Lincoln Electric IM992 manual Your local Lincoln Authorized, Field Service Facility

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E-6	TROUbLESHOOTING	E-6

	Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

PRObLEMS

(SYMPTOMS)

POSSIbLE

CAUSE

RECOMMENDED

COURSE OF ACTION

No auxiliary power.	1. Open circuit breakers. Reset
	breakers. If breakers keep tripping
	reduce power draw.
	2. GFCI may have tripped. Follow
	“GFCI Testing and Resetting
	Procedure” in the MAINTENANCE
	section of this manual.
	3. Faulty connections to auxiliary
	receptacles. Check connections.
	4. Faulty PC board or welder alterna-
	tor.

The welding arc is “cold.” The weld-	1. Make sure the MODE selector
ing arc is not stable or is not satis-	switch is in the correct position for
ing arc is not stable or is not satis-	the process being used. (For exam-
factory. the engine runs normally.	the process being used. (For exam-
factory. the engine runs normally.	ple, CV-WIRE, PIPE, CC-STICK.)
The auxiliary power is normal.	ple, CV-WIRE, PIPE, CC-STICK.)
The auxiliary power is normal.	2. Make sure the electrode (wire, gas,
	2. Make sure the electrode (wire, gas,
	voltage, current etc.) is correct for	If all recommended possible areas of
	the process being used.	misadjustment have been checked
	3. Check for loose or faulty connec-	misadjustment have been checked
	3. Check for loose or faulty connec-	and the problem persists, Contact
	tions at the weld output terminals	your local Lincoln Authorized
	and welding cable connections.	Field Service Facility.
	4. The welding cables may be too long	Field Service Facility.
	or coiled, causing an excessive
	voltage drop.
	5. Faulty Control Board.

No output in Pipe Mode.	1. Make sure VRD ON/OFF toggle
No output in Pipe Mode.	switch is in the “OFF” position.
	switch is in the “OFF” position.
	2. Poor work lead connection to
	work. Make sure work clamp is
	tightly connected to clean base
	metal.
	3. "Weld Terminals" switch in wrong
	position. Place switch in "Weld
	Terminals On" position when
	welding without control cable.
	4. Faulty PC board or welder alterna-
	tor.

VRD Lights don’t light up.	1. Ensure VRD ON/OFF switch is in
VRD Lights don’t light up.	the “ON” position.
	the “ON” position.
	2. If light is burned out, replace both
	VRD lights.
	3. Faulty OCV indicator PC board.

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 Vantage Safety Depends on YouSafety Electric Shock can kill Iii Welding and Cutting Sparks can Cause fire or explosionPrécautions DE Sûreté IvSAFETYOn-Line Product Registration Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage ImmediatelyTAbLE of Contents Section F ViiSection D Section EVantage Height Width Depth WeightAIR Cleaner Engine Idler Muffler Engine Protection Emissions Fuel System GovernorReceptacles Auxiliary Power Circuit bREAKER Other Circuit bREAKERSStacking Safety PrecautionsVRD Voltage Reduction Device Location and VentilationVehicle Mounting TowingEngine Cooling System PRE-OPERATION Engine ServiceOIL FuelWelding Terminals Remote ControlElectrical Connections Machine GroundingDuplex Receptacles and Gfci Modules Auxiliary Power ReceptaclesWelding Output CAbLES Total COMbINED Length of Electrode and Work CAbLESSTANDbY Power Connections Connection of Vantage 300 to Premises Wiring Control Cable Model Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire FeedersConnection of LN-15 to the Vantage Shut the welder off Across The-Arc ModelInstallation General Description Figure b.1 Weld Mode Selector SwitchWire Feeder Voltmeter Switch Ground StudTAbLE b.1 Electric Fuel GAUGE- The electric fuel Coolant Temperature GAUGE-A indicatorEngine Controls Glow Plug Push bUTTONStopping the Engine Welder OperationTypical Vantage 300 Fuel Consumption TAbLE b.3 TIG WeldingTypical Current Ranges 1 for Tungsten ELECTRODES2 Downhill Pipe WeldingTAbLE b.4 Wire WELDING-CVAuxiliary Power ARC GougingWire Feeder Options TIG OptionsPLASMA CUTTING Engine Oil Change Routine MaintenanceOIL Filter Change AIR CleanerSingle- and Two-Stage Engine Air Cleaners Service InstructionsSee Deutz engine manual Cooling SystemTightening the FAN bELT BLEEDING the Fuel SystemFuel Filter Engine AdjustmentServicing Optional Spark ArrestorGfci Module Testing and Resetting Procedure Welder / Generator MaintenanceTROUbLESHOOTING Cause Recommended Course of Action PRObLEMSSymptoms POSSIbLEWelding without a control cable Contact your local Lincoln Faulty PC board or welder alterna Your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service FacilityDiagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams L12573-1 Dimension PrintVantage Precaucion Warnung