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Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING P.C.

BOARDS

When P.C. board is to be replaced, the following pro- cedure must be followed:

1.Visually inspect P.C. board in question. Are any of the components damaged? Is a conductor on the back side of the board damaged? All P.C. boards are protected by a moisture resistant coating. When the welder is operated, this coating will “bake off” of certain power resistors that normally operate at high temperatures emitting some smoke and odor for a short time. These resistors and the P.C. board beneath them may become blackened. This is a normal occurrence and does not damage the component or affect the machine performance.

a.If there is no damage to the P.C. board, insert a new one and see if this remedies the prob- lem. If the problem is remedied, replace the old P.C. board and see if the problem still exists with the old P.C. board.

1)If the problem is no longer present with the old board, check the P.C. board harness plug and P.C. board plug for corrosion, contamination, or oversize.

2)Check leads in the harness for loose con- nections.

b.If there is damage to the P.C. board, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide

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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IM420-D specifications

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