Lincoln Electric V160-S Welder User Manual


 
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR
F-9 F-9
V160-S & -T
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Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric factory trained
personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger
to the technician or machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For
your safety and to avoid electrical shock, please observe all safety notes and pre-
cautions detailed throughout this manual.
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to per-
form the test / repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for
electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
WARNING
INPUT FILTER CAPACITOR DISCHARGE PROCEDURE
DESCRIPTION
This procedure will drain off any charge stored in the capacitor that is part of the input
board assembly. The procedure MUST be performed, as a safety precaution, before
conducting any test or repair procedure that requires you to touch internal components
of the machine.
MATERIALS NEEDED
Phillips Screwdriver
Insulated Pliers
Insulated Gloves
High Wattage Resistor (25-1000 ohms and 25 watts minimum)
Volt Meter