Lincoln Electric IM570 IDEALARC CV-655 - Manual (Page 29)

E-6 TROUBLESHOOTING E-6
CV-655
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed througout 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
CAUSE
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
Poor arc characteristics.
115VAC receptacle not working.
(60HZ machines only)
1. The positive welding cable may be
connected to the wrong induc-
tance tap.
2. The output capacitors may be
faulty. Warning:The liquid elec-
trolyte in the these capacitors is
toxic. Avoid contact with any por-
tion of your body. Clean up vent-
ed electrolyte using rubber gloves
and a water dampaned cloth.
Any electrolyte which gets on the
skin, clean with soap and water.
3. The control board may be faulty.
See PC board LED information.
1. Check the 115VAC circuit break-
er. Reset if necessary. Make
sure the load on the receptacle
does not exceed the rating of the
115VAC breaker (either 15A or
20A). See wiring diagram.
If all recommended possible areas of
misadjustments have been checked
and the problem persists, contact
your local Lincoln Authorized
Field Service Facility.