Lincoln Electric IM524-D manual HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide, Locate Problem Symptom, ED Tests

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TROUBLESHOOTING

HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

WARNING

This Troubleshooting Guide is designed to be used by the machine Owner/Operator. Unauthorized repairs per-formed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician and machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed in the Safety Section of this manual to avoid electrical shock or danger while troubleshooting this equipment.

This Troubleshooting Guide is provided to help you lo-cate and correct possible machine misad- justments. 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 your machine may exhibit. Find the listing that best describes the symptom that your machine is exhibiting.

Step 2. PERFORM EXTERNAL RECOMMEND-

ED TESTS

The second column labeled “POSSIBLE AREAS OF MISADJUSTMENT(S)” lists the obvious exter- nal pos-sibilities that may contribute to the machine symptom. Perform these tests/checks in the order listed. In gen-eral, these tests can be conducted without removing the case wraparound cover.

Step 3. CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORIZED FIELD SERVICE FACILITY

If you have exhausted all of the recommended tests in step 2, consult your local 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 Lincoln Electric Field Service Facility for technical assistance.

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Contents For use with machines having Code Numbers Safety Depends on YouSafety Electric Shock can kill Cylinder may explode if damaged Précautions DE Sûreté Thank You Table of Contents Section F Section CSection D Section EPulse Pulse and Background Current Range Technical Specifications Power WaveFrequency Input Connections Safety PrecautionsHigh Frequency Precautions Select Suitable LocationPower Wave Input Power ConnectionsInput Fuse and Supply Wire Considerations Input Voltage Reconnect ProcedureWater Cooler Connections Wire Feeder ConnectionsOutput Connections Work and Electrode Cable ConnectionsOperating Instructions Safety InstructionsSave process information if desired Select your process informationGeneral Description Case Front Controls Controls and SettingsOperating Overlays Installing AN OverlayOverview Overlay Overlay TypesName Overlay ID Number = PULSE, GMAW, FCAW, and STICK/TIG Process Selection OverlayOperation Then Figure B.5 Weld from Memory Overlay Weld from Memory OverlayFigure B.6 Weld from MEMORY, Dual Procedure Overlay Weld from MEMORY, Dual Procedure OverlayOperation Position Procedure Dual Wire FEEDERS, Dual Procedure Overlay OptionalRecall from Memory KEY Memory Location Numbers Limits Overlay OptionalSET Limit KEY Limit UP / Down Keys Operation Figure B.9 Setup Overlay Setup Overlay+/- Polarity KEY Wire Feeder Setup DescriptionPositive Voltage Sensing Polarity Procedures Overview of Welding ProceduresFlux Cored ARC Welding Fcaw and Gmaw Procedures Pulse ProceduresGmaw Stick Table B.3 Adjustble ParametersGmaw FcawOverload Protection Pulse WeldingGuns and Cables OPTIONS/ACCESSORIESWire Feeder Setup Table C.1 Recommended Guns for USE With Power WavePriming the Cooler Recommended CoolantsInput Filter Capacitor DIS Charge Procedure Routine and Periodic MaintenanceFigure D.1 Resistor Locations Locate the #9 and #12 terminals, identified by Discharge labels, on each of the four SwitchConnected Preventive Maintenance Removing and Installing the G3503 Cooler G3503- Installation or SER Vice Tool UsageG3503- Cooler Service G3503- Cooler Periodic MaintenanceFigure D.4 General Component Locations Perform External Recommend HOW to USE Troubleshooting GuideLocate Problem Symptom Consult Local Authorized Field Service FacilityAuthorized Field Service Facility Troubleshooting GuideSists, contact your local Lincoln Play fans run Check circuit breaker 5-amp Observe Safety Guidelines Controls and Settings Power-up Inspect the overlay bar code Saved in memory are different Check for proper shielding gas $700.00 Basic CoursePrecaucion Aviso DE