Lincoln Electric IM856 manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

 

 

 

 

PROBLEMS

(SYMPTOMS)

POSSIBLE

CAUSE

RECOMMENDED

COURSE OF ACTION

No welder output power or

1.

Open in miscellaneous leads.

AuxiliaryPower.

2.

Open lead in flashing or field

 

 

 

circuit.

 

3.

Faulty rotor.

 

4.

Faulty Potentiometer (R1).

 

5.

Faulty stator Field winding.

 

6.

Faulty Field rectifier (On PCB*).

 

7.

Faulty P.C. Board.

 

 

 

Engine will not idle down to low

1.

Idler switch on High Idle.

 

 

speed.

2.

Insufficient voltage present

 

 

between terminals #213 and

 

 

#5E. (Voltage should be 12V

 

 

DC).

 

3.

External load on welder or

 

 

auxiliary power.

 

4.

Faulty wiring in solenoid circuit.

 

5.

Faulty idler solenoid.

 

6.

Faulty P.C. Board.

 

 

 

Engine will not go to high idle when

1.

Poor work lead connection to

 

work.

attempting to weld.

 

 

 

2.

No voltage signal from the

 

 

current sensor.

 

3.

No open circuit voltage on

 

 

output studs.

If all recommended possible areas of misadjustment have been checked and the problem persists, Contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility.

4. Faulty P.C. Board.

* Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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.

RANGER GXT

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Contents Ranger GXT Safety California Proposition 65 WarningsElectric Shock can kill Welding Sparks can cause fire or explosion IiiPrécautions DE Sûreté Sûreté Pour Soudage a L’ArcThank You Table of Contents Installation Auxiliary PowerHeight Width Depth Weight Welding OutputSafety Precautions Machine GroundingSpark Arrester TowingBattery Connections PRE-OPERATION ServiceGasoline Additional Safety Precautions Welding Output CablesTotal Combined Length of Electrode and Work Cables Angle of OperationConnection of Lincoln Electric Wire Feeders InstructionsLocation / Ventilation StackingAuxiliary Power 120/240 Volt Dual Voltage ReceptacleDuplex Receptacles Motor StartingElectrical Device USE with the Ranger GXT Type Common Electrical Devices Possible ConcernsSimultaneous Welding and Power Auxiliary Power While WeldingStandby Power Connections Connection of Ranger GXT to Premises Wiring Engine Switch OperationGeneral Description Welder Controls Function and OperationLocal / Remote Control Switch Polarity Switch PIN ConnectorRanger GXT Approximate Fuel Consumption STARTING/SHUTDOWN Instructions BREAK-IN PeriodStarting the Engine Stopping the EngineWire Feed Welding Processes Constant Voltage Welding ProcessStick Constant Current Welding TIG Constant Current WeldingStick Auto K1745-1 GAS Cylinder Holder AccessoriesK857 25 ft.7.5m or K857-1100 ft.30.4m Wire Feed Recommended EquipmentStick TIGMaintenance Safety PrecautionsRoutine Maintenance Engine OIL ChangeAIR Cleaner and Other Maintenance OIL Filter ChangeEngine Adjustments Troubleshooting HOW to USE Troubleshooting GuideTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Diagrams PIN Connector M20512 Ranger GXT Precaucion Warnung