Pilot arc starts but will not transfer 1. Check work lead connection for
when brought near work.clean, secure connection.

E-5

TROUBLESHOOTING

E-5

 

 

 

 

Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

 

 

 

 

PROBLEMS

(SYMPTOMS)

POSSIBLE

CAUSE

RECOMMENDED

COURSE OF ACTION

 

2.

Plasma will only cut conductive

 

 

 

material. Do not attempt to cut

 

 

 

fiberglass, plastic, rubber, PVC or

If all recommended possible areas of

 

 

any other non-conductive material.

misadjustment have been checked

 

 

 

and the problem persists, Contact

 

3.

Make sure work piece is clean

your local Lincoln Authorized

 

 

and dry. Remove any scale, rust

Field Service Facility.

 

 

or dross.

 

 

4.

Possible faulty Inverter board.

 

 

5.

Check all connections to Control

 

 

 

Board.

 

 

 

 

 

Pilot arc initiates but turns off before

1.

Input voltage is below 208V.

Lower air pressure by turning regula-

transferring to work. Cutting arc

 

 

tor knob. Pressure may require

appears to turn off while cutting.

2.

Air pressure is set too high.

being set lower than blue arrow indi-

 

 

 

cator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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