TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting Guide

Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual.

PROBLEMS

POSSIBLE

(SYMPTOMS)

CAUSE

 

OUTPUT PROBLEMS

Major Physical or Electrical

1. Contact your local Lincoln

Damage is Evident.

Authorized Field Service

 

Facility

High frequency jumpsfrom the

1.

Make certain that the welder

electrode to work but welding arc

 

power source has weld output-

does not establish

 

Check for open circuit voltage

 

 

at welding power source

 

2.

Make certain that the tungsten

 

 

type and size is correct for the

 

 

process

 

3.

The tungsten may be

 

 

contaminated - clean or replace

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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