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F-9

 

 

F-9

 

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 Thermal LED is lit.

 

1. One of the machine’s ther-

1. A thermostat may be faulty.

 

 

mostats has tripped. Do not

Replace.

 

 

turn the PRO-CUT 80 off. Allow

2. The control board may be

 

 

the machine to cool. The ther-

 

 

faulty. Replace.

 

 

mostat(s) will reset themselves.

 

 

 

 

 

Either the duty cycle has been

3. If the machine operates normal-

 

 

ly with the Thermal LED lit, the

 

 

exceeded, the fan is not func-

 

 

display board may be faulty.

 

 

tioning or the louvers are

 

 

Replace.

 

 

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 1-800-833-9353.

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