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Troubleshooting, Caution – Lincoln Electric IM500 IDEALARC CV-300 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

E-5

CV-300

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

PROBLEMS

(SYMPTOMS)

POSSIBLE AREAS OF

MISADJUSTMENTS

RECOMMENDED

COURSE OF ACTION

Output Control not functioning on the
machine.

Poor arc striking with semiautomatic
wire feeders.

Poor arc characteristics

1. Local/Remote switch is in

the "Remote" position.

2. Faulty Voltage Adjust

potentiometer.

3. Leads or connections open in

control circuit.

4. Malfunctioning Remote Control.

5. Faulty Control PC board.

1. Poor work connection.

2. Improper procedures.

3. Wire feed acceleration too fast or

too slow.

4. Defective PC Board.

1. Control PC Board defective.

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