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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual.
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely,
contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
Call 1-888-935-3877.
CAUTION
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR
F-5 F-5
POWERARC® 5500
OUTPUT PROBLEMS
PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
POSSIBLE AREAS OF
MISADJUSTMENTS(S)
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
No weld output and no auxiliary out-
put - engine runs normally.
1. Perform the Rotor and Flashing
Voltage Test.
2. The field capacitor (C1) or bridge
(D1) may be faulty. Test or
replace.
3. Test the rheostat (R1). Normal
resistance is 3.3 ohms.
4. The rotor may be faulty. Per form
the Rotor Resistance Test.
1. The generator brushes may be
worn or faulty. See the Main -
tenance section of this manual or
contact your local Lincoln
Electric Authorized Field Ser -
vice Facility.
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