E-3

TROUBLESHOOTING

E-3

 

Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

 

PROBLEMS

POSSIBLE

(SYMPTOMS)

CAUSE

 

 

OUTPUT PROBLEMS

Poor arc striking with electrode

1.

Make sure settings for wire feed

sticking or blasting off.

 

speed and voltage are correct

 

 

for process being used.

 

2.

The gas shielding may be

 

 

improper for process being used.

 

3.

Check input line voltage to be

 

 

with in machines recommended

 

 

rating range.

 

4.

Check that the machine recon-

 

 

nect panel is configured properly

 

 

for the applied voltage.

 

 

 

Auxiliary receptacle is “dead” - no

1.

Circuit breaker (on case back)

auxiliary voltage.

 

may have opened. Reset.

 

 

 

RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION

FEEDING PROBLEMS

Rough wire feeding or wire will not feed but drive rolls are turning.

1.The gun cable may be kinked or twisted.

2.The wire may be jammed in the gun cable, or gun cable may be dirty.

3.Check drive roll tension and position of grooves.

4.Check for worn or loose drive rolls.

5.The electrode may be rusty or dirty.

6.Check for damaged or incorrect contact tip.

7.Check wire spindle for ease of rotation and adjust break ten- sion knob if necessary.

8.Check that the gun is pushed all the way into gun mount and properly seated.

If all recommended possible areas of misadjustment have been checked and the problem persists,

Contact your local Lincoln 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 assistance before you proceed.

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