Troubleshooting, Caution – Lincoln Electric IMT10075 WIRE FEEDER WELDER 180 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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WIRE FEEDER WELDER (180 MODEL)

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)

Major physical or electrical damage
is evident.

No wire feed, weld output or gas
flow when gun trigger is pulled. Fan
does NOT operate.

No wire feed, weld output or gas
flow when gun trigger is pulled.
Fan operates normally.

POSSIBLE
CAUSE

“Do not Plug in machine or turn it on”.
Contact your local Authorized Field
Service Facility.

1. Make sure correct voltage is

applied to the machine.

2. Make certain that power switch

is in the ON position.

3. Make sure circuit breaker is

reset.

1. The thermostat may be tripped

due to overheating. Let machine
cool. Weld at lower duty cycle.

2. Check for obstructions in air

flow. Check Gun Trigger connec-
tions. See Installation section.

3. Gun trigger may be faulty.

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.

OUTPUT PROBLEMS

PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)

No wire feed when gun trigger is
pulled. Fan runs, gas flows and
machine has correct open circuit
voltage (33V) – weld output.

POSSIBLE
CAUSE

1. If the wire drive motor is running

make sure that the correct drive
rolls are installed in the machine.

2. Check for clogged cable liner or

contact tip.

3. Check for proper size cable liner

and contact tip.

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.

FEEDING PROBLEMS

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