptorblock is tight.Damaged Bikox assembly. Visually inspect the Bikox assembly for cuts and tears. Replace the Bikoxassembly if necessary.Consumable items loose or worn. Remove nozzle from gun and inspect contact tip and tip holder/gas diffuser forwear and tightness; replace or tighten as necessaryCapacity of gun being exceeded. Note complete weld parameters, including welding current (Amps), weldingvoltage, wire feed speed, type and size of wire, type of gas and flow rate of gasand consult your local Authorized ABICOR Binzel Distributor.Dirty connection Remove swanneck and inspect interface for dirt build-up. Periodic cleaningis necessary.INT.9017 11.04 (Rev.11.08) • © 2004 Alexander Binzel Corporation • Printed USAAlexander Binzel Corporation650 Medimmune Ct., Suite 110Frederick, MD 21703-8619Tel: 301.846.4196Fax: 301.846.4497www.abicorusa.comBinzel S.A. de C.V.Municipio de pabellon de Arteaga 102Valle de Aguascalientes 20358 SanFrancisci de los Romo, Ags. MexicoR.F.C.: BSC 980824 R84Tel: +52(449) 9730133Fax: +52(449) 9731388E-mail: www.binzel.com.mxAbicor Binzel Canada, Inc.55 Mills Road, Units 1-3Ajax, Ontario L1S 2H2 CanadaTel: 905.428.1611Fax: 905.428.1598Email: information@binzel.caThe World Leader!