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TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR |
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Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual. |
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| PROBLEMS |
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| MISADJUSTMENT(S) |
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| OUTPUT PROBLEMS |
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The Machine is dead - The Input | 1. | Check | for blown | or missing | 1. | The ON/OFF Switch | (S1) may | |||||
contactor does not operate. |
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| 2. Check the three phase input line | 2. | The | Control Transformer | (T2) | ||||||
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| rating | plate | and | reconnect |
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| mostats may be open. Check or | ||||
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| replace. Also check the associ- | ||||
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| ated wiring. See the Wiring | ||||
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| Diagram. |
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| 4. | The pilot relay (CR2) may be | ||||
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| Board Test. |
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Input contactor (CR1) chatters. | 1. | The input line voltage may be | 1. | The pilot relay (CR2) may have | ||||||||
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| relay. |
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| 2. Make sure input line voltage | 2. | Check for loose or faulty wiring | ||||||||
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| reconnect panel is | connected |
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| correctly for the line voltage |
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CAUTION
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call