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F-8

 

 

 

 

 

F-8

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

 

 

 

The output terminals are always

1.

This is a normal condition. The

 

 

electrically “hot.”

 

open circuit voltage should be

 

 

 

 

approximately 67VDC.

The

 

 

 

 

open circuit voltage may vary

 

 

 

 

with the input line voltage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The machine welds but reduces to

1.

Operating the machine beyond

1.

Check the output shunt for

a low output under load and

 

the current rating will cause the

 

loose or faulty connections.

remains there until the load is

 

overload protection

circuit

on

2.

The output shunt may be faulty.

removed and the arc re-started.

 

the control board

to phase-

 

 

Replace.

 

 

back the machine to a low out-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

put.

 

 

3.

The control board may be faulty.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace.

 

 

 

 

The machine shuts off even when

1. Make sure the fan motor and

1.

Perform the SCR/Diode

not under load or makes excessive

 

blades are operating properly.

 

Rectifier Bridge Test.

noise like it is loaded.

 

 

 

 

2.

Perform the Main Transformer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Test.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Check the latching resistor R3.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Normal resistance is 40 ohms.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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