Lincoln Electric IM10031-A manual

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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 • Copyright © Lincoln Global Inc. LN-25 PRO IM10031-A November, 20[...]

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    '*&!& CBJ8E878DH<C@8AG 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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    << +,1 << ARC R A Y S can b ur n. 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 mater[...]

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    <<< +,1 <<< FOR ELECTRIC ALL Y pow er ed 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 a[...]

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    <I +,1 <I (*O-,!'&++Z*,O 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: +QE8GP(BHE+BH74:8$E6 1. Protegez-vous contre la[...]

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    I +,1 I Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Conformance Products displaying the CE mark are in conformity with European Community Council Directive of 15 Dec 2004 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility, 2004/108/EC. It was manufactured in conformity with a national standard that impl[...]

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    I< +,1 I< Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) The size of the surrounding area to be considered will depend on the structure of the building and other activities that are taking place. The surrounding area may extend beyond the boundaries of the premises. Methods of Reducing Emissions Mains Supply Welding equipment should be connecte[...]

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    I<< I<< Thank Y ou for selecting a )-$!,1 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! *847G;<F'C8E4GBEF %4AH4?6B@C?8G8?L before attempting to use this equipment. Save this manual and ke[...]

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    I<<< I<<< , $''&,&,+ Page –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– !AFG4??4G<BA ?[...]

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     !&+, $$ ,!'&  $&T(*' ,%(* ,-**& '(*,!'& -40°F to 104°F (-40°C to 40°C) +,'* -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C) !&(-,.'$ , 4A7-**&, , &!$ +(!! [...]

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    /$$+!2 Table A.1 located below are copper cable sizes rec- ommended for different currents and duty cycles. Lengths stipulated are the distance from the welder to work and back to the welder again. Cable sizes are increased for greater lengths primarily for the purpose of minimizing cable drop. ** Tabled values are for op[...]

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     !&+, $$ ,!'& $&(*'  A A B B K K H H N N L L C C D D M M G G F F E E J J I I A A B B K K H H N N L L C C D D M M G G F F E E J J I I HA6G<BA unused Chassis GND Welding Output Control (trigger from feeder) Welding Output Control (trigger from feeder) Remote Voltage Control ([...]

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     !&+, $$ ,!'& $&T(*'  + !$!&+'&&,!'& 1$!&* @4L 8KC?B78 <9 74@4:87 S #88C 6L?<A78E HCE<:;G 4A7 6;4<A87GBFHCCBEG S#88C6L?<A78E4J4L9EB@4E84FJ;8E8<[...]

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     !&+, $$ ,!'& $&T(*'  /!**!.'&!-* ,!'& (See Figure A.2)  &!& ,  -& *!.* -+ !& $,*!+ '#64A><?? S  ,HEA G;8 <ACHG CBJ8E &ap[...]

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    THUMB SCREW GUN  !&+, $$ ,!'& $&T(*'  (*++-* *% "-+,%&, $,*!+ '#64A><?? S,HEA G;8 <ACHG CBJ8E ' 4G G;8 J8?7 <A: CBJ8EFBHE68 589BE8 <AFG4??4G<BA [...]

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     !&+, $$ ,!'& $&T(*'  *'++,  *+, -(+  (BJ8E +BHE68F J<G; 'HGCHG ,8E@<A4?F ?J4LF BG+88<:HE8 If the power source has a Remote/Local switch, place the switch in the Local position. Pl[...]

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     !&+, $$ ,!'& $&T(*'  . (BJ8E +BHE68F J<G; +GH7 BAA86GBEF 4A7 AB *8@BG8$B64?+J<G6;+88<:HE8 Place CV/CC switch in the feeder in the "CV" position. . (BJ8E +BHE68 J<G; ,J<FG%4G8?[...]

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     !&+, $$ ,!'& $&T(*'  . (BJ8E+BHE68 J<G; ,J<FG%4G8 BAA86GBEF 4A7 AB*8@BG8$B64?+J<G6;+88<:HE8 Place CV/CC switch in the feeder in the "CV" position. Work clip Work Electrode J umper L N-25™ P[...]

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     '(* ,!'& $&T(*'  S  $,*! + '# & #!$$ -A?8FF HF<A: '$  984 GHE8J;8A 9887<A:J<G; :HAGE<: :8E G;8 8?86GEB78 4A7 7E<I8 @86;4A<F@ 4E8 4?J4LF 8?86GE&l[...]

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     '(* ,!'&  $&T(*' !&!,!'&'/$!&,*%+ /+ • Wire Feed Speed  S Constant Current . S Constant Voltage %/ • Gas Metal Arc welding +%/ S Shielded Metal Arc welding / S Flux Core Arc Welding &[...]

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     '(* ,!'&  &$'.'$,%,* The analog voltmeter shows the voltage between electrode and work. On across the arc models, the voltmeter shows open circuit voltage when the wire feeder is not welding. The voltmeter is polarity insensitive and the range is 0 – 40VDC. (See HF[...]

  • Page 22

    %4K<@H@/+ +G4A74E7+C<A 84E<A: 280 340 440 520 600 %4K<@H@/+ KGE4,BEDH8 84E<A: 210 235 400 400 400 %<A<@H@E6.B?GF 15 V 17 V 21 V 24 V 27 V  '(* ,!'&  /!*+(#&' The large, calibrated wire feed speed[...]

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     '(* ,!'&  $&T(*' (!&-&,*!*'&&,'* /'*#+&+$ , *%$$%','*'.*$' The thermal light illuminates when the wire drive motor dra[...]

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     '(* ,!'&  !&,*&$'&,*'$+ $&T(*' 12 Step Trigger Interlock Switch 2CV / CC Switch 3Pressure Adjustment Arm 4Optional Timer Kit (See Accessories Section) 5Spool Retainer 6Spindle Brake 7Gun Bushing ITEMDESCRIPTION 1 9 8 7 6 3 2 8[...]

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     '(* ,!'&  !&,*&$'&,*'$++*!(,!'& (See Figure B.2) +G8C,E<::8E!AG8E?B6>+J<G6; The 2 Step - Trigger Interlock switch changes the function of the gun trigger. 2 Step trigger opera- tion turns welding on and off in direct response [...]

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     '(* ,!'&  $&T(*' '&+, &,-**&,/!*/$!& (See Figure B.3) Most semiautomatic welding processes perform better using constant voltage power sources. Welding codes usually do not address the power source selection or specifically, whether [...]

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     '(* ,!'&  **'&,*'$+ $&T(*' 1 Gas Purge Pushbutton 2 Flow Meter Ball 4 Shielding Gas Inlet 3 Flow Meter Valve 6 Optional Water cooled gun connections 5 Electrode Lead ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Gas Purge Pushbutton 2 Flow Meter Ball 4 Shielding Gas Inlet 3 F[...]

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     '(* ,!'&  +(-*(-+ -,,'& The gas solenoid valve will energize but neither the power source output nor the drive motor will be turned on. The Gas Purge switch is useful for setting the proper flow rate of shielding gas. Flow meters should always be adjusted while the shielding[...]

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     ++'*!+  $&T(*' /!*,1( Steel Wires: Cored Wires: Aluminum Wires: $,*'+!2 .023-.030 (0.6-0.8mm) .035 (0.9mm) .045 (1.2mm) .052 (1.4mm) 1/16 (1.6mm) .035,.045 (0.9, 1.2mm) .040 (1.0mm) .030-.035" (0.8-0.9mm) .040-.045" (1.0-1.2mm) .052" (1.4mm[...]

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     ++'*!+  $&T(*' K1796-xx K2593-xx K1803-1 K1840-xx K1842-xx AWG 1/0 Co-Axial Power Cable AWG #1 Coaxial Power Cable Work and Feeder Cables Package Weld Power Cable, Twist-Mate to Lug Weld Power Cable, Lug to Lug Includes: 1/0 Coaxial weld cable of length "xx". Ends of the weld cab[...]

  • Page 31

     ++'*!+  $&T(*' K910-1 K910-2 K1500-1 K1500-2 K1500-3 Ground Clamp Ground Clamp Gun Receiver Bushing (for guns with K466-1 Lincoln gun connec- tors; Innershield and Subarc guns) Gun Receiver Bushing (for guns with K466-2, K466-10 Lincoln gun connectors; Magnum 200/300/400 guns and compatibl[...]

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     ++'*!+  $&T(*' K1500-4 K1500-5 K489-7 K435 K468 K590-6 K586-1 Gun Receiver Bushing (for gun with K466-3 Lincoln gun connec- tors; compatible with Miller® guns.) Gun Receiver Bushing (compatible with Oxo® guns.) Gun Receiver Bushing (for Lincoln Fast-Mate guns.) Spindle Adapter, for mount[...]

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     ++'*!+  $&T(*' !&+, $$ ,!'& ' ,  # /  ,* ''$!&#!, $,*!+ '#64A><?? S,HEA G;8 <ACHG CBJ8E ' 4G G;8 7<F 6BAA86G FJ<G6;?[...]

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    $,*!+ '#64A><?? S,HEA G;8 <ACHG CBJ8E ' 4G G;8 J8?7<A: CBJ8E FBHE68 589BE8 <AFG4??4G<BA BE 6;4A:<A: 7E<I8 EB??F4A7BE:H<78F S B ABG GBH6; 8?86GE<64??L ?<I8 C4EGF S /;8A <A6;<A: J<G; G;8[...]

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     %!&,&&  The LN-25™ PRO flow meter cannot be calibrated. If the flow meter reads incorrectly, check for leaks or ki nks in the gas hose. Replace the flow meter if neces- sary. /<E8887+C887.4?<74G<BA (See Figure D.1) Calibration of the LN-25™ PRO may be required when the p.c. boar[...]

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     ,*'-$+ '',!&  $&T(*' If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your $B64?$<A6B?AHG;BE<M87<8?7+8EI<6846<?<GL for technical troubleshooting assistance before you [...]

  • Page 37

     ,*'-$+ '',!&  $&T(*' 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 $B64?$<A6B?AHG;BE<M87<8?7+8EI<6846&l[...]

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     ,*'-$+ '',!&  $&T(*' 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 $B64?$<A6B?AHG;BE<M87<8?7+8EI<6846&l[...]

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     !*%+  $&T(*' 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 replacem[...]

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     !%&+!'&(*!&,  $&T(*' 17.19 8.65 16” CIRCLE 12” x 18” ELLIPSE 23.17 14.81 17. 19 8. 65 16” C I R C LE 12” x 1 8” E L LI P S E 23 .17 1 4 .81[...]

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    / *&!&  .!+' (*-!'&  ,,&,!'& / *&-&  ,&NW' +C4A<F; E8A6; 8E@4A (BEGH:H8F8 "4C4A8F8 ;<A8F8 #BE84A E45<6 READ AND UNDERST AND THE MANUF ACTURER’S INSTRUCTION FOR THIS EQUIPMENT AND THE CONSUMABLES TO BE USED AND FOLLOW YOUR [...]

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    / *&!&  .!+' (*-!'&  ,,&,!'& / *&-&  ,&NW' +C4A<F; E8A6; 8E@4A (BEGH:H8F8 "4C4A8F8 ;<A8F8 #BE84A E45<6 LEIA E COMPREENDA AS INSTRUÇÕES DO F ABRICANTE P ARA ESTE EQUIP AMENTO E AS PAR TES DE USO, E SIGA AS PRÁ TICAS DE SEG[...]

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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 •[...]