E-5

TROUbLESHOOTING

E-5

 

 

 

 

Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

 

 

 

 

PRObLEMS

(SYMPTOMS)

POSSIbLE

CAUSE

RECOMMENDED

COURSE OF ACTION

The welding arc is “cold.” The weld- 1. Make sure the MODE selector

ing arc is not stable or is not satis-

switch is in the correct position for

factory. The engine runs normally.

the process being used. (For

The auxiliary power is normal.

example, CV-WIRE, PIPE, CC-

 

STICK.)

2.Make sure the electrode (wire, gas, voltage, current etc.) is cor- rect for the process being used.

3.Check for loose or faulty connec- tions at the weld output terminals

and welding cable connections.

If all recommended possible areas of

 

misadjustment have been checked

4.The welding cables may be too and the problem persists, Contact long or coiled, causing an exces- your local Lincoln Authorized

sive voltage drop.

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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