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F-8

 

F-8

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

 

 

 

 

LED FUNCTION PROBLEMS

 

The Air Low LED is lit.

1. Make sure there is at least 70

1. The pressure switch (S5) or

 

psi (448 kPa) of air pressure

associated leads may be faulty.

 

connected to the gas connec-

See the Wiring Diagram.

 

tion at the back of the PRO-

2. The control board may be faulty.

 

CUT 80.

 

Replace.

 

 

 

2. Press the purge button and set

 

 

the regulator to 70 psi (448

 

 

kPa). Do not reset the air pres-

 

 

sure while the air is off (not flow-

 

 

ing).

 

 

 

 

The Safety LED is flashing.

1. Make sure there is a Lincoln

1. Perform the Torch Continuity

 

PCT 80 torch connected prop-

and Solenoid Test.

 

erly to the PRO-CUT 80.

2. Check leads “N”, “E”, #364, and

 

 

 

2. Make sure the torch consum-

#369 between the torch recep-

 

ables are in place and in good

tacle, the output board, and the

 

condition.

Transformer. (See the Wiring

 

 

Diagram)

 

 

3. The output board may be faulty.

 

 

Replace.

The Safety LED is lit and steady.

1. Press the reset button. If the

1. The reset button or associated

 

torch and consumables are

wiring may be faulty. See the

 

properly installed, the Safety

Wiring Diagram.

 

LED should turn off.

2. Perform the Torch Continuity

 

 

 

 

and Solenoid Test.

 

 

3. The control board may be faulty.

 

 

Replace.

 

 

4. If the machine operates normal-

 

 

ly with the Safety LED on, the

 

 

display board may be faulty.

 

 

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 1-800-833-9353.

PRO-CUT 80

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SVM146-A specifications

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Safety is a paramount concern in welding applications, and the SVM146-A is equipped with several safety features, including over-temperature and over-voltage protection, ensuring that the machine operates safely even in demanding environments. It also features a start inhibit system, preventing the machine from being started under unsafe conditions.

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