Lincoln Electric LN-15 User manual

LN-15 Wire Feeder

Portable, Semiautomatic Wire Feeder

SEMIAUTOMATIC WIRE FEEDERS

Publication E8.60 10/07

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ated Output Wire Feed Speed Wire Size ange Dimensions

Product Product Current/ ange in (mm) H x W x D Net Weight

Name Number Input Power Voltage/Duty Cycle(1) ipm (m/min.) Solid Cored inches (mm) lbs.(kg)

LN-15 K1870-1 15-110 VDC 350A/60% 50-700 .023-.052 .035-5/64 12.7 x 8.7 x 23 30

Across-The-Arc (1.3-17.8) (0.6-1.3) (0.9-2.0) (356 x 188 x 533) (15.4)

LN-15 K1871-1 42 VAC 500A/60% 28

Control Cable (12.7)

The LN-15 is one of the smallest and most maneuverable wire feeders

for the construction, shipbuilding and pipeline industries. It uses a high

temperature, abrasion resistant plastic case, aluminum alloy roll cage

and fully encapsulated PC boards.

The LN-15 is available in both Across-The-Arc and Control Cable

versions. Both offer outstanding welding performance on a wide variety

of steel, stainless steel, aluminum and alloy materials.

Professional Features:

• Adjustable carrying strap makes it easy to carry and hang.

• Fully enclosed molded case is heat, spatter and impact

resistant.

• Double latch case seals tight to protect drive system and wire from

dirt, dust and rain.

• Full body aluminum roll cage provides sturdy impact protection and

all-around handles for easy portability.

Base Unit Includes:

• K1500-2 Gun Receiver Bushing.

• Carrying Strap.

• Spindle Adapter for 8" O.D. Spools.

• Standard contactor with Across-The-Arc model.

equired Options:

• agnum®Gun and Cable Assembly

• Drive Roll Kit

• Separate Control Cable -10 ft. (Control Cable odel only)

Advantage Lincoln

Performance:

• Both models are designed for IG, Pulsed IG, Flux-Cored and

etal-Cored welding processes using lightweight 8" (203 mm)

diameter spools. The Control Cable version is also designed for

the STT®(Surface Tension Transfer®) process.

• axtrac®wire drive system easily feeds .023"-.052"

(0.6 - 1.3 mm) solid and .035"-5/64" (0.9 - 2.0 mm) cored wires.

• Compact unit fits easily through 14" (356 mm) diameter

manhole/manway.

• anufactured under a quality system certified to ISO 9001

requirements.

• Three-year warranty on parts and labor.

Simple Controls:

• Bright LED digital meters are easy to read in adverse lighting

conditions.

Output

IG, Pulsed IG, Flux-Cored, STT®(1)

Processes

(1) Control Cable Model Only.

VAC

Input

10 -110

VDC

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PERFORMANCE

Patented Dual Spring

Pressure Arm

• Easy turn numeric tension handle

and pressure indicator.

• Set heavy tension for steel

and stainless.

• Set moderate tension for cored

wires.

• Set soft tension for aluminum.

• Wide idler arm hinge delivers

improved drive roll clamping

pressure.

New Patent-Pending Drive Rolls

• For steel - new design delivers

20% more feeding force.

• For aluminum - chrome plated

to resist build-up.

Patented Split Wire Guides

• Full support for wire throughout

the drive path.

• Removable outer wire guide for

easy access.

• No tools required.

• No birdnesting.

Brass to Brass Interchangeable

Gun Bushings

• More reliable electrical

conductivity – no oxide

build-up.

• More efficient energy transfer –

lower voltage drops.

• Easily adapt any number

of Lincoln Magnum®or

competitive guns.

Rigid Cast Aluminum Frame

• Enhances precise drive roll

alignment.

Twist-Lock Drive Roll Hubs

• Fast, tool-less changeovers.

Built-in Flowmeter

Cold Feed / Gas Purge Switch

Two-Step Trigger Interlock

Separate Drive Gear (not shown)

• Reduces pressure on motor for

extended service life.

* Drive rolls and wire guide not included.

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QUALITY AND RELIABILITY

3 Year

Warranty!

3 Year

Warranty!

ISO 9001 certified for quality and customer satisfaction. Designed

to IEC60974 5, CE and CSA standards. Meets IP23S environmental rating.

Strong

• Sturdy aluminum roll cage protects feeder from damage.

Durable

• Fully enclosed molded case is heat, spatter, and impact resistant.

Protected

• Fully encapsulated “potted and trayed” PC Boards protect

internal systems from heat and humidity.

Control Cable Model (K1871-1)

• Connect a Control Cable (K1819-10) and the electrode welding

cable between the power source and the feeder. Features wire

feed speed and voltage control on the front of the unit.

Across-The-Arc Model (K1870-1)

• Operates across the arc with a DC power source supplying

between 15 VDC and 110 VDC. Simply connect the voltage sense

lead to the work, then connect the LN-15 to the electrode cable.

1. Digital Wire Feed Speed Meter

2. Wire Speed Control Knob

3. 5-pin Trigger Connection

4. Gun Connection

5. Voltage Control Knob (Control

Cable Model Only)

6. Digital Voltage Meter

7. Sensing Lead (Across-The-Arc

Model Only)

8. Power On/Off Switch

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NOTE:

A constant voltage (CV) power source is recommended for flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) and gas metal arc welding (GMAW) to obtain

code quality results. The LN-15 may be used with a constant current (CC) power source for non-critical applications where weld quality

and deposition properties are not critical.

nvertec®V350-PRO,

nvertec®V450-PRO

SAE 400 with CV adapter

Engine Driven Welders

with Wire Feed Module

(local mode and CV Adapter)

Magnum®gun and

cable assembly

Weld Power Cable

LN-15 semiautomatic

wire feeder

K1870-1

Output Terminals

Always Hot.

Work Clamp

CC Power Sources

Magnum®gun and

cable assembly

Weld Power Cable

LN-15 semiautomatic

wire feeder

K1870-1

Output Terminals

Always Hot.

Work Clamp

CV-400, CV-655, DC-400,

DC-600, DC-655,

Ranger®10,000,

Ranger®GXT,

Vantage®300,

Vantage®400,

Vantage®500,

Ranger®250,

Ranger®305G

Magnum®gun and

cable assembly

Weld Power Cable

LN-15 semiautomatic

wire feeder

K1870-1

Output Terminals

Always Hot.

Power source contactor

switch must be in the

“ON” position or use a

K484 Jumper Plug Kit.

(K484 required for CV-400)

Work Clamp

14 Pin

Typically used for general fabrication, maintenance and repair jobs because it's easy to set up and operate. Requires only one electrical

cable to the feeder – less to carry. nternal contactor standard on Across-The-Arc model.

Across-The-Arc Set-Up

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nvertec®V350-PRO,

nvertec®V450-PRO,

nvertec®STT®

CV-400, CV-655

DC-400, DC-600

DC-655,

Ranger®10,000,

nvertec®V450-Pro

Ranger®250

Ranger®305G

Ranger®GXT

Vantage®300

Vantage®500

Magnum®gun and

cable assembly

Magnum®gun and

cable assembly

LN-15 semiautomatic

wire feeder

K1871-1 model

LN-15 semiautomatic

wire feeder

K1871-1 model

14 Pin

Stud

T ist-Mate

K1819-10

Control Cable

Typically used for work on ships, buildings, bridges and pipelines where precision and quality are critical. Wire feed and voltage adjustment

are done at the feeder for convenience at the job site.

NOTE:

For applications requiring cable lengths greater than 10 ft., use control cable extension K1797-10, K1797-25 or K1797-50.

Weld Power Cable

Control Cable Set-up

Weld Power Cable

K1819-10

Control Cable

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FEED PLATE GUN RECEIVER BUSHINGS

K1500-1 Gun K1500-2 Gun K1500-3 Gun K489-7 Fast Mate™Gun

eceiver Bushing eceiver Bushing eceiver Bushing eceiver Bushing

(Optional) (Standard) (Optional)

• agnum®200, 300 and • agnum®200 and 400 • agnum®550 gun • agnum®gun and cable

400 gun and cable fully assembled guns and cable assembly assemblies with Fast

assemblies with K466-1 (K497-2x and K471-2x), with K613-7 ate connections.

connector kit. see below. connection.

• Handles both single and

• Lincoln Innershield®gun • agnum®200, 300 and • Guns with Tweco®(1) dual procedure guns.

and cable assembly and 400 gun and cable #5 connectors.

assemblies with

• Fast- ate™ gun and cable K466-10 connector kit.

assembly with K489-2

Fast- ate™ adapter kit. • Guns with Tweco®#2,

#3, and #4 connectors.

• agnum®550 gun and

cable assembly with

K613-1 connector kit.

K1500-1 Gun

Receiver Bushing

(O tional)

K1500-2 Gun

Receiver Bushing

(Standard)

K1500-3 Gun

Receiver Bushing

(O tional)

K489-7 Fast Mate Gun

Receiver Bushing

DRIVE ROLL & WIRE GUIDE KITS

Steel Wire Sizes (includes stainless steel):

.023-.030” (0.6-0.8 mm) KP1696-030S

.035” (0.9 mm) KP1696-035S

.040” (1.0 mm) KP1696-2

.045” (1.2 mm) KP1696-045S

.052” (1.4 mm) KP1696-052S

Cored Wire Sizes:

.030-.035” (0.8-0.9 mm) KP1697-035C

.040-.045” (1.0-1.2 mm) KP1697-045C

.052” (1.4 mm) KP1697-052C

1/16” (1.6 mm) KP1697-1/16C

Solid Steel or Cored Wire Sizes:

.068”-.072” (1.7 mm - 1.9 mm) KP1697-068

5/64” (2.0 mm) KP1697-5/64

Aluminum Wire Sizes:

.035” (0.9 mm) KP1695-035A

.040” (1.0 mm) KP1695-040A

3/64” (1.2 mm) KP1695-3/64A

Description Order Number

WELD POWER CABLES

Twist-Mate™to Lug:

1/0, 350A, 60% duty cycle, 10 ft. K1840-10

Twist-Mate™to Twist-Mate:

1/0, 350A, 60% duty cycle, 25 ft. K1841-25

2/0, 350A, 60% duty cycle, 50 ft. K1841-50

Lug to Lug:

3/0, 600A, 60% duty cycle, 10 ft. K1842-10

3/0, 600A, 60% duty cycle, 35 ft. K1842-35

3/0, 600A, 60% duty cycle, 60 ft. K1842-60

4/0, 600A, 60% duty cycle, 110 ft. K1842-110

Description Order Number

COAXIAL WELD POWER CABLES(1)

Length Duty AWG Order

ft. (m) Amperage Cycle Size

25 (7.6) 250 100% #1 K2593-25

300 60% #1 K2593-25

350 60% 1/0 K1796-25

50 (15.2) 250 100% #1 K2593-50

300 60% #1 K2593-50

350 60% 1/0 K1796-50

75 (22.8) 300 60% 1/0 K1796-75

100 (30.4) 250 100% #1 K2593-100

300 60% 1/0 K1796-100

(1) Recommended for STT®and pulse welding when using long distances between feeder and

power source.

(1) Tweco is a registered

trademark of Thermadyne.

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RECOMMENDED OPTIONS

GENERAL OPTIONS

Magnum®Gas-Shielded Gun

& Cable Assemblies

Available 200-550 amps, air-

cooled, gas-shielded welding

guns. Dual procedure capability

with gun trigger lock available on

400 amp gun.

See Publication E12.10

Magnum®Self-Shielded Gun

& Cable Assemblies

Available 250-600 amps.

See Publication E12.110

Control Cable

8-pin female to 14-pin male, 10 ft.

(3.0 m) long, control cable.

(Required For Control Cable

Model Only).

Order K1819-10

Spindle Adapter for 8" O.D.

Spools

ncluded with unit. For small

spools. Permits 8" (200 mm) O.D.

spools to be mounted on 2"

(50 mm) O.D. spindles.

Order K468

Terminal Strip Adapter Cable

Adapter cable for 14-pin control

cable to terminal power sources.

Order K1798

Micro Wire Straightener

Straightens .035”-1/16”

(0.9-1.6 mm) wire for use with

portable feeders.

Order K1798

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LN-1 – Across-The-Arc K1870-1

LN-1 – Control Cable K1871-1

Required Options

Magnum®Gas-Shielded Gun and Cable Assemblies See publication E12.10

Magnum®Self-Shielded Gun and Cable Assemblies See publication E12.100

Drive Roll & Wire Guide Kits See page 6

Control Cable -10 ft. (Control Cable Model Only) K1819-10

Recommended Options

Gun Receiver Bushing See page 6

Spindle Adapter for 8" O.D. Spools K468

Terminal Strip Adapter Cable K1798

Weld Power Cable See page 6

Recommended Power Sources

Ranger®10,000 See publication E6.92

Ranger®250 See publication E6.103

Ranger®305G See publication E6.117

Ranger®GXT See publication E6.96

Vantage®300 See publication E6.206

Vantage®500 See publication E6.216

Ranger®305D See publication E6.118

CV-400 See publication E4.30

CV-655 See publication E4.40

nvertec®STT®(1) See publication E4.52

DC-400 See publication E5.20

DC-600 See publication E5.40

DC-655 See publication E5.46

nvertec®V350-PRO See publication E5.91

nvertec®V450-Pro See publication E5.94

Multi-Weld™ 350 See publication E5.300

TOTAL:

LN-15 WIRE FEEDER ORDER FORM

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ORDER NUMBER QUANTITY PRICE

THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC COMPANY

22801 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44117-1199 • 216.481.8100 • www.lincolnelectric.com

(1) Control Cable Model Only.

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE POLICY

The business of The Lincoln Electric Company®is manufacturing and selling high quality welding equipment, consumables, and cutting equipment. Our challenge is to meet the needs of

our customers and to exceed their expectations. On occasion, purchasers may ask Lincoln Electric for information or advice about their use of our products. Our employees respond to

inquiries to the best of their ability based on information provided to them by the customers and the knowledge they may have concerning the application. Our employees, however, are not

in a position to verify the information provided or to evaluate the engineering requirements for the particular weldment. Accordingly, Lincoln Electric does not warrant or guarantee or assume

any liability with respect to such information or advice. Moreover, the provision of such information or advice does not create, expand, or alter any warranty on our products. Any express or

implied warranty that might arise from the information or advice, including any implied warranty of merchantability or any warranty of fitness for any customers’ particular purpose is

specifically disclaimed.

Lincoln Electric is a responsive manufacturer, but the selection and use of specific products sold by Lincoln Electric is solely within the control of, and remains the sole responsibility of the

customer. Many variables beyond the control of Lincoln Electric affect the results obtained in applying these types of fabrication methods and service requirements.

Subject to Change – This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing. Please refer to www.lincolnelectric.com for any updated information.

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