E-5
TROUBLESHOOTING
E-5
POWER FEED™ 10A CONTROLLER
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
CAUSE
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
The feeder does power up - no dis-
play, no feed.
Inconsistent wire feeding or wire not
feeding but drive rolls turning.
1. The Power Wave power source is
OFF. Turn ON the Power Wave
source.
2. The circuit breaker for the wire
feeder on power source has
tripped. Reset the circuit break-
ers.
3. The control cable may be loose
or damaged. Tighten, repair or
replace the control cable.
4. The power switch is damaged.
Replace the power switch.
1. The electrode is rusty or dirty.
Use only clean electrode. Use
quality electrode, like L-50 or L-
56 from Lincoln Electric.
2. The contact tip is partially melted
or has spatter. Replace the con-
tact tip.
3. Improper tip, drive rolls and/or
inner wire guide. Verify the prop-
er parts are installed.
4. Incorrect tension arm pressure on
the drive rolls. Adjust the tension
arm per the Instruction Manual.
Most electrodes feed well at a
tension arm setting of "3".
5. Worn drive roll. Replace the
drive rolls if worn or filled with
dirt.
If all recommended possible areas of
misadjustment have been checked
and the problem persists, Contact
your local Lincoln Authorized
Field Service Facility.
OUTPUT PROBLEMS
