Lincoln Electric SVM169-A service manual Problems Possible Areas

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F-6	TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR				F-6
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE				Observe Safety Guidelines
		detailed in the beginning of this manual.

PROBLEMS		POSSIBLE AREAS OF		RECOMMENDED
(SYMPTOMS)		MISADJUSTMENT(S)		COURSE OF ACTION

		OUTPUT PROBLEMS
Machine regularly over heats - ther-		Machine regularly over heats - ther-	1.	The thermostat(s) may be faulty.
mostat opens. Yellow light on front		mostat opens. Yellow light on front		Check or replace.
panel glows. The fan runs but the		panel glows. The fan runs but the
machine has no output.		machine has no output.	2.	The control board may be faulty.

The machine does not have output	The machine does not have output 1.	Check the Stick/TIG switch(S3)
in the Stick mode. The machine	in the Stick mode. The machine	and associated leads. See
operates correctly in the TIG mode.	operates correctly in the TIG mode.	wiring diagram.
	2.	The control board may be faulty.

CAUTION

If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, con- tact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.

PRECISION TIG 185

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Contents Precision TIG Safety Electric Shock can kill Safety Welding Sparks can cause fire or explosionPrécautions DE Sûreté Sûreté Pour Soudage a L’ArcMaster Table of Contents for ALL Sections Table of Contents Installation SectionInstallation Input Single Phase onlyModel Height Width Depth Weight K2345-2 Input at Rated OutputSafety Precautions Select Suitable LocationInput Connections Input Reconnect Procedure Output ConnectionsConnections for TIG Gtaw Welding TIG Torch ConnectionShielding GAS Connection Remote Control ConnectionWork Cable Connection Precision TIG Operation Section Section BOperation Product Description Recommended Processes and EquipmentControls and Settings Control FunctionalityPulse TIG Control Welding in TIG ModeOperating Steps Remote Control Operation Benefits of the Precision TIG 185 DesignWelding in Stick Mode Recommended Electrode Amperage Ranges Precision TIGPrecision TIG Accessories Section Table C.1 AccessoriesFactory Installed Options Field Installed Options K2348-1 Under-Storage CartPrecision TIG Maintenance Section Section DSpark GAP Adjustment MaintenanceRoutine and Periodic Maintenance Figure D.2 Location of Maintenance Components Return to Section TOC Theory of Operation Section Section EGeneral Description Input Power CircuitTheory of Operation Output Rectification Feedback Control Figure E.3 Control Board and Output Feedback ControlHigh Voltage / High Frequency Circuit Figure E.4 High Voltage/High Frequency CircuitDC Welding Output Figure E.5 DC Welding Current GenerationAC Welding Output Figure E.6 AC Square Wave Welding Current GenerationSCR Operation Figure E.7 SCR OperationOverload Protection Protective CircuitsThermal Protection Troubleshooting & Repair Section Section FTroubleshooting & Repair High Voltage / High Frequency can damage test equipmentPC Board Troubleshooting Procedures WorkstationsProblems Possible Areas Recommended Symptoms Course of ActionPossible Areas Recommended Symptoms Problems Possible Areas Check the welding cables and or TIG Mode Problems Troubleshooting & Repair TIG Welding Problems Problems Possible Areas Electric Shock can Problems Possible Areas Recommended Symptoms Stick Welding Problems High Frequency Circuit Disable Procedure Test DescriptionProcedure Figure F.1 Spark GAP AssemblyT1 Transformer Test Test Procedure T1 Transformer TestReturn to Section Section TOC Primary Windings Primary VoltagesPrecision TIG Static SCR Test Static SCR Test Assembly Removal and Replacement Precision TIG Active SCR Test Active SCR Test Figure F.6 SCR Gate Locations Precision TIG Normal Open Circuit Voltage Waveform AC TIG ModeScope Settings DC TIG Mode AC Stick Mode DC Stick Mode Typical Output Voltage Waveform Machine Loaded Machine Loaded to 180 Amps AT 16VDCDC TIG Mode Machine Loaded to 180 Amps AT 26VDC DC Stick Mode 50 V/Div Precision TIG Troubleshooting and Repair SCR Bridge Assembly Removal and Replacement ProcedureSCR Bridge Assembly ProcedureFront Panel Mounting Screws 42TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIRF-42 Figure F.9 Plug J2 on Control Board43TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIRF-43 Replacement ProcedurePrecision TIG Polarity Switch Removal and Replacement Procedure Polarity Switch Removal ProcedureReplacement Procedure Precision TIG High Voltage Transformer Removal and Replacement Procedure High Voltage Transformer Transformer Secondary Leads Precision TIGFigure F.12 High Voltage Transformer Mounting Insulators Precision TIG Nutdriver Wrench Wire cutters Perform the SCR Bridge Assembly Removal Procedure Assembly Replacement Procedure Precision TIG Troubleshooting and Repair Retest After RepairInput Idle Amps Recommended Meters for Machine Output TestsPrecision TIG Electrical Diagrams Section Wiring Diagram Entire Machine G4549 Precision TIGSchematic Entire Machine G4588 G4588Schematic Control PC Board G4550-1B4-1 Schematic Control P.C. Board G4550-1B4-2 Schematic Control P.C. Board G4550-1B4-3 PC Board Assembly Control G4551-1 G4551SVM Error Reporting Form