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F-7

 

TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR

F-7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Troubleshooting Guide – See Wiring Diagrams for location of specified

Observe Safety Guidelines

components and for troubleshooting of specific circuits.

 

 

detailed in the beginning of this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEMS

 

POSSIBLE AREAS OF

 

 

RECOMMENDED

 

(SYMPTOMS)

 

MISADJUSTMENT(S)

 

 

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FUNCTION PROBLEMS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is no gas flow when the gun

1. If a spool gun adapter is installed,

 

1. Check plug J1 on the control board

trigger is activated . The wire feeds

make certain the toggle switch in

 

for loose or faulty connections. See

and the arc voltage is present.

the spool gun kit in the correct

 

Wiring Diagram.

 

 

 

 

position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Check the gas solenoid by discon-

 

 

 

2. If a spool gun adapter is NOT

 

necting it from leads #108A and

 

 

 

installed, make certain

the

 

#116A&B. Apply a 12VDC external

 

 

 

jumper plug is installed in J5.

 

supply to the solenoid.

If the sole-

 

 

 

See the Wiring Diagram.

 

 

noid does NOT activate then it may

 

 

 

 

 

 

be faulty. Replace.

 

 

 

 

3. Check the gas source and hoses

 

 

 

 

 

 

for kinks or leaks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The machine stops feeding wire

1. Check for a mechanical restric-

 

1. Check the motor armature current.

while welding.

When the gun trig-

tion in the wire feed path.

The

 

Normal armature current is 2.0 to 2.7

ger is released and pulled again,

gun may be clogged.

 

 

amps maximum. If the motor arma-

the wire feed starts.

 

 

 

ture current is normal, and the motor

 

 

 

2. Make sure the drive rolls and

 

continues to shut-off, the control

 

 

 

guide plates are clean and are

 

board may be faulty. Replace.

 

 

 

the correct size.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. If the motor armature current is high

 

 

 

3. Check the spindle for ease of

 

(over 2.7 amps) and there are NO

 

 

 

rotation.

 

 

restrictions in the wire feeding path

 

 

 

 

 

 

then the motor or gearbox may be

 

 

 

 

 

 

defective. Replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877

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