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TROUBLESHOOTING | ||
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PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
POSSIBLE AREAS OF MISADJUSTMENTS(S)
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
The PYTHON powers up properly 1. Press Purge button on the front of | |
but there is no response when the | the PYTHON. If air does not flow, |
trigger is pulled and only the | then: |
POWER LED is lit. | a. Auxiliary transformer may be |
| faulty. |
| b. The main gas solenoid assem- |
| bly may be faulty. Check or |
| replace. |
| c. Possible faulty Output Power |
| board. |
| d. Possible faulty Control board. |
2. (check for continuity from the bulk- head connector to the molex) See Wiring Diagram.
3. Remove the handles (or barrel) of
the torch and examine all the con-
nections. Pay attention to location If all recommended possible areas of of electrode lead mounting at back misadjustment have been checked of torch head, broken trigger and and the problem persists, Contact
solenoid leads.your local Lincoln Authorized
Field Service Facility.
4.Check for proper trigger switch operation. Remove the torch cable assembly from the PYTHON and test for continuity between 9 and 1 at the quick connect when the trig- ger switch is depressed and no continuity when the switch is not depressed. Replace the trigger switch or torch cable if defective.
5.Possible faulty Control board.
6.Possible faulty Output Power board.
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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