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TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR |
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Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual. |
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| PROBLEMS | POSSIBLE AREAS OF |
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| (SYMPTOMS) | MISADJUSTMENT(S) |
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| OUTPUT PROBLEMS |
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(continued from previous page) | 3. Check the gun trigger leads. |
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| Leads #324 to #325 should have |
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| continuity (zero ohms) when the |
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| gun trigger is activated. If not, |
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| the gun trigger or cable may be |
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| faulty. Check or replace. |
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| 4. Check to make sure the switch |
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| on the Magnum 100SG Adapter |
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| Panel is in the Magnum Push |
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| Gun Position. |
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| 5. If a spool gum option kit is |
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| installed, check to make sure it is |
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| set to the “normal” position if |
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| using the Power MIG® 215XT |
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| built in wire feeder. |
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When the gun trigger is activated | 1. Make sure the gun cable and | 1. | Check | the | output | selector | |
and the wire feeds normally, but | work cables are connected prop- |
| switch for proper operation and | ||||
there is no open circuit voltage. | erly and in good condition. |
| good connections. |
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| 2. Make sure the output selector | 2. | Perform the Output Contactor | |||
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| switch is in a good condition posi- |
| Test. |
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| tion and not between positions. |
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| 3. Perform | the | Output | Bridge | |
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| Rectifier Test. |
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| 4. Perform the Main Transformer | ||||
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| Test. |
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| 5. Check the heavy current carry- | ||||
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| ing leads between the output | |||
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| selector switch, output contac- | |||
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| tor, output bridge rectifier, and | |||
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| the output terminals for loose or | |||
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| faulty connections. See Wiring | |||
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| Diagram. |
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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, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call
