TM 5-3820-276-10-2
0153
ERRATIC WELD OUTPUT - WELDER/GENERATOR - Continued
CORRECTIVE ACTION - Continued
MALFUNCTION
Loose welding connections.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Verify welding cables (Figure 1) are tight on welder/generator (Volume 1, WP 0044).
WORK
ELECTRODE
CONNECTION
CONNECTION
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Figure 1.
Welding Cable Connection.
a.
If cables are not tight, tighten cable connections (Volume 1, WP 0044). Verify if weld
output is normal (Volume 1, WP 0011).
b.
If cables are tight, proceed to next MALFUNCTION - Insufficient grounding clamp
connection.
MALFUNCTION
Insufficient grounding clamp connection.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Verify grounding clamp is properly connected to work piece (Figure 2).