TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting Guide
Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual.
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| MISADJUSTMENT(S) |
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| STICK WELDING PROBLEMS |
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| Stick electrode “Blasts Off” when |
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| 1. | Weld current is set too high |
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| arc is struck. |
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| for recommended electrode |
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| size. Reduce preset current |
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| adjustment. |
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| Cannot adjust AC Wave Balance |
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| 1. | This is a normal condition. |
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| when welding in the Stick Mode. |
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| Wave balance keys are |
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| automatically disabled in the |
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| Stick Mode. |
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| Machine welds at a very low output |
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| 1. | If welding in the Remote |
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| regardless of the preset current |
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| Control Mode, the remote |
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| setting - arc is stable. |
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| amptrol may be defective or |
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| not installed properly. |
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| 2. | If the output is low when the |
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| machine is in the Local |
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| Control Mode, the problem |
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| could be internal to the |
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| Variable or sluggish welding arc |
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| 1. | Check work and electrode |
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| when welding in the Stick Mode. |
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| cables for loose or poor |
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| connections. |
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| 2. | The weld cables may be too |
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| small or too long to permit the |
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| desired current to flow. |
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| 3. | The preset current adjustment |
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| may be set too low. |
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RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION
If all recommended possible areas of misadjustment 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 Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
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