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Service and repair should be performed only by 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 1-888-935-3877.
TEST DESCRIPTION
This procedure will aid the technician in the removal and replacement of the Case Covers
and the discharging of the DC Link Capacitor.
MATERIALS NEEDED
5/16" Nutdriver
7/16" Wrench
25-1000 Ohm Resistor (25 Watts Minimum)
Volt/Ohmmeter
Insulated Gloves And Pliers
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR
CASE COVER REMOVAL AND DC LINK
CAPACITOR DISCHARGE PROCEDURE
WARNING
POWER WAVE
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