Troubleshooting, Caution – Lincoln Electric MAGNUM IM438-B User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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MAGNUM COOLER 10-I & 20-I

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

Leak at inlet/outlet connector
block.

Torch or gun runs hot.

Fan operates but there is low
coolant flow.

Fan operates but there is no
coolant flow.

a. Loose connector fitting.

b. Hose clamp loose.

a. Unit placed by area of extreme

heat.

b. Low coolant flow.

c. No coolant flow.
d. Fan not operating.
e. Heat exchanger clogged.

a. Leak in torch/gun or hoses.
b. Torch/gun or hoses partially

obstructed.

c. Reservoir empty or very low.
d. DC+ or DC- connection loose

on rectifier bridge.

e. Pressure low (pump motor fail-

ing).

f. One or more pump stages

have failed.

a. Pump motor failure.
b. Pump head seized (bearing

failure).

a. Tighten connector nut. (5/8-18

left hand thread).

b. Tighten hose clamp onto hose.

a. Move unit away from hot air.

b. See Low Coolant Flow

Section.

c. See No Coolant Flow Section.
d. Reference fan section.
e. Clean heat exchanger.

a. Repair leak.
b. Clear obstruction.

c. Refill reservoir.
d. Secure DC+ or DC- connec-

tors on rectifier bridge.

e. Replace pump motor.

f. Repair the pump with S20095-

1 or S20095-3 Pump
Replacement Kit or S20095-2
Pump Rebuild Kit.

a. Replace pump motor.
b. Replace pump head with

S20095-1 or S20095-3 Pump
Replacement Kit.

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