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Observe Safety Guidelines
detailed in the beginning of this manual.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEMS | POSSIBLE AREAS OF | RECOMMENDED | |
(SYMPTOMS) | MISADJUSTMENT(S) | COURSE OF ACTION | |
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| FEEDING PROBLEMS |
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No wire feed when gun trigger is | 1. | If the wire drive motor is running |
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pulled. Fan runs, gas flows and |
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machine has correct open circuit |
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voltage (28 vdc maximum) – weld |
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output. | 2. | If the wire drive motor is running |
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| make sure that the correct drive |
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| rolls are installed in the | Contact your local Lincoln |
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| machine. | Authorized Field Service Facility. |
| 3. | Check for clogged cable liner or |
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| feeding problems. |
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Wire feed speed motor runs very | 1. | Make sure that the wire speed |
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fast. Weld output, gas flow and fan |
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operate normally. |
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PROBLEMS | POSSIBLE AREAS OF | RECOMMENDED | |
(SYMPTOMS) | MISADJUSTMENT(S) | COURSE OF ACTION | |
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| GAS FLOW PROBLEMS |
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Low or no gas flow when gun | 1. | Check gas supply, flow regulator |
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trigger is pulled. Wire feed, weld |
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output and fan operate normally. |
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| 2. | Check gun connection to | Authorized Field Service Facility. |
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| machine for obstruction or leaky |
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| seals. |
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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 LINCOLN ELECTRIC FIELD SERVICE FACILITY for assistance before you proceed.
