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F-5

F-5

 

TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR

 

 

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Observe Safety Guidelines

 

 

detailed in the beginning of this manual.

OUTPUT PROBLEMS

POSSIBLE AREAS OF

RECOMMENDED

(SYMPTOMS)

MISADJUSTMENT(S)

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUTPUT PROBLEMS

 

 

The white power light is lit and the

1.

Check the welding cables for

1.

Perform the Firing Board Test.

input contactor activates but there

 

loose or faulty connections.

2.

Perform the Control Board

is no welding output. The amber

 

 

2.

Make certain the Multi-Weld(s)

 

Test.

thermal light is NOT lit.

 

 

are connected and operating

 

 

 

 

3.

Perform the SCR Rectifier

 

 

properly.

 

 

 

Bridge Test.

 

 

 

 

 

3. Check (at the output terminals

4.

Perform the Main Transformer

 

 

of the Multi-Source) for

 

 

 

(T1) Test.

 

 

approximately 75-80VDC open

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

circuit voltage. If this voltage

5.

Perform the Input Contactor

 

 

is present, the problem is most

 

Test.

 

 

likely external to the Multi-

 

 

 

 

Source machine.

 

 

The Multi-Source operates but

1. Check all three phases of the

 

 

does NOT have maximum welding

input voltage at the Multi-

1.

Perform the Main Transformer

output. 40,000 watts on 60 Hz -

Source machine. Make sure

 

(T1) Test.

36,000 watts on 50HZ.

the input voltages are present

2.

Perform the SCR Rectifier

 

and match the machine’s rat-

 

 

Bridge Test.

 

ing and reconnect panel con-

 

 

 

 

 

figuration.

3.

Perform the Input Contactor

 

2. Check for loose or faulty weld-

 

Test.

 

 

 

 

ing cables.

4.

Perform the Firing Board Test.

 

 

5.

Perform the Control Board

 

 

 

Test.

 

 

6.

The output shunt may be

 

 

 

faulty. See Display

 

 

 

Calibration Procedure.

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.

MULTI-SOURCE

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Lincoln Electric SVM155-A Perform the Firing Board Test, Perform the Main Transformer, T1 Test, Calibration Procedure

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