E-4

 

TROUBLESHOOTING

E-4

 

Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEMS

POSSIBLE

RECOMMENDED

 

 

(SYMPTOMS)

CAUSE

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEMS

Variable or sluggish welding arc.

1.

Make sure the mode switch is in

 

 

the proper position for the

 

 

process.

 

2.

Make sure the welding cables are

 

 

sized correctly and the connec-

 

 

tions are tight.

 

3.

Make sure the welding proce-

 

 

dures are correct.

 

 

 

Output Control Pot not functioning in

1.

Check the Local/Remote control

“Local” control only.

 

switch and associated leads.

 

 

See wiring diagram.

 

2.

The machine output control

 

 

potentiometer may be faulty.

 

 

Also check associated leads.

 

 

See wiring diagram.

No output control in “Remote” control 1.

Output Control Switch in wrong

only.

position.

2.

Faulty Output Control Switch.

3.

Faulty Remote Control Pot.

4.

Leads or connections open in con-

 

trol circuit. (#75, #76, #77)

Contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance.

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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Lincoln Electric IM602-A manual Trol circuit. #75, #76, #77