Summary of Contents for Lincoln Electric Sprinter 180Si
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Troubleshooting Guide 180 i For use with machines having Code Numbers: PRODUCT REGISTRATION Registering your product only takes a few minutes, ensures receive updates and information on your product. Follow the QR code below to registe r. https://lered.info/product_registration-8 Register your machine: Authorized Service and Distributor Locator: www.lincolnelectric.com/locator Save for future reference...
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If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely please contact Lincoln electric call center at 1-888-935-3877 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Place the machine into the following configuration prior to performing any troubleshooting procedures 1.
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SPRINTER 180Si TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Continuation Is Display Lit? on page 3. Are one or both Fans Running? Test Fans Voltages on page 4. Test Display Voltages on page 7. Is 24 VDC across Replace the bad Red and Black Fans. Fan Leads? Replace Power/ Is 15 VDC across Test Input Voltages Replace Display BD. Control Board. CN10 Pins 1 & 3? on page 5. Is 90‐ 250VAC Replace Power/ present across AC1 Control BD. and AC2? Test CB1 circuit breaker on page 6.
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SPRINTER 180Si TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Display Lit Continuation page 2. Check OVC Voltage In stick mode. Is OCV 60 VDC in Stick? Test Power Control Board on Check OCV in page 7. TIG mode. Replace Power/ Is Control Should be able to Control BD. Board Good? get OCV. Is Replace Power/ Should be able to OCV 14 VDC in Control BD. weld. TIG? Page 3...
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SPRINTER 180Si TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Rear Fan Middle Fan Rear Fan Middle Fan REAR FAN TEST Component/Circuit Tested Condition(s) +Meter Lead -Meter Lead Expected Value ~1.4M Ohms No Power to Machine. (~1.5VDC with Rear Fan Red Lead Black Lead Leads Removed...
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SPRINTER 180Si TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE POWER CONTROL BOARD TEST Component/Circuit Tested Condition(s) +Meter Lead -Meter Lead Expected Value Input to Power Power applied. Black Lead White Lead ~120VAC or Control Board Machine turned ON. ~230VAC Perform the test in the table to determine if the input voltage is present.
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SPRINTER 180Si TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CB1 TEST Component/Circuit Tested Condition(s) +Meter Lead -Meter Lead Expected Value No Power Applied to Machine. <1 Ohms CB1 leads disconnected Lead Black Lead 503 Perform the test in the table to determine if CB1 circuit breaker is bad.
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SPRINTER 180Si TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE POWER CONTROL BOARD TEST Component/Circuit Tested Condition(s) +Meter Lead -Meter Lead Expected Value Input to Power Black Lead White Lead >100K ohms Control Board No power applied. Output from Power Electrode Work >2K ohms Machine turned OFF.
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180Si TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SPRINTER Terminal N Terminal L Terminal 503 Terminal W Line Switch Static Test Component/Circuit Tested Condition(s) +Meter Lead -Meter Lead Expected Value Power Disconnected. Terminal L Terminal 503 < 1 Ohm Leads removed and (Black) Line Switch Labeled.
THANK YOU FOR SELECTING A QUALITY PRODUCT BY KEEP YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES. DON’T get too close to the arc. LINCOLN ELEC TRIC. Use corrective lenses if necessary to stay a reasonable distance away from the arc. READ and obey the Safety Data PLEASE EXAMINE CARTON AND EQUIPMENT FOR Sheet (SDS) and the warning label DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY...
P.O. Box 351040, Miami, Florida 33135 or CSA Standard W117.2. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet E205 2.a. Electric current ˜owing through any conductor is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 22801 causes localized Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF). St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199.
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 plates to protect your electrically “hot” when the welder is on. Do eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or not touch these “hot”...
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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. If and properly operating regulators designed for this is not possible, cover them to prevent the welding sparks the gas and pressure used.
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Do not touch electrically live parts or Keep flammable materials away. Wear eye, ear and body protection. WARNING electrode with skin or wet clothing. Insulate yourself from work and ground. Spanish AVISO DE No toque las partes o los electrodos Mantenga el material combustible Protéjase los ojos, los oídos y el bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja-...
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Keep your head out of fumes. Turn power off before servicing. Do not operate with panel open or WARNING Use ventilation or exhaust to guards off. remove fumes from breathing zone. Spanish AVISO DE Los humos fuera de la zona de res- Desconectar el cable de ali- No operar con panel abierto o piración.
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Lincoln Electric is a responsive manufacturer, but the deÿnition of speciÿcations, and the selection and use of speciÿc products sold by Lincoln Electric is solely within the control of, and remains the sole responsibility of the customer. Many variables beyond the control of Lincoln Electric affect the results obtained in applying these types of fabrication methods and service requirements.
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