If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, con-
tact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-
800-833-9353.

PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)

POSSIBLE AREAS OF
MISADJUSTMENT(S)

RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION

OUTPUT PROBLEMS

Machine has no welding output –
fans run – display is on.

1. Make sure that the machine

was powered up with a proper-
ly installed overlay. Without an
overlay installed in the Power
Wave, or an invalid overlay
installed, the machine will not
have welding output.

2. Check to see if the Limits or

Setup overlay is installed on
the front panel. These two
overlays cannot be used for
welding.

3. Check for proper input voltage

per machine nameplate.

4. Make certain the reconnect

panel is configured properly.

5. Check to see that when the

trigger is pulled on the wire
feeder the wire feeder’s voltage
display changes to indicate arc
voltage. If this does not hap-
pen, the feeder or control
cable may be faulty.

6. Check wire feeder control

cable for loose or faulty con-
nections.

7. If the machine is connected for

380VAC or higher and has not
been used for a long period of
time, the capacitors may
require “conditioning.” Let the
Power Wave run at an idle
state for 30 minutes.

1. Perform the Wire Feeder

Trigger Circuit Test (#1 or #2)
for the appropriate wire feeder
receptacle (amphenol).

2. If a K941-1 Remote Control Kit

is attached to the Power Wave,
then perform the K941-1
Remote Control Kit Trigger
Circuit Test.

3. Perform the Reconnect

Switch Test #1.

4. Perform the Output Rectifier

Diodes Test.

5. Perform the Switch Board

Test.

6. Perform the Snubber and

Bleeder Resistor Test.