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| Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual |
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PRObLEMS | POSSIbLE |
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| OUTPUT PRObLEMS |
| Machine has maximum weld out- | 1. | LOCAL/REMOTE Switch (S3) |
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| put and no control. |
| in wrong position. |
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| 2. | LOCAL/REMOTE Switch (S3) |
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| is faulty, or an open lead going |
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| to the LOCAL/REMOTE Switch |
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| VRD passes self test and green | 1. | Too much cable inductance. |
| light is on, but machine will not |
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| Weld. |
| • Uncoil output cables, shorten |
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| cable length, or wrap work and |
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| electrode cables together. |
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| 2. | Too much cable. |
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| • Maximum cable length (work |
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| and electrode) is approximately |
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| 300 feet. |
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| 3. | Buildup on stick electrode. |
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| Clean or replace electrode. |
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| 4. | Possible shorted bridge rectifier, |
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| if pilot light is off. |
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| 5. | Fault detected after self test. |
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| Cycle power to reset machine. |
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RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
If all recommended possible areas of possible cause have been checked and the problem persists,
Contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility.
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.
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