Lincoln Electric FlexCut 80 Operator's Manual page 40

FLEXCUT™ 80
SYMPTOM
Yellow Gas Pressure LED is lit and steady.
The Yellow Parts In Place LED is lit and steady.
The Thermal LED is lit.
At first, try turning the machine OFF, wait for a few seconds, then turn the machine ON again. If the error remains, troubleshooting is
required. Please contact the nearest technical service center or Lincoln Electric and report the LED Status found on the machine Front
Panel.
No pilot arc transfer
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual
STATUS BOARD INDICATORS
1. Make sure there is at least 80 psi connected to the gas connection at the back
of the machine.
2. Turn the output knob to the purge zone and set the regulator to the correct
pressure. The pressure may increase when air stops flowing but this is normal.
Do not reset the pressure while the air is OFF.
3. Possible faulty Pressure Switch.
4. Possible faulty Control board.
1. Verify Torch consumables are in good condition and properly installed. If torch
and consumables are properly installed, the Yellow LED should turn off. The
unit may be required to have the input power turned off then back on. Normal
cutting or gouging can resume.
1. The machine's thermostat has tripped due to exceeded duty cycle limits. Do
NOT turn the power off. Allow the machine to cool for 15 - 30 minutes and the
thermostat will reset itself.
2. The machine's air louvers or fans are obstructed such that air cannot flow to
properly cool the machine. Remove any foreign material that may block air
flow. Blow the machine out with a clean, dry air stream.
3. Possible faulty Control board.
Error condition list.
On
(Green LED)
1. This occurs if after 4 seconds the Pilot Arc isn't transfered to the workpiece.
The machine stops the pilot arc to avoid overheating the Torch.
2. To restore the machine:
• Release the Torch Trigger. The blinking LEDs will change to steady ON.
• Pull the Torch Trigger and verify correct operation.
E-6
CHECK
A
V
Blink
(Red LED)
TROUBLESHOOTING
Blink
(Yellow)