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| Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual |
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PRObLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
POSSIbLE
CAUSE
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
OUTPUT PRObLEMS
The feeder does power up - no dis- | 1. | The Power Wave power source is |
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play, no cold feed. |
| OFF. Turn ON the Power Wave |
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| power source. |
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| 2. | The circuit breaker for the wire |
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| feeder on power source have |
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| tripped. Reset the circuit break- |
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| 3. | The control cable may be loose |
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| or damaged. Tighten, repair or |
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| replace the control cable. |
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No shielding gas. | 1. The gas supply is OFF or empty. |
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| Verify the gas supply is ON and |
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| flowing. |
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| 2. | The gas hose is cut or crushed. |
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| Route the gas hose so it avoids |
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| sharp corners and make sure |
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| nothing is on top of it. Repair or |
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| replace damaged hoses. |
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| 3. | Dirt or debris is in the solenoid. |
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| Apply filtered shop at 80psi to the |
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| solenoid to remove dirt. |
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| 4. | There is a loose solenoid connec- |
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| tion. Remove the cover and |
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| check that all connections are in |
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| good condition. |
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| 5. | The solenoid has failed. |
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Gas solenoid not operating properly | 1. Inlet gas pressure exceeding 80 |
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or intermittent. |
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| sure regulator is operating prop- |
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| erly. |
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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 Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
