Return to Section TOC

Return to Section TOC

Return to Section TOC

Return to Section TOC

Return to Master TOC

Return to Master TOC

Return to Master TOC

Return to Master TOC

F-6

TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR

F-6

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

 

 

Observe Safety Guidelines

 

 

detailed in the beginning of this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEMS

 

POSSIBLE AREAS OF

 

RECOMMENDED

 

(SYMPTOMS)

 

MISADJUSTMENT(S)

 

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUTPUT PROBLEMS

 

 

 

Machine regularly over heats - ther-

Machine regularly over heats - ther-

1.

The thermostat(s) may be faulty.

mostat opens. Yellow light on front

mostat opens. Yellow light on front

 

Check or replace.

 

panel glows. The fan runs but the

panel glows. The fan runs but the

 

 

 

machine has no output.

 

machine has no output.

2.

The control board may be faulty.

The machine does not have output

The machine does not have output 1.

Check the Stick/TIG switch(S3)

in the Stick mode. The machine

in the Stick mode. The machine

and associated leads. See

operates correctly in the TIG mode.

operates correctly in the TIG mode.

wiring diagram.

 

2.

The control board may be faulty.

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 1-888-935-3877.

PRECISION TIG 185

Page 44
Image 44
Lincoln Electric SVM169-A service manual Problems Possible Areas