Lincoln Electric IM579 manual Play fans run Check circuit breaker 5-amp

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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
Machine has no output – no fans –	1. Check for proper input voltage
no display. Main input fuses are	connections.
open, indicating excessive input	2. Make certain the reconnect
current draw.	2. Make certain the reconnect
current draw.	panel is configured properly for the
	panel is configured properly for the
	applied voltage.
	3. Replace the input fuses with
	proper size and ratings. If the
	fuses fail again, contact your local
	Lincoln Authorized Field Service
	Facility.	If all recommended possible areas
		If all recommended possible areas
		of misadjustments have been
		checked and the problem per-
Machine has no output – no dis-		sists, contact your local Lincoln
play – fans run.	1. Check circuit breaker (5-amp)	Authorized Field Service Facility.
	located on the front panel. Reset if
	necessary.

	Machine has no output – no dis-	1. Remove the feeder control cable
	play – fans run – circuit breaker
		from the machine. If symptoms
	(5-amp) repeatedly trips.
		disappear, feeder or control cable

		is faulty.

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 Safety Depends on You Invertec Power WavetmFumes and Gases can be dangerous SafetyElectric Shock can kill ARC Rays can burnCylinder may explode if damaged Welding Sparks can cause fire or explosionFor Electrically pow- ered equipment Electric and Magnetic Fields For Engine powered equipmentMay be dangerous Précautions DE Sûreté Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately Thank YouTable of Contents Technical Specifications Power Wave InstallationPulse Pulse and Background Current Range Voltage Range Select Suitable Location Safety PrecautionsHigh Frequency Precautions Input ConnectionsGround Connections Input Voltage Reconnect ProcedureInput Power Connections Input Fuse and Supply Wire ConsiderationsWater Cooler Connections Wire Feeder ConnectionsOutput Connections Work and Electrode Cable ConnectionsFumes and Gases can be Safety InstructionsOperation Operating InstructionsSave process information if desired Select your process informationRecommended Processes Design Features and AdvantagesOperational Features and Controls Synergic WeldingCase Front Controls Controls and SettingsOperating Overlays Installing AN OverlayOverview Overlay Overlay TypesName Overlay ID Number = PULSE, GMAW, FCAW, and STICK/TIG Process Selection OverlayOperation Then Memory Location # is Empty Weld from Memory OverlayFigure B.6 Weld from MEMORY, Dual Procedure Overlay Weld from MEMORY, Dual Procedure OverlayOperation Position Procedure Dual Wire FEEDERS, Dual Procedure Overlay OptionalRecall from Memory KEY Memory Location Numbers Limits Overlay OptionalOperation Figure B.9 Setup Overlay Setup OverlayNegative Polarity Voltage Sensing Wire Feeder Setup DescriptionPositive Polarity Voltage Sensing Table B.1 Positive Voltage Sensing OptionsPositive Voltage Sensing Polarity STICK/TIG Procedures Overview of Welding ProceduresFlux Cored ARC Welding Fcaw and Gmaw Procedures Pulse ProceduresExplanation of Table B.3 Pulse processes Pulse WeldingThermal Protection Overload ProtectionOver Current Protection Guns and Cables AccessoriesOPTIONS/ACCESSORIES Wire Feeder SetupWater Cooler Usage Routine and Periodic Maintenance MaintenanceInput Filter Capacitor DIS Charge Procedure Figure D.1 Resistor Locations Locate the #9 and #12 terminals, identified by Discharge labels, on each of the four SwitchPreventive Maintenance Figure D.4 General Component Locations HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide TroubleshootingAuthorized Field Service Facility Troubleshooting GuideSists, 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 Diagram Wiring DiagramsNew Lessons in Arc Welding How To Read Shop DrawingsNeed Welding Training? Precaucion Aviso DE Limited Warranty