Lincoln Electric LF-72/74 service manual Troubleshooting and Repair, GAS Solenoid Test

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F-9	TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR	F-9

GAS SOLENOID TEST

WARNING

Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric factory trained personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician or machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid electrical shock, please observe all safety notes and pre- cautions detailed throughout this manual.

If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to per- form the test / repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.

TEST DESCRIPTION

This test will determine if the gas solenoid is receiving the correct voltage and if the solenoid is functional.

MATERIALS NEEDED

5/16 in. nut driver

12 VDC @ 1 amp power source Volt-Ohmmeter

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Contents LF-72/74 Safety Electric Shock can kill Iii Welding Sparks can cause fire or explosionSûreté Pour Soudage a L’Arc Précautions DE SûretéMaster Table of Contents for ALL Sections Table of Contents Installation SectionSection A-1 Amp Rating Duty Cycle InstallationSafety Precaution LocationMounting Swivel Mount Bench MountBoom Mount SuspendedWeld Cable Sizes Weld Cable Connection Coaxial Weld CablesINSTALLATIONA-7 Analog Control CableControl Cable Connections Miller Power Source Lincoln Wire Feeder Analog Miller Control Cable Adapter K2335-1Pin Function Welding GUN/WIRE Feeder Trigger Connector Wire Drive SystemsRemote Sense Lead Specifications High Frequency ProtectionMagnum GUN and Cable Assemblies Welding GUNS, Torches and ACCES- SoriesProcedure for Changing Drive and Idle Roll Sets Wire Drive ConfigurationRolls.FIGURE A.4 Pressure ARM Adjustment Gun Receiver For use With BushingSet the pressure arm as follows See Figure A.6 Wire Reel Loading Figure A.9 Weld Wire RoutingShielding GAS Connection To install Lincoln conduit See Figure A.10b Installing ElectrodeConduit Kits For Codes 11209, 11210, 11211 and aboveFigure A.12b Aluminum Wire PreparationsBase Model Bench Model Standard Duty Bench Model Heavy Duty INSTALLATIONA-18Cable Typical System ConfigurationsLF-72/74 Section B-1 Operation SectionGAS Input Work Connection OperationCommon Welding Abbreviations Product DescriptionRecommended Processes Figure B.1 Case Front Controls Description Front Panel Controls and ConnectionsCold FEED/GAS Purge Switch Burnback and Postflow Timer KITStep Trigger Interlock Switch Remote Voltage Control KITTrigger Connector 5-PIN Amphenol Wire Feed Speed KnobGUN Receiver Bushing K1500-2 Trigger InterlockSection C-1 Accessories SectionOptional Kits AccessoriesLF-72s Accessories Key LF-72/74 Section D-1 Maintenance SectionMaintenance MaintenanceCalibration Specification Routine MaintenanceFigure D.1 Figure D.3 Major Component Location Section AA Section AA-1WFS Range Wire Sizes AA-2Model Figure AA.1 AA-3AA-4 AA-5 Coaxial Weld Cable AA-6INSTALLATIONAA-7 AA-7K1797-xx AA-8 AA-9 Drive Roll Kits Steel or Cored WiresFigure AA.3 AA-10Changing the Gun Receiver Bushing AA-11Lation or changing drive rolls and/or GuidesAA-12 Assembly of Drive Rolls and Wire GuidesSet the pressure arm as follows See Figure AA.8 AA-13AA-14 Loading 16 to 44 lb .3 20kg Spools See figure AA.8 AA-15Figure AA.11 AA-16Figure AA.12a AA-17Figure AA.12b AA-18AA-19 Common Equipment SET-UPS AA-20INSTALLATIONAA-20AA-21 Figure AA.15 High Volume ProductionAA-22 Figure AA.16 Portable WeldingSection BB Section BB-1Fcaw Innershield or Outershield BB-2BB-3 Required EquipmentFigure BB.1 Case Front Controls Description BB-4BB-5 K2426-1 and K2426-2 modelsK2426-3 model BB-6 SwitchSection CC-1 CC-2 CC-3 CC-4 CC-5 CC-6 Section DD Section DD-1Nal wiring To verify the wire feed speedWhen inching with gun trigger, electrode WFS knob setting Could remain energized Several secondsDD-3 MAINTENANCEDD-3DD-4 Figure DD.3 Major Component LocationSection E-1 Theory of Operation SectionReturn to Section Theory of OperationControl Board LF-72/74 Section F-1 Troubleshooting & Repair SectionHOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting & RepairPC Board Troubleshooting Procedures Function Problems Function Problems Troubleshooting & Repair Test Description Drive Motor and Tach Feedback TestTest Procedure GAS Solenoid Test Troubleshooting and RepairFigure F.3 Leads 552, 552B Test ProcedureDiode Bridge Test 552B + 552A Wire Speed Potentiometer Test 14F-14 Wire Speed Potentiometer TestPC Board Removal and Replacement Removal Procedure Replacement Procedure Control PC Board Removal and Replacement ProcedureTroubleshooting and Repair Procedure Wire Drive Motor and Gear BOX Removal and ReplacementProcedure Replacement Procedures Operation Verification SET UPLF-72/74 Section G-1 Electrical Diagrams SectionLF-72/74 Electrical DiagramsTimer KIT Board Normal Speed Micro Internal panel Motor Connecter Summary High Torque Setting engages Schematic Common Analog Control PC Board G4559 Sheet Electrical Diagrams Electrical Diagrams PC Board Assembly Common Analog Control G4560-2E0