Lincoln Electric LN -15 WIRE FEEDER IM823-A 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 IM823-A March, 2010 For use with m[...]

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. Use 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. Nat[...]

iv SAFETY iv Mar. ‘93 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[...]

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vii vii 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 hand[...]

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

15-110 VDC (5 Amps Maximum) Across the Arc Model 300 Amps 60% Duty Cycle 250 Amps 100% Duty Cycle A-1 INST ALLA TION LN™-15 ACROSS THE ARC MODEL & (CE) A-1 TEMPERA TURE RANGE OPERATION: - 20 o C to +50 o C (- 4 o F to +122 o F) STORAGE: - 40 o C to +70 o C (- 40 o F to +185 o F) RA TED CURRENT INPUT VOL T AGE TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS – LN?[...]

A-2 INST ALLA TION LN™-15 ACROSS THE ARC 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 th[...]

A-3 INST ALLA TION LN™-15 ACROSS THE ARC MODEL & (CE) A-3 WELD CABLE CONNECTIONS ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL. • Only a qua lifie d el ectri cian sh ould conn ect the ele ctrode lead s to the LN™-15. Connections should be made in accordance with all local and national electrical codes. Failure to do so may result in bodi- ly injury or death. -[...]

A-4 INST ALLA TION LN™-15 ACROSS THE ARC MODEL & (CE) A-4       Work Clamp Electrode Cable Electrode Cable Electrode Cable Work Clamp Work Clamp wire feeder K 1870-1 wire feeder K1870-1 RANGER 8 SAE 400 WITH CV ADAPTER  ENGINE DRIVEN WELDERS W ITH WIRE FEED MODULE ( LOCAL MODE AND CV ADAPTER) CV250 CV300[...]

A-5 INST ALLA TION LN™-15 ACROSS THE ARC MODEL & (CE) A-5 GUN AND CABLE 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®. The LN™-15 comes factory equipped with a K1500-2 gun con[...]

A-6 INST ALLA TION LN™-15 ACROSS THE ARC MODEL & (CE) A-6 FEEDING WIRE ELECTRODE • ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL. • When feeding electrode with the gun trigger, the electrode and wire dr iv e m ec ha ni sm ar e a lw ay s " ho t" to work and ground and could remain "hot" several seconds after the gun trigger is released . ---[...]

B-1 OPERA TION LN™-15 ACROSS THE ARC 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 [...]

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) diameter 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 av[...]

B-3 OPERA TION B-3 LN™-15 ACROSS THE ARC MODEL & (CE) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3. WIRE FEED SPEED KNOB - The Wire Feed Speed knob is a 3-3/4 turn potentiometer that adjusts of the rate of feeding electrode. The wire feed speed range is 50 - 700 inches/min (1.3 - 17.8 m/min) 4. TRIGGER CONNECTOR- 5 Pin Receptacle is used to activate the Magnum Gun Switch[...]

B-4 OPERA TION B-4 LN™-15 ACROSS THE ARC MODEL & (CE) LN™-15 POWER-UP SEQUENCE NORMAL POWER-UP DISPLAY When power is first applied to the LN™-15, the dis- p la y wi l l mo m en ta ri ly s ho w se t -u p i nf or ma ti o n. F or example, it may show "CV" and "HI" , indicating oper- ation from a CV power source and the wi[...]

SPRING TENSION ARM The pressure arm controls the amount of force the drive rolls exert on the wire. Proper adjustment of both pres- sure arm gives the best welding performance. For best results, set both pressure arms to the same value. Set the pressure arm as follows (See Figure B.2a): Aluminum wires between 1 and 3 Cored wires between 3 and 4 Ste[...]

B-6 OPERA TION B-6 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. Co nn ec t t he sh ie ld in g g as ho se t o t he ne w g un bushing, if required. 9. Ro[...]

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. • K e ep c y li nd e r u pr ig h t a nd chained [...]

B-8 OPERA TION B-8 LN™-15 ACROSS THE ARC 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 LN™-15 ACROSS THE ARC MODEL & (CE) SETTING ARC SENSING WIRE FEED SPEED F O R C O N S T A N T C U R R E N T O P E R A T I O N Wh en u si ng a co ns ta n t c ur re n t (fo rm er ly v ar ia bl e vol ta g e) po we r sou rc e , we ld in g per fo r ma nc e is im pr ov ed us in g arc se ns in g wi r e fee d spe ed ( CC o pe ra ti [...]

B-10 OPERA TION B-10 LN™-15 ACROSS THE ARC MODEL & (CE) MAKING A WELD The serviceability of a product or structure utilizing the LN™-15 wire feeder is and must be the sole responsi- bility of the builder/user. Many variables beyond the control of The Lincoln Electric Company affect the results obtained in using the LN™-15 wire feeder. The[...]

C-1 ACCESSORIES C-1 LN™-15 ACROSS THE ARC MODEL & (CE) F ACTOR Y INST ALLED EQUIPMENT • K1500-2 Gun Receiver Bushing. 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[...]

D-1 MAINTENANCE D-1 LN™-15 ACROSS THE ARC 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 quali[...]

E-1 TROUBLESHOOTING E-1 LN™-15 ACROSS THE ARC 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 he[...]

E-2 TROUBLESHOOTING E-2 LN™-15 ACROSS THE ARC 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[...]

E-3 TROUBLESHOOTING E-3 LN™-15 ACROSS THE ARC 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[...]

LN™-15 ACROSS THE ARC MODEL & (CE) E-4 TROUBLESHOOTING E-4 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[...]

F-1 DIAGRAMS F-1 LN™-15 ACROSS THE ARC 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. Gi[...]

F-2 DIAGRAMS F-2 LN™-15 ACROSS THE ARC 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. Gi[...]

F-3 DIMENSION PRINT F-3 LN™-15 ACROSS THE ARC MODEL & (CE) 22.94 582.6 13.65 346.75 9.27 235.46 8.00 203.33 .84 21.3 G4053-5 3/03[...]

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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 PARA ESTE EQUIP AMENTO E AS P ARTES DE USO, E SIGA AS PRÁTICAS DE SEGURANÇA DO EMPREGADOR. ● Keep yo ur h ead out of f umes . ● Use ven tila tion or exha ust to remo ve f[...]

• 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 •[...]