Lincoln Electric IM703-A manual HI-FREQ Problems

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E-4		TROUBLESHOOTING	E-4

	Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

	PROBLEMS	POSSIBLE AREAS OF	RECOMMENDED
	(SYMPTOMS)	MISADJUSTMENTS	COURSE OF ACTION

HI-FREQ PROBLEMS

No hi-freq	1. Circuit breaker CB1 open
	2.	Bad connection at P12 of Control
		PC board
	3.	Spark gaps shorted
	4.	Faulty Control PC board

Hi-freq intensity too weak	1. Dirty spark gap or improper gap
		setting
	2.	Faulty Arc Starter assembly

Hi-freq on continuously in DC Tig	1. Bad connection at P11 of Control
		PC board
	2.	Micro-switch S2A is not engaged &
		disengaged properly when switch-
		ing between DC & AC polarity.
		(S2A locates on the Polarity
		switch)
	3.	Faulty Control PC board

Hi-freq shuts off after starting in AC	1. Micro-switch S2A is not engaged &
Tig		disengaged properly when switch-
		ing between DC & AC polarity.
		(S2A locates on the Polarity
		switch)

If all recommended possible areas of misadjustment have been checked and the problem persists, 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.

PRECISION TIG 375

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Contents Safety Depends on You Precision TIGSafety California Proposition 65 WarningsElectric Shock can kill Welding Sparks can cause fire or explosion IiiPrécautions DE Sûreté Sûreté Pour Soudage a L’ArcThank You Table of Contents Duty Cycle-Applications InstallationRated Input Single Phase only Volts at Rated Amperes AmpsTemperature Ranges Recommended Input Wire and Fuse SizesPhysical Dimensions Additional Output CapacitySafety Precautions Input and Grounding Connections Work Cable Connection Output CABLES, Connections and LimitationsStick Electrode Cable Connection TIG Torch Connection Figure A.2Auxiliary Power Connections Figure A.3Robotic Interface Connection Figure A.4Pipe Thawing OperationProduct Description Welding SparksProcess Limitations Recommended Processes and EquipmentRecommended Processes Equipment LimitationsControls and Settings Figure B.1 Control PanelMinimum Output Control and Display Switch Do not USE 4-STEP if Using AN Amptrol Remote Advanced Panel ControlsPulse Background Current Control TIG Welding Features Internal SET UP ControlsStick Welding Features Figure B.3 Figure B.4 Setup Guidelines for TIG Welding with AN Amptrol TIG Weld Cycle ChartUsing the Start Pedal Foot Amptrol K870-1 Figure B.5 Smaw Process Making a TIG Weld with AN AmptrolGtaw Process Field Installed Options AccessoriesFactory Installed Options Optional EquipmentRoutine and Periodic Maintenance MaintenanceSafety Precautions Overload ProtectionSpark GAP Adjustment Service ProceduresComponent Access UNDER-COOLER ServiceTroubleshooting HOW to USE Troubleshooting GuidePossible Areas SymptomsOutput Problems Course of ActionMeter Problems GAS ProblemsHI-FREQ Problems Preset & Output Control Problems Stick Welding Problems TIG Welding ProblemsTIG Problems Precision TIG 375 Wiring Diagram for Code MID Precision TIGDimension Print K1833-1 DOMESTIC, K1833-2 Canada and K1834-1 Export Precision TIG Warnung Aviso DE