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    Po wer F eed 10 Robotic K1780- 1 OPERA TOR’S MANUAL IM689-A May, 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. D O NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT[...]

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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 POWER FEED 10 / R 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 [...]

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    iii SAFETY iii POWER FEED 10 / R 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 [...]

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    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 LʼArc 1. Protegez-vous contre la secousse électrique: a. Les circuits à[...]

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    v v T T h h a a n n k k Y Y o o u u 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 fo[...]

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

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    POWER FEED 10 / R A-1 INST ALLA TION A-1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS – Power Feed 10 Robotic-K1780-1 WIRE DRIVE OR WIRE DRIVE SECTION OF FEEDER SPEC.# TYPE LOW SPEED RATIO HIGH SPEED RATIO Wire Size Wire Size Speed Solid Cored Speed Solid Cored K1780-1 Power Feed 10 50-800 IPM .025 - 3/32 in. .035 - .120 in 75 - 1200 IPM .025 - 1/16 in. .035 - 5/64[...]

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    A-2 INST ALLA TION POWER FEED 10 / R A-2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MOUNTING OF THE PF10/R Mount the wire drive unit by means of the 4 holes in the bottom of the wire drive base. Note that the gear- box assembly is electrically “hot” when welding. Therefore, make certain the gearbox does not come in contact with the structure on which the unit is mount[...]

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    A-3 INST ALLA TION POWER FEED 10 / R A-3 When using an inverter type power source, Use the largest welding (electrode and work) cables that are practical. At least 2/0 copper wire - even if the aver- age output current would not normally require it. When pulsing, the pulse current can reach very high levels. Voltage drops can become excessive, lead[...]

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    A-4 INST ALLA TION POWER FEED 10 / R A-4 CONTROL CABLE SPECIFICA TIONS It is recommended that genuine Lincoln control cables be used at all times. Lincoln cables are specifically designed for the communication and power needs of the Power Wave / Power Feed system. The use of non-standard cables, especially in lengths greater than 25 feet, can lead [...]

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    A-5 INST ALLA TION POWER FEED 10 / R A-5 CHANGING THE WIRE DRIVE RA TIO ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Turn off power to the power source at the disconnect switch. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Changing the ratio requires a gear change and a PC board switch change. The Power Feed Wire Feeders are shipped wit[...]

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    A-6 INST ALLA TION POWER FEED 10 / R A-6 WIRE FEED DRIVE ROLL KITS N O T E : The maximum rated solid and cored wire sizes and selected drive ratios are shown on the SPECIFICATIONS in the front of this sec- tion. The electrode sizes that can be fed with each roll and guide tube are stenciled on each part. Check the kit for proper components. Kit spe[...]

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    A-7 INST ALLA TION POWER FEED 10 / R A-7 GUN RECEIVER BUSHINGS AND ADAPTERS The Power Feed wire feeders are equipped with facto- ry installed K1500-2 gun connection kits. These kits are for guns having a Tweco #2-#4 type connector. The Power Feed 10/R has been designed to make connecting a variety of guns easy and inexpensive with the K1500 series [...]

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    A-8 INST ALLA TION POWER FEED 10 / R A-8 3. If the only result is drive roll slippage, disengage the gun, pull the gun cable forward about 6" (150 mm). There should be a slight waviness in the exposed wire. If there is no waviness, the pressure is too low. Increase the pressure setting 3 turns, recon- nect the gun, tighten locking clamp and re[...]

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    GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Power Feed 10 Robotic is a high performance, digitally controlled, modular wire feeder. Properly equipped, it can support the GMAW, GMAW-P and FCAW processes. The Power Feed wire feeders are designed to be a part of a modular, multi-process welding system. The Power Feed 10 Robotic is a 4 driven roll feeder that operates on [...]

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    PLA TFORM COMMONALITIES • Power Feed 10 series Feedhead. • CGA gas connections. • Quick connect water connections. • Works with all PowerWave ArcLink systems. “It is not compatible with the PowerWave 350, 450 or 500 or Linc-net PowerWave 455ʼs” OPERA TIONAL FEA TURES AND CONTROLS • All procedure settings for the Power Feed 10 Robotic[...]

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    D-1 MAINTENANCE D-1 POWER FEED 10 / R A VOIDING WIRE FEEDING PROBLEMS Wire feeding problems can be avoided by observing the following gun handling and feeder set up proce- dures: a) Do not bend the conduit more than 45°. b) Keep the minimum amount of conduit necessary for the wire reel to connect to the wire feeder. c ) Do not allow dolly wheels o[...]

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    E-1 TROUBLESHOOTING E-1 POWER FEED 10 / R 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 locate and repai[...]

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    E-2 TROUBLESHOOTING E-2 POWER FEED 10 / R 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. CAUTION PROBL[...]

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    E-3 TROUBLESHOOTING E-3 POWER FEED 10 / R 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. CAUTION PROBL[...]

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    E-4 TROUBLESHOOTING E-4 POWER FEED 10 / R 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. CAUTION PROBL[...]

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    F-1 DIAGRAMS F-1 POWER FEED 10 / R 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 n[...]

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    F-2 DIAGRAMS F-2 POWER FEED 10 / R POWER FEED 10 / R DIMENSION PRINT 12.23 3.54 1.77 1.20 1.12 1.97 11.98 10.23 7.75 .75 2.00 .44 . . 12/200 0 L11579 11.98 2.75 1.47 1.2 2 1.48 2.08 Ø .15 6 (2 H O LES) .65 X 3. 29 SL O T 1/4-20 , 2 PL A CES 16.82[...]

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    NOTES POWER FEED 10 / R[...]

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    NOTES POWER FEED 10 / R[...]

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    W ARNING A VISO DE 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 P ARA EL [...]

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    W ARNING A VISO DE PRECAUCION A TTENTION W ARNUNG A TENÇÃO Spanish French German Portuguese Japanese Chinese Korean Arabic LEIA E COMPREENDA AS INSTRUÇÕES DO F ABRICANTE P ARA ESTE EQUIP AMENTO E AS P ARTES DE USO, E SIGA AS PRÁTICAS DE SEGURANÇA DO EMPREGADOR. ● Keep you r hea d out of f umes . ● Use vent ilati on or exha ust to remo ve [...]

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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 •[...]