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Troubleshooting, Caution – Lincoln Electric IM648 RED-D-ARC PYTHON User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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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 AREAS OF

MISADJUSTMENTS(S)

RECOMMENDED

COURSE OF ACTION

No Status indicators light and the fan
does not operate 5 seconds after the
power switch is turned on.

No Status indicators light 5 seconds
after the power switch is turned on,
but the fan operates.

All Status indicators remain lit imme-
diately after power up.

All Status indicators begin to blink
within 5 seconds after power up.
(Overvoltage Protection has been
activitated)

1. Check the input power to be sure

it is on.

2. Check the power line fuses and

machine connection.

3. Disconnect input power at fuse

panel and check line switch conti-
nuity. Replace line switch if bad.

4. Auxiliary transformer may be

faulty.

1. Auxiliary transformer may be

faulty.

2. Disconnect input power from the

machine. Check that connectors
on harness between Control Bd.
and Display Bd. are properly seat-
ed.

3. Possible faulty Control Board.

1. The microprocessor has experi-

enced a memory fault. Consult
local Lincoln Field Service shop.

1. Turn power off. Make sure recon-

nect is positioned correctly for the
input voltage used. Wait at least 1
minute after power down before
re-connecting the machine.
Reconnect machine,then restore
power to PYTHON.

2. Possible faulty Primary board.

3. Possible faulty Control board.

If all recommended possible areas of
misadjustment have been checked
and the problem persists,

Contact

your local Lincoln Authorized
Field Service Facility.

PYTHON