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F-7

TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR

F-7

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 welds at a very low output 1.

If welding in the TIG mode the

1.

Check the polarity switch and

 

regardless of the current control set-

remote control device may be

 

associated leads.

 

ting.

 

 

defective.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Check the interior connections of

 

2.

Make certain the input line volt-

 

the heavy current carrying leads.

 

 

 

age is correct for the machine

 

 

 

 

 

 

reconnect configuration.

3.

Perform the SCR Bridge Test.

 

3.

Check the welding cables and or

4.

Perform the T1 Transformer

 

 

 

 

torch for loose or faulty connec-

 

Test.

 

 

 

 

tions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Check the current control for

 

 

 

 

 

 

proper operation. Normal resis-

 

 

 

 

 

tance is 10k ohms. See wiring

 

 

 

 

 

 

diagram.

 

 

 

 

 

6. The control board may be faulty.

The machine welds at a very high

1. If welding in the TIG mode the

1.

Perform the SCR Bridge Test.

output regardless of the current con-

remote control device may be

 

 

trol setting.

defective.

2.

Perform the T1 Transformer

 

 

 

Test.

 

 

3.

Check the current control for

 

 

 

proper operation. Normal resis-

 

 

 

tance is 10k ohms. See wiring

 

 

 

diagram.

 

 

4.

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.

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