Installing Electrode, Conduit Kits | Lincoln Electric LF-72/74

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A-16	INSTALLATION	A-16

INSTALLING ELECTRODE	(For Codes 11209, 11210, 11211 and above)
CONDUIT KITS	To install Lincoln conduit: (See Figure A.10b)
CONDUIT KITS

1. Turn off power at the welding power source.

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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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Electrode conduit is used when feeding wire drums, from boxes or large reels. For best feeding results, use the shortest conduit length possible and avoid sharp bends.

(For Codes 11075, 11076, 11077) Tools required: (See Figure A.10a)

• Snap Ring Pliers

To install Lincoln conduit:

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.10a

2.Remove the “O” ring holding the ball bushing assembly to the back of the wire feeder. Remove the ball bushing assembly.

FIGURE A.10b

"O" RING

3.Place a K1546-xx conduit connector into the back of the wire drive. Rotate the conduit connector to a position where the thumb screw does not interfere with the idle arm or door.

4.Tighten the set screw to secure the conduit connec- tor in the wire drive.

5.Insert conduit through the sheet metal of the LF-72 and into the conduit connector. Secure with the

thumb screw.

FIGURE A.11

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Lincoln Electric LF-72/74 service manual Installing Electrode, Conduit Kits, For Codes 11209, 11210, 11211 and above

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