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F-11

F-11

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TIG MODE PROBLEMS

 

 

Gas and/or water do not flow,

1.

The machine must be in TIG

1.

Check for proper operation of

even though the gas and/or water

 

mode. The gas, water and

 

the gas and/or water sole-

LEDs are lit.

 

high frequency circuits do NOT

 

noids.

 

 

function in Stick mode.

2.

If 115VAC is applied to the

 

 

 

 

2.

Check the gas and/or water

 

solenoids, they should activate

 

 

supplies for adequate pressure

 

and allow gas or water to flow.

 

 

or kinked or broken hoses.

3.

If 115VAC is applied to the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

solenoids and they do NOT

 

 

 

 

activate, the solenoids may be

 

 

 

 

faulty. Replace.

 

 

 

4.

Perform the Control Board

 

 

 

 

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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