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F-4

 

 

 

F-4

TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR

 

Observe Safety Guidelines

 

 

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

detailed in the beginning of this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEMS

POSSIBLE AREAS OF

RECOMMENDED

(SYMPTOMS)

MISADJUSTMENT(S)

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUTPUT PROBLEMS

 

 

Major physical or electrical dam-

1. Contact your local authorized

1. Contact the Lincoln Electric

age is evident when the sheet

 

Lincoln Electric Field Service

Service Department, 216-383-

metal cover(s) are removed.

 

Facility for technical assistance.

2531 or 1-800-833-9353

 

 

 

(WELD).

 

 

 

 

 

Machine is dead – no output – no

1.

Make sure that the input power

1. Check the input power switch

fan – no pilot light.

 

switch is in the “ON” position.

(S1) for proper operation. See

 

2. Check the three-phase input

the Wiring Diagram.

 

 

 

 

 

voltage at the machine. Input

2. Check the leads associated

 

 

voltage must match the rating

with the power switch (S1) and

 

 

plate and the reconnect panel.

the control transformer (T2) for

 

3.

Check for blown or missing

loose or

faulty connections.

 

See the Wiring Diagram.

 

 

fuses in the input lines.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Perform the Control Trans-

 

 

 

former Test.

 

 

 

 

The machine is dead - not output -

1.

Check the three-phase voltage

1. Perform the Input Contactor

no fan - the pilot light is on. The

 

at the machine. Input voltage

Test.

 

amber temperature light is NOT on.

 

must match the rating plate and

2. Check the associated leads for

 

 

the reconnect panel.

 

 

loose or

faulty connections

 

 

 

 

2. Check for blown or missing

between

the input contactor

 

 

fuses in the input lines.

(CR1), the reconnect panel and

 

 

 

the main transformer. See the

 

 

 

Wiring Diagram.

 

 

 

3. Perform the Main Transformer

 

 

 

Test.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, con- tact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 216-383-2531 or 1-800-833-9353.

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