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F-14

 

 

 

 

F-14

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

 

 

 

 

 

STICK WELDING PROBLEMS

 

 

The stick electrode “blasts-off”

1.

The welding current may be too

 

1. Perform the SCR Bridge Test.

when touched to the work piece.

 

high for

the electrode size.

 

2. The control board may be faulty.

 

 

Reduce

current control setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or use a larger diameter elec-

 

 

 

 

trode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Variable or sluggish welding arc

1. Check the work and electrode

 

1. Check the polarity switch for

when welding in the Stick mode.

 

cables for loose or poor connec-

 

excessive wear or faulty con-

 

 

tions.

 

 

nections.

 

2.

The welding cables may be too

 

2. Check the interior heavy current

 

 

small or too long to permit the

 

carrying leads and connections.

 

 

desired current to flow.

 

 

 

3. The welding current may be set

 

 

 

 

too low.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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SVM141-A specifications

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