TROUBLESHOOTING | ||
|
|
|
| Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual |
|
|
|
|
PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
Output Problems
The feeder does power up - no dis- | 1. The POWER FEED™ 15M power | 1. Turn the POWER FEED™ 15M |
| ||
play, no cold feed. |
| switch is OFF. |
| power switch ON. |
|
| 2. The Power Wave power source is | 2. Turn ON the Power Wave power |
| ||
|
| OFF. |
| source. |
|
| 3. | The circuit breaker for the wire | 3. | Reset the circuit breakers. |
|
|
| feeder on power source have |
|
|
|
|
| tripped. |
|
|
|
| 4. | The control cable may be loose or | 4. | Tighten, repair or replace the con- |
|
|
| damaged. |
| trol cable. |
|
| 5. | The power switch is damaged. | 5. | Replace the power switch. |
|
No shielding gas. | 1. | The gas supply is OFF or empty. | 1. | Verify the gas supply is ON and |
|
| 2. | The gas hose is cut or crushed. |
| flowing. |
|
| 2. | Route the gas hose so it avoids |
| ||
|
|
|
| sharp corners and make sure |
|
|
|
|
| nothing is on top of it. Repair or |
|
| 3. | Dirt or debris is in the solenoid. |
| replace damaged hoses. |
|
| 3. | Apply filtered shop at 80psi to the |
| ||
| 4. | There is a loose solenoid connec- |
| solenoid to remove dirt. |
|
| 4. | Remove the cover and check that |
| ||
|
| tion or the solenoid has failed. |
| all connections are in good condi- |
|
| 5. | The solenoid has failed. |
| tion. |
|
| 5. | Replace the solenoid. |
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inconsistent wire feeding or wire not | 1. | The gun cable is kinked and/or | 1. | Keep the gun cable as straight as |
|
feeding but drive rolls turning. |
| twisted. |
| possible. Avoid sharp corners or |
|
| 2. | The wire is jammed in the gun and |
| bends in the cable. |
|
| 2. Remove the gun from the wire |
| |||
|
| cable. |
| feeder and pull the jammed wire |
|
| 3. | The gun liner is dirty or worn. |
| out of the gun and cable. |
|
| 3. | Blow dirt out of the liner with low |
| ||
|
|
|
| pressure (40psi or less). Replace |
|
| 4. | The electrode is rusty or dirty. |
| the liner if worn. |
|
| 4. | Use only clean electrode. Use |
| ||
|
|
|
| quality electrode, like |
|
| 5. | The contact tip is partially melted |
| from Lincoln Electric. |
|
| 5. | Replace the contact tip. |
| ||
|
| or has spatter. |
|
|
|
| 6. | Improper gun liner, tip, drive rolls | 6. | Verify the proper parts are |
|
|
| and/or inner wire guide. |
| installed. |
|
| 7. | Incorrect tension arm pressure on | 7. | Adjust the tension arm per the |
|
|
| the drive rolls. |
| Instruction Manual. Most elec- |
|
|
|
|
| trodes feed well at a tension arm |
|
| 8. | Worn drive roll. |
| setting of "3". |
|
| 8. | Replace the drive rolls if worn or |
| ||
|
|
|
| filled with dirt. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.