Lincoln Electric IM992 manual TROUbLESHOOTING

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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® 300

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Contents Safety Depends on You VantageSafety Electric Shock can kill Welding and Cutting Sparks can Cause fire or explosion IiiIvSAFETY Précautions DE SûretéPlease Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately On-Line Product RegistrationTAbLE of Contents Section E ViiSection D Section FEmissions Fuel System Governor Height Width Depth WeightAIR Cleaner Engine Idler Muffler Engine Protection VantageAuxiliary Power Circuit bREAKER Other Circuit bREAKERS ReceptaclesLocation and Ventilation Safety PrecautionsVRD Voltage Reduction Device StackingTowing Vehicle MountingFuel PRE-OPERATION Engine ServiceOIL Engine Cooling SystemMachine Grounding Remote ControlElectrical Connections Welding TerminalsTotal COMbINED Length of Electrode and Work CAbLES Auxiliary Power ReceptaclesWelding Output CAbLES Duplex Receptacles and Gfci ModulesSTANDbY Power Connections Connection of Vantage 300 to Premises Wiring Across The-Arc Model Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire FeedersConnection of LN-15 to the Vantage Shut the welder off Control Cable ModelInstallation General Description Weld Mode Selector Switch Figure b.1Ground Stud Wire Feeder Voltmeter SwitchTAbLE b.1 Glow Plug Push bUTTON Coolant Temperature GAUGE-A indicatorEngine Controls Electric Fuel GAUGE- The electric fuelWelder Operation Stopping the EngineTypical Vantage 300 Fuel Consumption Downhill Pipe Welding TIG WeldingTypical Current Ranges 1 for Tungsten ELECTRODES2 TAbLE b.3ARC Gouging Wire WELDING-CVAuxiliary Power TAbLE b.4TIG Options Wire Feeder OptionsPLASMA CUTTING Routine Maintenance Engine Oil ChangeAIR Cleaner OIL Filter ChangeService Instructions Single- and Two-Stage Engine Air CleanersBLEEDING the Fuel System Cooling SystemTightening the FAN bELT See Deutz engine manualArrestor Engine AdjustmentServicing Optional Spark Fuel FilterWelder / Generator Maintenance Gfci Module Testing and Resetting ProcedureTROUbLESHOOTING POSSIbLE PRObLEMSSymptoms Cause Recommended Course of ActionWelding without a control cable Contact your local Lincoln Faulty PC board or welder alterna Field Service Facility Your local Lincoln AuthorizedDiagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Dimension Print L12573-1Vantage Precaucion Warnung