Lincoln Electric IM583-A How To Use Troubleshooting Guide, Locate Problem Symptom, Power Wave

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HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

WARNING

This Troubleshooting Guide is designed to be used by the machine Owner/Operator. Unauthorized repairs per-formed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician and machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed in the Safety Section of this manual to avoid electrical shock or danger while troubleshooting this equipment.

This Troubleshooting Guide is provided to help you locate and correct possible machine misad- justments. Simply follow the three-step procedure listed below.

Step 1. LOCATE PROBLEM (SYMPTOM)

Look under the column labeled “PROBLEM (SYMPTOMS).” This column describes possible symptoms that your machine may exhibit. Find the listing that best describes the symptom that your machine is exhibiting.

Step 2. PERFORM EXTERNAL RECOMMEND-

ED TESTS

The second column labeled “POSSIBLE AREAS OF MISADJUSTMENT(S)” lists the obvious external possibilities that may contribute to the machine symptom. Perform these tests/checks in the order listed. In general, these tests can be conducted without removing the case wrap- around cover.

Step 3. CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORIZED FIELD SERVICE FACILITY

If you have exhausted all of the recommended tests in step 2, consult your local 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 authorized Lincoln Electric Field Service Facility for technical assistance.

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Contents POWER WAVE Date of Purchase Serial Number Code Number Model Where PurchasedIM583-A Safety Depends on YouELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS may be dangerous SAFETYFOR ENGINE powered equipment CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGSFUMES AND GASES can be dangerous ELECTRIC SHOCK can killARC RAYS can burn Semiautomatic DC Constant Voltage Wire Welder DC Manual Stick WelderCYLINDER may explode if damaged FOR ELECTRICALLY powered equipmentWELDING SPARKS can cause fire or explosion Mar. ‘93 PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉSûreté Pour Soudage A L’Arc Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately Thank YouSection B TABLE OF CONTENTSSection A Section CRECOMMENDED INPUT WIRE AND FUSE SIZES INSTALLATIONTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - POWER WAVE PHYSICAL DIMENSIONSMACHINE GROUNDING SAFETY PRECAUTIONSSELECT SUITABLE LOCATION HIGH FREQUENCY PROTECTIONOUTPUT CONNECTIONS INPUT FUSE AND SUPPLY WIRE CONSIDERATIONSINPUT VOLTAGE RECONNECT PROCEDURE FIGURE A.1 - CONNECTION DIAGRAM ON RECONNECT/INPUT ACCESS DOORELECTRODE & WORK LEADS - ELECTRODE POSITIVE APPLICATIONS POWER WAVE / POWER FEED WIRE FEEDER INTERCONNECTIONSVOLTAGE SENSING AT THE WORKPIECE ELECTRODE & WORK LEADS - ELECTRODE NEGATIVE APPLICATIONSPOWER FEED CONTROL BOX MOUNTING OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSOPERATION ELECTRIC SHOCK can killWIRE FEEDER POSITIVE OUTPUT NEGATIVE OUTPUT 3 PHASE INVERTER B-2OPERATIONB-2 GRAPHIC SYMBOLS THAT APPEAR ONINPUT POWER ON OFF HIGH TEMPERATURE MACHINE STATUS CIRCUIT BREAKER INPUT POWER THREE PHASEGENERAL DESCRIPTION ADDITIONAL DESIGN FEATURES AND ADVANTAGESDESIGN FEATURES AND ADVANTAGES RECOMMENDED PROCESSES AND EQUIPMENTLIMITATIONS POWER SOURCE OPERATIONWELDING CAPABILITY COMPATIBLE LINCOLN EQUIPMENTCONSTANT VOLTAGE CV/WELD, CV/MIG, CV/FLUX CORED PROCEDURES WELDING ADJUSTMENTSDETAILED WELD MODE DESCRIPTIONS GMAW PULSE PROCEDURESCONSTANT CURRENT CC/STICK, CC/TIG PROCEDURES ARC GOUGING PROCEDURESFACTORY INSTALLED ACCESSORIESOPTIONS / ACCESSORIES FIELD INSTALLEDMAINTENANCE ROUTINE MAINTENANCETROUBLESHOOTING USING THE STATUS LED TO TROUBLESHOOT SYSTEM PROBLEMSStep 3. CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORIZED FIELD SERVICE FACILITY HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEStep 1. LOCATE PROBLEM SYMPTOM Step 2. PERFORM EXTERNAL RECOMMEND ED TESTSSYMPTOMS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEPROBLEMS MISADJUSTMENTSPROBLEMS TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOMSPROBLEMS POWER WAVE WIRING DIAGRAMPOWER WAVE DIAGRAMSWIRING DIAGRAM 455B M18241 DIAGRAMSDIMENSION PRINT - POWER WAVE 19.90New Lessons in Arc Welding Now Available...12th Edition The Procedure Handbook of Arc WeldingHow To Read Shop Drawings Need Welding Training?ATENÇÃO PRECAUCIONWARNUNG AVISO DEATENÇÃO WARNUNGKeep your head out of fumes Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide Worlds Leader in Welding and Cutting Products