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Service and repair should be performed by only exhaust at the arc, or both, to keep Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel. Unauthorized the fumes and gases from your breathing zone and the general area. repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger...
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American Welding Society, P.O. Box 351040, Miami, Florida 33135 MAGNETIC FIELDS MAY or CSA Standard W117.2-1974. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet E205 is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 22801 BE DANGEROUS St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199.
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® X-TRACTOR SAFETY ELECTRIC SHOCK ARC RAYS CAN BURN. CAN KILL. 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover electrically “hot” when the welder is on. Do plates to protect your eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc not touch these “hot”...
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® X-TRACTOR SAFETY WELDING AND CUTTING CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IF SPARKS CAN CAUSE DAMAGED. FIRE OR EXPLOSION. 7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders containing the correct shielding gas for the process used 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. and properly operating regulators designed for If this is not possible, cover them to prevent the gas and pressure used.
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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Product Standard for Arc Welding equipment, in metallic conduit or equivalent. Shielding should be Equipment. It is for use with other Lincoln Electric equipment. It is electrically continuous throughout its length. The shielding should be designed for industrial and professional use.
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® X-TRACTOR SAFETY Ventilation As a rule of thumb, for many mild steel electrode, if the air is visibly clear and you are comfortable, then the ventilation is generally There are many methods which can be selected by the user to adequate for your work.
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TLV and PEL values are as of April 2006. Always check Material Know Act of 1986 and of 40CFR 370 and 372. Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) with product or on the Lincoln Electric website at http://www.lincolnelectric.com (b) The PEL for chromium (VI) is .005 milligrams per cubic meter as an 8 hour time weighted average.
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® X-TRACTOR TABLE OF CONTENTS MASTER TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR ALL SECTIONS Page Safety ....................................ii-viii Installation, Operation, Accessories, Maintenance .................... See IM10161 Theory of Operation ..............................Section E Troubleshooting and Repair ............................Section F Electrical Diagrams ..............................Section G...
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® X-TRACTOR THEORY OF OPERATION TABLE OF CONTENTS - THEORY OF OPERATION SECTION - Theory Of Operation ......................Section E General Description ............E-2 Input .
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® X-TRACTOR THEORY OF OPERATION Figure E.2 - General description K1 MOTOR RELAY 3 PHASE MOTOR 3Φ CLEANING SWITCH TIMER T1 TIMER CLEANING DIGITAL CONTACTS SOLENOID TERMINAL TIMER AUXILIARY N.O. VALVE STRIP ACTIVATION CONTACTS SIGNAL N.O. N.O. F1 AUXILIARY T2 CONTACTS CONTACTS 24VAC 24VAC...
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® X-TRACTOR THEORY OF OPERATION Figure E.3 - Input K1 MOTOR RELAY 3 PHASE MOTOR 3Φ CLEANING SWITCH TIMER T1 TIMER CLEANING DIGITAL CONTACTS SOLENOID TERMINAL TIMER AUXILIARY N.O. ACTIVATION VALVE STRIP CONTACTS SIGNAL N.O. N.O. F1 AUXILIARY T2 CONTACTS CONTACTS 24VAC 24VAC...
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® X-TRACTOR THEORY OF OPERATION Figure E.4 - Motor control circuitry K1 MOTOR RELAY 3 PHASE MOTOR 3Φ CLEANING SWITCH TIMER T1 TIMER CLEANING DIGITAL CONTACTS SOLENOID TERMINAL TIMER AUXILIARY N.O. ACTIVATION VALVE STRIP CONTACTS SIGNAL N.O. N.O. F1 AUXILIARY T2 CONTACTS CONTACTS 24VAC...
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® X-TRACTOR THEORY OF OPERATION Figure E.5 - Cleaning circuitry K1 MOTOR RELAY 3 PHASE MOTOR 3Φ CLEANING SWITCH TIMER T1 TIMER CLEANING DIGITAL CONTACTS SOLENOID TERMINAL TIMER AUXILIARY N.O. ACTIVATION VALVE STRIP CONTACTS SIGNAL N.O. N.O. F1 AUXILIARY T2 CONTACTS CONTACTS 24VAC 24VAC...
® X-TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR TABLE OF CONTENTS - TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR SECTION - Troubleshooting And Repair ....................Section F How To Use Troubleshooting Guide ..........F-2 Troubleshooting Guide .
HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician and 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 troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877. contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
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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 troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877. contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
CASE COVER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE WARNING 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.
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® X-TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR CASE COVER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.1 – Case cover removal 13mm CASE COVER MOUNTING SCREWS 1/4” CASE COVER MOUNTING SCREWS (THREE ON EACH SIDE) REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. Remove input power to the X-Tractor 8A. 2.
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® X-TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR CASE COVER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.2 – Case cover tilted forward REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 1. Carefully position cover on to machine. NOTE: Skip step two if cover was simply tilted forward for internal component access.
(460V MACHINE) WARNING 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.
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® X-TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR CONTROL TRANSFORMER (TR1) RESISTANCE TEST (460V MACHINE) (continued) Figure F.3 – Control transformer location TRANSFORMER (LOCATED ON DIN RAIL) PROCEDURE 10. If further testing is required carefully apply the correct input voltage (230VAC or 460VAC) to the correct primary terminals of the control transformer and verify that 24VAC is being generated 1.
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® X-TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR CONTROL TRANSFORMER (TR1) RESISTANCE TEST (460V MACHINE) (continued) Figure F.4 – Primary and secondary lead locations SECONDARY LEADS LEAD 24 LEAD 0 SEC.: – MAX. LOAD 3.75A PRI.: – 460V – 480V – 500V 47-63HZ LEAD 0 LEAD 460 PRIMARY LEADS...
(460V MACHINE) WARNING 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.
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® X-TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR M1 AND M2 THREE-PHASE MOTOR RESISTANCE TEST (460V MACHINE) (continued) Figure F.5 – M1 and M2 three-phase motor locations M1 MOTOR M2 MOTOR PROCEDURE 1. Remove input power to the X-Tractor 8A. 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure. 3.
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® X-TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR M1 AND M2 THREE-PHASE MOTOR RESISTANCE TEST (460V MACHINE) (continued) Figure F.6 – M1 motor lead locations + + + NO 21 – LADT2 + + + NO 22 BLACK BROWN GREY LEAD LEAD LEAD F-15...
CONTACTS RESISTANCE TEST WARNING 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.
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® X-TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR F1 AND F2 THERMAL CIRCUIT BREAKER CONTACTS AND AUXILIARY CONTACTS RESISTANCE TEST (continued) Figure F.7 – F1 and F2 circuit breaker location F1 AND F2 THERMAL CIRCUIT BREAKER (LOCATED ON DIN RAIL) PROCEDURE 1. Remove input power to the X-Tractor 8A. 2.
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® X-TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR F1 AND F2 THERMAL CIRCUIT BREAKER CONTACTS AND AUXILIARY CONTACTS RESISTANCE TEST (continued) Figure F.8 – F1 and F2 circuit breaker lead locations LEAD #43 LEAD #43 RED RESET BLACK RESET BUTTON BUTTON STOP STOP START START RED RESET...
TIMER T1 TEST WARNING 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.
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® X-TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR TIMER T1 TEST (continued) Figure F.9 – Timer T1 location TIMER T1 (LOCATED ON DIN RAIL) PROCEDURE 10. Connect all leads previously removed. 11. Perform the Case Cover Replacement Procedure. 1. Remove input power to the X-Tractor 8A. 2.
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® X-TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR TIMER T1 TEST (continued) Figure F.10 – Timer T1 lead locations A1 15 Y1 A1 15 Y1 FUNCTION TIME RANGE 16 18 A2 18 A2 Figure F.11 – Timer T1 settings FUNCTION TIME 0.1h 0.1s RANGE F-23...
TIMER T2 TEST WARNING 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.
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® X-TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR TIMER T2 TEST (continued) Figure F.12 – Timer T2 location TIMER T2 (LOCATED ON DIN RAIL) PROCEDURE 10. Connect all leads previously removed. 11. Perform the Case Cover Replacement Procedure. 1. Remove input power to the X-Tractor 8A. 2.
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® X-TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR TIMER T2 TEST (continued) Figure F.13 – Timer T2 location A1 15 Y1 A1 15 Y1 FUNCTION TIME RANGE 16 18 A2 18 A2 Figure F.14 – Timer T2 settings FUNCTION TIME 0.1h 0.1s RANGE F-27...
K1 AND K2 CONTACTOR TESTS WARNING 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.
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® X-TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR K1 AND K2 CONTACTOR TESTS (continued) Figure F.15 – K1 and K2 contactor location K1 AND K2 CONTACTOR (LOCATED ON DIN RAIL) TEST PROCEDURE FOR CONTACTOR K2 10. Carefully remove the external 24VAC from the K2 contactor coil. The contactor should deactivate.
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® X-TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR K1 AND K2 CONTACTOR TESTS (continued) Figure F.16 – K2 contactor test points and lead locations LEAD A1 + + + NO 21 LC1D12 + + + NO 22 LEAD A2 TEST PROCEDURE FOR CONTACTOR K1 10.
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® X-TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR K1 AND K2 CONTACTOR TESTS (continued) Figure F.17 – K1 contactor test points and lead locations LEAD A1 + + + LEAD13 LEAD 67 NO 21 – LADT2 LEAD 68 + + + NO 22 LEAD14 LEAD A2 F-32...
CLEANING SOLENOID RESISTANCE TEST WARNING 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.
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® X-TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR CLEANING SOLENOID RESISTANCE TEST (continued) Figure F.18 – Cleaning solenoid and digital timer location CLEANING SOLENOID COIL DIGITAL SOLENOID TIMER PROCEDURE 1. Remove input power to the X-Tractor 8A. 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure. 3.
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE WARNING 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.
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® X-TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR DIGITAL SOLENOID TIMER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.20 – Digital solenoid timer location DIGITAL SOLENOID TIMER REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. Remove input power to the X-Tractor 8A. 2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure. 3.
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® X-TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR DIGITAL SOLENOID TIMER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.21 – Digital solenoid timer plug screw location TIMER PLUG SCREW Figure F.22 – Solenoid coil location SOLENOID COIL DIGITAL SOLENOID TIMER F-39...
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® X-TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR DIGITAL SOLENOID TIMER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 1. Position the new digital solenoid timer on to the solenoid coil. Note rubber washer placement. 2. Attach plug to digital solenoid timer. 3. Using a slotted screwdriver, attach the screw securing the plug. 4.
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE WARNING 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.
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® X-TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR FAN AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.23 – Belt cover mounting screws FAN AND MOTOR SILENCERS ASSEMBLIES BELT COVER BELT MOUNTING SCREWS COVER (4 FOR EACH COVER) REMOVAL PROCEDURE FAN AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL 1.
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® X-TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR FAN AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.24 – Hose hose clamp HOSE HOSE CLAMP FAN REMOVAL MOTOR REMOVAL 1. Carefully place fan and motor assembly on its side to allow for 1.
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® X-TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR FAN AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.25 – Rubber hose clamp screw and mounting nut location HOSE CLAMP MOUNTING NUT HOSE CLAMP RUBBER SCREWS (2) HOSE CLAMP Figure F.26 – Hose bolt mounting bracket HOSE CLAMP MOUNTING BRACKET...
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® X-TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR FAN AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.27 – Motor ground lead and bus bar connections MOTOR GROUND LEADS Figure F.28 – Fan and motor assembly mounting plate and nut location MOUNTING PLATE MOUNTING NUTS (4) F-45...
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® X-TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR FAN AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.29 – Fan mounting bolts MOUNTING FAN MOUNTING PLATE BOLTS Figure F.30 – Long fan mounting bolts location FAN MOUNTING BOLTS F-46...
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® X-TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR FAN AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.31 – Belt location BELTS Figure F.32 – Belt wheel allen bolt locations THIRD ALLEN BOLT HOLE ALLEN BOLTS F-47...
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® X-TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR FAN AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.33 – Gear puller attachment ATTACHMENT POINTS FOR GEAR PULLER Figure F.34 – Motor mounting bolt locations MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS F-48...
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® X-TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR FAN AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE FAN AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT MOTOR REPLACEMENT 1. Using lifting straps and a hoist, carefully position motor and fan 1. Using a 17mm open end wrench and a 17mm nutdriver, attach the assembly into machine.
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE WARNING 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.
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® X-TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR ROTARY CLEANING UNIT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.35 – Hose hose clamps HOSE CLAMPS (2) SOLENOID HOSE HOSE CLAMP TIMER PLUG SCREW REMOVAL PROCEDURE 11. Hold the cover for the dustbin steady and spin the cover for the cleaning unit counter-clockwise until it comes free.
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® X-TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR ROTARY CLEANING UNIT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.36 – Filter cartridge removal FILTER CARTRIDGE FILTER CARTRIDGE MOUNTING NUT Figure F.37 – Filter cartridge removal COVER FOR CLEANING UNIT MOUNTING SCREWS (5) F-53...
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® X-TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR ROTARY CLEANING UNIT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.38 – Rotary cleaning unit mounting nut and shaft location ROTARY CLEANING UNIT MOUNTING NUT ROTARY CLEANING UNIT SHAFT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 1. Carefully place the rotary cleaning unit in to position. 2.
TRANSFORMER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE WARNING 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.
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® X-TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR TRANSFORMER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.39 – Transformer location TRANSFORMER (LOCATED ON DIN RAIL) REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. Remove input power to the X-Tractor 8A. 2. Perform Case Cover Removal Procedure. 3. Locate transformer on DIN rail. See Figure F.39. 4.
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® X-TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR TRANSFORMER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.40 – Transformer lead, DIN rail clip and DIN rail clip screw location TRANSFORMER DIN RAIL LEADS CLIP SEC.: – MAX. LOAD 3.75A DIN RAIL CLIP SCEW PRI.: –...
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE WARNING 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.
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® X-TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR F1 AND F2 THERMAL CIRCUIT BREAKER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.41 – F1 and F2 thermal circuit breakers location F1 AND F2 THERMAL CIRCUIT BREAKER (LOCATED ON DIN RAIL) REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. Remove input power to the X-Tractor 8A. 2.
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® X-TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR F1 AND F2 THERMAL CIRCUIT BREAKER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (continued) Figure F.42 – F1 and F2 thermal circuit breakers lead locations F1 AND F2 THERMAL CIRCUIT BREAKER CONTACTOR LEADS LEADS DIN RAIL CLIP DIN RAIL CONTACTOR STOP STOP...
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