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| Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual |
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual.
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| Machine often “noodle welds” (out- | 1.Secondary current limit has been |
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| put is limited to approximately 100 |
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| exceeded, and the machine has |
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| amps) when running a particular |
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| phased back to protect itself. |
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| procedure, especially a procedure |
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| 2. Adjust procedure or reduce load |
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| with high WFS. |
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| to lower current draw from the |
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| machine. |
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| Machine won’t produce full output. |
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| 1. Input voltage may be too low, |
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| limiting output capability of the |
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| power source. Make certain that |
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| the input voltage is proper, |
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| according to the Rating Plate |
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| located on the rear of the |
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| machine. |
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| 2. Secondary current or voltage not |
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| be properly calibrated. Check |
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| values displayed on the Power |
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| Feed 10/11 verses readings on |
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| an external meter. |
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| If all recommended possible areas |
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| For no apparent reason, the weld- |
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| 1. Check for proper Wire Feed |
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| of misadjustments have been |
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| Speed setting. In CV MIG and |
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| checked and the problem persists, |
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| FCAW modes, check for proper |
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| contact your local Lincoln |
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| Voltage setting. In the MIG/MAG |
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| Authorized Field Service Facility. |
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| pulse modes, check the Trim |
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| setting. These controls are on |
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| the wire feeder. |
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| 2. Check for proper shielding gas |
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| mix and flow. |
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| 3. Check for loose or faulty weld |
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| cables and cable connections. |
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| The Power Wave is triggered to |
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| 1. Check for fault signals from the |
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| weld, but there is no output. |
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| I/O connector. Possible faults |
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| are lack of water flow/ water flow |
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| turned off. |
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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.