Lincoln Electric IM355-C LN-9 GMA manual

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)*/ 999 999 FOR ELECTRIC ALL Y pow er ed equipment. 8.a. T urn of f input power using the disconnect switch at the fuse bo x befor e working on the equipment. 8.b . Install equipment in accordance with the U.S . National Electrical Code , all local codes and the manufactur er ’ s recommendations . 8.c. Ground the equipment in accordance [...]

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$)* "" *%$   "$ #  1=4"$ #-9A5 5545A *$"  )& *%$) $&+* &%-( Supplied by power source: 1 15 V AC, 50/60 Hz., 350 V A -(  )& 80 to 980 inches per [...]

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(%+*$ * "*(% The electrode supply may be either from reels, Readi- Reels, spools, or bulk packaged drums or reels. Observe the following precautions: • The electrode must be routed to the wire feed unit so that the bends in the wire are at a minimum. The force required to pull the wire from the reel into t[...]

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Figure A.9 is a connection diagram for connecting the LN-9 GMA to V300 power sources. The connection is made with a K596 cable assembly , which has an amphenol connection rather than a terminal strip con- nection at the power source. Depending on the power source and process you are using, the jumpers on the LN-9 GMA voltage board may have to be ch[...]

$)* "" *%$   "$ #  1=4"$ #-9A5 5545A FIGURE A.4 – CONNECTION OF LN-9 GMA TO DC-250, DC-400, and CV/CVI POWER SOURCES Above diagram shows electrode connected positive. T o change polarity , turn power off, reverse the electrode and work leads at the p[...]

$)* "" *%$   "$ #  1=4"$ #-9A5 5545A FIGURE A.5 – CONNECTION OF LN-9 GMA TO DC-600 POWER SOURCES Above diagram shows electrode connected positive. T o change polarity , turn power off, reverse the electrode and work leads at the power source and posi[...]

$)* "" *%$   "$ #  1=4"$ #-9A5 5545A FIGURE A.6 – CONNECTION OF LN-9 GMA TO DC-1000 POWER SOURCES Above diagram shows electrode connected positive. T o change polarity , turn power off, reverse the electrode and work leads at the power source, positi[...]

$)* "" *%$   "$ #  1=4"$ #-9A5 5545A FIGURE A.7 – CONNECTION OF LN-9 GMA TO PULSE POWER 500 POWER SOURCES Above diagram shows electrode connected positive. T o change polarity , turn power off, reverse the electrode and work leads at the power source[...]

$)* "" *%$   "$ #  1=4"$ #-9A5 5545A FIGURE A.8 – CONNECTION OF LN-9 GMA TO IDEALARC R3S-400, R3S-600, R3S-800 POWER SOURCES Above diagram shows electrode connected positive. T o change polarity , turn power off, reverse the electrode and work [...]

$)* "" *%$   "$ #  1=4"$ #-9A5 5545A FIGURE A.9 – CONNECTION OF LN-9 GMA TO V300 POWER SOURCES N.A. Welding cable must be sized for current and duty cycle of application. N.B. Diagram shows electrode positive. T o change polarity , turn power ?[...]

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$("  )(&*%$ The LN-9 GMA 2-Roll and 4-Roll semiautomatic wire feeder models feature the precise "set and forget" dig- ital procedure control and the other welding and oper- ator features pioneered by the original LN-9 models. In addition, the LN-9 GMA models also have the fol- lowing advantages for s[...]

 %$)* $* ,%" *  &%-( )%+() The following welding system power sources are avail- able for use with all LN-9 GMA models: The Idealarc ® DC-250, DC-400, CV -400, CV -500 and, DC-600 are recommended for use with any LN-9 GMA model, as well as the Pulse Power 500, Invertec V300, and DC650 Pro, with the i[...]

%&( *%$   "$ #  1=4"$ #-9A5 5545A %$*(%")$ )**$) Operator controls for LN-9 GMA models are shown in Figure B.3. Controls for LN-9F models are shown in Figure B.4. Refer to these figures and the following descriptions of the controls[...]

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If such a grounding lead fault occurs, the meter will still be on and will be reading. The trigger circuit will not operate, however . T o release the circuit, press the "GLP Reset" button. See Figure B.3 or B.4 for the location of this button. The following precautions are recommended to avoid GLP shutdown: • Do =>C allow the electr[...]

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CLAMPING  COLLAR DRIVE ROLL HALVES SPACER (IF REQ'D) KEY OUTPUT SHAFT GUIDE TUBE DETAIL OUTGOING GUIDE TUBE INSERT OUTGOING GUIDE TUBE LARGE RADIUS DRIVE  ROLL INCOMING GUIDE TUBE SMALL RADIUS IDLE ROLL CLAMPING  COLLAR DRIVE ROLL HALVES SPACER (IF REQ'D) KEY OUTPUT SHAFT GUIDE TUBE[...]

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"%$   *%  "   *% ! )&%%"  #*( %(    "  ! $$()" %" The Spindle should be located in the "%-( mou[...]

"%$ $ " %") %$ R )&$" ! >A ! -9A5(55; )C1=4  +)* " -( ("  (! The mount for standard 50 and 60 pound electrode coils includes a two position brake assembly[...]

$"*(% $(!  +)*#$* 1. T urn the reel until the free end of the electrode is accessible. 2. While tightly holding the electrode, cut off the bent end. Straighten the first 6 inches. 3. Cut off the first inch. Insert the free end through the incoming guide tube. 4. Insert the fr[...]

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,%" *  %$*(%"()&%$) The LN-9 GMA is provided with selectable voltage con- trol response. Proper setting depends on the power source and process being used. Refer to the appropri- ate power source connection diagram for the proper connection of the jumpers located on the LN-9 GMA V oltage Board. T o change the v[...]

#!$  -" 1. Inch the electrode through the gun and cable and then cut the electrode within approximately 3/8" of the end of the contact tip for solid wire and within approximately 3/4" of the extension guide for cored wire. 2. Connect the work cable to the metal to be welded. The work cable must make good elect[...]

+."( / '+&#$* %$* *) The power for 1 15 volt AC auxiliary equipment can be obtained from the terminals inside the LN-9 GMA con- trol box. The contacts are “hot” whenever the trigger is pressed or the unit is welding. The current draw of this circuit must not exceed 1/4 ampere. *+($ *[...]

 ** $ * -((" )* $) The mounting hardware for mounting the stands is included with the LN-9 GMA. Screws and washers are inserted in their respective mounting holes. T o con- nect: 1. Remove the three 3/8 in. hex head bolts from the back of the wire feed unit. 2. Place the wire reel mounting [...]

+$,()"-( (")* $ ! Includes a 2" (51mm) O.D. Spindle with adjustable brake and two locations for mounting the spindle to allow for the mounting of 50 - 60lb, 10 - 30 lb, 13 - 14lb, and 8" O.D. coils with proper spindle adapters. (See OPERA TION section) Capable of [...]

-( ())%() +($! *#(!* ! Provides a precise control of the electrode burnback at the end of the weld. Prevents crater sticking and provides proper stickout for starting the next weld. Recommended especially when welding with small (0.023-1/16") diameter wir[...]

))%()   "$ #  1=4"$ #-9A5 5545A #  *#( !*! Provides the following functions: 1. Preflow Control - Provides flow of shielding gas to the work before the arc is established. The sole- noid valve is energized immediately[...]

))%()   "$ #  1=4"$ #-9A5 5545A )-,"&" *%(# ! For all LN-9 GMA wire reel stand combinations. For mounting wire feeder-wire reel stand assembly on top of suitable Lincoln Idealarc power sources. Recommend[...]

! #$*)& ( *%( The K58 is a permanent magnet type separator designed to fit the top of the standard fill funnel of the continuous flux feed system. The purpose of the separator is to remove magnetic materials such as mill scale and any other extraneous magnetic materials which may have been recovered along wit[...]

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)*/  &(+*%$) "*(T)%! 31=:9;; • Only qualified personnel should perform this maintenance. • T urn the input supply power OFF at the disconnect switch or fuse box before working on this equipment. • Do not touch electrically hot parts. (%+*$ #$*$$ (,[...]

+$$ " #$*$$ For instructions on periodic maintenance for the weld- ing gun and cables, refer to the manual for your specif- ic model of welding gun. &(%&( )& )$)%( #%+" #%+$*$ The LN-9 GMA Speed Sensor Module is a three lead Hall-Effect switch [...]

The following Figures D.2 and D.3 should serve as a guide to determine if a particular gun or switch can be connected to the LN-9 GMA and LN-9F GMA. QR 91<5C5A>;5 C> 25>=35=CA93 C> -9A5)9I5   9= << 91<5C5A-9C89= [...]

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*(%+")%%*$   "$ #  1=4"$ #-9A5 5545A &(%"#) )/#&*%#) Gun trigger will not feed wire. Digital meter is not lit. &%))"()% #) +)*#$*) 1. Check to see if the circuit breaker is tr[...]

*(%+")%%*$   "$ #  1=4"$ #-9A5 5545A &(%"#) )/#&*%#) Gun trigger will not feed wire. Meter is "on" and reads SET value of VOL TS or WIRE SPEED. &%))"()% #) +)*#$*) 1[...]

*(%+")%%*$   "$ #  1=4"$ #-9A5 5545A &(%"#) )/#&*%#) Gun trigger works and arc can be struck. Unit then shuts down while welding, or voltage output too low to establish arc (LN-9 ACTUAL VOL TS meter reading is low , zero or negat[...]

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