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F-11

 

F-11

 

 

TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR

 

 

 

Observe Safety Guidelines

 

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

 

 

detailed in the beginning of this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEMS

POSSIBLE AREAS OF

RECOMMENDED

 

 

(SYMPTOMS)

MISADJUSTMENT(S)

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WELDING PROBLEMS

 

 

 

 

Poor arc characteristics in all

1. Check the three-phase input

1. Check the weld mode switch

 

 

processes.

line voltage at the machine.

(SW2) and associated leads for

 

 

 

The input voltage must match

proper operation or loose or

 

 

 

the rating plate and reconnect

faulty connections. See the

 

 

 

panel.

Wiring Diagram.

 

 

 

2. Check the welding cables for

2. Perform the Firing Board Test.

 

 

 

loose or faulty connections.

3. Perform the SCR Bridge Test.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Make sure the proper welding

4. Perform the Main Transformer

 

 

 

procedures are being used.

 

 

 

Test.

 

 

 

(Wire feed speed, arc voltage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and wire size)

5. The control board may be

 

 

 

4. Make sure the negative welding

faulty. See the Control Board

 

 

 

LED Chart.

 

 

 

cable is connected to the cor-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rect negative output terminal.

 

 

 

 

 

(Low or High inductance)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor arc striking with semiauto-

1. Make sure the proper welding

1. Perform the Firing Board Test.

 

 

matic or automatic wire feeders.

procedures are being used.

2. Perform the SCR Bridge Test.

 

 

 

(Wire feed speed, arc voltage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and wire size)

3. The control board may be

 

 

 

2. Check the welding cables for

faulty. See the Control Board

 

 

 

LED Chart.

 

 

 

loose or faulty connections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, con- tact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-800-833-9353.

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