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TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR |
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POWERFEED 10M |
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| Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual. |
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| PROBLEMS |
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| MISADJUSTMENT(S) | COURSE OF ACTION |
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| WELDING PROBLEMS |
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| The gun tip seizes in diffuser. | 1. The tip may be overheating due | 1. Contact the Lincoln Electric |
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| to prolonged or excessive high | Service Department at |
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| current and /or duty cycle. Do | 1.888.935.3877 |
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| not exceed the current and duty |
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| cycle rating of the gun. |
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| 2. A light application of high tem- |
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| perture |
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| as Graphite Grease) may be |
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| applied to tip threads. |
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| Poor arc striking with sticking or | 1. Make sure the weld procedures | 1. Contact the Lincoln Electric |
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| are correct for the process being | Service Department at |
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| be narrow and ropy with weld | used. Check gas, wire feed, | 1.888.935.3877 |
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| porosity. |
| speed and arc voltage. |
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| 2. Remove the gun liner and check |
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| the rubber seal for any sign of |
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| deterioration or damage. Be |
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| sure the set screw in the con- |
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| nector block is in place and |
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| tightened against the liner bush- |
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| ing. |
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| 3. Check the welding cables for |
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| loose or faulty connections. |
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| The arc is variable and/or hunting. | 1. Check the contact tip. It may be | 1. Contact | the Lincoln Electric | ||
| The power source, Control Box and | worn or the wrong size for the | Service | Department | at | |
| drive units seem to be operating | electrode wire being used. | 1.888.935.3877 |
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| properly. |
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| 2. Check for loose or faulty welding |
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| cables and connections. |
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| 3. Make sure the procedures are |
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| correct for the process being |
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| used. Check gas, wire feed |
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| speed and arc voltage. |
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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 at
