Lincoln Electric IM889-A manual HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide

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E-1	TROUBLESHOOTING	E-1

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.

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.

VANTAGE® 400 (CE)

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Contents Vantage California Proposition 65 Warnings SafetyElectric Shock can kill Iii Welding and Cutting Sparks can Cause fire or explosionSûreté Pour Soudage a L’Arc Précautions DE SûretéElectromagnetic Compatibility EMC Safety Thank You Table of Contents Section E Section DSection F 528Installation K2502-1, -3 UK K2502-2, -4 Europe Model NumbersSafety Precautions VRD Voltage Reduction DeviceLocation and Ventilation High Temperature Operation PRE-OPERATION Engine ServiceVehicle Mounting TowingRemote Control Battery ConnectionOIL FuelMachine Grounding Electrical ConnectionsWelding Output Cables Total Combined Length of Electrode and Work CablesStandby Power Connections Auxiliary PowerConnection of Lincoln Electric Wire Feeders Across The-Arc Model8INSTALLATIONA-8 General Description OperationFigure B.1 Weld Mode Selector SwitchTable B.1 Wire Feeder Voltmeter SwitchGlow Plug Push Button Engine ControlsCircuit Breaker Starting the Engine Table B.2 Typical Vantage 400 CE Fuel ConsumptionWelder Operation Stopping the EngineConstant Current CC-STICK Welding Duty CycleTIG Welding Typical Current Ranges 1 for Tungsten ELECTRODES2Table B.3 ARC Gouging Wire WELDING-CVTable B.4 MAX Table B.6Field Installed Options / Accessories AccessoriesWire Feeder Options TIG OptionsRoutine Maintenance MaintenanceAIR Cleaner Engine OIL ChangeOIL Filter Change Servicei Instructions Cooling System Tightening the FAN BeltBleeding the Fuel System Battery Maintenance Engine AdjustmentServicing Optional Spark ArrestorWelder / Generator Maintenance HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide TroubleshootingContact Your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service FacilityWelding without a control cable Troubleshooting Faulty control cable. Repair or Your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service FacilityDiagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagram WiringVantage 400 CE UK Wiring Diagram Codes 11296 VantageVantage 400 CE Euro Wiring Diagram Codes 11297 Dimension Print Vantage 400 CEL12964 Vantage 400 CE Precaucion Warnung