Lincoln Electric IM680 Power Wave Water Cooler - Manual (Page 15)

E-2 TROUBLESHOOTING E-2
POWER WAVE WATER COOLER
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 AREAS OF
MISADJUSTMENTS(S)
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
If all recommended possible areas
of misadjustment have been
checked and the problem persists,
Contact your local Lincoln
Authorized Field Service Facility.
Cooler does not operate with power
switch on.
(Switch pushed to
"1" position.) No
“ LED ” Turn on.
Cooler does not operate with power
switch on, YELLOW LED
“ Flow
Fault ” is on.
Internal water leak.
Torch or gun runs hot.
Fan operates but there is low
coolant flow. (Cooler will not contin-
uously operate)
Fan operates but there is no coolant
flow. (Cooler will not continuously
operate)
Cooler trips outlet circuit breaker.
The Cooler is on, but the Power
Wave still indicates that there is a
water fault.
1. Power cord unplugged to power-
wave not plugged in.
2. Power switch faulty.
3. Power harness damaged.
1. Water lines blocked or crimped.
2. Leak in gun or water hoses.
3. Reservoir empty.
4. Female quick-connect fittings are
not connected to male fittings.
5. The system needs to be primed.
1. Hose clamp loose on internal
hose.
2. Internal hose punctured.
3. Heat exchanger leaking.
1. Unit placed by area of extreme
heat.
2. Low coolant flow.
3. No coolant flow.
4. Fan not operating.
5. Heat exchanger clogged.(Air or
coolant side)
6. Torch or Gun exceeds cooler rat-
ing.
7. Welding output not disabled with
low or no coolant flow.
1. Leak in torch/gun or hoses.
2. Torch/gun or hoses partially
obstructed.
3. Pressure low (pump failing).
1. Pump motor failure.
2. Reservoir empty.
1. Circuit overloaded.
1. Verify that there is actually coolant
flow (ie no blocked connections,
proper coolant level)
2. Check that all connections in the
Power Wave ’ s green I/O connec-
tor are tight and that any insula-
tion is not pinched