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  • Page 1

    LN -23P Portable Innershield Semiautomatic W ire Feeder OPERA TOR’S MANUAL IM311-E November, 2009 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 R[...]

  • Page 2

    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 R A Y S can b urn. 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[...]

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    iii SAFETY iii FOR ELECTRIC ALL Y pow ered 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. N[...]

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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 L’Arc 1. Protegez-vous contre la secousse électrique: a. Les circuits ?[...]

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    v v Thank Y ou 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. Pa[...]

  • Page 7

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

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    TEMPERA TURE RANGE OPERA TION: - 30 o C o * to +40 o C (- 22 o F to +104 o F) STORAGE: - 40 o C to +40 o C (- 40 o F to +104 o F) ENVIRONMENT AL RA TING OPERA TING ARC VOL T AGE Constant Voltage (CV) 14-50VDC (90VDC Maximum OCV) RA TED CURRENT 250-350 Amps 60% Duty Cycle (Depending on Gun Used) WIRE SPEED RANGE 30-170 Inches Per Minute (IPM) (1.18-[...]

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    A-2 INST ALLA TION A-2 LN™-23P INPUT CABLE : For K316L-1 (6 pin connector) The standard 25 foot input cable between the LN™- 23P and the power source (with a K350 Adapter Kit) consists of a six-conductor control cable and a 1/0 electrode cable. The control cable has lugged leads on the power source end and a polarized plug on the wire feeder en[...]

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    • Other Power Sources: Mount the Adapter Kit to the side of the power source or some convenient location so its co ntrol ca ble can b e c onne cted to the po wer source terminal strip. Use the shock mounted mount- ing plate as a template to locate the four 5/32" diame- ter holes that must be drilled in th e case side. (Use caution not to dri[...]

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    B-1 OPERA TION B-1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The K316L-[ ] / LN™-23P is a lightweight, portable wire feed unit which includes calibrated wire speed control, voltage con- trol, wire drive with enclosed 14 lb. wire reel, analog voltmeter and various input control and electrode cable lengths. The LN™-23P was designed specifically for Innershield pipe we[...]

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    B-2 OPERA TION LN™-23P B-2 2. Remove compartment cover along with plastic wire reel brake and reel cover. Pull wire end from spool and route it through the liner opening that is mount- ed inside the wire reel case. 3 . Pull 2-3 ft. of wire through upper conduit cable piece as shown in picture below. ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Do not touch elect[...]

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    B-3 OPERA TION B-3 DRIVE ROLL PRESSURE Th e dr iv e ro ll p re ss ur e i s pr e- se t at t he fa ct or y fo r proper feeding. If the idle roll tension must be relieved temporarily, see the Maintenance Section for proper adjustment procedure. ADJUSTING WIRE FEED SPEED AND VOL T AGE Set the wire feed as specified in the procedures using the calibrate[...]

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    C-1 ACCESSORIES LN™-23P C-1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT GUN AND CABLE ASSEMBLIES K350 ADAPTER KIT Required when using the LN™-23P on any constant voltage power source. Either one or two LN™-23P’s can be connected to the Adapter. If two LN™-23P’s are connected, they can be set for different proce- dures. The Adapter circuit is interlocked so only[...]

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    D-1 MAINTENANCE D-1 GUN AND CABLE MAINTENANCE Remove spatter from tip after each ten minutes of arc time or as required. Replace worn contact tips and thread protectors as required. Replace worn spring liners in nozzles. The life of the spring can be doubled by rotating it 180°. Clean cables after using approximately 300 pounds of electrode. Remov[...]

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    D-2 MAINTENANCE LN™-23P D-2 CIRCUIT PROTECTION Circuit Breaker – The 3.5 amp circuit breaker located on the rear of the unit normally trips only when an overload occurs because of excessive loading in the wire feed cable or a defective motor or control compo- nents. After allowing a few minutes for cooling, push the reset button and weld. If it[...]

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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 Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. CAUTION This Troubleshooting Guide is provided to help you locate and repair possible machine[...]

  • Page 18

    E-2 TROUBLESHOOTING E-2 LN™-23P 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 PROBLEMS (SYM[...]

  • Page 19

    E-3 TROUBLESHOOTING E-3 LN™-23P 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 PROBLEMS (SYM[...]

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    F-1 DIAGRAMS F-1 LN™-23P 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 LN™-23P M17514 12-01 1 3 4 5 6 2 6 4 2 1 5 * RELAY P.C. BOARD 3 1CR 21 521 609 608 610 604B 607 75 B A 608 75A 75B 4 76A 76B 602 604 7 5 76 7 7 521 602 604 7 5 76 77 5 21 602 2CR B A 609 521B 521A 2B 2A 31 32 4 77 76 75 21 607 606 605 A A A A A A A A A (J) (A) (D) (C) (H) A A (E) (F) (G) (I) (K) (B) 31 32 4 2 77 76 75 GND 2B 2 1 [...]

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    F-3 DIAGRAMS F-3 LN™-23P CRM33 074 (8/ 01) 1 4 M14197 H F G E C D F E D C B A FO R CO DE S BE LO W 1 0 8 9 2 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, [...]

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    F-4 DIAGRAMS F-4 LN™-23P 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-5 DIAGRAMS F-5 LN™-23P 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-6 DIAGRAMS F-6 LN™-23P 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-7 DIAGRAMS F-7 LN™-23P 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-8 DIAGRAMS F-8 LN™-23P 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-9 DIAGRAMS F-9 LN™-23P 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-10 DIAGRAMS F-10 LN™-23P 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-11 DIAGRAMS F-11 LN™-23P 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-12 DIAGRAMS F-12 LN™-23P 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-13 DIAGRAMS F-13 LN™-23P FIELD CALIBRATION OF K-316 LN™-23P P.C. BOARD S-16902 3-30-84M[...]

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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 PAR TES 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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