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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual.
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| Machine often “noodle welds” (out- | 1.Secondary current limit has been |
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| put is limited to approximately 100 |
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| procedure, especially a procedure |
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| 2. Adjust procedure or reduce load |
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| with high WFS. |
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| Machine won’t produce full output. |
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| 1. Input voltage may be too low, |
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| limiting output capability of the |
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| power source. Make certain that |
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| the input voltage is proper, |
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| according to the Rating Plate |
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| located on the rear of the |
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| machine. |
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| 2. Secondary current or voltage not |
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| be properly calibrated. Check |
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| values displayed on the Power |
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| Feed 10/11 verses readings on |
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| an external meter. |
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| If all recommended possible areas |
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| Auxiliary receptacle is “dead” no |
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| 1. Circuit breaker CB1 (on case |
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| front) may have opened. Reset. |
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| 2. Circuit breaker CB3 (in recon- |
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| contact your local Lincoln |
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| nect area) may have opened. |
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| Authorized Field Service Facility. |
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| Reset. |
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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, con- tact your local authorized Lincoln Electric Field Service Facility for technical assistance.
