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Lincoln Electric LN-15 WIRE FEEDER Operator's Manual

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LN- 15 WIRE FEEDER
This manual covers equipment which is no
longer in production by The Lincoln Electric Co.
Speci cations and availability of optional
features may have changed.
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 thoughtful opera-
tion on your part. DO NOT
INSTALL, OPERATE OR REPAIR
THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT
READING THIS MANUAL AND
THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CONTAINED THROUGHOUT. And,
most importantly, think before you
act and be careful.
Date of Purchase:
Serial Number:
Code Number:
Model:
Where Purchased:
• 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
For use with machines having Code Number
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
• World's Leader in Welding and Cutting Products •
10864
Copyright © 2003 Lincoln Global Inc.
IM733
March, 2003

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  • Page 1 March, 2003 For use with machines having Code Number 10864 This manual covers equipment which is no longer in production by The Lincoln Electric Co. Speci cations and availability of optional features may have changed. Safety Depends on You Lincoln arc welding and cutting equipment is designed and built with safety in mind.
  • Page 2 351040, Miami, Florida 33135 or CSA Standard W117.2-1974. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet E205 is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199. BE SURE THAT ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES ARE PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.

  • Page 3: Electric Shock Can Kill

    SAFETY ARC RAYS can burn. ELECTRIC SHOCK can 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover kill. plates to protect your eyes from sparks and 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits the rays of the arc when welding or observing are electrically “hot”...
  • Page 4 SAFETY WELDING SPARKS can CYLINDER may explode cause fire or explosion. if damaged. 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. 7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders If this is not possible, cover them to prevent containing the correct shielding gas for the the welding sparks from starting a fire.
  • Page 5 SAFETY...
  • Page 6 QUALITY product by Lincoln Electric. We want you Thank You to take pride in operating this Lincoln Electric Company product ••• as much pride as we have in bringing this product to you! Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately When this equipment is shipped, title passes to the purchaser upon receipt by the carrier.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Installation........................Section A Technical Specifications .......................A-1 Safety Precautions .......................A-2 Location ..........................A-2 Work Clip Lead ........................A-2 High Frequency Protection ....................A-2 Weld Cable Connections ......................A-3 Electrode Connection ......................A-3 Work Connection ........................A-3 Power Source Connection....................A-3 Gun and Cable Assemblies ....................A-3 Electrode Polarity .........................A-3 Control Cable Connections ....................A-3 Connection Diagram......................A-4...

  • Page 8: Installation

    INSTALLATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – LN-15 K1870-1 (CODE NUMBER 10864) INPUT VOLTAGE 15-110 VDC (110VDC 5Amps Maximum) Across the Arc Model RATED CURRENT 300 Amps 60% Duty Cycle 250 Amps 100% Duty Cycle ELECTRODE DIAMETERS and SPEED RANGE Electrode Size Speed Range 0.023 - 0.052"...

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    INSTALLATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The work clip lead attached to the front of the LN- 15 must be connected directly to the work using the spring clip on the end of the lead. WARNING If the work clip lead is not connected, the LN-15 will ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL.

  • Page 10: Weld Cable Connections

    INSTALLATION WELD CABLE CONNECTIONS ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL. CAUTION WARNING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE LN-15, DO NOT CONNECT THE LN-15 TO NON-LINCOLN TIG OR SQUARE • ONLY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN SHOULD WAVE POWER SOURCES. TIG HIGH FREQUENCY SHOULD CONNECT THE ELECTRODE LEADS TO THE NEVER BE APPLIED TO THE LN-15.

  • Page 11: Connection Diagram

    INSTALLATION CONNECTION DIAGRAM, ACROSS THE ARC MODEL Set-Up ( See Figure A.1) Typically used for general fabrication, maintenance and repair jobs because it’s easy to set up and operate. Requires only one cable-less to carry. Contactor standard on Across The Arc Model. FIGURE A.1 RANGER 8 SAE 400 WITH CV ADAPTER...

  • Page 12: Procedure To Install Drive Rolls And Wire Guides

    INSTALLATION PROCEDURE TO INSTALL DRIVE ROLLS FEEDING WIRE ELECTRODE AND WIRE GUIDES WARNING WARNING • ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL. • When feeding electrode with the gun trigger, the electrode and wire • Turn off input power at the weld- drive mechanism are always "hot" ing power source before installa- to work and ground and could tion or changing drive roll and/or...

  • Page 13: Operation

    • Always wear dry insulating gloves. NEGATIVE OUTPUT • The serviceability of a product or structure uti- lizing the LN-15 wire feeder is and must be the sole responsibility of the builder/user. Many INPUT POWER variables beyond the control of The Lincoln Electric Company affect the results obtained in using the LN-15 wire feeder.

  • Page 14: General Description

    OPERATION GENERAL DESCRIPTION PROCESS LIMITATIONS • The across the arc model is not recommended for The LN-15 is a light weight, portable, durable semi- GMAW-STT, SAW, SMAW, GTAW or CAG. automatic wire feeder. • The LN-15 does not support 4 step trigger operation. The LN-15 accommodates spools 8"...

  • Page 15: Case Front Controls

    OPERATION CASE FRONT CONTROLS (See Figure B.1) 6. WORK CLIP LEAD-This lead must be connected ACROSS THE ARC MODEL directly to the work using the spring clip. DUAL PROCEDURE 1. WIRE FEED SPEED DISPLAY-The Wire Feed Speed display shows the rate the LN-15 will feed elec- The LN-15 supports a special "dual procedure"...

  • Page 16: Ln-15 Power-Up Sequence

    OPERATION LN-15 POWER-UP SEQUENCE Preflow: Normal Power-Up Display When power is first applied to the LN-15, the display Postflow: will momentarily show set-up information. For exam- ple, it may show "CV" and "HI", indicating operation Burnback: from a CV power source and the wire drive is config- ured for the high speed gear.
  • Page 17 OPERATION Rotate the WFS knob until the desired parameter is displayed. CV/CC Mode: WFS Units: 2. Activate and release the GAS PURGE switch to select the parameter. The present value will then display in the right hand side of the display. Example: 3.

  • Page 18: Internal Controls

    OPERATION When the toggle switch is held in the DOWN position, INTERNAL CONTROLS (Figure B.2) the gas solenoid valve is energized but neither the power source nor the drive motor will be energized. While the Gas Purge button is activated, the flow rate of the Shielding gas can be adjusted.

  • Page 19: Constant Current Operation

    The intention is to stant current operation. assure that proper weld material properties will develop. For these reasons, Lincoln Electric does NOT recom- Welding is sometimes performed using constant current mend constant current semiautomatic welding for power sources.

  • Page 20: Setting Arc Sensing Wire Feed Speed For Constant Current Operation

    OPERATION The wire will feed at the DESIRED IN/MIN speed when the welding S E T T I N G A R C S E N S I N G W I R E F E E D S P E E D power source is set to the arc voltage to be used for the weld FOR CONSTANT CURRENT OPERATION procedure (375 in/min.

  • Page 21: Making A Weld

    OPERATION MAKING A WELD • Connect the work cable to the metal to be welded. The work cable must make good electrical contact to the work. The work must also be grounded as stated in "Arc Welding Safety Precautions." • Connect the LN-15 electrode cable to the power source for the polarity and process to be used.

  • Page 22: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES FACTORY INSTALLED EQUIPMENT • K1500-2 Gun Receiver Bushing. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT • Gun Receiver Bushings • Drive Roll Kits • Drive Roll Kits (Includes drive rolls and guide tube necessary to feed the identified wire size and type. WIRE TYPE ELECTRODE SIZE KP KIT Steel Wires:...

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING 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.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING Service and Repair should only be performed by Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician and machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid Electrical Shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.
  • Page 25 FUNCTION P P ROBLEMS Major physical or electrical damage 1. Contact your local authorized is evident when the sheet metal cov- Lincoln Electric Field Service facil- ers are removed. ity for technical assistance. The wire drive stops feeding wire 1. The motor has exceeded the cur- after about 10 seconds.

  • Page 26: Parts

    TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE AREAS OF RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) MISADJUSTMENTS(S) COURSE OF ACTION No output, no display. 1. The power source is not turned 2. The work clip lead is not making a good connection. 3.
  • Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual ERRORS ON THE DISPLAY Fault Code Description Possible Adjustments Err 81 Average motor over current shutdown • The wire drive motor has overheated. • Check to make sure the electrode slides easily through the liner of the gun.
  • Page 28 DIAGRAMS G4197-1 G4197 G4198-1 G4198 LN-15 ACROSS THE ARC MODEL...
  • Page 29 NOTES LN-15 ACROSS THE ARC MODEL...
  • Page 30 NOTES LN-15 ACROSS THE ARC MODEL...
  • Page 31 Year AMERICAN EXPRESS USE THIS FORM TO ORDER: Order from: BOOK DIVISION, The Lincoln Electric Company, 22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199 for fastest service, FAX this completed form to: 216-361-5901 BOOKS OR FREE INFORMATIVE CATALOGS Telephone: 216-383-2211 or,...
  • Page 32 ● ● ● Do not touch electrically live parts or Keep flammable materials away. Wear eye, ear and body protection. WARNING electrode with skin or wet clothing. ● Insulate yourself from work and ground. Spanish ● ● ● No toque las partes o los electrodos Mantenga el material combustible Protéjase los ojos, los oídos y el AVISO DE...
  • Page 33 ● ● ● Keep your head out of fumes. Turn power off before servicing. Do not operate with panel open or WARNING ● Use ventilation or exhaust to guards off. remove fumes from breathing zone. Spanish ● Los humos fuera de la zona de res- ●...
  • Page 34 • World's Leader in Welding and Cutting Products • • 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...

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