The welding arc is “cold.” The weld- 1. Make sure the MODE selector ing arc is not stable or is not satis- switch is in the correct position for factory. the engine runs normally. the process being used. (For exam-
The auxiliary power is normal.ple, CV-WIRE, PIPE, CC-STICK.) 2. Make sure the electrode (wire, gas,
voltage, current etc.) is correct for the process being used.
3. Check for loose or faulty connec- tions at the weld output terminals and welding cable connections.
4. The welding cables may be too long or coiled, causing an excessive voltage drop.
5. Faulty Control Board.

E-6

TROUBLESHOOTING

E-6

 

 

 

 

Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

 

 

 

 

PROBLEMS

(SYMPTOMS)

POSSIBLE

CAUSE

RECOMMENDED

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

If all recommended possible areas of

 

 

 

misadjustment have been checked

 

 

 

and the problem persists, Contact

 

 

 

your local Lincoln Authorized

No output in Pipe Mode.

1. Make sure VRD ON/OFF toggle

Field Service Facility.

 

 

switch is in the “OFF” position.

 

 

2. Poor work lead connection to

 

 

 

work. Make sure work clamp is

 

 

 

tightly connected to clean base

 

 

 

metal.

 

 

3.

"Weld Terminals" switch in wrong

 

 

 

position. Place switch in "Weld

 

 

 

Terminals On" position when

 

 

 

welding without control cable.

 

 

4.

Faulty PC board or welder alterna-

 

 

 

tor.

 

 

 

 

 

VRD Lights don’t light up.

1.

Ensure VRD ON/OFF switch is in

 

 

 

the “ON” position.

 

 

2.

If light is burned out, replace both

 

 

 

VRD lights.

 

 

3. Faulty OCV indicator PC board.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.

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