Lincoln Electric IM10066 manual TROUbLESHOOTING

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HOW TO USE TROUbLESHOOTING GUIDE

WARNING

Service and Repair should only be performed by Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician and machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid Electrical Shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.

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This Troubleshooting Guide is provided to help you locate and repair possible machine malfunctions. Simply follow the three-step procedure listed below.

Step 1. LOCATE PROBLEM (SYMPTOM).

Look under the column labeled “PROBLEM (SYMP- TOMS)”. This column describes possible symptoms that the machine may exhibit. Find the listing that best describes the symptom that the machine is exhibiting.

Step 2. POSSIBLE CAUSE.

The second column labeled “POSSIBLE CAUSE” lists the obvious external possibilities that may contribute to the machine symptom.

Step 3. RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION This column provides a course of action for the Possible Cause, generally it states to contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility.

If you do not understand or are unable to perform the Recommended Course of Action safely, contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility.

NOTE: See VMAC owner’s manual for compressor trouble shooting.

VMAC™

VEHICLE MOUNTED AIR COMPRESSORS

WWW.VMAC.CA

1333 Kipp Road

Nanamino

British Columbia

Canada, V9X1R3

Telephone: (250) 740-3200

Facsimile: (250) 740-3201

Toll Free: 800-738-8622

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.

AIR VANTAGE® 500 (AU)

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Contents Safety Depends on You 11656Safety California Proposition 65 WarningsIiSAFETY IiiSAFETY IiiIvSAFETY Précautions DE SûretéElectromagnetic Compatibility EMC Methods of Reducing Emissions Mains Supply Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately ViiOn-Line Product Registration TAbLE of Contents TAbLE of Contents Open Circuit Voltage InstallationDuty Cycle Welding Output Volts at Rated Amps Height Width DepthStoring Safety PrecautionsLocation and Ventilation StackingHigh Altitude Operation High Temperature OperationLifting TowingFuel USE Diesel Fuel only PRE-OPERATION Engine and COM- Pressor ServiceOIL Fuel CAPSpark Arrestor AIR Cleaner Inlet HoodMuffler Outlet Pipe Welding TerminalsAuxiliary Power Receptacles Remote ControlSTANDbY Power Connections Across The-Arc Model Connection of Lincoln ELEC- Tric Wire FeedersConnection of LN-15 to the AIR Vantage 500 AU Control Cable ModelConnection of the LN-25 to the AIR Vantage 500 AU Shut off welder before making any electrical con- nectionsOperation General DescriptionControls and Settings ENGINE PROTECTION Idler SwitchOIL Pressure Gauge Output ControlWire Feeder Voltmeter Switch WELD MODE SELECTOR SWITCHWelding Terminals Switch PIN ConnectorAIR Compressor Controls 26 Thru VRD Operation Indicator Welding Power SourcesSafety What are VRD and Rocv DEVICES?Typical Fuel Consumption Starting TechniqueBREAK-IN Period Table b.1 Cummins b3.3 Engine Fuel ConsumptionTouch Start TIG Mode Stick Welding ModeCC-STICK Mode Welder OperationARC Gouging Wire WELDING-CVTable b.3 Typical Current Ranges Paralleling Auxiliary Power OperationSimultaneous Welding and AUXIL- Iary Power Loads PlusTIG Options AccessoriesOptional Field Installed Accessories K2641-2 Four Wheeled STEERAbLE Yard TrailerMaintenance Compressor MaintenanceService Instructions Single- and Two-StageEngine Air CleanersCooling System Fuel FiltersPreventing Electrical Damage Storage CleaningWelder / Generator MAINTE- Nance Nameplates / Warning Decals MAIN- TenanceTROUbLESHOOTING POSSIbLE PRObLEMSSymptoms Cause Recommended Course of ActionTROUbLESHOOTING Faulty receptacle Wiring Diagram Diagrams Engine Welders / K867 / K775 / LN-7 Connection Diagram To Work Electrode Cable To Wire Feed UnitDiagrams Diagrams Engine Welders / K867 / LN-8 Connection Diagram Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Dimension Print AIR Vantage 500 AU Precaucion Warnung