E-3

TROUBLESHOOTING

E-3

 

Observe Safety Guideline detailed in the beginning of this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEMS

 

 

POSSIBLE AREAS OF

 

 

(SYMPTOMS)

 

 

MISADJUSTMENT(S)

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUTPUT PROBLEMS

 

 

Output voltage and wire feed is pre-

 

 

1.

Check Weld Mode to make sure

 

 

sent when gun trigger is not pulled

 

 

 

the unit is in a CV Mode And not

 

 

(not activated).

 

 

 

a CC Mode.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Remove gun assembly from

 

 

 

 

 

 

machine. If problem is solved

 

 

 

 

 

 

gun assembly is faulty. Repair or

 

 

 

 

 

 

replace.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

If problem persists when gun

 

 

 

 

 

 

assembly is removed from

 

 

 

 

 

 

machine then the problem is

 

 

 

 

 

 

within the POWER MIG 300.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Machine output is low. Welds are

 

 

1.

Check input voltage. Make sure

 

 

“cold”, weld bead is rounded or

 

 

 

input voltage matches name-

 

 

bumped up demonstrating poor wet-

 

 

 

plate rating and reconnect panel

 

 

ting into plate.

 

 

 

configuration.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Make sure settings for wire feed

 

 

 

 

 

 

speed and voltage are correct

 

 

 

 

 

 

for process being used.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Make sure output polarity is cor-

 

 

 

 

 

 

rect for process being used.

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Check welding cables and gun

 

 

 

 

 

 

assembly for loose or faulty con-

 

 

 

 

 

 

nections.

 

 

Poor arc striking with electrode

 

 

1.

Make sure settings for wire feed

 

 

sticking or blasting off.

 

 

 

speed and voltage are correct

 

 

 

 

 

 

for process being used.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

The Run-In (Fast or Slow) speed

 

 

 

 

 

 

may be wrong for process and

 

 

 

 

 

 

technique being used. See

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operation Section.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

The gas shielding may be

 

 

 

 

 

 

improper for process being used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 LINCOLN ELECTRIC FIELD SERVICE FACILITY for assistance before you proceed.

POWER MIG 300

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