Lincoln Electric IM579 manual Troubleshooting Guide, Sists, contact your local Lincoln

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TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual.

	PROBLEMS	POSSIBLE AREAS OF			RECOMMENDED
	(SYMPTOMS)	MISADJUSTMENT(S)			COURSE OF ACTION

			OUTPUT PROBLEMS
	Major physical or electrical dam-	1.	Contact your local authorized
	age is evident when the sheet	Lincoln Electric Field Service
	metal cover(s) are removed.	Facility for technical assistance.

	Machine is dead – no output – no	1.	Make certain that the input
	fans – no displays.	power switch (S1) is in the “ON”
		position.
		2.	Check for proper input voltage
		– must match the rating on the
		machine nameplate.
		3.	Make certain the reconnect		If all recommended possible areas
		panel is configured properly for			of misadjustments have been
		the applied voltage.			checked and the problem per-
		4.	Check fuse (F1) in the recon-		sists, contact your local Lincoln
		4.	Check fuse (F1) in the recon-		Authorized Field Service Facility.
		nect panel. If faulty, replace with			Authorized Field Service Facility.
		nect panel. If faulty, replace with
		5-amp slow-blow fuse.

	Machine has no output – fans are	1.	Turn power OFF immediately.
	Machine has no output – fans are
	running – display is on – a “click-	2.	Check for proper input voltage
	ing” sound is heard coming from	(per machine nameplate).
	the machine.	3.	Make certain the reconnect
		3.	Make certain the reconnect
		panel is configured properly for
		the applied voltage.

CAUTION

If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, con- tact your local authorized Lincoln Electric Field Service Facility for technical assistance.

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Contents Invertec Power Wavetm Safety Depends on YouARC Rays can burn SafetyElectric Shock can kill Fumes and Gases can be dangerousWelding Sparks can cause fire or explosion Cylinder may explode if damagedFor Electrically pow- ered equipment For Engine powered equipment Electric and Magnetic FieldsMay be dangerous Précautions DE Sûreté Thank You Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage ImmediatelyTable of Contents Installation Technical Specifications Power WavePulse Pulse and Background Current Range Voltage Range Input Connections Safety PrecautionsHigh Frequency Precautions Select Suitable LocationInput Fuse and Supply Wire Considerations Input Voltage Reconnect ProcedureInput Power Connections Ground ConnectionsWork and Electrode Cable Connections Wire Feeder ConnectionsOutput Connections Water Cooler ConnectionsOperating Instructions Safety InstructionsOperation Fumes and Gases can beSelect your process information Save process information if desiredSynergic Welding Design Features and AdvantagesOperational Features and Controls Recommended ProcessesControls and Settings Case Front ControlsInstalling AN Overlay Operating OverlaysOverview Overlay Types OverlayName PULSE, GMAW, FCAW, and STICK/TIG Process Selection Overlay Overlay ID Number =Operation Then Weld from Memory Overlay Memory Location # is EmptyWeld from MEMORY, Dual Procedure Overlay Figure B.6 Weld from MEMORY, Dual Procedure OverlayOperation Dual Wire FEEDERS, Dual Procedure Overlay Optional Position ProcedureLimits Overlay Optional Recall from Memory KEY Memory Location NumbersOperation Setup Overlay Figure B.9 Setup OverlayTable B.1 Positive Voltage Sensing Options Wire Feeder Setup DescriptionPositive Polarity Voltage Sensing Negative Polarity Voltage SensingPositive Voltage Sensing Polarity Pulse Procedures Overview of Welding ProceduresFlux Cored ARC Welding Fcaw and Gmaw Procedures STICK/TIG ProceduresExplanation of Table B.3 Pulse Welding Pulse processesOverload Protection Thermal ProtectionOver Current Protection Wire Feeder Setup AccessoriesOPTIONS/ACCESSORIES Guns and CablesWater Cooler Usage Maintenance Routine and Periodic MaintenanceInput Filter Capacitor DIS Charge Procedure Figure D.1 Resistor Locations Discharge labels, on each of the four Switch Locate the #9 and #12 terminals, identified byPreventive Maintenance Figure D.4 General Component Locations Troubleshooting HOW to USE Troubleshooting GuideTroubleshooting Guide Authorized Field Service FacilitySists, contact your local Lincoln Play fans run Check circuit breaker 5-amp Observe Safety Guidelines Controls and Settings Power-up Inspect the overlay bar code Saved in memory are different Check for proper shielding gas Wiring Diagrams Wiring DiagramHow To Read Shop Drawings New Lessons in Arc WeldingNeed Welding Training? Precaucion Aviso DE Limited Warranty