Lincoln Electric IM463-A manual Check & replace if defective

TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLE	CAUSE		WHAT TO DO
E. Machine has low output and	1.	Output control Local/Remote	1.	Check position of switch.
no control.		switch in wrong position.
	2.	Output control switch faulty.	2.	Check switch and replace if faulty.
	3.	Fault in leads 75,76, or 77.	3.	Check wiring.
	4.	Faulty Control P.C. Board.	4.	Replace. See P.C. Board
				Troubleshooting Procedure.
	5.	Output control potentiometer	5.	Check and replace
		circuit open (lead 75).		potentiometer if faulty. Check
				wiring of lead #75.
F. Machine does not have	1.	One input fuse blown.	1.	Check and replace if blown
maximum output.				after checking for reason for
				blown fuse.
	2.	One phase of main transformer	2.	Check for open and repair.
		open.
	3.	Faulty Control P.C. Board.	3.	Replace. See P.C. Board
				Troubleshooting Procedure.
	4.	Output control potentiometer.	4.	Check and replace if faulty.
	5.	Output control potentiometer	5.	Check and repair broken leads.
		lead 75 open.
	6.	Defective main SCR bridge.	6.	Check and replace if defective.
G. Machine will not shut off.	1.	Input contactor contacts frozen.	1.	Check and replace if
				necessary.
	2.	Defective On/Off switch, S-1.	2.	Replace.
H. Variable or sluggish welding	1.	Poor work or electrode	1.	Check & clean all connections.
arc.		connection.
	2.	Welding leads too small.	2.	Check table in instruction manual.
	3.	Welding current or voltage too	3.	Check procedures for
		low.		recommended settings.
	4.	Leads or connections open in control	4.	Check & replace if defective.
		circuit.
	5.	LN-9/NA-5 switch in wrong position.	5.	Only connect one pair of
				negative studs to the work.

CAUTION

If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.

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