LN-25™PORTABLE CV/CCSEMIAUTOMATIC WIRE FEEDERSafety Depends on YouLincoln arc welding and cutting equip-ment is designed and built with safety inmind.
INSTALLATIONA-4LN-25™A-4c. Place “Set to Same Polarity As Electrode CableConnection” switch at appropriate position.d. Place power source toggl
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMSG-10¤¤SCHEMATIC - CONTROL PC BD - CODE 10100 THRU 10500 (G2194)G-10NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate
NOTE: Lincoln Electric assumes no responsibility for liablilities resulting from board level troubleshooting. PC Board repairs will invalidate your fa
NOTE: Lincoln Electric assumes no responsibility for liablilities resulting from board level troubleshooting. PC Board repairs will invalidate your fa
NOTE: Lincoln Electric assumes no responsibility for liablilities resulting from board level troubleshooting. PC Board repairs will invalidate your fa
NOTE: Lincoln Electric assumes no responsibility for liablilities resulting from board level troubleshooting. PC Board repairs will invalidate your fa
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMSG-15¤¤SCHEMATIC - CONTACTOR PC BD - ABOVE CODE 10500 (M10965)POWER SUPPLY SOURCE POINTCONTACTORSUP’S’D’G.DIODES =CAPACITORS =GENERA
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMSG-16¤¤SCHEMATIC - CONTACTOR PC BD - CODE 10100 THRU 10500 (M17621)y( y y )gR i i DS STANDARDThis print is CurrentG-16NOTE: This dia
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMSG-17¤¤SCHEMATIC - CONTACTOR PC BD - BELOW CODE 9900 (L7535-[ ] CONTACTOR - M15428)G-17NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMSG-18¤¤SCHEMATIC - CONTACTOR PC BD - BELOW CODE 9900 (L9185-[ ] CONTACTOR - M17139)y( y y )gG-18NOTE: This diagram is for reference
NOTE: Lincoln Electric assumes no responsibility for liablilities resulting from board level troubleshooting. PC Board repairs will invalidate your fa
INSTALLATIONA-5LN-25™A-5Install the barbed fitting and union nut to the 5⁄8-18female inert gas fitting on the front panel of the LN-25™ case. Con
NOTE: Lincoln Electric assumes no responsibility for liablilities resulting from board level troubleshooting. PC Board repairs will invalidate your fa
NOTE: Lincoln Electric assumes no responsibility for liablilities resulting from board level troubleshooting. PC Board repairs will invalidate your fa
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TABLE OF CONTENTS- OPERATION SECTION -LN-25™Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPERATIONB-2B-2LN-25™ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.• Do not touch electrically livepart or electrode with skin orwet clothing.• Insulate yourself from wo
OPERATIONB-3B-3LN-25™VOLTMETER (Factory installed on model Codes above 9218)The 40V DC analog voltmeter is mounted to the frontcontrol panel of the LN
OPERATIONB-4B-4LN-25™WORK CLIP LEADIMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: To avoid possibleelectrical shock, do not touch the metal portions ofthe LN-25™ wo
OPERATIONB-5B-5LN-25™g. To remove Readi-Reel®from Adapter, depress re -taining spring tab with thumb while pulling theReadi-Reel®cage from th
OPERATIONB-6B-6LN-25™LOADING WIRE DRIVEa. Turn the reel or spool until the free end of theelectrode is accessible.b. While tightly holding
OPERATIONB-7B-7LN-25™screw in the gearbox conductor block and pull thegun cable forward about six inches. There shouldbe a slight waviness in the expo
SAFETYii iiReturn to Master TOC Return to Master TOC Return to Master TOC Return to Master TOCFOR ENGINEpowered equipment.1.a. Turn the engine off bef
OPERATIONB-8B-8LN-25™Arc Volts UsedDesiredIn/Min 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 3450 109 97 88 80 73 67 63 58 55 5160 131 117 105 95 88 81 75 70 66
OPERATIONB-9B-9LN-25™ARC RAYS can burn.• Do not touch metal portionsof the LN-25™ lead Clipwhen welding power sourceis on.CYLINDER may explode
OPERATIONB-10B-10LN-25™Do not use LN-25™ models below Code 9200 withany TIG or Square Wave welding power sources. Donot use LN-25™ models equipp
TABLE OF CONTENTS- ACCESSORIES SECTION -LN-25™Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ACCESSORIESC-3C-3LN-25™OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.• Do not operate with coversremoved.• Turn off power source beforeinstalli
LN-25™ CONTACTOR KIT (K443-1 FOR CODESBELOW 10500, K443-2 FOR CODES 10500 TO 10558 OR K433-3FOR CODES ABOVE 11144)(Factory installed
ACCESSORIESC-5C-5LN-25™K439 REMOTE EXTENSION CABLEASSEMBLYThe 50 ft. Extension cable assemblies are used to ex -tend the K432 Remote Control Cable
ACCESSORIESC-6C-6LN-25™TO GUN SWITCHCONNECT LEADS TOPINS "A" AND "C"S12024-1 (L.E. PART NO.)AMPHENOL AN3057-10 (OR EQUIV.)S12020-6
TABLE OF CONTENTS- MAINTENANCE SECTION -LN-25™Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAFETYiiii iiiiReturn to Master TOC Return to Master TOC Return to Master TOC Return to Master TOCFUMES AND GASEScan be dangerous.5.a. Welding may p
MAINTENANCED-2D-2LN-25™ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.• Do not operate with coversremoved.• Turn off power source beforeinstalling or servicing.• Do
MAINTENANCED-3D-3LN-25™Proper positioning of this module is critical to properoperation of the LN-25™ wire feed speed control. Ifthe device is no
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TABLE OF CONTENTS- THEORY OF OPERATION SECTION -LN-25™Theory of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THEORY OF OPERATIONE-2E-2LN-25™GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe LN-25™ is a portable semiautomatic wirefeeder designed to operate from a DC arcvolt
THEORY OF OPERATIONE-3E-3LN-25™FEEDBACK AND CONTROLCIRCUITSThe combination of the range switch and wirespeed control provides a command vol
THEORY OF OPERATIONE-4E-4LN-25™OPTIONAL CIRCUITSCONTACTORThe contactor, contactor PC board, and cold inchswitch are commonly incorporated in t
THEORY OF OPERATIONE-5E-5LN-25™PROTECTIVE DEVICES ANDCIRCUITSOVERVOLTAGE SHUTDOWNIf the power source open circuit voltage exceedsabout 11
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TABLE OF CONTENTS- TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR SECTION -LN-25™Troubleshooting and Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The wire stops or stubs whilewelding.NOTE:On codes above 10100, themotor leads (541 & 539) arein Control Board ConnectorJ4, pins 13 & 14.FEEDI
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-7F-7LN-25™TEST DESCRIPTIONThis test will determine if the gas solenoid valve or the solenoid PC board are functional.MATER
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-8F-8LN-25™TEST PROCEDUREGAS SOLENOID VALVE1. Open the case door. Remove the wire reel byremoving the retaining collar. See
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-9F-9LN-25™3. Locate and remove the two solenoid leads fromthe solenoid valve (For codes 9812 and below,remove the two lead
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-10F-10LN-25™SOLENOID PC BOARD1. Apply at least 25 VDC but no more than 100VDC to the LN-25™ from the electrode cable tothe
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-11F-11LN-25™2. Check for the presence of the DC voltageapplied from lead 624A(+) to lead 621(-). SeeFigure F.43. Check for
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-13F-13LN-25™GAS SOLENOID VALVE AND CONTROL PC BOARD TEST(FOR CODES ABOVE 10500 ONLY)WARNINGService and repair should be pe
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-15F-15LN-25™3. Locate and remove the two solenoid leads #690and #691 from the solenoid valve. See FigureF.6.4. Make sure t
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-16F-16LN-25™Return to Section TOC Return to Section TOC Return to Section TOC Return to Section TOCReturn to Master TOC Re
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-17F-17LN-25™690691512500555667621J1J3J4J22. Check for the presence of the DC voltageapplied from plug J1 pin 1 (667+) to p
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-19F-19LN-25™HALL EFFECT MODULE TESTTEST DESCRIPTIONThis test will determine if the hall effect module is functioning corre
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-20F-20LN-25™TEST PROCEDURE1. Open the case door. Remove the wire reel byremoving the retaining collar. See Figure F.5.2. R
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-21F-21LN-25™4. Apply at least 25 VDC but no more than 100VDC to the LN-25™ from the electrode cable tothe work sensing lea
vvLN-25™MASTER TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR ALL SECTIONSPageSafety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-23F-23LN-25™WIRE DRIVE MOTOR TESTTEST DESCRIPTIONThe following procedure will determine if the wire drive motor is functio
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-24F-24LN-25™TEST PROCEDURE1. Open the case door. Remove the wire reel byremoving the retaining collar. See Figure F.5.2. R
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-25F-25LN-25™CONTACTOR & CONTACTOR PC BOARD TESTTEST DESCRIPTIONThe following test will determine if the contactor is f
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-26F-26LN-25™CONTACTOR TEST PROCEDURE1. Open the case door. Remove the wire reel byremoving the retaining collar. See Figur
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-27F-27LN-25™4. Apply 12 VDC to the contactor coil leads.Do not leave the 12 VDC applied to the contactorcoil for a prolong
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-28F-28LN-25™CONTACTOR PC BOARD TEST1. Check to be sure plug J9, on contactor boardand plug J3, on the control board are pr
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-29F-29LN-25™TP1R65D49R81R43R49C40DZ10Q7R60D32C5R110D37R115X4R37R2C22R14C31R117R16X5R52R113T1R4R88D8Q10DZ15D18D16C26R71R35C
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-31F-31LN-25™CONTACTOR PC BOARD REPLACEMENTTOOLS REQUIREDPhillips Head ScrewdriverReturn to Section TOC Return to Section T
TABLE OF CONTENTS- INSTALLATION SECTION -LN-25™Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-32F-32LN-25™REPAIR PROCEDURE1. Observe the static electr icity precautionsdetailed in PC Board TroubleshootingProcedures a
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-33F-33LN-25™5. For codes 9812 and below, remove thecontactor coil leads and plug J7 from thecontactor PC board. See Figure
6. Remove the four screws from the front panelholding the contactor PC board assembly inplace. Carefully remove the contactor PC boardassembly. See Fi
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-35F-35LN-25™CONTROL PC BOARD REPLACEMENTTOOLS REQUIREDPhillips Head ScrewdriverReturn to Section TOC Return to Section TOC
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-36F-36LN-25™REPAIR PROCEDURE1. Observe the static electr icity precautionsdetailed in PC Board TroubleshootingProcedures a
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-37F-37LN-25™TP1R65D49R81R43R49C40DZ10Q7R60D32C5R110D37R115X4R37R2C22R14C31R117R16X5R52R113T1R4R88D8Q10DZ15D18D16C26R71R35C
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-39F-39LN-25™TOOLS REQUIREDPhillips Head Screwdriver5/16" Nut Driver11/16" WrenchService and repair should be per
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-40F-40LN-25™REPAIR PROCEDURE1. Open the case door. Remove the wire reel byremoving the retaining collar. See Figure F.5.2.
Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric factory trained personnel.Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result
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F-42TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-42LN-25™CONTACTOR REPLACEMENT(continued)WORK SENSING LEADPOLARITYSWITCHELECTRODECABLEVOLTAGE SENSINGLEAD #67WELDING CA
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-43F-43LN-25™GAS SOLENOID VALVE AND/OR SOLENOID PCBOARD (IF PRESENT) REPLACEMENTTOOLS REQUIREDPhillips Head Screwdriver3/4&
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-44F-44LN-25™REPAIR PROCEDURE1. Open the case door. Remove the wire reel byremoving the retaining collar. See Figure F.5.2.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-45F-45LN-25™4c. Remove the gas hose from the solenoid nipple.4d. Using the 3/8” nut driver, remove the purgebutton nut fro
5. For codes 9812 and below, remove the twosolenoid leads from the solenoid PC board anddisconnect the purge switch leads. See FigureF.31. Also, remov
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-47F-47LN-25™DRIVE MOTOR AND GEARBOX REPLACEMENT ANDACCESS TO HALL EFFECT MODULETOOLS REQUIREDPhillips Head Screwdriver3/4&
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-48F-48LN-25™REPAIR PROCEDURE1. Observe the static electricity precautionsdetailed in PC Board TroubleshootingProcedures at
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-49F-49LN-25™7. Remove the two screws and lock washersholding the rear end plate to the gearbox andremove the rear end plat
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-50F-50LN-25™DRIVE MOTOR AND GEARBOX REPLACEMENT AND ACCESS TOHALL EFFECT MODULE (continued)FIGURE F.34. – DRIVE MOTOR REPL
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRF-51F-51LN-25™RETEST AFTER REPAIRIf a failed test indicates that any mechanical part thatcould affect the machine’s electric
INSTALLATIONA-3LN-25™A-3ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.• Do not operate with coversremoved.• Turn off power source beforeinstalling or servicing.• Do not tou
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LN-25™G-1ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMSG-1TABLE OF CONTENTS-ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS SECTION-ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMSG-2¤¤WIRING DIAGRAM - ABOVE CODE 11140 (G4679)530A512606607530500HILO523B522VMARCVOLTMETER+66762163263363110KR1WIRE SPEEDCONTROLRHE
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMSG-3¤¤WIRING DIAGRAM - CODE 10556 THRU 10500 (L10925)G-3NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all mac
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMSG-4¤¤WIRING DIAGRAM - CODE 10100 THRU 10500 (L9644)G-4NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all mach
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMSG-5¤¤WIRING DIAGRAM - BELOW CODE 9900 (L7545)G-5NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines c
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMSG-6¤¤SCHEMATIC - COMPLETE MACHINE - CODES ABOVE 11140 (G5366)EN-170G5366LN-25 (ACROSS THE ARC)MACHINE SCHEMATICNONEG4198-1M. DIDION
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMSG-7¤¤SCHEMATIC - COMPLETE MACHINE - BELOW CODE 9900 ONLY (G1833)G-7NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMSG-8¤¤SCHEMATIC - CONTROL PC BD - ABOVE CODE 11140 (G4616-5)G-8NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMSG-9¤¤SCHEMATIC - CONTROL PC BD - CODE 10556 THRU 10558 (G3424-3)G-9NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate
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