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TROUBLE SHOOTING
ObserveallSafetyGuidelinesdetailedthroughoutthismanual
Ifforanyreasonyoudonotunderstandthetestproceduresorareunabletoperformthetests/repairssafely,contactyour
Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility
fortechnicaltroubleshootingassistancebeforeyouproceed.
PROBLEMS
(SyMPTOMS)
POWER FEED™ 25M NNS
CAUTION
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
Variableor"hunting"arc.
Poor arc starts with sticking or
"blast-offs", weld porosity, narrow
andropylookingbead.
The wire feed speed/amperage and
voltage/trimdisplayworkduringpre-
setbutshownothingduringwelding.
1.Wrong size, worn and/or melted
contacttip.
2.Worn work cable or poor work
connection.
3.Wrongpolarity.
4.The gas nozzle is extended
beyond the contact tip or the wire
stickoutistoolong.
5.Poor gas shielding on processes
requiringgas.
1.Improper procedures or tech-
niques.
1.The software in the POWER
FEED™ 25M NNS must be
upgraded.
1.Replacethecontacttip.
2.Verify all work and electrode con-
nections are tight and that the
cables are in good condition.
Clean/replaceasnecessary.
3.Adjustpolaritytotherecommend-
edprocedure.
4.Adjustthegasnozzleandshorten
thestickoutto3/8to1/2inches.
5.Check gas flow and mixture.
Remove or block sources of
drafts.
1.See "Gas Metal Arc Welding
Guide".(GS-100).
1.Contact the local authorized
LincolnFieldServiceShop.
Output Problems