D-4

 

TROUBLESHOOTING

 

D-4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed througout this manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEMS

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

RECOMMENDED

 

 

(SYMPTOMS)

 

 

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FUNCTION PROBLEMS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E. Machine does not have

1.

Input fuse blown. Machine is

1.

Replace fuse or repair input line.

 

maximum output (67 to 71 volts).

 

single phased.

 

Check reason for fault.

 

 

 

2.

One phase of main transformer

2.

Repair.

 

 

 

 

windings open.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Defective power bridge.

3.

Check bridge. See

 

 

 

 

 

 

Troubleshooting Procedures –

 

 

 

 

 

 

Checking Snubber Circuit and

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Rectifier Bridge Assembly.

 

F. Machine comes on but soon trips

1. Improper ventilation.

1.

Make sure all case openings are

 

off while under load and High

 

 

 

free for proper circulation of air.

 

Temperature Warning Light

 

 

 

 

 

glows. (Choke or Secondary

2. Loaded beyond rating.

2.

Operate at rated current and

 

thermostat tripped)

 

 

 

duty cycle.

 

 

 

3. Fan inoperative.

3.

Check leads, choke and sec-

 

 

 

 

 

 

ondary thermostat and motor

 

 

 

 

 

 

bearings. Fan can be tested on

 

 

 

 

 

 

115 volt line. Check thermal fan

 

 

 

 

 

 

thermostat.

 

 

 

4.

Shorted diode or SCR in power

4.

Refer to Power Hybrid Bridge

 

 

 

 

rectifier bridge.

 

Checking Procedure. See

 

 

 

 

 

 

Troubleshooting Procedures –

 

 

 

 

 

 

Checking Snubber Circuit and

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Rectifier Bridge Assembly.

 

 

 

5. Defective thermal fan thermostat

5. Replace

 

G.Machine comes on but reduces

1.

Excessive load causing the over-

1.

Reduce load.

 

to low output under load and

 

load protection on control board

 

 

 

remains there until the load is

 

to operate.

 

 

 

broken and arc re-started. See

 

 

 

 

 

Fault Protection Operation

2.

Machine output shorted causing

2.

Turn machine off and remove

 

Section.

 

overload protection on control

 

short.

 

 

 

 

board to operate.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Control circuit defective.

3.

Replace per PC board replace-

 

 

 

 

 

 

ment. See Troubleshooting

 

 

 

 

 

 

Procedures – Replacing PC

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boards.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.

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