Sequence Of Operation; Loading Electrode; Mounting 22 To 30 Lb Readi-Reel Coils; Mounting 10 To 30 Lb Spools - Lincoln Electric LN-25 Service Manual

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SEQUENCE OF OPERATION

LOADING ELECTRODE

WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Unless an optional output
control or internal contactor is
used with the LN-25, the
electrode circuit is electrically
"Hot" when the power source
is on.
• Turn off the power source
while mounting electrode
coils.
MOUNTING 22 TO 30 LB READI-REEL
The LN-25 is factory equipped with a K363-P Readi-
Reel ® Adapter which is required to load Lincoln 22 to
30 lb Readi-Reel coils.
a. Make certain that the threaded locking collar is
tight and securely locks the adapter on the
spindle (see figure B.2).
b. Rotate the spindle and adapter so the retaining
spring is at the 12 o'clock position.
c. Position the Readi-Reel so that it will rotate in a
clockwise direction when feeding (wire is to be
dereeled from bottom of the coil).
d. Set one of the Readi-Reel inside cage wires on
the slot in the retaining spring tab.
e. Lower the Readi-Reel to depress the retaining
spring and align the other inside cage wires with
the grooves in the molded adapter.
f. Slide cage all the way onto the adapter until the
retaining spring "pops up" fully.
WARNING
Check to be sure the retaining spring has fully
returned to the locking position and has securely
locked the Readi-Reel cage in place. Retaining spring
must rest on the cage, not the welding electrode.
OPERATION
g. To remove Readi-Reel from Adapter, depress re-
taining spring tab with thumb while pulling the
Readi-Reel cage from the molded adapter with
both hands. It is not necessary to remove adapter
from spindle.
h. Load wire into wire drive per Loading Wire Drive
Section.

MOUNTING 10 TO 30 LB SPOOLS

For 12" Diameter Spools:
a. Remove the locking collar and the Readi-Reel
adapter shipped on the 2" diameter spindle
(adapter is not required).
b. Place the spool on the spindle so the brake
holding pin enters one of the holes in the back
side of the spool. Be sure the wire comes off the
COILS
® spool in a clockwise direction when dereeled from
the bottom of the coil.
c. Replace and tighten the locking collar.
d. See Loading Wire Drive section for loading
instructions.
For 8" Diameter Spools (Requires optional K468
Spindle Adapter for 8" Spools):
a. Remove the locking collar and the Readi-Reel
adapter shipped on the 2" diameter spindle
(adapter is not required).
b. Slide S18221 Spindle Adapter onto the 2" spindle
so the brake holding pin enters the adapter pin
hole.
c. Place the spool on the spindle so the adapter tab
enters one of the holes in the back side of the
spool. Be sure the wire comes off the spool in a
clockwise direction when dereeled from the
bottom of the coil.
d. Replace and tighten the Locking Collar.
e. Load wire into wire drive per Loading Wire Drive
Section.

MOUNTING 13 OR 14 LB INNERSHIELD COILS

(Requires Optional K435 Spindle Adapter for 14 lb
Coils.)
a. Remove the locking collar and the Readi-Reel
adapter shipped on the 2" diameter spindle
(adapter is not required).
b. Mount K435 Spindle Adapter and Innershield coil
per the Instructions (S18256) included with the
K435.
LN-25
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