Troubleshooting - Lincoln Electric POWER MIG IM736-D Operator's Manual

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PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
Major physical or electrical damage
is evident when the sheet metal
covers are removed.
Input fuses keep blowing, or input
breaker keeps tripping
Machine will not power up (No lights)
Machine won't weld, can't get any
output.
Thermal symbol is lit
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your
Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual
POSSIBLE AREAS OF
MISADJUSTMENT(S)
1. Contact your local authorized
Lincoln Electric Field Service
facility for technical assistance.
1. Make certain that the fuses or
breakers are properly sized. See
installation section of the manual
for recommended fuse and
breaker sizes.
2. Welding procedure is drawing too
much output current, or duty
cycle is too high. Reduce output
current, duty cycle or both.
3. There is internal damage to the
power source. Contact an autho-
rized Lincoln Electric Service
facility.
1. Make certain that the power
switch is in the "ON" position.
2. Input voltage selection made
improperly. Power down, check
input voltage reconnect accord-
ing to diagram on reconnect
cover.
1. If the displays show an Err ###
see the fault section for correc-
tive action.
2. If the displays are not lit refer to
machine will not power up sec-
tion.
3. If the thermal symbol is lit refer to
the thermal section.
1. Check for proper fan operation
2. Check for material blocking
intake or exhaust louvers.
POWER MIG 300
If all recommended possible areas
of misadjustment have been
checked and the problem persists,
Contact your local Lincoln
Authorized Field Service Facility.
CAUTION
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
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