TROUBLESHOOTINGE-3
Observe Safety Guidelines
detailed in the beginning of this manual.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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| MISADJUSTMENT(S) |
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| OUTPUT PROBLEMS |
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| Machine does not put out full |
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| 1. | If “HIGH LINE” or “LOW LINE” |
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| power. Welds are “cold”. |
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| messages are displayed then |
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| check the input voltage. Make |
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| sure input voltage matches |
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| nameplate rating and reconnect |
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| panel configuration. |
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| 2. | Make sure settings for wire feed |
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| speed and voltage are correct |
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| for process being used. |
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| 3. | Make sure output polarity is cor- |
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| rect for process being used. |
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| 4. | Check welding cables and gun |
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| assembly for loose or faulty con- |
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| nections. |
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| Poor arc striking with electrode |
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| 1. | Make sure settings for wire |
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| sticking or blasting off. |
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| speed and voltage are correct |
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| for process being used. |
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| technique being used. See |
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| Operation section. |
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| 3. | The Start Voltage may be set |
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| wrong for process and technique |
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| being used. See Operation sec- |
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| tion. |
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| 4. | The gas shielding may be |
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| improper for process. |
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RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION
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 AUTHORIZED LINCOLN ELECTRIC FIELD SERVICE FACILITY for assistance before you proceed.
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