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Troubleshooting, Caution – Lincoln Electric IM876 eCELL WIRE DRIVE SYSTEM User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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eCELL

WIRE DRIVE SYSTEM

Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

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

PROBLEMS

(SYMPTOMS)

POSSIBLE

CAUSE

RECOMMENDED

COURSE OF ACTION

A motor overload error occurs.

When the welding arc is activated, the

drive rolls spin but no arc is present.

1. Check for sharp bends in the gun

liner.

2. Examine the contact tip for wear and

proper size. Replace as necessary.

3. Check the gun liner. The welding

electrode should slide easily through

the gun.

4. Verify the proper gun liner is installed.

5. Reduce the pressure arm setting.

6. Verify the wire slides easily through

the conduit.

1. Check all electrode and work connec-

tions.

2. Ve rif y th e gu n bush ing is tightl y

secured in the wire drive.

3. Verify the gun is tightly mounted to the

gun bushing.

If all recommended possible areas of

misadjustment have been checked

and the problem persists, Contact

y o u r l o c a l L i n c o l n A u t h o r i z e d

Field Service Facility.