Lincoln Electric Aspect 230 DC Operator's Manual page 29

ASPECT ® 230 DC
STICK WELDING ISSUES
PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
Poor starting
Stick electrode "blasts off" when arc
is struck
Electrode "sticks" in weld puddle
Insufficient penetration
START-UP ISSUES
PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
Green Input indicator light does not
stop blinking
Meters don't light up
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your
Lincoln Authorized Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
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Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
Hot start may be set too low
Poor work clamp connection
Current may be set too high for electrode size Adjust current
Hot start set too high
Current may be set too low for electrode size
Arc force set too low
Wrong Process setting
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
Trigger or hand/foot Amptrol may
be accidentally closed during start up
Input voltage is too high or too low
Faulty PC Boards or connections
Losing input to machine
Faulty Components, PC Boards or
Connections
COURSE OF ACTION
Access "SMAW"menu (see operation section) and
increase "HSTR" setting
Check and secure work connection
Access "SMAW"menu (see operation section) and
reduce "HSTR" setting
Adjust current
Access "SMAW" menu (see operation section) and
increase "FRCE" setting
Set Process for Crisp Stick
COURSE OF ACTION
Turn machine off, open trigger or
Amptrol, then turn machine on
Check input voltage (115V to 460V)
Contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service
Facility.
Check input fuses and connection
Contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service
Facility.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
RECOMMENDED
RECOMMENDED