Lincoln Electric LN-15 WIRE FEEDER IM910 manual

OPERA TOR’S MANUAL • Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide • Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199 U.S.A. TEL: 216.481.8100 FAX: 216.486.1751 WEB SITE: www.lincolnelectric.com • World's Leader in Welding and Cutting Products • Copyright © Lincoln Global Inc. LN- 15 WIRE FEEDER IM910 February, 2009 For use with machi[...]

FOR ENGINE powered equipment. 1.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenance work unless the maintenance work requires it to be running. ____________________________________________________ 1.b. Operate engines in open, well-ventilated areas or vent the engine exhaust fumes outdoors. ________________________________________________[...]

ii SAFETY ii ARC RA YS can burn. 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or observing open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens should conform to ANSI Z87. I standards. 4.b. Us e suitable clothing made from durable flame-resistant material to protect your ski[...]

iii SAFETY iii FOR ELECTRICALL Y powered equipment. 8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnect switch at the fuse box before working on the equipment. 8.b. Install equipment in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical Code, all local codes and the manufacturer’s recommendations. 8.c. Ground the equipment in accordance with the U.S. Nation[...]

iv SAFETY iv PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suiv- antes: Sûreté Pour Soudage A L’Arc 1. Protegez-vous contre la secousse électrique: a. Les circuits ?[...]

v SAFETY v 60974-10[...]

vi SAFETY vi EN 60974-10:[...]

vii vii Thank You for selecting a QUALITY product by Lincoln Electric. We want you to take pride in operating this Lincoln Electric Company product ••• as much pride as we have in bringing this product to you! Read this Operators Manual completely before attempting to use this equipment. Save this manual and keep it handy for quick reference.[...]

viii viii T ABLE OF CONTENTS Page Installation .......................................................................................................................Section A Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................A-1 Safety Precautions .......................[...]

42 VAC/1/50/60 (5 Amps Maximum) CONTROL CABLE MODEL 500 Amps 60% Duty Cycle 350 Amps 100% Duty Cycle A-1 INST ALLA TION LN-15 CONTROL CABLE MODEL (CE) A-1 TEMPERA TURE RANGE OPERATION: - 20° C to +50° C (- 4° F to +122° F) STORAGE: - 40° C to +70° C (- 40° F to +158° F) RA TED CURRENT ELECTRODE DIAMETERS and SPEED RANGE PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS [...]

A-2 INST ALLA TION LN-15 CONTROL CABLE MODEL (CE) A-2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL. • ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL SHOULD PERFORM THIS INSTALLATION. • Turn off input power to the power source at the disconnect switch or fuse box before working on this equipment. Turn off the input power to any other equipment connected to the welding [...]

A-3 INST ALLA TION LN-15 CONTROL CABLE MODEL (CE) A-3 ELECTRODE CONNECTION Route the electrode cable through the strain relief in the rear of the case. Connect the electrode cable to the LN-15 connection block using the mounting hard- ware provided. Secure the cable by tightening the strain relief. All domestic models are supplied with an optional [...]

GUNS AND CABLES ASSEMBLIES A variety of Lincoln 10' (3.0m) or 15' (4.6m) gun and cable assemblies are available for use with the LN-15, including the Magnum™ models for GMAW, K126 or K115 models for Innershield®, and more. The LN-15 comes factory equipped with a K1500-2 gun connection kit, designed for guns having a Magnum Tweco™ com[...]

FEEDING WIRE ELECTRODE • ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL. • When feeding electrode with the gun trigger, the electrode and wire drive mechanism are always "hot" to work and ground and could remain "hot" several seconds after the gun trigger is released . --------- -------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Tur[...]

B-1 OPERA TION LN-15 CONTROL CABLE MODEL (CE) B-1 • ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL. Unless using COLD FEED fea- ture, when feeding with gun trig- ger, the electrode and drive mechanism are always electri- cally energized and could remain energized several sec- onds after the welding ceases.. • Do not attach the work clip to the roll cage or bottom ski[...]

B-2 OPERA TION B-2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The LN-15 is a light weight, portable, durable semi- automatic wire feeder. The LN-15 accommodates spools 8" (200mm) diame- ter up to 4" (100mm) wide. The domestic feeders comes factory equipped with a K1500-2 Magnum Tweco-compatible style #2-#4 gun bushing. Other K1500 series gun bushings are avail-[...]

B-3 OPERA TION B-3 LN-15 CONTROL CABLE MODEL (CE) CASE FRONT CONTROLS (See Figure B.1) ACROSS THE ARC MODEL 1. WIRE FEED SPEED DISPLAY- The Wire Feed Speed display shows the rate the LN-15 will feed electrode dur- ing welding. The default WFS units for domestic models are inches/minute and can be changed to meters/minute through the configuration m[...]

B-4 OPERA TION LN-15 CONTROL CABLE MODEL (CE) B-4 LN-15 POWER-UP SEQUENCE Normal Power-Up Display When power is first applied to the LN-15, the display will momentarily show set-up information. For exam- ple, it may show "CV" and "HI" , indicating operation from a CV power source and the wire drive is config- ured for the high s[...]

B-5 OPERA TION LN-15 CONTROL CABLE MODEL (CE) B-5 Rotate the WFS knob until the desired parameter is displayed. CV/CC Mode: WFS Units: 2. Activate and release the GAS PURGE switch to select the parameter. The present value will then display in the right hand side of the display. Example: 3. Rotate the WFS knob to change the parameter set- ting. CV/[...]

B-6 OPERA TION B-6 LN-15 CONTROL CABLE MODEL (CE) 6. Remove the outer wire guide, and push the gun bushing out of the wire drive. Because of the pre- cision fit, light tapping may be required to remove the gun bushing. 7. Disconnect the shielding gas hose from the gun bushing, if required. 8. Connect the shielding gas hose to the new gun bushing, i[...]

B-7 OPERA TION B-7 LN-15 CONTROL CABLE MODEL (CE) SCFH Liter/Min. 10 4.7 20 9.4 30 14.2 40 18.9 50 23.6 60 28.3 70 33.1 80 37.8 SPINDLE BRAKE Adjust the spindle brake tension to allow the spool to spin freely, yet have enough resistance for little or no overrun when wire feeding is stopped. SHIELDING GAS CONNECTION CYLINDER may explode if damaged. [...]

B-8 OPERA TION B-8 LN-15 CONTROL CABLE MODEL (CE) CONST ANT CURRENT OPERA TION ( See Figure B.3) Lincoln Electric does NOT recommend constant current semiautomatic welding for applications which need to meet specified weld metal chemical or mechanical property requirements or weld quality requirements. ----------------------------------------------[...]

B-9 OPERA TION B-9 SETTING ARC SENSING WIRE FEED SPEED FOR CONSTANT CURRENT OPERATION When using a constant current (formerly variable voltage) power source, welding performance is im proved using arc sensing wire feed speed (CC operation). In this wire feed mode the wire speed increases if arc voltage increases, and decreases if arc voltage de cre[...]

B-10 OPERA TION B-10 MAKING A WELD The serviceability of a product or structure utilizing the LN-15 wire feeder is and must be the sole responsibil- ity of the builder/user. Many variables beyond the con- trol of The Lincoln Electric Company affect the results obtained in using the LN-15 wire feeder. These vari- ables include, but are not limited t[...]

C-1 ACCESSORIES C-1 LN-15 CONTROL CABLE MODEL (CE) WIRE TYPE ELECTRODE SIZE KP KIT Steel Wires: .023-.030" (0.6-0.8mm) KP1696-030S (Including stainless steel) .035" (0.9mm) KP1696-035S .040-.045" (1.0-1.2mm) KP1696-045S .052" (1.4mm) KP1696-052S .035-.045" (0.9-1.2mm) KP1696-1 .040" (1.0mm) KP1696-2 Cored Wires: .030-.[...]

D-1 MAINTENANCE D-1 LN-15 CONTROL CABLE MODEL (CE) ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Do not operate with covers removed. • Turn off power source before installing or servicing. • Do not touch electrically hot parts. • Turn the input power to the welding power source off at the fuse box before working in the terminal strip. • Only qualified perso[...]

E-1 TROUBLESHOOTING E-1 LN-15 CONTROL CABLE MODEL (CE) 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 This Troubleshooting Guide is provided to help you loc[...]

E-2 TROUBLESHOOTING E-2 LN-15 CONTROL CABLE MODEL (CE) 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. [...]

E-3 TROUBLESHOOTING E-3 LN-15 CONTROL CABLE MODEL (CE) 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. [...]

E-4 TROUBLESHOOTING E-4 LN-15 CONTROL CABLE MODEL (CE) 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. [...]

F-1 DIAGRAMS F-1 LN-15 CONTROL CABLE MODEL (CE) NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific diagram for a particular code is pasted inside the machine on one of the enclosure panels. If the diagram is illegible, write to the Service Department for a replacement. Give the equ[...]

F-2 DIMENSION PRINT F-2 LN-15 CONTROL CABLE MODEL (CE)[...]

NOTES LN-15 CONTROL CABLE MODEL (CE)[...]

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• Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide • Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199 U.S.A. TEL: 216.481.8100 FAX: 216.486.1751 WEB SITE: www.lincolnelectric.com • World's Leader in Welding and Cutting Products •[...]