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F-8

TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR

 

F-8

 

 

 

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. Remove any external leads that

1. Check for an internal short

electrically “hot.”

 

may be connected to the 14 pin

between leads #2 and #4. See

 

 

amphenol or the terminal strip.

the Wiring Diagram.

 

 

 

If the

problem disappears, the

2. Remove plug J3

(SCR gate

 

 

fault

is in the control cable or

 

 

leads) from the control board. If

 

 

wire feeder.

 

 

the

problem disappears, the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

control board may be faulty.

 

 

 

 

Replace. If the output terminals

 

 

 

 

are still electrically “hot,” perform

 

 

 

 

the

SCR/Diode

Rectifier

 

 

 

 

Bridge Test.

 

 

 

 

 

3. The snubber board may be

 

 

 

 

faulty. Check or replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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