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TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR

 

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Observe Safety Guidelines

 

 

detailed in the beginning of this manual.

PROBLEMS

POSSIBLE AREAS OF

RECOMMENDED

 

 

 

(SYMPTOMS)

MISADJUSTMENT(S)

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUTPUT PROBLEMS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The machine does not have maxi-

1. Make sure the correct three-

1.

Check the Output Control (R1).

mum output.

 

phase input voltage is being

 

Normal

resistance is

10,000

 

 

applied to the machine.

 

ohms.

Also check associated

 

2.

Make certain the Dial

Control

 

wiring for loose or faulty con-

 

 

nections.

See

the

Wiring

 

 

Switch (SW3) is in the correct

 

 

 

 

Diagram.

 

 

 

 

 

 

position. (Not present on R3R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

300).

 

2.

Check

the

Ouptut

 

Control

 

3.

If the remote control

is being

 

Switch

(S2)

and

associated

 

 

wiring. See the Wiring Diagram.

 

 

used, set the Output Control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Switch (SW2) to the Machine or

3.

Perform the Main Transformer

 

 

Local position and control the

 

Test.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

weld output with the machine

4.

Perform

the

SCR/Diode

 

 

Output Control (R1).

If the

 

 

 

Bridge Rectifier Test.

 

 

 

 

problem is resolved, check the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

remote control unit and associ-

5.

If the Pocket Amptrol

is not

 

 

ated cable leads. If the Pocket

 

functioning

properly,

perform

 

 

Amptrol option is being used,

 

the Pocket

Amptrol

 

Circuit

 

 

the Pocket Amptrol circuit may

 

Test.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

be faulty.

 

6.

The control

board

may be

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

faulty. Replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The machine will not shut off when

1. Make sure the three-phase

1.

Check the Input Power Switch

the power switch is put in the OFF

 

input lines are connected cor-

 

(S1) and associated leads. See

position.

 

rectly to the R3R machine.

 

the Wiring Diagram.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Perform

the

Input Contactor

 

 

 

 

 

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.

IDEALARC R3R

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