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F-7

 

 

 

 

F-7

 

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 (R4).

 

mum output.

 

phase input voltage is being

 

Normal

resistance

is 10,000

 

 

 

applied to the machine.

 

ohms.

Also check

associated

 

 

 

2. If remote control is being used,

 

wiring for loose or faulty connec-

 

 

 

 

tions. See the Wiring Diagram.

 

 

 

set the Output Control switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(S2) to the “Machine or Local”

2.

Check the Output Control switch

 

 

 

position and control the weld

 

(S2) and associated wiring. See

 

 

 

output with the machine Output

 

the Wiring Diagram.

 

 

 

 

Control (R4). If the problem is

3.

Perform the Main Transformer

 

 

 

solved, check the remote control

 

 

 

 

Test.

 

 

 

 

 

unit or wire feeder and associat-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ed control cable.

4.

Perform the SCR/Diode Bridge

 

 

 

 

 

Rectifier Test.

 

 

 

 

 

5. The control board may be faulty.

 

 

 

 

 

Replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The machine will not shut off when

 

1. Make sure the three-phase input

1. Check

the input power switch

 

the power switch is put in the OFF

 

lines are connected correctly to

 

(S1) and associated leads. See

 

position.

 

the CV-400.

 

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 CV-400

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