Installation, Amp Rating Duty Cycle | Lincoln Electric LF-72/74

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A-2			INSTALLATION			A-2

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: LF-72 Wire Feeder

	SPEC.# TYPE		WIRE FEED SPEED RANGE

				Wire Size
		LF-72	Speed	Solid	Cored

	K2327-1	Base Model
	K2327-4
	K2327-2	Bench Model	50-800 IPM	.023 - 1/16 in.	.035 - 5/64 in
		Standard Duty	(1.27-20.3 m/m)	(0.6 - 1.6 mm)	(0.9 - 2.0 mm)
	K2327-3	Bench Mode
		Heavy Duty

CONTROL BOX, WIRE DRIVE AND COMPLETE UNITS

SPEC.#

TYPE

INPUT POWER

PHYSICAL SIZE•

TEMPERATURE RATING

Input Voltage

Dimensions

and Current

Height

Width

Depth

Weight

Operating

Storage

43 Lbs

K2327-1

LF-72

11.1“

10.2“

12.9“

(19.7 Kg.)

( 282 mm)

(259 mm)

(328 mm)

K2327-4

Base Model

26.5 Lbs

(12.0 Kg)

Dimensions Δ

Height

Width

Depth

Weight

LF-72

K2327-2

24-42VAC

12.6“

10.9“

22.5“

52.5 Lbs

14°F to 104°F

-40°F to 85°F

Bench

9 AMPS

( 320 mm)

(277 mm)

(572 mm)

(23.8 Kg.)

(-10°C to 40°C)

(-40°C to 85°C)

Standard

Duty

Dimensions Δ

Height

Width

Depth

Weight

LF-72

K2327-3

15.3“

13.0“

27.7“

67.5 Lbs

Bench

( 389 mm)

(330 mm)

(704 mm)

(30.6 Kg.)

Heavy

Duty

WELDING CAPACITY RATING

Amp Rating

Duty Cycle

500 A

60%

400 A

100%

ΔDimensions do not include wire reel.

LF-72/74

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Lincoln Electric LF-72/74 service manual Installation, Amp Rating Duty Cycle

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 Section A-1 Table of ContentsInstallation Section Installation Amp Rating Duty Cycle Mounting Safety PrecautionLocation Bench Mount Swivel MountBoom Mount Suspended Weld Cable Sizes Coaxial Weld Cables Weld Cable Connection Control Cable Connections INSTALLATIONA-7Analog Control Cable Pin Function Miller Power Source Lincoln Wire FeederAnalog Miller Control Cable Adapter K2335-1 Wire Drive Systems Welding GUN/WIRE Feeder Trigger ConnectorRemote Sense Lead Specifications High Frequency Protection Welding GUNS, Torches and ACCES- Sories Magnum GUN and Cable Assemblies Rolls.FIGURE A.4 Procedure for Changing Drive and Idle Roll SetsWire Drive Configuration Set the pressure arm as follows See Figure A.6 Pressure ARM AdjustmentGun Receiver For use With Bushing Wire Reel Loading Weld Wire Routing Figure A.9 Shielding GAS Connection Installing Electrode To install Lincoln conduit See Figure A.10bConduit Kits 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 Recommended Processes Common Welding AbbreviationsProduct Description Front Panel Controls and Connections Figure B.1 Case Front Controls 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 Section Section C-1 Accessories Optional Kits LF-72s Accessories Key LF-72/74 Maintenance Section Section D-1 Maintenance MaintenanceCalibration Specification Routine Maintenance Figure D.1 Figure D.3 Major Component Location Section AA-1 Section AA Model WFS Range Wire SizesAA-2 AA-3 Figure AA.1 AA-4 AA-5 AA-6 Coaxial Weld Cable K1797-xx INSTALLATIONAA-7AA-7 AA-8 Drive Roll Kits Steel or Cored Wires AA-9 AA-10 Figure AA.3 AA-11 Changing the Gun Receiver BushingLation or changing drive rolls and/or 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 K2426-3 model BB-5K2426-1 and K2426-2 models Switch BB-6 Section CC-1 CC-2 CC-3 CC-4 CC-5 CC-6 Section DD-1 Section DD To verify the wire feed speed Nal wiringWhen inching with gun trigger, electrode 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