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F-5

 

F-5

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 input contactor operates - the

1. If the amber thermal protection

1. Perform the Main Transformer

fan runs - the pilot light is on - but

light is on, the primary or sec-

Test.

the machine has no welding output.

ondary thermostat is open.

 

 

 

Allow machine to cool.

2. Perform the SCR/Diode Recti-

 

2. Make certain the output trigger

fier Bridge Test.

 

 

 

 

circuit (#2 and #4) is being acti-

3. The control board may be faulty.

 

vated by a “closure.”

 

Replace.

 

 

 

3. Check the 10 amp circuit break-

 

 

 

er in the 42VAC circuit. Reset if

 

 

 

necessary.

 

 

 

4. If remote control is not being

 

 

 

used, make certain the Output

 

 

 

Control switch (S2) is in the

 

 

 

“Machine or Local” position.

 

 

 

5. Check for loose or faulty welding

 

 

 

cable connections.

 

 

 

 

 

The input contactor (CR1) chatters.

1. Make certain the three-phase

1. Perform the Input Contactor

 

input voltage matches the

Test.

 

machine rating plate and the

 

 

 

reconnect panel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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