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F-5

TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR

F-5

 

Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual.

PROBLEMS

POSSIBLE AREAS OF

RECOMMENDED

(SYMPTOMS)

MISADJUSTMENT(S)

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

 

OUTPUT PROBLEMS

 

No welding output in any mode.

Place the Welding Terminals

Check for damaged conductors or

The auxiliary output is normal.

switch in the “WELD TERMINALS

faulty connections on the heavy

The engine operates normally.

ON” If the problem is solved and

current carrying leads that connect

 

there is a control cab.e, wire feed-

the output studs to the Chopper

 

er, amptrol, or arc start switch con-

module and to the Output Rectifier.

 

nected, the fault may lie in the

Also check the shunt and the

 

above attached accessories.

choke assemblies for damage and

 

 

faulty connections.

 

If the correct OCV is present at the

 

 

weld output terminals, check the

Check the Welding Terminals

 

welding cables, connectors, work

Switch and the associated leads.

 

clamp, electrode holder, etc. For

See Wiring Diagram.

 

loose or faulty connections.

 

 

 

Check gate leads #23 nd #25 and

 

 

Weld Control Board power leads

 

 

#13 and #14 for loose or faulty

 

 

connections. See Wiring

 

 

Diagram.

 

 

Perform the Chopper Module

 

 

Function Test.

 

 

Perform the STATOR VOLTAGE

 

 

TEST.

 

 

Perform the OUTPUT RECTIFIER

 

 

TEST.

 

 

The WELD CONTROL board may

 

 

be faulty.

 

 

 

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 1-888-935-3877.

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400 specifications

The Lincoln Electric 400 is a state-of-the-art multi-process welding machine designed to meet the demands of today’s industrial welding applications. Renowned for its reliability and versatility, this welder is a preferred choice among professionals in fabrication, construction, and maintenance industries.

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