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PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
POSSIBLE AREAS OF MISADJUSTMENTS(S)
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
No welding power output. | 1. | "Welding Terminals" switch in | 1. | Place switch in "Always On" position |
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| control cable. Refer to Operation |
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| 2. | Faulty welding alternator or faulty | 2. | Contact your Local Lincoln Authorized |
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Welder has output but no control. | 1. | "Local/Remote" switch is in wrong | 1. | Place switch in "Control at Welder" |
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| Place switch in "Remote" position to |
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| control output remotely. Refer to |
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| function. |
| 2. | Poor remote kit connection. | 2. | Check connections. |
| 3. | Faulty remote kit. | 3. | Replace if necessary. |
| 4. | Faulty control potentiometer or | 4. | Contact your Local Lincoln Authorized |
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| faulty PC board. |
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No auxiliary power. | 1. | Open circuit breakers. | 1. | Reset breakers. If breakers keep trip- |
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| ping, reduce power draw. |
| 2. | Faulty connections to auxiliary | 2. | Check connections. |
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| receptacles. |
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| 3. | GFCI tripped. | 3. | Clear any ground fault and reset GFCI |
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| circuit by pressing "Reset" button on |
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| the 120 V receptacle. |
| 4. | Faulty welding alternator or faulty | 4. | Contact your Local Lincoln Authorized |
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Wire feeder does not work when | 1. | Wire Feeder Power circuit breaker | 1. Reset | |
connected to welder 14 pin amphe- |
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nol. | 2. | Faulty wiring in control cable | 2. | Repair or replace cable |
| 3. | Faulty wire feeder. | 3. | Replace with known good one. |
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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.
GX 271 Chopper
