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TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR | ||
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual.
PROBLEMS | POSSIBLE AREAS OF | RECOMMENDED | |||
(SYMPTOMS) | MISADJUSTMENT(S) | COURSE OF ACTION | |||
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Major Physical or Electrical Damage | 1. Contact your local Lincoln | 1. | Contact | The Lincoln Electric | |
is Evident |
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| 1. Check input power switch (S1). | ||
Machine is dead — no open circuit | 1. | Make certain that the input |
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voltage output and no wire feed |
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when gun trigger is pulled. The |
| tion. | 2. Check for lose or broken wires | ||
machine display may be lit. |
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| 2. Check the input voltage at the |
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| machine. Input voltage must | 3. | Perform | Main Transformer |
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| reconnect panel. |
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| 4. Perform Rectifier Diode Bridge | ||
| 3. | Blown or missing fuses in the |
| Test. |
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| input line. |
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| 5. Check | the thermostats and | |
| 4. | The thermostats may be open |
| associated leads for loose or | |
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| broken connections. See wiring | |
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| a cooling off period then check |
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| for proper fan operation and | 6. The control board may be faulty. | ||
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| ventilation. Make certain that the |
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| machine's duty cycle is not |
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| 5. Check the trigger circuit. Leads |
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| #324 to #325 should have conti- |
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| nuity (zero ohms) when the gun |
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| trigger is pulled. If not then the |
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| gun may be faulty — replace. |
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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
