Job Packet / KickingHorse / A220

Packet use

Use this packet when the complaint involves weak top-end arc, poor rod behavior with normal power-up, hot clamp or holder, or utility-path sensitivity on generator or long-cord use.
Primary guide: A220 guide
Bench sheet: A220 bench test
Brand references: KickingHorse local reference manifest, KickingHorse fault-branch matrix
Core proof target: restore stable high-load 7018 or 6010/6011 welding on a true 230 V source or healthy 5 kW generator baseline.

Item	Record
Serial or shop tag
Exact complaint
Input source as found
Breaker rating and cord or adapter path
Clamp and holder condition on arrival
Lead polarity as found
Extension cord or adapter path
OCV reading if already checked

Item	Why stage it early
Known-good heavy-duty clamp	fastest way to remove current-path false faults
Known-good holder branch	separates holder wear from machine output loss
Meter for source and OCV checks	needed for utility-path and current-path proof
Dry 7018 or 6010/6011 rods for baseline and higher-load proving	keeps top-end complaints honest
Known-good 230 V or healthy 5 kW generator source	proves the machine on its official power baseline

Use these after the diagnosis proves the fault follows the clamp, holder, or utility-side accessory branch.
A220 accessories path: official A220 accessories path
Stock holder KAA20410: official product page
Heavy-duty holder 07000460: official product page
Heavy-duty clamp 07000461: official product page

If you see...	Stay in this branch first
Better outlet or shorter cord changes the complaint	utility path
OCV normal but rod behavior is still poor	clamp and holder branch
Clamp, holder, or plug heats quickly	current path
Weak only at the top end	real 230 V source and current-path branch
Arc feels wrong only after lead service or setup change	polarity and external current-path branch
Complaint only exists on improvised TIG use	stop there because the machine is officially not for TIG welding

assets/reference_doc/KickingHorse/A220/A220_owner_manual_english.pdf
assets/reference_doc/KickingHorse/A220/S.021RM.092-CA-1鏄撴崯浠舵竻鍗?xlsx
workbook sheet A220 in assets/reference_doc/all_models/troubleshoot_notes.xlsx

Normalize source, breaker, cord or adapter path, clamp, holder, and polarity.
Run A220 bench test.
Separate utility-path, current-path, wrong-polarity, and true output complaints.
Retest at the higher end only after the baseline is healthy.

Check	Result
OCV restored	pass / fail
High-load rod baseline restored	pass / fail
No abnormal heating, protection light, or source-path collapse	pass / fail
Covers, grounds, and lead routing restored	pass / fail

Technician: __________ Date: __________