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| Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual |
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| PROBLEMS |
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| Major physical or electrical dam- | 1. Contact your local authorized |
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| metal covers are removed. |
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| Input fuses keep blowing, or input |
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| breaker keeps tripping. |
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| breakers | are properly sized. |
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| See Installation section of this |
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| manual for recommended fuse |
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| and breaker sizes. |
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| 2. Welding procedure is drawing |
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| according | to | diagram | on |
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| reconnect cover. |
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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.
