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    S TT - 10 Head & Controls Boom Mount or Bench M odels OPERA TOR’S MANUAL IM586-B August, 2007 Safety Depends on You Lincoln arc welding and cutting equipment is designed and built with safety in mind. However, your overall safety can be increased by proper installation ... and thought- ful operation on your part. DO NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR RE[...]

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    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. ________________________________________________[...]

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    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. Use suitable clothing made from durable flame-resistant material to protect your ski[...]

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    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 manufacturerʼs recommendations. 8.c. Ground the equipment in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical [...]

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    iv SAFETY iv Mar. ʻ93 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 LʼArc 1. Protegez-vous contre la secousse électrique: a. Les c[...]

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    v v 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. Pay[...]

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    vi vi T ABLE OF CONTENTS Page Installation .......................................................................................................Section A Technical Specifications ....................................................................................................... A-1 General Description .........................................[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS Page ...... Diagrams ..........................................................................................................Section F Wiring (STT-10 Control) .........................................................................................F-1 Wiring (10 Series Wire Drive) ...............................................[...]

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    A-1 INST ALLA TION STT-10 A-1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS – STT -10 Heads & Controls WIRE DRIVE OR WIRE DRIVE SECTION OF FEEDER SPEC.# TYPE LOW SPEED RATIO HIGH SPEED RATIO • Excluding Wire Reel ∆ Included with K1568-Series STT-10 Boom Package *Synergic 7F drives use 4-roll drives with 2 driven rolls(Drive roll kits not common with 10 Serie[...]

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    A-2 INST ALLA TION STT-10 A-2 The 10 Series Wire Drive assemblies include a heavy duty head with an externally changeable gear ratio and 4 driven roll drives housed together in a single combination mounting and connection box. Gun adapters are available to permit use with a variety of standard welding guns. Available Models: The STT-10 Wire Feeder [...]

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    A-3 INST ALLA TION STT-10 A-3 Mounting Synergic 7F Wire Drive Unit Mount the wire feed unit by means of the insulated mounting bracket attached to the bottom of the gearbox. Reference L9777 (included with Drive unit) to find the size and location of the mounting holes. The gearbox assembly is electrically “hot” when the gun trigger is pressed. [...]

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    A-4 INST ALLA TION STT-10 A-4 Electrode Routing The electrode supply may be either from reels, Readi- Reels, spools, or bulk packaged drums or reels. Observe the following precautions: a) The electrode must be routed to the wire drive unit so that the bends in the wire are at a minimum, and also that the force required to pull the wire from the ree[...]

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    A-5 INST ALLA TION STT-10 A-5 WIRE FEED DRIVE ROLL KITS NOTE: The maximum rated solid and cored wire sizes for each wire drive head and selected drive ratio is shown on the SPECIFICATIONS in the front of this section. The electrode sizes that can be fed with each roll and guide tube are stenciled on each part. Check the kit for proper components. S[...]

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    A-6 INST ALLA TION STT-10 A-6 6) Install each drive roll by pushing over shaft until it butts up against locating shoulder on the drive roll shaft. (Do Not exceed maximum wire size rating of the wire drive). 7) Install Outer Wire Guide by sliding over locating pins and tightening in place. 8) Engage upper drive rolls if they are in the “open” p[...]

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    A-7 INST ALLA TION STT-10 A-7 Gun Cable Connection with Fast-Mate Connection 1. Check that the drive rolls, feeder guide tubes and gun connector guide tube are appropriate for the electrode size being used. If necessary, change them per “Wire Drive Roll Kits” in this section. 2. Connect gun to gun connector making sure all pins and gas tube lin[...]

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    A-8 INST ALLA TION STT-10 A-8 ELECTRICAL INST ALLA TION Input Cable: STT -10 Control to Power Source Available Cable Assemblies: K1758 Consists of an 8-conductor control cable with a 14-pin plug, a 6-conductor control cable with a 10- pin plug, and an electrode cable with Twist-Mate™ connector. It is rated at 300 amps, 60% duty cycle and is avail[...]

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    A-9 INST ALLA TION STT-10 A-9 OPTIONAL FEA TURES INST ALLA TION K1758 Input Cable Assembly See “Electrical Installation” for instructions. Dual Procedure Switch Options K683-1 Dual Procedure Switch - Requires K686-2 Adapter for STT-10. Kit includes gun switch, and mountings for Lincoln Innershield and Magnum guns, with 15 ft. (4.5 m) control ca[...]

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    B-1 OPERA TION B-1 Setting the DIP Switch The DIP switch is labeled with an “ON” arrow showing the on direction for each of the 8 individual switches in the DIP switch (S1). The functions of the switch are also labeled and set as described below: Wire Drive Head Selection The STT-10 control is set up for proper presettable wire feed speed by se[...]

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    4-Step T rigger Mode Operation Selection The STT-10 Control is set up for 4-Step Trigger mode operation with or without weld current interlock by set- ting S1 DIP switch 5 (Labeled “4”). When 4-Step trigger mode is selected on the STT-10 keypad (See Keypad and Display Operation in this section) S1 DIP switch setting determines the 4-step trigge[...]

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    B-3 OPERA TION B-3 Keypad and Display Description Keypad - Eight key, membrane type with "snap" tac- tile feel and embossed domes. Long life design. Spatter resistant surface. Displays - Two digital LED displays with .56" (14.2 mm) character height. Top (3-1/2 digit) displays Preset Peak and Background Current in amps and also displa[...]

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    B-4 OPERA TION B-4 T rigger Mode Selection Trigger Mode Select key - enables operator to choose mode of operation shown by the indicator lights. Pressing key caus- es mode lights to sequence (top to bottom) starting from the current indicated selection. Top Light - Indicates gun trigger has been selected to perform the Cold Feed Forward function in[...]

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    B-5 OPERA TION B-5 Range Select key - enables operator to choose which weld parameter to set the maxi- mum or minimum range. Pressing the key causes the range mode lights to sequence (top to bottom) starting from the current indicated selection. The range settings can be set inde- pendently for each procedure. Top Light - PEAK MAX - Indicates that [...]

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    B-6 OPERA TION B-6 WIRE REEL LOADING - READI-REELS, SPOOLS OR COILS T o Mount a 30 Lb. (14 kg) Readi-Reel Package (Using the Molded Plastic K363-P Readi-Reel Adapter:) The Spindle should be located in the LOWER mounting hole. 1) Depress the Release Bar on the Retaining Collar and remove it from the spindle. 2) Place the Adapter on the spindle. 3) R[...]

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    B-7 OPERA TION B-7 T o Mount a 50-60 Lb. (22.7-27.2 kg) Coil: (Using K1504-1 Coil Reel) (For 50-60 lb Readi- Reels a K438 Readi-Reel Adapter must be used). The Spindle must be located in the UPPER mounting hole. 1) With the K1504-1 Coil Reel mounted on to the 2" (51 mm) spindle (or with reel laying flat on the floor) loosen the spinner nut and[...]

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    B-8 OPERA TION B-8 1 ) Press end of gun against a solid object that is electrically isolated from the welder output and press the gun trigger for several seconds. 2) If the wire "birdnests", jams, or breaks at the drive roll, the drive roll pressure is too great. Back the pressure setting out 1/2 turn, run new wire through gun, and repeat[...]

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    B-9 OPERA TION B-9 WIRE REEL CHANGING At the end of a coil, remove the last of the old electrode coil from the conductor cable by either pulling it out at the nozzle end of the gun or by using the following pro- cedure: 1) Cut the end of the electrode off at the gun end. Do not break it off by hand because this puts a slight bend in the wire making[...]

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    TABLE C.1 – DRIVE ROLL AND GUIDE TUBE KITS Wire Size 4-Roll 4-Roll DH Drive Single Drive (4-Driven) (2-Driven) Solid & (Cored) Steel Electrode 0.023” - 0.025” (0.6 mm) KP1505 - 030S KP655 - 025S 0.030” (0.8 mm) KP1505 - 030S KP655 - 030S 0.035” (0.9 mm) KP1505 - 035S KP655 - 035S 0.040” (1.0 mm) KP1505 - 040S KP655 - 035S 0.040” ([...]

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    C-2 ACCESSORIES C-2 K1758-”L” INPUT CABLE ASSEM- BL Y Consists of an 8-conductor control cable with a 14-pin plug, a 6-conductor control cable with a 10-pin plug, and an electrode cable with Twist-Mate™ connector. It is rated at 300 amps, 60% duty cycle and is avail- able in lengths of 10 ft. (3 mm), 25 ft. (7.6 m), and 50 ft. (15 m). K2147 C[...]

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    C-3 ACCESSORIES C-3 Coil Adapter: K1504-1 Permits 50 lb to 60 lb (22.7-27.2 Kg.) Coils to be mounted on 2: (51 mm) O.D. spindles. K435 Permits 14 lb. (6 kg) Innershield coils to be mounted on 2" (51 mm) O.D. spindles. K468 Permits 8" (203 mm) O.D. spools to be mounted on 2" (51 mm) O.D. spindles. : K363P Adapts Lincoln Readi-Reel coi[...]

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    C-4 ACCESSORIES C-4 GUN AND CABLE ASSEMBLIES The following Lincoln gun and cable assemblies are compatible with 10 Series Wire Feed heads with appropriate K1500 Gun Adapter: K126 (Requires K1500-1) Innershield gun and cable assemblies are rated at 350 amps, 60% duty cycle. (Consult sales specifications for appropriate models) K1 15 (Requires K1500-[...]

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    D-1 MAINTENANCE D-1 STT-10 A voiding Wire Feeding Problems Wire feeding problems can be avoided by observing the following gun handling and feeder set up proce- dures: • Do not kink or pull cable around sharp corners. • Keep the electrode cable as straight as possible when welding or loading electrode through cable. • Do not allow dolly wheel[...]

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    E-1 TROUBLESHOOTING E-1 If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your CAUTION This Troubleshooting Guide is provided to help you locate and repair possible machine malfunctions. Simply follow the three-step procedure listed below. Step 1. LOCATE PROBLEM (SYMPTOM). Look un[...]

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    E-2 TROUBLESHOOTING E-2 STT-10 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 CAUTION PROBLEMS (SYMPTOMS) POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION Rough wire feeding or wire not feed- ing, but drive rolls are[...]

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    E-3 TROUBLESHOOTING E-3 STT-10 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 CAUTION PROBLEMS (SYMPTOMS) POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION Motor does not turn when trigger is pulled. The drive motor d[...]

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    E-4 TROUBLESHOOTING E-4 STT-10 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 CAUTION PROBLEMS (SYMPTOMS) POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION Gas purge key does not operate the gas solenoid, but gas flow[...]

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    E-5 TROUBLESHOOTING E-5 STT-10 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 CAUTION PROBLEMS (SYMPTOMS) POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION Pressing the trigger key has no effect while not welding. Pre[...]

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    E-6 TROUBLESHOOTING E-6 STT-10 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 CAUTION PROBLEMS (SYMPTOMS) POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION Displays & LEDʼs on keypad are off. The green and red LE[...]

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    CAUTION TROUBLESHOOTING E-7 STT-10 Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PC BOARD TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - CONTROL P .C. BOARD c . If PC board is visibly damaged mechanically, inspect for cause, then remedy before installing a replacement PC board. If there is damage to the PC board or if replacing PC board corrects problem, [...]

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    F-1 DIAGRAMS F-1 STT-10 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 equipment code number..[...]

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    F-2 DIAGRAMS F-2 STT-10 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 equipment code number.[...]

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    F-3 DIAGRAMS F-3 STT-10 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 equipment code number..[...]

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    F-4 CONNECTION DIAGRAMS F-4 STT-10[...]

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    F-5 DIAGRAMS F-5 STT-10 DIMENSION PRINT 3 .00 6 .00 2.42 12.74 7.81 6.55 14.71 4.44 5/16-18UNC-2B (4 PLACES) 5.25 1 1.00 2.25 4.08 10.40 WIRE DRIVE DIMENSION PRINT M18904 7-2000[...]

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    F-6 DIAGRAMS F-6 STT-10 DIMENSION PRINT M 18903 7-2000 (1 5.3 0) (3 0.3 5) (2 0.4 6) (1 4.4 3) (5. 25 ) (1 0.6 6) BENCH MODEL DIMENSION PRINT[...]

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    F-7 DIAGRAMS F-7 STT-10 WARNING GRAPHICS SHOWN REPRESENT M17869-1. 3 YEAR WARRANTY 4.58 4.27 5.25 2.80 R .141 (3 SLOTS) 10.92 13.75 2.63 10.10 12.75 14.67 14.65 5-2-97• M18299 Boom Model Contr ol Bo x Dimension Print DIMENSION PRINT[...]

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    NOTES STT-10[...]

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    NOTES STT-10[...]

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    W ARNING AV I S O D E PRECAUCION A TTENTION W ARNUNG A TENÇÃO Spanish French German Portuguese Japanese Chinese Korean Arabic READ AND UNDERST AND THE MANUF ACTURER’S INSTRUCTION FOR THIS EQUIPMENT AND THE CONSUMABLES TO BE USED AND FOLLOW YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES. SE RECOMIENDA LEER Y ENTENDER LAS INSTRUCCIONES DEL F ABRICANTE PARA E[...]

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    W ARNING AV I S O D E PRECAUCION A TTENTION W ARNUNG A TENÇÃO Spanish French German Portuguese Japanese Chinese Korean Arabic LEIA E COMPREENDA AS INSTRUÇÕES DO F ABRICANTE PARA ESTE EQUIP AMENTO E AS P ARTES DE USO, E SIGA AS PRÁTICAS DE SEGURANÇA DO EMPREGADOR. ● Keep your head out of fumes. ● Use ventilation or exhaust to remove fumes [...]

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