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Troubleshooting, Caution – Lincoln Electric IM859 POWER MIG 350MP User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your
Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.

CAUTION

Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

PROBLEMS

(SYMPTOMS)

POSSIBLE

CAUSE

RECOMMENDED

COURSE OF ACTION

Major physical or electrical damage
is evident when the sheet metal
covers are removed.

Input fuses keep blowing, or input
breaker keeps tripping

Machine will not power up (No lights)

Machine wonʼt weld, canʼt get any
output.

Thermal symbol is lit

1. Contact your local authorized

Lincoln Electric Field Service
facility for technical assistance.

1. Make certain that the fuses or

breakers are properly sized. See
installation section of the manual
for recommended fuse and
breaker sizes.

2. Welding procedure is drawing too

much output current, or duty
cycle is too high. Reduce output
current, duty cycle or both.

3. There is internal damage to the

power source. Contact an autho-
rized Lincoln Electric Service
facility.

1. Make certain that the power

switch is in the "ON" position.

2. Input voltage selection made

improperly. Power down, check
input voltage reconnect accord-
ing to diagram on reconnect
cover.

1. If the displays show an Err ###

see the fault section for correc-
tive action.

2. If the displays are not lit refer to

machine will not power up sec-
tion.

3. If the thermal symbol is lit refer to

the thermal section.

1. Check for proper fan operation
2. Check for material blocking

intake or exhaust louvers.

If all recommended possible areas
of misadjustment have been
checked and the problem persists,
Contact your local Lincoln
Authorized Field Service Facility.

POWER MIG

®

350MP