Troubleshooting Guide - Lincoln Electric VIKING 2450 Series Operator's Manual

TroubleShooting Guide

Test your shade cartridge prior to welding by directing the front of the cartridge toward a bright
source of light. Then, using your fingers, rapidly cover and uncover the sensors. The cartridge
should darken momentarily as the sensor is exposed. A torch striker can also be used.
PROBLEM
Difficult to see through filter.
Filter does not darken when
arc is struck.
Filter darkening without arc
being struck.
Filter remains dark after
completing a weld.
ADF is cracked.
Weld spatter is
damaging the
filter.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
Front cover lens dirty.
Cartridge dirty.
Sensitivity is set too low.
Front cover lens dirty.
Front cover lens is damaged.
Sensors are blocked or Solar
panel is blocked.
Grind Mode Selected
Sensitivity set too high.
Delay time set too high.
WARNING
Cease (STOP) using this product if this problem exists. UV/IR
protection may be compromised resulting in burns to the eyes
and skin.
Missing, damaged, broken,
cracked or distorted front
cover lens.
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SOLUTION
Clean or replace front cover
lens.
Clean the Auto-Darkening
cartridge with soapy water
solution and soft cloth.
Adjust sensitivity to required
level.
Clean or replace front cover
lens.
Check for cracked or pitted
front cover lens and replace
as required.
Make sure you are not
blocking the sensors or solar
panels with your arm or other
obstacle while welding.
Adjust your position so that
the sensors can see the weld
arc.
Make sure proper shade is
selected.
Adjust sensitivity to required
level.
Adjust delay time to required
level.
Replace front cover lens as
needed.
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