Bench Mount, Swivel Mount, Boom Mount | Lincoln Electric LF-72/74

A-4	INSTALLATION	A-4

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BENCH MOUNT

The LF-72 mounts in a variety of configurations. As shipped from the factory, the LF-72 is suitable for bench mounting or placing directly on top of the weld- ing power source (CV-xxx and DC-xxx product family only).

Bench Mount

SWIVEL MOUNT

Both the standard duty bench model and heavy duty bench model may be mounted onto a swivel when a top a welding power source.

Swivel Kit and Bench Model, Standard Duty

Swivel Kit and Base Model LF-72

BOOM MOUNT

When boom mounting, remove the wire reel stand (if assembled) and secure the wire feeder directly to the desired surface.

SUSPENDED

Only suspend the wire feeder by the lift bail of the portability kit.

WARNING

Alternative methods for hanging the wire feeder must not be used unless insulation is provided between the wire feeder enclosure and the hanging device.

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LF-72/74

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Lincoln Electric LF-72/74 service manual Bench Mount, Swivel Mount, Boom Mount, Suspended

Contents

LF-72/74 Safety Electric Shock can kill Welding Sparks can cause fire or explosion Iii Précautions DE Sûreté Sûreté Pour Soudage a L’Arc Master Table of Contents for ALL Sections Installation Section Table of ContentsSection A-1 Installation Amp Rating Duty Cycle Location Safety PrecautionMounting Boom Mount Bench MountSwivel Mount Suspended Weld Cable Sizes Coaxial Weld Cables Weld Cable Connection Analog Control Cable INSTALLATIONA-7Control Cable Connections Analog Miller Control Cable Adapter K2335-1 Miller Power Source Lincoln Wire FeederPin Function Remote Sense Lead Specifications Wire Drive SystemsWelding GUN/WIRE Feeder Trigger Connector High Frequency Protection Welding GUNS, Torches and ACCES- Sories Magnum GUN and Cable Assemblies Wire Drive Configuration Procedure for Changing Drive and Idle Roll SetsRolls.FIGURE A.4 Gun Receiver For use With Bushing Pressure ARM AdjustmentSet the pressure arm as follows See Figure A.6 Wire Reel Loading Weld Wire Routing Figure A.9 Shielding GAS Connection Conduit Kits Installing ElectrodeTo install Lincoln conduit See Figure A.10b For Codes 11209, 11210, 11211 and above Aluminum Wire Preparations Figure A.12b INSTALLATIONA-18 Base Model Bench Model Standard Duty Bench Model Heavy Duty Typical System Configurations Cable LF-72/74 Operation Section Section B-1 Operation GAS Input Work Connection Product Description Common Welding AbbreviationsRecommended Processes Front Panel Controls and Connections Figure B.1 Case Front Controls Description Step Trigger Interlock Switch Burnback and Postflow Timer KITCold FEED/GAS Purge Switch Remote Voltage Control KIT GUN Receiver Bushing K1500-2 Wire Feed Speed KnobTrigger Connector 5-PIN Amphenol Trigger Interlock Accessories Section Section C-1 Accessories Optional Kits LF-72s Accessories Key LF-72/74 Maintenance Section Section D-1 Calibration Specification MaintenanceMaintenance Routine Maintenance Figure D.1 Figure D.3 Major Component Location Section AA-1 Section AA AA-2 WFS Range Wire SizesModel AA-3 Figure AA.1 AA-4 AA-5 AA-6 Coaxial Weld Cable AA-7 INSTALLATIONAA-7K1797-xx AA-8 Drive Roll Kits Steel or Cored Wires AA-9 AA-10 Figure AA.3 Lation or changing drive rolls and/or AA-11Changing the Gun Receiver Bushing Guides Assembly of Drive Rolls and Wire Guides AA-12 AA-13 Set the pressure arm as follows See Figure AA.8 AA-14 AA-15 Loading 16 to 44 lb .3 20kg Spools See figure AA.8 AA-16 Figure AA.11 AA-17 Figure AA.12a AA-18 Figure AA.12b AA-19 AA-20INSTALLATIONAA-20 Common Equipment SET-UPS Figure AA.15 High Volume Production AA-21 Figure AA.16 Portable Welding AA-22 Section BB-1 Section BB BB-2 Fcaw Innershield or Outershield Required Equipment BB-3 BB-4 Figure BB.1 Case Front Controls Description K2426-1 and K2426-2 models BB-5K2426-3 model Switch BB-6 Section CC-1 CC-2 CC-3 CC-4 CC-5 CC-6 Section DD-1 Section DD When inching with gun trigger, electrode To verify the wire feed speedNal wiring WFS knob setting Could remain energized Several seconds MAINTENANCEDD-3 DD-3 Figure DD.3 Major Component Location DD-4 Theory of Operation Section Section E-1 Theory of Operation Return to Section Control Board LF-72/74 Troubleshooting & Repair Section Section F-1 Troubleshooting & Repair HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide PC Board Troubleshooting Procedures Function Problems Function Problems Troubleshooting & Repair Drive Motor and Tach Feedback Test Test Description Test Procedure Troubleshooting and Repair GAS Solenoid Test Test Procedure Figure F.3 Leads 552, 552B Diode Bridge Test 552B + 552A Wire Speed Potentiometer Test Wire Speed Potentiometer Test 14F-14 PC Board Removal and Replacement Control PC Board Removal and Replacement Procedure Removal Procedure Replacement Procedure Troubleshooting and Repair Wire Drive Motor and Gear BOX Removal and Replacement Procedure Procedure Replacement Procedures SET UP Operation Verification LF-72/74 Electrical Diagrams Section Section G-1 Electrical Diagrams LF-72/74 Timer 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