TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting Guide
Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual.
PROBLEMS | POSSIBLE |
(SYMPTOMS) | CAUSE |
| OUTPUT PROBLEMS |
Major Physical or Electrical | 1. Contact your local Lincoln |
Damage is Evident. | Authorized Field Service |
| Facility |
High frequency “jumps” from the | 1. | Make certain that the welder |
electrode to work but welding arc |
| power source has weld output- |
does not establish |
| Check for open circuit voltage |
|
| at welding power source |
| 2. | Make certain that the tungsten |
|
| type and size is correct for the |
|
| process |
| 3. | The tungsten may be |
|
| contaminated - clean or replace |
RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION
If all recommended possible areas of misadjustment have been checked and the problem persists,
Contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility.
CAUTION
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your local Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
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