Lincoln Electric IM883-A manual Your local Lincoln Authorized, Field Service Facility

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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 factory. the engine runs normally. the process being used. (For exam-
The auxiliary power is normal. ple, CV-WIRE, PIPE, CC-STICK.) 2. Make sure the electrode (wire, gas,
voltage, current etc.) is correct for the process being used.
3. Check for loose or faulty connec- tions at the weld output terminals and welding cable connections.
4. The welding cables may be too long or coiled, causing an excessive voltage drop.
5. Faulty Control Board.

E-6

TROUBLESHOOTING

E-6

 

 

 

 

Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

 

 

 

 

PROBLEMS

(SYMPTOMS)

POSSIBLE

CAUSE

RECOMMENDED

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

If all recommended possible areas of

 

 

 

misadjustment have been checked

 

 

 

and the problem persists, Contact

 

 

 

your local Lincoln Authorized

No output in Pipe Mode.

1. Make sure VRD ON/OFF toggle

Field Service Facility.

 

 

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 donʼt light up.

1.

Ensure VRD ON/OFF switch is in

 

 

 

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® 400

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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 LʼArc Précautions DE SûretéThank You Table of Contents Section E Section DSection F 528Technical Specifications Vantage 400 K2410-1 K2410-2 InstallationVRD Voltage Reduction Device Safety PrecautionsLocation and Ventilation High Temperature Operation PRE-OPERATION Engine ServiceTowing Vehicle MountingRemote Control Battery ConnectionOIL FuelMachine Grounding Electrical ConnectionsWelding Output Cables Total Combined Length of Electrode and Work CablesStandby Power Connections Auxiliary Power ReceptaclesGfci Duplex Receptacles Connection of Vantage 400 to Premises Wiring Connection of LN-15 to the Vantage Shut the welder off Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire FeedersAcross The-Arc Model Control Cable ModelConnection of Prince XL Spool GUN to the Vantage General Description OperationFigure B.1 Weld Mode Selector SwitchTable B.1 Wire Feeder Voltmeter SwitchGlow Plug Push Button Engine ControlsStarting the Engine Table B.2Welder Operation Stopping the EngineDuty Cycle Electrode InformationTypical Current Ranges 1 for Tungsten ELECTRODES2 TIG WeldingTable B.3 Auxiliary Power Wire WELDING-CVARC Gouging Field Installed Options / ACCES- Sories AccessoriesWire Feeder Options TIG OptionsRoutine Maintenance MaintenanceEngine OIL Change AIR CleanerOIL Filter Change Maintenance Tightening the FAN Belt Cooling SystemBleeding the Fuel System Battery Maintenance Engine AdjustmentServicing Optional Spark ArrestorGfci Receptacle Testing and RESET- Ting Procedure Welder / Generator MaintenanceHOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide TroubleshootingLincoln Authorized Field Service FacilityContact your local Lincoln Welding without a control cable Troubleshooting Faulty control cable. Repair or Your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service FacilityDiagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagram Wiring400 Print DimensionPrecaucion Warnung