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F-10

 

 

 

 

F-10

TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR

Observe Safety Guidelines

 

 

 

 

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

detailed in the beginning of this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEMS

POSSIBLE AREAS OF

RECOMMENDED

(SYMPTOMS)

MISADJUSTMENT(S)

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

 

TIG WELDING PROBLEMS

 

The machine output is intermittent-

1. The problem may be caused by

1. Check for loose or faulty con-

ly lost. Gas flow and high frequen-

high

frequency interference.

nections on the leads between

cy are also interrupted.

Make sure that the machine is

the remote receptacle and plug

 

grounded properly according to

J7 on the control board. See

 

the installation

instructions. If

the Wiring Diagram.

 

there are other high frequency

2. Check the plugs on the control

 

sources in the area, make cer-

 

board for loose connections.

 

tain that they are grounded

 

 

 

properly.

 

 

3. The control board may be faulty.

 

2. Make sure the Amptrol is oper-

 

 

ating properly.

 

 

 

 

3. Check to make sure that the

 

 

input voltage is correct for the

 

 

machine to reconnect configura-

 

 

tion.

Refer

to

Reconnect

 

 

Procedure in

the

Installation

 

 

section of this manual.

 

 

 

 

No gas or water flow (with optional

1. The gas (or water) supply is

1. Perform the Gas Solenoid

water solenoid) when the arc start

either empty or not turned on.

Test.

switch or Amptrol is activated in the

2. The flow regulator may be set

2. The control board may be faulty.

TIG mode. All other machine func-

too low.

 

 

 

tions are normal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Check the supply hoses for

 

 

kinks or blockages.

 

 

 

4. The filters may be blocked.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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