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| Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual |
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PRObLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
POSSIbLE
CAUSE
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
OUTPUT PRObLEMS
The feeder doesn’t power up - no | 1. The Power Feed™ 10M Single | 1. Check for 40VDC at J81 leads | |
display, no cold feed. |
| Wire Feeder power switch is | #540 and #500. If voltage is pre- |
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| OFF. Turn the Power Feed™ | sent, replace P.C. BD. If voltage |
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| 10M Single Wire Feeder power | not present, check leads from J81 |
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| switch ON. | on BD. to Input 5 pin connector. |
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| Refer to machine schematic. |
| 2. | The Power Wave power source is |
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| OFF. Turn ON the Power Wave |
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| power source. |
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| 3. | The circuit breaker for the wire |
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| feeder on power source have |
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| tripped. Reset the circuit break- |
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| ers. |
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| 4. | The control cable may be loose or |
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| damaged. Tighten, repair or |
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| replace the control cable. |
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| 5. | The power switch is damaged. |
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| Replace the power switch. |
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No shielding gas. | 1. The gas supply is OFF or empty. | 1. Check for 6.5VDC with trigger | |
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| Verify the gas supply is ON and | pulled at J83 leads #553 and |
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| flowing. | #554. If voltage is present replace |
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| solenoid. If voltage is not present |
| 2. | The gas hose is cut or crushed. | replace P.C. BD. Refer to |
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| Route the gas hose so it avoids | machine schematic. |
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| sharp corners and make sure |
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| nothing is on top of it. Repair or |
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| replace damaged hoses. |
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| 3. | Dirt or debris is in the solenoid. |
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| Apply filtered shop at 80psi to the |
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| solenoid to remove dirt. |
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| 4. | There is a loose solenoid connec- |
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| tion. Remove the cover and |
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| check that all connections are in |
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| good condition. |
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| 5. | The solenoid has failed. |
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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.