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F-8

TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR

F-8

 

Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual.

PROBLEMS

POSSIBLE AREAS OF

RECOMMENDED

(SYMPTOMS)

MISADJUSTMENT(S)

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

 

FUNCTION PROBLEMS

 

The machine will weld but the

 

If the maximum weld output can-

welding arc is “COLD”. The

 

not be obtained even though the

engine runs normally and the aux-

 

front panel displays are reading

iliary power is normal.

 

accurately, check for damaged

(continued)

 

conductors and lose or damaged

 

 

connections the large current car-

 

 

rying conductor connect the stator,

 

 

output rectifier, chopper modules,

 

 

choke, shunt, and output termi-

 

 

nals. See the Wiring Diagram.

 

 

If all these connections are good

 

 

perform the ROTOR VOLTAGE

 

 

TEST, the STATOR VOLTAGE

 

 

TEST, the OUTPUT RECTIFIER

 

 

TEST, and the CHOPPER MOD-

 

 

ULE RESISTANCE TEST.

 

 

Perform the CONTROL POTEN-

 

 

TIOMETER AND MODE RESIS-

 

 

TANCE TEST.

 

 

Perform the REMOTE RECEPTA-

 

 

CLE RESISTANCE TEST.

 

 

Replace the Control P.C. Board.

 

 

 

The machine welds but it will not

This condition may be normal in

Perform the THROTTLE

maintain a steady output.

the Downhill Pipe Mode. The

ADJUSTMENT TEST.

 

downhill pipe mode allows the arc

 

 

current to increase and decrease

If the engine will not maintain the

 

slightly as the arc length changes.

correct load RPM, the engine may

 

Check that the electrode is of

be servicing fuel, air, and fuel fil-

 

good quality, dry and free from

ters should be checked.

 

contamination. Try using some

 

 

Lincoln Electrode, and setting the

Check internal cables and leads

 

machine per Lincoln recommenda-

that connect the weld winding of

 

tion.

the stator, chopper module and the

 

If shielding gas is used, check that

shunt, choke and output terminals.

 

the gas and gas flow are correct.

See the wiring diagram. Look for

 

Check for damaged, pinched or

damaged conductors or faulty con-

 

leaking gas lines.

nections.

 

Check for proper work, and elec-

 

 

trode leads and connections (size,

 

 

length, coils, or bad connections).

 

 

The machine may not be maintain-

 

 

ing the correct RPM.

 

 

 

 

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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