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F-57 F-57
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR
OUTPUT RECTIFIER BRIDGE TEST
WARNING
Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric factory trained personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician or machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid electrical shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical trou- bleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call
TEST DESCRIPTION
This test will determine if the rectifier is grounded, or if there are any failed diode groups. NOTE: This test will not be able to detect individual open diodes within a group.
MATERIALS NEEDED
Miscellaneous hand tools
Analog Ohmmeter or diode tester (For testing diodes)
Ohm meter (any type for ground test)