Aluminum Wire Preparations | Lincoln Electric IM847-D guide

A-16	INSTALLATION	A-16

ALUMINUM WIRE PREPARATIONS

WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.

• Turn the input power OFF at the dis- connect switch before working on this equipment.

• Do not touch electrically hot parts.

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Welding with aluminum filler wires requires extra care. Aluminum wire is softer and not as stiff as steel wires, it is important to keep aluminum wire free of dirt and scratches. Limit gun length to 10 Ft.(3.0 m) for best results and use a spool cover if feeding from a spool.

To prevent scratching of the aluminum wire, remove the ball bearings from the ball housing as follows.

(For Codes 11075, 11076, 11077) Tools required: (See Figure A.12a)

•Snap Ring Pliers

•9/64" Hex key wrench

1.Turn off power at the welding power source.

2.Remove the snap ring holding the ball bushing assembly to the back of the wire feeder. Remove the ball bushing assembly.

FIGURE A.12a

(For Codes 11209, 11210, 11211 and above)

Tools required: (See Figure A.12b)

•9/64" Hex key wrench

1.Turn off power at the welding power source.

2.Remove the snap ring holding the ball bushing assembly to the back of the wire feeder. Remove the ball bushing assembly.

FIGURE A.12b

"O" RING

3.Remove the three socket head cap screws from the ball bushing assembly. Caution: as the screws are being loosened, the balls may fall free from the assembly. Remove the balls and the steel washer.

FIGURE A.13

4.Place the ball bushing housing into the wire feeder case and secure with the snap ring or “O” ring depending on which code your machine uses.

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Lincoln Electric IM847-D manual Aluminum Wire Preparations, Figure A.12a For Codes 11209, 11210, 11211 and above

Contents

LF-72 Wire Feeder Safety California Proposition 65 Warnings Electric Shock can kill Welding and Cutting Sparks can Cause fire or explosion Iii Précautions DE Sûreté Sûreté Pour Soudage a L’Arc Table of Contents Thank You Section a Section BSection C Section D Section ESection F P-622 Installation Amp Rating Duty Cycle Safety Precaution LocationMounting Bench Mount Swivel MountBoom Mount Suspended Electric Shock can Kill Weld Cable Sizes Coaxial Weld Cables Weld Cable Connection 6INSTALLATIONA-6 Analog Control CableControl Cable Connections Miller Power Source Lincoln Wire Feeder Analog Miller Control Cable Adapter K2335-1Pin Function Wire Drive Systems Welding GUN/WIRE Feeder Trigger ConnectorRemote Sense Lead Specifications High Frequency Protection Welding GUNS, Torches and ACCES- Sories Figure A.3 Procedure for Changing Drive and Idle Roll Sets Wire Drive Configuration Pressure ARM Adjustment Gun Receiver For use With BushingSet the pressure arm as follows See Figure A.6 Wire Reel Loading Spindle PlacementLoading 16 to 44 lb .3 20kg Spools See figure A.8 Loading 30 lb .6 kg Readi-Reels See Figure A.9 Weld Wire Routing Figure A.9 Shielding GAS Connection Installing Electrode Conduit Kits Figure A.10a For Codes 11209, 11210, 11211 and above Aluminum Wire Preparations Figure A.12a For Codes 11209, 11210, 11211 and above Base Model Bench Model Standard Duty Bench Model Heavy Duty Typical System Configurations 15, Magnum15’, Magnum Pro Safety Precautions Operation Common Welding Abbreviations Product DescriptionRecommended Processes Required Equipment Front Panel Controls and Connections Figure B.1 Description Burnback and Postflow Timer KIT Cold FEED/GAS Purge SwitchStep Trigger Interlock Switch Remote Voltage Control KIT Wire Feed Speed Knob Trigger Connector 5-PIN AmphenolGUN Receiver Bushing K1500-2 Trigger Interlock Accessories Optional Kits Optional Kits Accessories Key Maintenance MaintenanceRoutine Maintenance Periodic Maintenance See Figure D.2 For Codes below 11289 use 9 thruFor Codes above 11290 use Troubleshooting HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide Output Problems Installed Wiring Diagram LF-72 Feeder 11075, 11076 LF-72 Feeder for Codes 11209, 11210, 11211 L12146-1 Diagrams Diagrams Dimension Prints Bench Model Bench Model Standard Duty Bench Model Heavy Duty Precaucion Warnung