Lincoln Electric IM10024 manual Output Problems

E-2			TROUBLESHOOTING			E-2
		Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual
PROBLEMS				POSSIBLE AREAS OF	RECOMMENDED
(SYMPTOMS)				MISADJUSTMENT(S)	COURSE OF ACTION
				OUTPUT PROBLEMS
	Drive rolls turn, but wire will not			1. Wire jammed or kinked on route
	feed or wire feeding is rough or			through wire drive. Remove wire
	uneven.			from wire drive, then feed in new
				wire. Note any obstruction.
				2. Incorrect drives rolls and/or
				guide tubes, or incorrect pres-
				sure setting. Ensure drive rolls
				and/or guide tubes are stamped
				with wire diameter being used.
				Replace if necessary. Check for
				proper pressure setting.
				3. Worn drive rolls. Replace, or
				reverse if split type.
				4. Partially flashed or melted con-	If all recommended possible areas
				tact tip. Replace contact tip.
					of misadjustments have been
					checked and the problem persists,
	Variable or "hunting" arc.			1. Contact tip worn or incorrect
				size. Replace contact tip.	Authorized Field Service Facility.
					contact your local Lincoln
				2. Worn or undersized work cables
				or poor connections to work.
				Inspect and repair, or replace as
				necessary.
				3. Loose electrode connections.
				The following connections must
				be tight: electrode cable to wire
				drive and power source, work
				cable to power source and work,
				contact tip to nozzle.
				4. Rusty electrode. Replace elec-
				trode.
	Wire consistently runs at the wrong			Gear ratio is not set properly. See
	speed			the MAXsa™ 10 or the Power
				Wave® AC/DC 1000 Operatorʼs
				Manual to set the proper gear ratio.

If for any reason you do not understand the test proceduresCAUTIONor are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.

MAXsa™ 22 & 29 WIRE DRIVES