Lincoln Electric IDEALARC SP-250 Service Manual page 57

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual
PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
The contact tip seizes in the gas dif-
fuser.
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, con-
tact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed call 216-
383-2531 or 1-800-833-9353
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR
POSSIBLE AREAS OF
MISADJUSTMENTS(S)
WELDING PROBLEMS
1. The tip is being over heated due
to excessive high current and /or
high duty cycle welding.
2. A light application of high tem-
perature antisieze
(such as Lincoln E2607 Graphite
Grease) may be applied to the
contact tip threads.
CAUTION
IDEALARC SP-250
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
lubricant
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