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F-6

 

 

F-6

 

TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR

 

 

Observe Safety Guidelines

 

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

 

detailed in the beginning of this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEMS

POSSIBLE AREAS OF

RECOMMENDED

 

(SYMPTOMS)

MISADJUSTMENT(S)

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUTPUT PROBLEMS

 

 

 

 

The input contactor operates – the

1. If the amber thermal protection

1.

Perform the Main Transformer

 

fan runs – the pilot light is lit – but

light is lit, the primary or sec-

 

Test.

 

the machine has no welding out-

ondary thermostat is open.

2.

Perform the SCR/Diode

 

put.

Allow machine to cool.

 

 

Rectifier Bridge Test.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Make certain the output trigger

3.

The control board may be

 

 

circuit (#2 and #4) is being acti-

 

 

 

faulty. Replace.

 

 

vated either by an external “clo-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sure” or by the output terminals

 

 

 

 

 

switch (S3).

 

 

 

 

 

3. Check the 10A circuit breaker in

 

 

 

 

 

the 42VAC line.

 

 

 

 

 

4. If remote control is not being

 

 

 

 

 

used, make certain the Output

 

 

 

 

 

Control switch (S2) is in the

 

 

 

 

 

OUTPUT CONTROL “LOCAL”

 

 

 

 

 

position.

 

 

 

 

 

5. Check for loose or faulty weld

 

 

 

 

 

cable connections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 216-383-2531 or 1-800-833-9353.

IDEALARC DC-400

LINCOLN ®

ELECTRIC

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