Lincoln Electric Welder SVM138 A User Manual

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SVM138-A  
June, 1998  
LN-9 GMA Wire Feeder  
For use with machines having Code Numbers: 9100 and Above  
Safety Depends on You  
Lincoln arc welding equipment  
is designed and built with safety  
in mind. However, your overall  
safety can be increased by  
proper installation. . . and  
thoughtful operation on your  
part. DO NOT INSTALL,  
OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS  
EQUIPMENT WITHOUT READ-  
ING THIS MANUAL AND THE  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CON-  
TAINED THROUGHOUT. And,  
most importantly, think before  
you act and be careful.  
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SAFETY  
ARC RAYS can burn.  
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.  
3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits  
are electrically “hot” when the welder is on.  
Do not touch these “hot” parts with your bare  
skin or wet clothing. Wear dry, hole-free  
gloves to insulate hands.  
4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover  
plates to protect your eyes from sparks and  
the rays of the arc when welding or observing  
open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens  
should conform to ANSI Z87. I standards.  
4.b. Use suitable clothing made from durable flame-resistant  
material to protect your skin and that of your helpers from  
the arc rays.  
3.b. Insulate yourself from work and ground using dry insulation.  
Make certain the insulation is large enough to cover your full  
area of physical contact with work and ground.  
4.c. Protect other nearby personnel with suitable, non-flammable  
screening and/or warn them not to watch the arc nor expose  
themselves to the arc rays or to hot spatter or metal.  
In addition to the normal safety precautions, if welding  
must be performed under electrically hazardous  
conditions (in damp locations or while wearing wet  
clothing; on metal structures such as floors, gratings or  
scaffolds; when in cramped positions such as sitting,  
kneeling or lying, if there is a high risk of unavoidable or  
accidental contact with the workpiece or ground) use  
the following equipment:  
FUMES AND GASES  
can be dangerous.  
5.a. Welding may produce fumes and gases  
hazardous to health. Avoid breathing these  
• Semiautomatic DC Constant Voltage (Wire) Welder.  
• DC Manual (Stick) Welder.  
• AC Welder with Reduced Voltage Control.  
fumes and gases.When welding, keep  
your head out of the fume. Use enough  
ventilation and/or exhaust at the arc to keep  
3.c. In semiautomatic or automatic wire welding, the electrode,  
electrode reel, welding head, nozzle or semiautomatic  
welding gun are also electrically “hot”.  
fumes and gases away from the breathing zone. When  
welding with electrodes which require special  
ventilation such as stainless or hard facing (see  
instructions on container or MSDS) or on lead or  
cadmium plated steel and other metals or coatings  
which produce highly toxic fumes, keep exposure as  
low as possible and below Threshold Limit Values (TLV)  
using local exhaust or mechanical ventilation. In  
confined spaces or in some circumstances, outdoors, a  
respirator may be required. Additional precautions are  
also required when welding on galvanized steel.  
3.d. Always be sure the work cable makes a good electrical  
connection with the metal being welded. The connection  
should be as close as possible to the area being welded.  
3.e. Ground the work or metal to be welded to a good electrical  
(earth) ground.  
3.f. Maintain the electrode holder, work clamp, welding cable and  
welding machine in good, safe operating condition. Replace  
damaged insulation.  
5.b. Do not weld in locations near chlorinated hydrocarbon vapors  
coming from degreasing, cleaning or spraying operations.  
The heat and rays of the arc can react with solvent vapors to  
form phosgene, a highly toxic gas, and other irritating  
products.  
3.g. Never dip the electrode in water for cooling.  
3.h. Never simultaneously touch electrically “hot” parts of  
electrode holders connected to two welders because voltage  
between the two can be the total of the open circuit voltage  
of both welders.  
5.c. Shielding gases used for arc welding can displace air and  
cause injury or death. Always use enough ventilation,  
especially in confined areas, to insure breathing air is safe.  
3.i. When working above floor level, use a safety belt to protect  
yourself from a fall should you get a shock.  
5.d. Read and understand the manufacturer’s instructions for this  
equipment and the consumables to be used, including the  
material safety data sheet (MSDS) and follow your  
employer’s safety practices. MSDS forms are available from  
your welding distributor or from the manufacturer.  
3.j. Also see Items 6.c. and 8.  
5.e. Also see item 1.b.  
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SAFETY  
WELDING SPARKS can  
cause fire or explosion.  
CYLINDER may explode  
if damaged.  
6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area.  
If this is not possible, cover them to prevent  
7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders  
containing the correct shielding gas for the  
the welding sparks from starting a fire.  
Remember that welding sparks and hot  
materials from welding can easily go through small cracks  
and openings to adjacent areas. Avoid welding near  
hydraulic lines. Have a fire extinguisher readily available.  
process used and properly operating  
regulators designed for the gas and  
pressure used. All hoses, fittings, etc. should be suitable for  
the application and maintained in good condition.  
7.b. Always keep cylinders in an upright position securely  
chained to an undercarriage or fixed support.  
6.b. Where compressed gases are to be used at the job site,  
special precautions should be used to prevent hazardous  
situations. Refer to “Safety in Welding and Cutting” (ANSI  
Standard Z49.1) and the operating information for the  
equipment being used.  
7.c. Cylinders should be located:  
Away from areas where they may be struck or subjected to  
physical damage.  
6.c. When not welding, make certain no part of the electrode  
circuit is touching the work or ground. Accidental contact can  
cause overheating and create a fire hazard.  
•A safe distance from arc welding or cutting operations and  
any other source of heat, sparks, or flame.  
7.d. Never allow the electrode, electrode holder or any other  
electrically “hot” parts to touch a cylinder.  
6.d. Do not heat, cut or weld tanks, drums or containers until the  
proper steps have been taken to insure that such procedures  
will not cause flammable or toxic vapors from substances  
inside. They can cause an explosion even though they have  
been “cleaned”. For information, purchase “Recommended  
Safe Practices for the Preparation for Welding and Cutting of  
Containers and Piping That Have Held Hazardous  
Substances”, AWS F4.1 from the American Welding Society  
(see address above).  
7.e. Keep your head and face away from the cylinder valve outlet  
when opening the cylinder valve.  
7.f. Valve protection caps should always be in place and hand  
tight except when the cylinder is in use or connected for  
use.  
7.g. Read and follow the instructions on compressed gas  
cylinders, associated equipment, and CGA publication P-l,  
“Precautions for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in  
Cylinders,” available from the Compressed Gas Association  
1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202.  
6.e. Vent hollow castings or containers before heating, cutting or  
welding. They may explode.  
6.f. Sparks and spatter are thrown from the welding arc. Wear oil  
free protective garments such as leather gloves, heavy shirt,  
cuffless trousers, high shoes and a cap over your hair. Wear  
ear plugs when welding out of position or in confined places.  
Always wear safety glasses with side shields when in a  
welding area.  
FOR ELECTRICALLY  
powered equipment.  
6.g. Connect the work cable to the work as close to the welding  
area as practical. Work cables connected to the building  
framework or other locations away from the welding area  
increase the possibility of the welding current passing  
through lifting chains, crane cables or other alternate circuits.  
This can create fire hazards or overheat lifting chains or  
cables until they fail.  
8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnect  
switch at the fuse box before working on  
the equipment.  
8.b. Install equipment in accordance with the U.S. National  
Electrical Code, all local codes and the manufacturer’s  
recommendations.  
6.h. Also see item 1.c.  
8.c. Ground the equipment in accordance with the U.S. National  
Electrical Code and the manufacturer’s recommendations.  
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SAFETY  
7. Quand on ne soude pas, poser la pince à une endroit isolé  
PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ  
de la masse. Un court-circuit accidental peut provoquer un  
échauffement et un risque d’incendie.  
Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions  
et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce  
manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suiv-  
antes:  
8. S’assurer que la masse est connectée le plus prés possible  
de la zone de travail qu’il est pratique de la faire. Si on place  
la masse sur la charpente de la construction ou d’autres  
endroits éloignés de la zone de travail, on augmente le  
risque de voir passer le courant de soudage par les chaines  
de levage, câbles de grue, ou atres circuits. Cela peut  
provoquer des risques d’incendie ou d’echauffement des  
chaines et des câbles jusqu’à ce qu’ils se rompent.  
Sûreté Pour Soudage A L’Arc  
1. Protegez-vous contre la secousse électrique:  
a. Les circuits à l’électrode et à la piéce sont sous tension  
quand la machine à souder est en marche. Eviter tou-  
jours tout contact entre les parties sous tension et la  
peau nue ou les vétements mouillés. Porter des gants  
secs et sans trous pour isoler les mains.  
9. Assurer une ventilation suffisante dans la zone de soudage.  
Ceci est particuliérement important pour le soudage de tôles  
galvanisées plombées, ou cadmiées ou tout autre métal qui  
produit des fumées toxiques.  
b. Faire trés attention de bien s’isoler de la masse quand on  
soude dans des endroits humides, ou sur un plancher  
metallique ou des grilles metalliques, principalement  
dans les positions assis ou couché pour lesquelles une  
grande partie du corps peut être en contact avec la  
masse.  
10. Ne pas souder en présence de vapeurs de chlore provenant  
d’opéerations de dégraissage, nettoyage ou pistolage. La  
chaleur ou les rayons de l’arc peuvent réagir avec les  
vapeurs du solvant pour produire du phosgéne (gas forte-  
ment roxique) ou autres produits irritants.  
c. Maintenir le porte-électrode, la pince de masse, le câble  
de soudage et la machine à souder en bon et sûr état  
defonctionnement.  
PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ POUR LES  
MACHINES À SOUDER À TRANSFOR-  
MATEUR ET À REDRESSEUR  
d. Ne jamais plonger le porte-électrode dans l’eau pour le  
refroidir.  
e. Ne jamais toucher simultanément les parties sous ten-  
sion des porte-électrodes connectés à deux machines à  
souder parce que la tension entre les deux pinces peut  
être le total de la tension à vide des deux machines.  
1. Relier à la terre le chassis du poste conformement au code  
de l’électricité et aux recommendations du fabricant. Le dis-  
positif de montage ou la piece à souder doit être branché à  
une bonne mise à la terre.  
2. Dans le cas de travail au dessus du niveau du sol, se protéger  
contre les chutes dans le cas ou on recoit un choc. Ne jamais  
enroule le câble-électrode autour de n’importe quelle partie du  
corps.  
2. Autant que possible, l’installation et l’entretien du poste  
seront effectués par un électricien qualifié.  
3. Avant de faires des travaux à l’interieur de poste, la  
debrancher à l’interrupteur à la boite de fusibles.  
3. Un coup d’arc peut être plus sévère qu’un coup de soliel,  
donc:  
4. Garder tous les couvercles et dispostifis de sûreté à leur  
place.  
a. Utiliser un bon masque avec un verre filtrant approprié  
ainsi qu’un verre blanc afin de se protéger les yeux du  
rayonnement de l’arc et des projections quand on soude  
ou quand on regarde l’arc.  
b. Porter des vêtements convenables afin de protéger la  
peau de soudeur et des aides contre le rayonnementde  
l’arc.  
c. Protéger l’autre personnel travaillant à proximité au  
soudage à l’aide d’écrans appropriés et non-inflamma-  
bles.  
4. Des gouttes de laiter en fusion sont émises de l’arc de  
soudage. Se protéger avec es vêtements de protection libres  
de l’huile, tels que les gants en cuir, chemise épaisse, pan-  
talons sans revers, et chaussures montantes.  
5. Toujours porter des lunettes de sécurité dans la zone de  
soudage. Utiliser des lunettes avec écrans lateraux dans les  
zones où l’on pique le laitier.  
6. Eloigner les matériaux inflammables ou les recouvrir afin de  
prévenir ttout risque d’incendie dû étincelles.  
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MASTER TABLE OF CONTENTS  
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Page  
Safety.................................................................................................................................................i-iv  
Installation.............................................................................................................................Section A  
Technical Specifications..............................................................................................................A-2  
Installing the LN-9GMA 2-Roll and 4-Roll Models ......................................................................A-3  
Installing the LN-9F GMA 2-Roll and 4-Roll Models...................................................................A-3  
Electrical Connections - LN-9 GMA and LN-9F GMA.................................................................A-4  
Machine Grounding...................................................................................................................A-12  
Work Cable Connection ............................................................................................................A-12  
Connecting the Gun Cable to the Wire Feeder ........................................................................A-13  
Hooking Up GMA Shielding Gas...............................................................................................A-14  
Operation...............................................................................................................................Section B  
Operating Instructions.................................................................................................................B-2  
Safety Precautions......................................................................................................................B-2  
General Description ....................................................................................................................B-3  
Recommended Processes and Equipment.................................................................................B-3  
Controls and Settings..................................................................................................................B-5  
Drive Roll Installation ................................................................................................................B-10  
Wire Loading.............................................................................................................................B-14  
Idle Roll Pressure Setting .........................................................................................................B-18  
Making a Test Weld and Adjusting Response and Starting......................................................B-19  
Procedure at End of Coil...........................................................................................................B-21  
Security of Weld Procedure Settings ........................................................................................B-21  
Accessories ..........................................................................................................................Section C  
Auxiliary Equipment Contacts.....................................................................................................C-2  
Optional Equipment and Accessories.........................................................................................C-2  
Maintenance..........................................................................................................................Section D  
Routine Maintenance..................................................................................................................D-2  
Periodic Maintenance .................................................................................................................D-2  
Gun and Cable Maintenance......................................................................................................D-3  
Theory of Operation .............................................................................................................Section E  
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Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................Section F  
How to Use Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................................F-2  
PC Board Troubleshooting Procedures.......................................................................................F-3  
Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................................................................F-4  
Electrical Diagrams..............................................................................................................Section G  
Parts...................................................................................................................................P289 Series  
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Section A-1  
Section A-1  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
- INSTALLATION SECTION -  
Installation  
Technical Specifications..............................................................................................................A-2  
Installing the LN-9GMA 2-Roll and 4-Roll Models ......................................................................A-3  
Attaching the Wire Reel stand..............................................................................................A-3  
Mounting the Unit .................................................................................................................A-3  
Installing the LN-9F GMA 2-Roll and 4-Roll Models...................................................................A-3  
Mounting the Wire Feed Unit................................................................................................A-3  
Mounting the Control Box.....................................................................................................A-3  
Connecting the Wire Feed Unit to the Control Box..............................................................A-3  
Routing the Electrode...........................................................................................................A-4  
Electrical Connections - LN-9 GMA and LN-9F GMA.................................................................A-4  
Power Input Cable Assembly ..............................................................................................A-4  
Connecting the Power Input Cable Assembly to the LN-9 GMA Wire Feed Unit ................A-4  
Connecting the Power Input Cable Assembly to the LN-9F GMA Wire Feed Unit .............A-5  
Connecting the Power Input Cable Assembly to Power Sources ........................................A-5  
Machine Grounding...................................................................................................................A-12  
Work Cable Connection ............................................................................................................A-12  
Direct Work Lead Connection.............................................................................................A-12  
Connecting the Gun Cable to the Wire Feeder ........................................................................A-13  
For GMA Gun Cables .........................................................................................................A-13  
Hooking Up GMA Shielding Gas...............................................................................................A-14  
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A-2  
INSTALLATION  
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
INPUT POWER  
Supplied by power source: 115 VAC, 50/60 Hz., 350 VA  
WIRE FEED SPEED  
80 to 980 inches per minute (2.03 to 24.9 meters per minute)  
VOLTAGE CONTROL RANGE  
12.0 TO 60.0 VDC  
TEMPERATURE RANGE  
OPERATION:  
- 20o C to +40o C (- 4o F to +104o F)  
- 40o C to +40o C (- 40o F to +104o F)  
Recommended  
Maximum Rated  
STORAGE:  
- 40o C to +85o C (- 40o F to +185o F)  
WIRE DIAMETERS  
0.023 through 1/16  
0.045 through 5/64  
Solid Electrode  
Cored Electrode  
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS  
LENGTH  
WIDTH  
HEIGHT  
TOTAL WEIGHT LESS  
ELECTRODE  
LN-9 GMA (2 ROLL)  
LN-9 GMA (4 ROLL)  
12.15 in.  
(308.4 mm)  
11.56 in.  
(293.4 mm)  
12.19 in.  
(309.4 mm)  
29.3 lbs  
(13.3 kg)  
12.15 in.  
11.56 in.  
12.19 in.  
27.5 lbs  
(308.4 mm)  
(293.4 mm)  
(309.4 mm)  
(12.4 kg)  
LN-9F GMA Control Box  
10.4 in.  
(264 mm)  
6.17 in.  
(156.6 mm)  
11.26 in.  
(293.4 mm)  
16.3 lbs  
(7.4 kg)  
LN-9F GMA Wire Drive (2 ROLL)  
LN-9F GMA Wire Drive (4 ROLL)  
8.06 in.  
(204.6 mm)  
7.5 in.  
(190.4 mm)  
12.78 in.  
(324.4 mm)  
15.6 lbs  
(7.1 kg)  
8.06 in.  
(204.6 mm)  
7.5 in.  
(190.4 mm)  
12.78 in.  
(324.4 mm)  
20.5 lbs  
(9.2 kg)  
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A-3  
INSTALLATION  
INSTALLING THE LN-9 GMA  
MOUNTING THE CONTROL BOX  
2-ROLL AND 4-ROLL MODELS  
The same control box is used for both the 2-Roll and 4-  
Roll wire feed unit. It contains two keyhole slots and  
one slot for mounting. Refer to the LN-9F GMA  
Dimension Print in the Diagrams section of this manu-  
al for the size and location of these slots. Mount the  
box at some convenient location close to the wire feed  
unit. This will enable the 16-foot control cable assem-  
bly supplied with both the LN-9F GMA 2-Roll and 4-Roll  
to reach between the control box and the wire feed  
unit.  
ATTACHING THE WIRE REEL STAND  
Both the 2-Roll and 4-Roll LN-9 GMA are shipped with-  
out the wire reel stand attached. The screws and wash-  
ers for mounting the wire reel stand are included with  
the LN-9 GMA (fastened in their respective mounting  
holes). To attach the stand:  
1. Remove the three 3/8" hex screws from the back of  
the wire feed unit.  
1. Drill the required holes in the mounting surface.  
Partially install 1/4-20 screws.  
2. Place the wire reel stand mounting bracket in posi-  
tion against the back of the wire feed unit.  
2. Open the control box door by removing the two door  
screws.  
3. Replace and tighten the screws. The long screw  
and plain washer go into the top hole. For 4-Roll  
feeders, one plain washer is used for mounting 60#  
wire stands and 2 plain washers for mounting 30#  
stands.  
3. Mount the box.  
4. Tighten the screws.  
5. Close the control box door and replace the door  
screws.  
MOUNTING THE UNIT  
LN-9 GMA wire feeders can be mounted directly on top  
of their power source as long as it is secure and level.  
When portability is required, the LN-9 GMA can be  
CONNECTING THE WIRE FEED UNIT TO  
THE CONTROL BOX  
mounted on  
Accessories section for details.  
a
K163 undercarriage See the  
Both the LN-9F GMA 2-Roll and 4-Roll include the  
same 16 ft. control and electrode cable assembly.  
Connect the wire feed unit to the control box as follows:  
A K1557-1 swivel platform is available for mounting the  
LN-9 GMA to the power source. See the Accessories  
section for details.  
1. Make certain the cables are protected from any  
sharp corners that may damage their jackets.  
Mount the cable assembly along the boom so the  
end with the female amphenol connector pins is at  
the wire feed unit.  
INSTALLING THE LN-9F GMA  
2-ROLL AND 4-ROLL MODELS  
2. Connect the cable connector to the receptacle on  
the back of the wire feed unit connection box.  
MOUNTING THE WIRE FEED UNIT  
3. At the same end, connect the electrode lead to the  
connection stud of the copper strap along the side  
of the wire feed unit.  
Mount the wire feed unit by means of the insulated  
mounting bracket attached to the bottom of the gear-  
box. Refer to the LN-9F GMA Dimension Print in the  
Diagrams section of this manual for the size and loca-  
tion of the mounting holes. The gearbox assembly is  
electrically "hot" when the gun trigger is pressed.  
Therefore, make certain the gearbox does not come in  
contact with the structure on which the unit is mounted.  
The wire feed unit should be mounted so that the drive  
rolls are in a vertical plane so dirt will not collect in the  
drive roll area. Position the mechanism so it will point  
down at about a 45o angle so the wire feed gun cable  
will not be bent sharply as it comes from the unit.  
4. At the control box end, connect the amphenol con-  
nector of the control cable to the mating MS-type  
receptacle on the bottom of the control box. (See  
Figure A.3, later in this section, for the location of  
this connection.)  
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A-4  
INSTALLATION  
CONNECTING THE POWER INPUT  
ROUTING THE ELECTRODE  
CABLE ASSEMBLY TO THE LN-9 GMA  
WIRE FEED UNIT  
The electrode supply may be either from reels, Readi-  
Reels, spools, or bulk packaged drums or reels.  
Observe the following precautions:  
The K196, K595, or K596 cable assembly consists of  
an electrode cable and multiconductor control cable.  
The control cable has a polarized plug on the wire  
feeder end. To install:  
• The electrode must be routed to the wire feed unit so  
that the bends in the wire are at a minimum. The  
force required to pull the wire from the reel into the  
wire feed unit must be kept at a minimum.  
1. See Figure A.1. Connect the polarized plug of the  
control cable to the mating connector on the back  
of the wire feeder.  
• The electrode is "hot" when the gun trigger is  
pressed and must be insulated from the boom and  
structure.  
2. See Figure A.2. Remove the screws holding the  
cable strain relief clamp located near the rear of  
the wire reel stand base. Put the control cable and  
the electrode cable under the clamp and install the  
screws.  
• If more than one wire feed unit share the same  
boom, their wire and reels must be insulated from  
each other and insulated from their mounting struc-  
ture.  
For cables with more than one electrode cable,  
leave the junction between the two or more cables  
and the single 4/0 stub behind the clamp so that  
only the single electrode lead is under the clamp.  
See the Accessories section for information about  
mounting a K299 wire reel assembly.  
3. See Figure A.1. Pass the single electrode cable  
through the hole provided in the back corner of the  
wire section and fasten it to the conductor block of  
the copper strap along the side of the wire drive  
unit.  
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS -  
LN-9 GMA AND LN-9F GMA  
POWER INPUT CABLE ASSEMBLY  
FIGURE A.1 – INPUT CONTROL CABLE AND  
ELECTRODE CABLE CONNECTIONS  
A special cable assembly is required to connect all LN-  
9 GMA models to the power source. The assembly  
includes control cable and electrode cable. Various  
sizes are available, based on length and maximum  
welding current. The following power source cable  
assemblies are available:  
K196 for Terminal Strip control connection and output  
terminal.  
K595 for 14-Pin receptacle and output terminal.  
K596 for 14-Pin receptacle and Twist-Mate" connec-  
tion.  
NOTE: Use of an LN-9 GMA with a Pulse Power 500,  
Invertec V300 or a DC650 PRO requires a K442-1  
Pulse Power Filter Kit.  
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A-5  
A-5  
INSTALLATION  
FIGURE A.2 – STRAIN RELIEF CLAMP  
FIGURE A.3 – LN-9F GMA CONTROL BOX  
BOTTOM VIEW  
CONNECTING THE POWER INPUT CABLE  
ASSEMBLY TO POWER SOURCES  
WARNING  
Turn input supply power to the power source OFF  
before connecting the LN-9 GMA or LN-9F GMA wire  
feeder.  
CONNECTING THE POWER INPUT CABLE  
ASSEMBLY TO THE LN-9F CONTROL  
BOX  
Connect to an appropriate Lincoln power source as fol-  
lows:  
1. If using a multipurpose source (such as the DC-  
250, DC-400 and DC-600), be sure it is properly  
set for the welding process being used. See the  
topic "Making a Test Weld," in the Operation sec-  
tion of this manual.  
1. See Figure A.3. Connect the polarized plug of the  
K196, K595, or K596 control cable to the mating  
MS-type connector on the bottom of the LN-9F  
GMA control box.  
2. Bolt the electrode lead from the power source to the  
electrode lead to the wire feed unit using the nut  
and bolt supplied. Insulate the connection with elec-  
trical tape.  
For terminal strip connections using the K196 power  
input cable, connect the input cable to the power  
source exactly as specified on the appropriate LN-9  
GMA model connection diagram:  
Figure A.4 for DC-250, DC-400 and CV-400, CV-500 l  
Figure A.5 for DC-600  
Figure A.6 for DC-1000  
Figure A.7 for Pulse Power 500  
Figure A.8 for V300  
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A-6  
INSTALLATION  
Figure A.8 is a connection diagram for connecting the  
LN-9 GMA to V300 power sources. The connection is  
made with a K596 cable assembly, which has an  
amphenol connection rather than a terminal strip con-  
nection at the power source.  
Depending on the power source and process you are  
using, the jumpers on the LN-9 GMA voltage board  
may have to be changed. As shipped, the LN-9 GMA is  
connected for use with the DC-250 DC-400, CV-400,  
CV-500-I and DC-600. For other power sources, refer  
to the appropriate connection diagram.  
NOTE: If you are using the Pulse Power 500, DC650  
Pro, or V300 power source, the K442-1 Pulse Power  
Filter Kit must be installed in the LN-9 GMA. See the  
instructions included with the kit. If you are using the  
Invertec V300, the K608-1 Adapter must also be  
installed according to the connection diagram and  
instructions provided in the Invertec Manual.  
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A-7  
INSTALLATION  
FIGURE A.4 – CONNECTION OF LN-9 GMA TO DC-250, DC-400, and CV/CVI POWER SOURCES  
WARNING  
• Turn off input power to the welding  
power source using the disconnect  
switch at the fuse box before connect-  
ing the wire feeder  
• Only qualified persons should install,  
ELECTRIC SHOCK  
use or service this machine.  
can kill.  
TO LN-9 GMA INPUT CABLE PLUG  
Above diagram shows electrode connected positive. To change polarity, turn power off, reverse the electrode and work leads at the  
power source and position the switch on power source to proper polarity.  
* Does not apply to DC-400 below code 9200 with polarity switch.  
N.A. Welding cables must be of proper capacity for the current and duty cycle of immediate and future applications.  
N.B. Extend lead #21 using #14 AWG or larger insulated wire physically suitable for the installation. An S16586-[ ] remote voltage  
sensing work lead is available for this purpose. Connect it directly to the work piece keeping it electrically separate from the weld-  
ing work lead circuit and connection. For convenience, this extended #21 lead should be taped to the welding work lead. (If the  
length of work lead circuit is short, and connections can be expected to be reliable, then control cable lead #21 does not need to  
be extended and can be directly connected to terminal #21 on the terminal strip. Note that this is not the preferred connection  
because it adds error to the wire feeder voltmeter reading.)  
N.C. Tape up bolted connection if lead #21 is extended.  
N.D. Connect the control cable ground lead to the frame terminal marked  
near the power source terminal strip. The power source  
grounding terminal (marked and located near the power source input power connections) must be properly connected to elec-  
trical ground per the power source operating manual.  
N.F. The LN-9 GMA voltage control jumpers must be connected as follows:  
White jumper on voltage board to pin “S”.  
Blue jumper on voltage board (later units only), or on start board (earlier units), to pin “B”.  
*N.G. If lead #21 is to be connected to the terminal strip, connect to the #21 terminal that matches work polarity. This connection must  
be changed whenever the electrode polarity is changed.  
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A-8  
A-8  
INSTALLATION  
FIGURE A.5 – CONNECTION OF LN-9 GMA TO DC-600 POWER SOURCES  
WARNING  
• Turn off input power to the welding  
power source using the disconnect  
switch at the fuse box before connect-  
ing the wire feeder  
• Only qualified persons should install,  
ELECTRIC SHOCK  
use or service this machine.  
can kill.  
TO LN-9 GMA INPUT CABLE PLUG  
Above diagram shows electrode connected positive. To change polarity, turn power off, reverse the electrode and work leads at the  
power source and position the switch on power source to proper polarity.  
For optimum performance with the LN-9 GMA, DC-600’s with codes 8288 and above are preferred.  
N.B. Welding cables must be of proper capacity for the current and duty cycle of immediate and future applications.  
N.C. Extend lead #21 using #14 or larger insulated wire physically suitable for the installation. An S16586-[ ] remote voltage sensing  
work lead is available for this purpose. Connect it directly to the work piece keeping it electrically separate from the welding work  
lead circuit and connection. For convenience, this extended #21 lead should be taped to the welding work lead. (This extended  
#21 lead connection replaces the need to employ the remote work lead accessory on LN-9’s which have a direct work lead jack.)  
N.D. Tape up bolted connection.  
N.E. Connect the LN-9 GMA control cable ground lead to the frame terminal marked  
power source must be properly grounded.  
near the power source terminal strip. The  
N.G. The LN-9 GMA voltage control jumpers must be connected as follows:  
White jumper on voltage board to pin “S”.  
Blue jumper on voltage board (Later units only) or on start board (Earlier units) to pin “B”.  
N.H. For DC-600 Codes below 8200 connect a jumper from “N” to “P” on LN-9 GMA only. There is no NPS terminal strip on codes  
above 8200.  
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A-9  
A-9  
INSTALLATION  
FIGURE A.6 – CONNECTION OF LN-9 GMA TO DC-1000 POWER SOURCES  
WARNING  
• Turn off input power to the welding  
power source using the disconnect  
switch at the fuse box before connect-  
ing the wire feeder  
• Only qualified persons should install,  
ELECTRIC SHOCK  
use or service this machine.  
can kill.  
TO LN-9 GMA INPUT CABLE PLUG  
Above diagram shows electrode connected positive. To change polarity, turn power off, reverse the electrode and work leads at the  
power source, position the positive - negative switch on power source to correspond to the polarity of the electrode cable connection.  
N.A. Welding cables must be proper capacity for the current and duty cycle of immediate and future applications.  
N.B. Extend lead #21 using #14 or larger insulated wire physically suitable for the installation. an S16586 remote voltage sensing work  
lead is available for this purpose. Connect it directly to the work piece keeping it separate from the welding work cable connection  
to work piece. For convenience, this extended #21 lead should be taped along the welding work cable. (This extended #21 lead  
connection replaces the need to employ the remote work lead accessory on any LN-9 GMA which has a direct work lead jack).  
N.C. Tape up bolted connection.  
N.D. Connect the LN-9 GMA control cable ground lead to the frame terminal marked  
power source must be properly grounded.  
near the power source terminal strip. The  
N.E. If using an older automatic control cable with leads #75, #76, #77; connect lead #75 to #75 on terminal strip, connect lead #76 to  
#74 on terminal strip, connect lead #77 to #73 on terminal strip.  
N.F. The LN-9 GMA voltage control jumpers must be connected as follows:  
White jumper on voltage board to pin “S”.  
Blue jumper on voltage board (Later units only) or on start board (earlier units) to pin “B”.  
N.G. Set the DC-1000 controls as follows:  
Set the control switch to “output control remote”. For submerged arc processes, set the mode switch to “C.V. submerged arc”.  
For open arc processes, set the mode switch to “C.V. Innershield”.  
N.H. Alternative 500 amp positive terminal connection provided on DC-1000 models above code 9500 only.  
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A-10  
A-10  
INSTALLATION  
FIGURE A.7 – CONNECTION OF LN-9 GMA TO PULSE POWER 500 POWER SOURCES  
WARNING  
• Turn off input power to the welding  
power source using the disconnect  
switch at the fuse box before connect-  
ing the wire feeder  
• Only qualified persons should install,  
ELECTRIC SHOCK  
use or service this machine.  
can kill.  
TO LN-9 GMA INPUT CABLE PLUG  
Above diagram shows electrode connected positive. To change polarity, turn power off, reverse the electrode and work leads at the  
power source and properly set the feeder polarity switch.  
N.A. Welding cables must be of proper capacity for the current and duty cycle of immediate and future applications.  
N.B. Extend lead #21 using 14 AWG or larger insulated wire physically suitable for the installation. An S16586-[ ] remote voltage sens-  
ing work lead is available for this purpose. Connect it directly to the work piece keeping it electrically separate from the welding  
work lead circuit and connection. For convenience, this extended #21 lead should be taped to the welding work lead.  
N.C. Tape up bolted connection.  
N.D. Connect the control cable ground lead to the frame terminal marked  
near the power source terminal strip. The power source  
grounding terminal (marked and located near the power source input power connections) must be properly connected to elec-  
trical ground per the power source Operating Manual.  
N.E. Connect control leads t terminal strip as follows:  
LN-9:  
A to 75 B to 77 C to 78  
N.F. The LN-9 GMA voltage control jumpers must be connected as follows:  
White jumper on voltage board to pin “S”.  
Blue jumper on voltage board is not connected to any pin. (Secure loose jumper clear of any possible interference.)  
NOTE: For proper pulse welding operating with LN-9:  
1. The LN-9 GMA must have an L6084-3 (or higher superseding part number) voltage board installed. (Standard above code  
9100.)  
2. The Pulse Power Filter board must be installed and connected in the LN-9 per instructions provided with the kit.  
3. The pulse current sensor assembly (with looped copper energizer) must be installed. (Standard above code 9100.) Feeder  
conversion kits are available for all LN-9 GMA model codes (below 9100 and above 9100).  
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A-11  
A-11  
INSTALLATION  
FIGURE A.8 – CONNECTION OF LN-9 GMA TO V300 POWER SOURCES  
WARNING  
• Turn off input power to the welding  
power source using the disconnect  
switch at the fuse box before connect-  
ing the wire feeder  
• Only qualified persons should install,  
ELECTRIC SHOCK  
use or service this machine.  
can kill.  
K608-1  
CONNECTION  
DETAIL  
LN-9 GMA WITH  
K608-1 AND  
K442-1 KITS  
ELECTRODE CABLE  
TO LN-9 GMA  
P10,J10'  
P10',J10  
2
3
530A  
521  
500  
500  
524  
C
2
3
TO WORK  
14 PIN  
AMPHENOL  
4
4
5
5
6
6
K596 REMOTE  
CONTROL CABLE  
ASSEMBLY  
7
11  
INVERTEC  
10  
POWER SOURCE  
WITH 110/115V AUX.  
3.9K ohm  
11  
12  
B
7
533  
12  
N.A. Welding cable must be sized for current and duty cycle of application.  
N.B. Diagram shows electrode positive. To change polarity, turn power “OFF”, reverse electrode and work cable at power source. Set  
meter polarity switch on rear of invertec to coincide with polarity used. Set LN-9 GMA polarity switch also.  
N.C. Install K608-1 adapter in line with P10 to LN-9 GMA voltage board and secure to adjacent harness with wire tie provided. Turn  
“start” trimmer on voltage board per instructions in V300 manual.  
N.D. For GMAW welding, install Pulse Power Filter Kit K442-1 in LN-9 GMA.  
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A-12  
A-12  
INSTALLATION  
DIRECT WORK LEAD CONNECTION  
MACHINE GROUNDING  
Lincoln specified procedures give voltage readings  
taken between the work and the gun cable brass con-  
nection block of the LN-9 GMA. To match these voltage  
readings, the connection diagrams show the #21 lead  
being extended and connected directly to the work  
instead of #21 on the power source terminal strip (or  
Dual Process Kit terminal strip). This extended lead  
must be connected directly to the work. When using a  
Dual Process Kit, you must extend the lead individual-  
ly for each LN-9 GMA.  
LN-9 GMA wire feeders are grounded to the power  
source through the input cable. The power source  
grounding cable must be properly connected to electri-  
cal ground. See your power source operating manual  
for details.  
WORK CABLE CONNECTION  
Connect a work lead of sufficient size and length  
between the proper output terminal on the power  
source and the work. See Table A-1. Be sure the con-  
nection to the work makes tight metal-to-metal electri-  
cal contact. Poor work lead connections can activate  
the grounding lead protector and/or result in poor weld-  
ing performance.  
As an alternative, LN-9 GMA models are provided with  
a quick-connect terminal splice connection in the #21  
lead between the input Amphenol connector of the LN9  
GMA and its polarity switch. See the LN-9 GMA wiring  
diagram. This in-line connection consists of a red insu-  
lated male and female .250 x .032 terminal pair locat-  
ed in the lead harness. It runs along the right side of  
the wire feed motor inside the control section of the LN-  
9 GMA models and in the lead harness at the lower left  
corner of the control box (near the input Amphenol) of  
the LN-9F models. You may also open this #21 lead  
and connect your own direct work lead equipped with a  
.250 x .032 female quick-connect terminal to the male  
side of the splice. This direct work lead connection  
must be tape insulated, strain-relieved, and routed out-  
side the LN-9 GMA control box to be connected direct-  
ly to the work.  
TABLE A.1 – WORK CABLE SIZES  
Copper Work Cable Size, AWG  
Current  
60% Duty Cycle  
Up to 50' length 50'-100' Iength  
300 Amps  
400 Amps  
500 Amps  
600 Amps  
0
00  
00  
000  
00  
000  
With either direct work lead connection method, the  
LN-9 GMA regulates the power source to hold the arc  
voltage constant, even with voltage drops in the elec-  
trode lead, work lead, or work lead connection. If the  
direct work lead becomes disconnected from the work,  
the LN-9 GMA wire feeder will stop welding shortly  
after the arc is struck. See the topic "Circuit  
Protection and Automatic Shutdown" in the  
Operation section of this manual.  
000  
0000  
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A-13  
A-13  
INSTALLATION  
FIGURE A.9 – GUN CABLE CONNECTIONS  
CONNECTING THE GUN CABLE TO  
THE WIRE FEEDER  
A variety of gun and cable assemblies are available for  
the LN-9 GMA models. See the Accessories section  
of this manual.  
Lay the cable out straight. Insert the connector on the  
welding conductor cable into the brass conductor block  
on the front of the wire drive unit. See Figure A.9. Make  
sure the connector is fully seated and tighten the plas-  
tic thumbscrew. Keep this connection clean and bright.  
Connect the control cable polarized Amphenol plug into  
the mating 5-cavity receptacle on the front panel of the  
wire drive section.  
Thumb-  
screw  
FOR GMA GUN CABLES:  
Install the barbed fitting and union nut to the 5/8-18  
female inert gas fitting on the front of the LN-9 GMA  
wire drive section. Connect the 3/16" I.D. gas hose  
from the gun cable to the barbed fitting.  
When you remove the gun, you can easily detach this  
fitting by loosening the union nut.  
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A-14  
A-14  
INSTALLATION  
See American National Standard Z-49.1, "Safety in  
Welding and Cutting," published by the American  
Welding Society.  
HOOKING UP GMA SHIELDING  
GAS  
The user must provide a cylinder of shielding gas, a  
pressure regulator, a flow control valve and a hose  
from the flow valve to the gas inlet fitting of the LN-9  
GMA. See Figure A.10 and install as follows:  
WARNING  
CYLINDER  
damaged.  
may  
explode  
if  
1. Connect the supply hose from the gas cylinder flow  
valve outlet to the 5/8-18 female inert gas fitting on  
the back panel of the LN-9 GMA wire drive section.  
• Gas under pressure is explosive.  
•· Always keep gas cylinders in an  
upright position and always keep  
them chained to the undercarriage  
or a stationary support.  
2. Install the barbed fitting and union nut to the 5/8-18  
female inert gas fitting on the front of the LN-9  
GMA. Connect the 3/16 inch (4.8 mm) I.D. gas  
hose from the gun to the barbed fitting.  
When you need to remove the gun, you can easily  
detach this fitting by loosening the union nut.  
FIGURE A.10 – SHIELDING GAS HOOKUP  
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Section B-1  
Section B-1  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
- OPERATION SECTION -  
Operation  
Operating Instructions.................................................................................................................B-2  
Safety Precautions......................................................................................................................B-2  
General Description ....................................................................................................................B-3  
Recommended Processes and Equipment.................................................................................B-3  
K424 LN-9 GMA 2-Roll and K568-1 LN-9 GMA 4-Roll.........................................................B-3  
K436 LN-9F GMA 2-Roll and K538-1 LN-9 GMA 4-Roll ......................................................B-3  
DC Constant Voltage Power Sources ..................................................................................B-4  
Controls and Settings..................................................................................................................B-5  
Circuit Protection and Automatic Shutdown .........................................................................B-8  
Avoiding Grounding Lead Protector (GLP) Shutdown..........................................................B-8  
Drive Roll Installation ................................................................................................................B-10  
Changing Drive Rolls for 2-Roll Wire Feeders ...................................................................B-10  
Changing Drive Rolls for 4-Roll Wire Feeders ...................................................................B-12  
Wire Loading.............................................................................................................................B-14  
Loading a 22 to 30 lb. Reddi-Reel Package.......................................................................B-14  
Loading a 10 to 30 lb. Spool ..............................................................................................B-15  
Loading 50 to 60 lb. Coils...................................................................................................B-16  
Loading and Feeding 13-14 lbs. Innershield Coils.............................................................B-17  
Idle Roll Pressure Setting .........................................................................................................B-18  
2-Roll Wire Feeders............................................................................................................B-18  
4-Roll Wire Feeders............................................................................................................B-18  
Making a Test Weld and Adjusting Response and Starting......................................................B-19  
Adjust the Power Source....................................................................................................B-19  
Adjust the LN9 GMA Controls ............................................................................................B-19  
Voltage Control Response..................................................................................................B-20  
Starting Characteristics.......................................................................................................B-20  
Making a Weld....................................................................................................................B-21  
Procedure at End of Coil...........................................................................................................B-21  
Security of Weld Procedure Settings ........................................................................................B-21  
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B-2  
B-2  
OPERATION  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Read and understand this entire section of operating  
instructions operating the machine.  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
WARNING  
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.  
• Do not touch electrically live parts such  
as output terminals or internal wiring.  
• Insulate yourself from the work and  
ground.  
• Always wear dry insulating gloves.  
FUMES AND GASES can be  
dangerous.  
• Keep your head out of fumes.  
• Use ventilation or exhaust to remove  
fumes from breathing zone.  
WELDING SPARKS can cause  
fire or explosion.  
• Keep flammable material away.  
ARC RAYS can burn.  
• Wear eye, ear, and body protection.  
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B-3  
B-3  
OPERATION  
K436 LN-9F GMA 2-ROLL AND K583-1  
LN-9F GMA 4-ROLL  
GENERAL DESCRIPTION  
The LN-9 GMA 2-Roll and 4-Roll semiautomatic wire  
feeder models feature the precise "set and forget" dig-  
ital procedure control and the other welding and oper-  
ator features pioneered by the original LN-9 models.  
In addition, the LN-9 GMA models also have the fol-  
lowing advantages for small wire gas metal arc weld-  
ing with solid or flux cored Outershield® electrodes:  
Separate wire feed unit and control box with 16 ft cable  
assembly for boom or fixture mounting. See Figure  
B.2.  
FIGURE B.2 – BASIC LN-9F GMA HOOKUP  
• High speed wire drive with a high torque permanent  
magnet motor and tool-less "quickrelease" idle roll  
pressure arms, guide tubes and gun cable fastening.  
• Factory installed gas solenoid valve with gas inlet and  
outlet fittings.  
• Adjustable preflow, postflow and burnback timers.  
Purge and cold inch switch functions are available.  
• For 4-Roll models, a design which provides the addi-  
tional feeding force. This is required when using gun  
cables over 15 ft. long or when wire is being pulled  
long distances (for example, bulk packages).  
Because the 4-Roll feeder has twice the contact sur-  
face, it can also help when feeding softer wires. It  
delivers the same or more feeding force as the 2-Roll  
with less overall wire deformation. Wire size range,  
speed and features are the same as other LN-9 GMA  
models.  
When combined with the broad selection of quality  
welding equipment and accessories, the LN-9 GMA  
provides a versatile precision welding system to meet  
the specific needs of gas metal arc and Innershield®or  
submerged arc welding processes. The capabilities of  
the LN-9 GMA 2-Roll and 4-Roll are:  
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES AND  
EQUIPMENT  
Rated wire size range:  
The LN-9 GMA is available in four models:  
.023 through 1/16 solid wire electrode.  
.045 through 5/64 Outershield® cored electrode.  
.062 through 5/64 lnnershield® cored electrode.  
Rated wire speed range:  
K424 LN-9 GMA 2-ROLL AND K568-1 LN-9  
GMA 4-ROLL  
Wire feed unit and all controls completely enclosed in  
a single portable enclosure. See Figure B-1.  
80 through 980 inches per minute.  
(2.03 through 24.9 meters per minute).  
FIGURE B.1 – BASIC LN-9 GMA HOOKUP  
K196-XXX,  
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B-4  
B-4  
OPERATION  
DC CONSTANT VOLTAGE POWER  
SOURCES  
The following welding system power sources are avail-  
able for use with all LN-9 GMA models:  
The Idealarc® DC-250, DC-400, CV-400, CV-500 and,  
DC-600 are recommended for use with any LN-9 GMA  
model, as well as the Pulse Power 500, Invertec V300,  
and DC650 Pro, with the installation of the optional  
K442-1 Pulse Power Filter Kit.  
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B-5  
B-5  
OPERATION  
HOT-COLD TRIGGER INTERLOCK SWITCH: This  
CONTROLS AND SETTINGS  
switch is located on the front rail on the LN-9 GMA  
model and on the front panel of both the LN-9F GMA  
2-Roll and 4-Roll control box. The three-position  
switch serves a dual purpose:  
Operator controls for LN-9 GMA models are shown in  
Figure B.3. Controls for LN-9F models are shown in  
Figure B.4. Refer to these figures and the following  
descriptions of the controls.  
1. "Hot-Cold" Wire Feed - In the center position the  
wire will be electrically cold when feeding with the  
gun trigger. In either the up or down positions the  
wire will be "hot" when feeding with the gun trigger.  
ELECTRODE POLARITY SWITCH: The polarity  
switch is located inside the wire drive section on the  
LN-9 GMA model and on the front panel of both the  
LN-9F GMA 2-Roll and 4-Roll control box. Set the  
switch to the same polarity as the electrode lead con-  
nection to the power source. If the switch is not set  
for the correct polarity, the wire feeder will stop weld-  
ing shortly after the arc is struck. See the topic  
"Automatic Shutdown" later in this section of the  
manual.  
2. Trigger Interlock Function - In the down position  
the trigger interlock will be OFF, allowing the gun  
trigger to function in the normal mode. This stops  
wire feed and welding when the trigger is released.  
In the up position the trigger interlock will be ON.  
The trigger interlock feature functions as follows:  
a) When you are not welding, the trigger will function  
in the normal mode, which feeds only when the  
trigger is closed.  
WIRE FEED DIRECTION SWITCH: The direction  
switch is located inside the wire drive section on the  
LN-9 GMA model and on the front panel of both the  
LN-9F GMA 2-Roll and 4-Roll control box. This switch  
permits the wire to be fed in either direction when the  
trigger is pressed or when using the cold inch switch  
feature of the K418 and K419 options. Be sure this  
switch is set for forward feed when you are ready to  
weld.  
b) Once the welding arc has been struck, the gun trig-  
ger may be released. Welding will continue until  
one of the following occurs:  
• The arc is extinguished by quickly pulling the gun  
away from the work.  
or  
• The trigger is again depressed and released.  
(This feature is not on earlier versions unless the  
L7265-1 PM Power Board has been replaced  
with a superceded version.)  
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B-6  
OPERATION  
FIGURE B.3 – WIRE FEEDER CONTROLS FOR LN-9 GMA  
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OPERATION  
FIGURE B.4 – WIRE FEEDER CONTROLS FOR LN-9F GMA  
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B-8  
OPERATION  
CIRCUIT BREAKER AND GROUNDING LEAD PRO-  
TECTOR (GLP) RESET SWITCH: These protection  
circuit devices are located on the front rail of the LN-9  
GMA model and bottom panel of the LN-9F models.  
See the topic "Circuit Protection and Automatic  
Shutdown" later in this section of the manual.  
SET-ACTUAL PUSHBUTTON: After the weld has  
been started, the ACTUAL voltage or wire speed can  
be read by pressing the pushbutton to the left of the  
meter. The METER READING switch must be set in  
the desired position. When the pushbutton is not being  
operated, the meter continues to read the SET value.  
DIGITAL METER: A three-digit digital meter is provid-  
ed to set and monitor the welding procedure. The arc  
voltage is displayed in volts and the wire feed speed is  
displayed in inches/minute or meters/minute.  
CIRCUIT PROTECTION AND AUTOMATIC  
SHUTDOWN  
CIRCUIT BREAKER  
METER READING SWITCH, VOLTS AND WIRE  
SPEED CONTROLS: This four-position rotary switch  
is located to the right of the digital meter on LN-9 GMA  
models and to the left of the digital meter on LN-9F  
models. When set to the "Volts" position, the meter  
reads the arc voltage setting as adjusted by the "Volts"  
control. The rated setting range for all the LN-9 GMA  
models is 12.0 to 60.0 volts.  
The circuit breaker normally trips only when excessive  
loading in the wire feed cable or a defective motor or  
control component causes an overload. After allowing  
a minute for cooling, push in the circuit breaker button  
and weld. If it trips again, be sure the wire feed cable  
is clean and the proper size for the wire diameter being  
fed. If the breaker still trips, look for a defective elec-  
trical component. When the circuit breaker is tripped,  
the digital meter is off and the trigger circuit will not  
operate.  
The three "Wire Speed" positions include an English  
position, for meter readings in inches/minute; and "LO"  
and "HI" range metric positions for meter readings in  
meters/minute. The wire feed speed setting is adjust-  
ed by the "Wire Speed" control. The rated setting  
range for all the LN-9 GMA models are 80 to 980 inch-  
es/minute (2.03 to 24.9 meters/minute).  
POWER SUPPLY FUSE  
The fuse on the PM power board inside the control box  
protects the power supply circuit. When the fuse is  
blown, the digital meter is off and the trigger circuit will  
not operate.  
When using metric meter readings, set the switch to  
"LO" for more precise meter readings up to 393 in/min  
(9.99 m/min.). For higher wire feed speeds, the "LO"  
position will result in an over-range meter reading of  
E.EE which indicates that the "HI" range, with single  
decimal place resolution, should be used. Similarly,  
EEE will be displayed on the English position if the set-  
ting exceeds 999 inches/minute.  
VOLTAGE PC BOARD FUSE  
The 1/8 amp fast-blow fuse protects the LN-9 GMA cir-  
cuitry from damage that may result from a ground, or  
case, faulted control lead. If this fuse blows, the LN-9  
GMA arc voltage sensing lead circuit will be opened.  
See the topic "Automatic Shutdown" below.  
The procedure adjustments can be made before or  
during the weld. This feature permits the operator to  
set the welding voltage and wire speed before welding  
and without assistance.  
Once set, the control circuits of the LN-9 GMA will con-  
tinuously monitor the volts and wire speed and correct  
any deviation from the set value so there will be negli-  
gible change.  
AVOIDING GROUNDING LEAD PROTECTOR  
(GLP) SHUTDOWN  
The frames of all LN-9 GMA wire feed units and drive  
motors are grounded to the frame of the power source  
by a lead in the control cable. An overload protector  
prevents welding current from damaging this lead if the  
electrode circuit touches the wire feeder frame while  
the gun trigger is pressed.  
Should the range of the power source output voltage be  
such that the unit circuit cannot keep the arc voltage as  
set, the unit will stop welding shortly after the arc is struck.  
See the topic "Circuit Protection and Automatic  
Shutdown" later in this section of the manual.  
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B-9  
OPERATION  
If such a grounding lead fault occurs, the meter will still  
be on and will be reading. The trigger circuit will not  
operate, however. To release the circuit, press the  
"GLP Reset" button. See Figure B.3 or B.4 for the  
location of this button.  
In the case of full range control power sources, such as  
the DC-600, this protective shutdown circuit could pre-  
vent welding under the conditions of (c), (d), and (e)  
above by holding the power source output at minimum.  
The power source output might even be too low to  
establish an arc.  
The following precautions are recommended to avoid  
GLP shutdown:  
Although out of range shutdown can occur with all  
power sources when working with very low or very high  
arc voltages, it is most likely to occur when using the  
R3S models with somewhat limited voltage range of  
the various taps. For instance, if the R3S-400 triangle  
tap setting is for 31 volts, the range of control from the  
remote circuit is approximately 7 volts, i.e., 27-1/2 to  
34-1/2 volts at nominal input voltage. If the LN-9 GMA  
controls are set for 29 volts and the input voltage to the  
R3S goes up, it may not be possible for the LN-9 GMA  
control circuit to hold the 29 volts. The welding will shut  
down. By changing to the 27 volt triangle setting, the  
range will be approximately 23-1/2 to 30-1/2 volts, and  
at high input voltage there will be sufficient control to  
hold the SET arc voltage.  
• Do not allow the electrode to contact the case of the  
wire feeder or uninsulated part of its wire reel stand  
when the gun trigger is activated.  
• Be sure that all work lead connections to the work  
make tight metal-to-metal electrical contact.  
• Do not allow excess input cable or work cable to be  
placed closer than 3 feet to the wire feeder.  
• Do not coil excess input cable assembly or use an  
uncoiled assembly as shipped from the factory.  
Instead, loop excess length back and forth in 3 to 6  
foot straight lengths. Coiling the input cable results in  
a transformer action between the electrode conductor  
cable and ground lead in the multiconductor cable  
and the ground lead in the multiconductor control  
cable. This can cause current to flow in the ground  
lead, which will falsely activate the GLP.  
The same general procedure can be used on other  
power sources. For example, if the LN-9 GMA keeps  
shutting down and the other possible causes have  
been checked, adjust the SET voltage higher and/or  
lower than the desired voltage. Then you can deter-  
mine what change in the range controls of the power  
source is required to supply the desired voltage.  
AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN  
If the LN-9 GMA voltage control is unable to supply the  
SET value of arc voltage while welding, the automatic  
shutdown circuit will activate. This protection circuit  
immediately returns the LN-9 GMA control to idle state  
within a few seconds after the arc voltage discrepancy  
occurs.  
In some cases, it is also possible to hold the ACTUAL  
button pressed while starting the arc. Before the LN-9  
GMA shuts down, the actual arc voltage can be read on  
the digital meter. Comparing this reading to the SET  
reading will tell what change in the range controls of  
the power source is required to supply the desired volt-  
age. Should the meter read zero, check the connec-  
tions of LN-9 GMA sensing leads #21 and #67. Should  
the meter read a minus (-) voltage, the polarity con-  
nections or settings at the LN-9 GMA or power source  
are wrong.  
Typical causes for the activation of this protective shut-  
down circuit are as follows:  
a) SET value of arc voltage is outside the power  
source range.  
b) Power source voltage control not set for REMOTE.  
c) Misconnection of LN-9 control cable leads to  
power source.  
d) Incorrect weld polarity connections, or settings, at  
the LN-9 GMA or the power source.  
e) Lost connection of LN-9 GMA voltage sensing  
leads (#67 and #21) between the arc and voltage  
control, or a blown 1/8 amp fuse on the Voltage PC  
board.  
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B-10  
OPERATION  
DRIVE ROLL INSTALLATION  
CHANGING DRIVE ROLLS FOR 2-ROLL  
WIRE FEEDERS  
5. Back out the guide tube clamping screws. Remove  
the old guide tubes, if installed.  
To change drive rolls on a 2-roll wire feeder, refer to  
Figure B.5 and perform the following steps.  
6. Insert the outgoing guide tube (the one with the  
plastic insert) into the front hole. If the guide tube  
has a non-symmetrical chisel end, the larger radius  
must face the drive roll. See Figure B.5. Push the  
guide tube back as far as it will go and tighten the  
clamping screw. Insert the incoming guide tube as  
far back as it will go and tighten the clamping  
screw. The clamping screws are dog points. When  
the guide tubes are properly installed these dog  
points will lock into the annular grooves in each of  
the guide tubes.  
NOTE: Although an LN-9 GMA model is shown in  
Figure B.5, the following procedure also  
applies to LN-9F GMA models.  
1. Rotate the latch knob on the quick release arm.  
2. Remove the hex head screw and clamping collar.  
Remove the drive roll from the shaft.  
3. The new roll to be installed is stamped for the size  
to be fed. An "A" after the size indicates aluminum  
wire. Remove the rolls from the kit and wipe them  
clean. Wipe the output shaft and locating shoulder  
clean.  
7. Set the idle roll pressure as detailed in the Idle Roll  
Pressure Setting procedure detailed later in this  
section.  
4. Use the drive key, clamping collar, and hex head  
screw to install the roll on the output shaft. Certain  
size drive rolls consist of two roll halves, and may  
contain a spacer. If the drive roll you are installing  
contains a spacer, the spacer fits between the two  
halves of the drive roll. Tighten the hex head  
screw.  
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B-11  
OPERATION  
FIGURE B.5 – INSTALLING DRIVE ROLLS ON A 2-ROLL FEEDER  
CLAMPING  
COLLAR  
SPACER  
(IF REQ'D)  
DRIVE  
ROLL  
HALVES  
OUTPUT  
SHAFT  
KEY  
GUIDE TUBE DETAIL  
LARGE  
RADIUS  
OUTGOING  
GUIDE TUBE  
DRIVE  
ROLL  
OUTGOING  
GUIDE TUBE  
INSERT  
INCOMING  
GUIDE  
IDLE  
ROLL  
TUBE  
SMALL  
RADIUS  
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B-12  
OPERATION  
CHANGING DRIVE ROLLS FOR 4-ROLL  
WIRE FEEDERS  
To change drive rolls on a 4-roll wire feeder, refer to  
Figure B.6 and perform the following steps.  
7. Install the middle guide tube, but do not tighten at  
this time. When installing a 0.035" middle guide  
tube the larger radius should be aligned towards  
the drive roll. Slide the guide tube up against the  
drive roll.  
NOTE: Although an LN-9 GMA model is shown in  
Figure B.6, the following procedure also  
applies to LN-9F GMA models.  
8. Install the second drive roll on the remaining shaft  
the same way as the first. Center the middle guide  
tube between the rolls and tighten the thumb-  
screws holding it in place.  
1. Remove the gun and cable from the conductor  
block on the feeder by loosening the hand screw  
and pulling the gun straight out of the block.  
2. Open both quick release levers by moving the  
levers outward and pulling them toward you.  
9. Close and latch both quick release levers.  
10. Slide the incoming guide tube into the rear hole of  
the gearbox until it almost touches the drive roll  
and guide tube. Tighten the thumbscrew to hold it  
in place.  
3. Loosen the thumb screws holding the guide tubes  
in place. Remove the incoming and outgoing  
guide tubes, if installed.  
4. Remove the hex head screws and clamping collars  
from the output shafts. Remove the drive rolls and  
middle guide tube, if installed.  
11. Install the outgoing guide tube into the front hole of  
the gearbox (through the conductor block) and  
tighten the thumb screw. The 0.035 in. outgoing  
guide tube should have the larger radius oriented  
toward the drive roll. For proper installation of the  
outgoing guide tube insert, refer to Figure B.6.  
5. The new rolls to be installed are stenciled with the  
wire size that will be fed. An "A" after the number  
indicates aluminum wire. Remove the rolls from  
the kit and wipe them clean. Wipe the output  
shafts and locating shoulders clean.  
12. Be certain that the guide tubes do not touch the  
drive rolls or idle rolls. If they do touch, readjust  
them and tighten in place.  
6. Install one roll onto either output shaft using the  
drive key, clamping collar, and hex head screw.  
Certain size drive rolls consist of two roll halves,  
and may contain a spacer. If the drive roll you are  
installing contains a spacer, the spacer fits  
between the two halves of the drive roll. Tighten  
the hex head screw.  
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B-13  
OPERATION  
FIGURE B.6 – INSTALLING DRIVE ROLLS ON A 4-ROLL FEEDER  
CLAMPING  
COLLAR  
DRIVE  
ROLL  
HALVES  
SPACER (IF  
REQUIRED)  
OUTPUT  
SHAFT  
KEY  
LARGE  
RADIUS  
GUIDE TUBE DETAIL  
OUTGOING  
GUIDE TUBE  
DRIVE  
ROLL  
OUTGOING  
GUIDE TUBE  
INSERT  
MIDDLE  
GUIDE  
TUBE  
IDLE  
ROLL  
SMALL  
RADIUS  
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B-14  
OPERATION  
FIGURE B.7a (Threaded Locking Collar)  
WIRE LOADING  
ADAPTER  
2
IN. O.D. SPINDLE  
Loading a 22 to 30 Lb. (10 to 14 kg) Readi-Reel  
Package Using the Molded Plastic K363-P  
Readi-Reel Adapter:  
RETAINING SPRING  
BRAKE  
HOLDING  
PIN  
The Spindle should be located in the LOWER mounting hole.  
1) Depress the Release Bar on the Retaining Collar and  
remove it from the spindle. NOTE: Earlier spindles  
used a threaded collar. See Figure B.7a or B.7b.  
GROOVES  
2) Place the Adapter on the spindle.  
READI-REEL  
3) Re-install the Retaining Collar. Make sure that the  
Release Bar “pops up” and that the collar retainers  
fully engage the retaining groove on the spindle.  
THREADED  
LOCKING  
COLLAR  
INSIDE CAGE WIRES  
FIGURE B.7b (Retaining Collar)  
4) Rotate the spindle and adapter so the retaining  
spring is at the 12 o'clock position.  
5) Position the Readi-Reel so that it will rotate in a  
direction when feeding so as to be de-reeled from  
the bottom of the coil.  
6) Set one of the Readi-Reel inside cage wires on the  
slot in the retaining spring tab.  
7) Lower the Readi-Reel to depress the retaining  
spring and align the other inside cage wires with the  
grooves in the molded adapter.  
8) Slide the cage all the way onto the adapter until the  
retaining spring "pops up" fully.  
WARNING  
Check to be sure the Retaining Spring has fully  
returned to the locking position and has SECURELY  
locked the Readi-Reel Cage in place. Retaining Spring  
must rest on the cage, not the welding electrode.  
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9) To remove Readi-Reel from Adapter, depress  
retaining spring tab with thumb while pulling the  
Readi-Reel cage from the molded adapter with both  
hands. Do not remove adapter from spindle.  
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B-15  
OPERATION  
FEEDING ELECTRODE AND BRAKE ADJUSTMENT  
LOADING A 10 TO 30 LB. (4.5 TO 14 KG)  
SPOOL (12" DIAMETER) OR 13 - 14 LB.  
(6 KG) INNERSHIELD COIL:  
1. Turn the Readi-Reel or spool until the free end of  
the electrode is accessible.  
2. While tightly holding the electrode, cut off the bent  
end. Straighten the first six inches. Cut off the first  
inch. (If the electrode is not properly straightened,  
it may not feed or may not go into the outgoing  
guide tube, causing a "birdnest.")  
The Spindle should be located in the LOWER mounting hole.  
(For 8" (200 mm) spools, a K468 spindle adapter must  
first be slipped onto spindle.)  
(For 13-14 lb. (6 Kg) Innershield coils, a K435 Coil  
Adapter must be used).  
3. Insert the free end through the incoming guide  
tube.  
4. Press the gun trigger or "cold inch" (if used) and  
push the electrode into the drive roll.  
1) Depress the Release Bar on the Retaining Collar  
and remove it from the spindle. NOTE: Eariler spin-  
dles used a threaded collar.  
WARNING  
2) Place the spool on the spindle making certain the  
spindle brake pin enters one of the holes in the back  
side of the spool. Be certain the wire comes off the  
reel in a direction so as to de-reel from the bottom  
of the coil.  
USE THE "COLD" TRIGGER SWITCH POSITION, OR  
"COLD INCH" OPTION WHEN LOADING. WHEN  
INCHING WITH A "HOT" GUN TRIGGER, THE ELEC-  
TRODE AND DRIVE MECHANISM ARE ALWAYS  
"HOT" TO WORK AND GROUND AND COULD  
REMAIN "HOT" SEVERAL SECONDS AFTER THE  
GUN TRIGGER IS RELEASED.  
3) Re-install the Retaining Collar. Make sure that the  
Release Bar “pops up” and that the collar retainers  
fully engage the retaining groove on the spindle.  
5. Inch the electrode through the gun.  
LOADING A 50-60 LB. (22.7-27.2 KG.) COIL  
USING K1504-1 COIL REEL:  
6. Adjust the brake tension with the thumbscrew on  
the spindle hub, until the reel turns freely but with  
little or no overrun when wire feeding is stopped.  
Do not overtighten.  
(For 50-60 lb Readi-Reels a K438 Readi Reel Adapter  
must be used.)  
The Spindle must be located in the UPPER mounting  
hole.  
1. With the K1504-1 Coil Reel mounted on to the 2"  
(51 mm) spindle (or with reel laying flat on the floor)  
loosen the spinner nut and remove the reel cover.  
2. Before cutting the tie wires, place the coil of elec-  
trode on the reel so it unwinds from the bottom as  
the reel rotates.  
3. Tighten the spinner nut against the reel cover much  
as possible by hand using the reel cover spokes for  
leverage. DO NOT hammer on the spinner nut  
arms.  
4. Cut and remove only the tie wire holding the free  
end of the coil. Hook the free end around the rim of  
the reel cover and secure it by wrapping it around.  
Cut and remove the remaining tie wires.  
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B-16  
OPERATION  
b) When loading 0.030, 0.035 and 0.045" electrode,  
be certain the coil is placed on the reel so that the  
spring loaded arms are at the center of the slots in  
the cardboard coil liner. This provides the positive  
compression of the coil sides needed for trouble  
free wire feeding. See Figure B.8.  
LOADING 50 AND 60 LB. COILS ON 1”  
SPINDLE (K299 or K303 Wire Reel Stand)  
ADJUSTABLE WIRE REEL BRAKE  
The mount for standard 50 and 60 pound electrode  
coils includes a two position brake assembly.  
Generally the brake should be a the inner position  
(nearest to the wire reel shaft) for wire feed speeds  
below 400 in/min. It should be at the outer position for  
the faster wire speeds often used when feeding small  
diameter electrode.  
c) Put the cover plate on the reel so that the four arms  
of the cover straddle and are in line with the spring  
loaded arm of the reel.  
4. Tighten the cover as much as possible by hand.  
DO NOT hammer on the spinner nut arms.  
To adjust the brake position, remove the wire reel. Pull  
the cotter pin that holds the brake shoe to the arm,  
move the shoe and replace the cotter pin. Do not bend  
the cotter pin - it is held in place by a friction fit.  
5. Cut and remove only the tie wire holding the free  
end of the coil. Insert the free end into one of the  
holes in the cover and secure it by bending it back.  
Cut and remove the remaining tie wires.  
LOADING A 50 OR 60 LB. COIL  
1. To remove the wire reel from its shaft, grasp the  
spring loaded knob and pull it out. This straightens  
the knob so that it seats into the shaft when  
released. Remove the reel.  
CAUTION  
Always be sure the free end of the coil is securely held  
while the tie wires are being cut and until the wire is  
feeding through the drive rolls. Failure to do this will  
result in "backlashing" of the coil, which may tangle the  
wire. A tangled coil will not feed; therefore it must  
either be untangled or discarded.  
2. Lay the reel flat on the floor, loosen the spinner nut  
and remove the cover plate.  
3. Before cutting the tie wires, place the coil of elec-  
trode on the reel so that it unwinds as the reel  
rotates clockwise.  
a) Be sure the coil is placed so that the spring loaded  
arms will not interfere with the later removal of the  
coil tie wires. See Figure B.8.  
6. Replace the reel on the wire feeder. Grasp the  
shaft knob, pull it out and swing it across the reel  
hub, locking the reel in place.  
FIGURE B.8 – LOADING A 50 OR 60 LB. COIL  
SPINNER  
NUT  
7. The mount for standard 50 and 60 pound electrode  
coils includes a two-position brake assembly.  
Generally the brake should be at the inner position  
(nearest to the wire reel shaft) for wire feed speeds  
below 400 in/min. It should be at the outer position  
for the faster wire speeds often used when feeding  
small diameter electrode.  
COVER  
PLATE  
SLOTS  
To adjust the brake position, remove the wire reel.  
Pull the cotter pin that holds the brake shoe to the  
arm, move the shoe and replace the cotter pin. Do  
not bend the cotter pin - it is held in place by a fric-  
tion fit.  
CARDBOARD  
COIL  
LINER  
COIL  
TIE WIRE  
REEL  
SPRING  
LOADED  
ARM  
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B-17  
OPERATION  
FEEDING ELECTRODE AND BRAKE ADJUSTMENT  
LOADING AND FEEDING 13-14 LB.  
INNERSHIELD COILS (K378 REEL  
MOUNTING STAND)  
1. Turn the reel until the free end of the electrode is  
accessible.  
2. While tightly holding the electrode, cut off the bent  
end. Straighten the first 6 inches.  
The K378 small mounting stand for the 14 pound  
Innershield coil does not have an adjustable brake. It  
has a fixed drag built into the reel spindle.  
3. Cut off the first inch. Insert the free end through  
the incoming guide tube.  
To load a 14 pound coil:  
4. Insert the free end through the incoming guide  
tube.  
1. Remove the snap-on lid from the plastic canister.  
2. Remove the center clamping nut and the cover  
plate from the wire reel.  
5. Press the gun trigger or “cold inch” (if used) and  
push the electrode into the drive roll. (If the elec-  
trode is not properly straightened, it may not feed  
or may not enter the outgoing guide tube, causing  
a "birdnest.")  
3. Unpack the 14-pound coil of wire. Be sure not to  
bend the side tangs of the coil liner. Straighten any  
tangs that may have been bent.  
4. Remove the start end of the coil from its holding  
slot in the coil liner, cut off the bent end, straighten  
the first six inches, and cut off the first inch. (If the  
electrode is not properly straightened, it may not  
feed or may not go into the outgoing tube, causing  
a "birdnest.") Thread it through the canister wire  
feed liner until about four inches of electrode are  
exposed.  
6. Inch the electrode through the gun.  
WARNING  
USE THE "COLD" TRIGGER SWITCH POSITION, OR  
"COLD INCH" OPTION WHEN LOADING. WHEN  
INCHING WITH A "HOT" GUN TRIGGER, THE ELEC-  
TRODE AND WIRE FEEDING SYSTEM ARE ALWAYS  
"HOT" TO WORK AND GROUND AND COULD  
REMAIN "HOT" SEVERAL SECONDS AFTER THE  
GUN TRIGGER IS RELEASED.  
5. Place the coil onto the disc support.  
6. Replace the front reel cover and center clamping  
nut, keep the reel from turning and tighten the  
clamping nut securely.  
7. Thread the exposed end of the electrode into the  
wire feeder until it touches the drive rolls. Actuate  
the gun trigger, and feed the electrode through the  
system.  
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B-18  
OPERATION  
FIGURE B.9 – IDLE ROLL PRESSURE SETTING  
FOR TWO-ROLL FEEDERS  
IDLE ROLL PRESSURE SETTING  
The idle roll pressure is set at the factory backed out  
two turns from full pressure for 2-roll feeders, three  
turns from full pressure for 4-roll feeders. This is an  
approximate setting. For small wire sizes and alu-  
minum wire, the optimum idle roll pressure varies with  
type of wire, surface condition, lubrication and hard-  
ness. The optimum idle roll setting can be determined  
as follows:  
2-ROLL WIRE FEEDERS  
1. Press the end of the gun against a solid object that  
is electrically isolated from the welder output and  
press the gun trigger for several seconds.  
2. If the wire "birdnests," jams or breaks at the drive  
roll, the idle roll pressure is too great. Back the  
pressure setting out 1/2 turn, run new wire through  
the gun, and repeat step 1. See Figure B.9.  
3. If the only result is drive roll slippage, loosen the  
gun cable clamping screw in the gearbox conduc-  
tor block and pull the gun cable forward about six  
inches. There should be a slight waviness in the  
exposed wire. If there is no waviness, the pressure  
is too low. Increase the pressure setting 1/4 turn,  
lock the gun cable in place and repeat steps 1 and 2.  
PRESSURE  
ADJUSTMENT  
KNOB  
4-ROLL WIRE FEEDERS  
1. Release the incoming idle roll and perform the  
pressure setting procedure for two-roll wire feeders  
to set outgoing idle roll pressure.  
2. After the outgoing pressure is set, determine how  
many turns away from full pressure the setting is.  
3. Set both idle roll tensions to this setting. Engage  
both idle rolls before welding. For most applica-  
tions, best wire feeding will occur when both idle  
roll pressures are set the same.  
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B-19  
OPERATION  
PULSE POWER 500, DC650 PRO, V300  
MAKING A TEST WELD AND  
Refer to each machine Instruction Manual. The LN-9  
GMA requires the K442-1 Pulse Power Filter Kit. (See  
the Accessories section of this manual.)  
ADJUSTING LN-9 GMA RESPONSE  
AND STARTING CHARACTERISTICS  
ADJUST THE POWER SOURCE  
ADJUST THE LN-9 GMA CONTROLS  
DC-250, DC-400, or DC-600  
1. Set the "Electrode Polarity" switch to same polarity  
as the electrode lead.  
1. Connect electrode lead to terminal of desired  
polarity.  
2. Check that "Feed Direction" is set to forward.  
3. Set the "Trigger Interlock" switch as desired.  
2. Set toggle switch to same polarity as the electrode  
cable connection.  
4. Set the "Meter Reading" switch to "Wire Speed"  
and adjust the "Wire Speed" rheostat so the meter  
reads the desired wire feed speed.  
3. Set toggle switch to "Output Control Remote."  
4. Set mode switch to the desired position for the  
process to be used.  
5. Set the "Meter Reading" switch to "Volts" and  
adjust the "Volts" rheostat so the meter reads the  
desired arc voltage. IMPORTANT: Make certain  
this setting is within the voltage output range of the  
power source setting.  
CV-400, CV-500-I  
1. Connect electrode lead to terminal of desired  
polarity.  
6. Load the LN-9 GMA with electrode.  
2. Connect #21 control lead to the work polarity ter-  
minal (+21 or -21), at the terminal strip, matching  
the same polarity as the work cable connection.  
3. Set toggle switch to "Output Control Remote."  
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B-20  
OPERATION  
START VOLTAGE TRIM  
VOLTAGE CONTROL RESPONSE  
The start voltage is the voltage provided by the welding  
power source before establishing the welding arc. This  
start voltage setting is a function of the open circuit  
voltage characteristic of the power source, the SET  
value of the weld voltage, and the start voltage trimmer  
(R41) setting on the LN-9 Voltage PC Board. As set at  
the factory, the start voltage trim level is typically about  
20% higher than the LN-9 GMA SET level. This gen-  
erally gives good starting for steel cored and MIG  
The LN-9 GMA is provided with selectable voltage con-  
trol response. Proper setting depends on the power  
source and process being used. Refer to the appropri-  
ate power source connection diagram for the proper  
connection of the jumpers located on the LN-9 GMA  
Voltage Board.  
To change the voltage control response:  
a) Turn OFF the control power to the LN-9 GMA at the  
power source.  
2
2
processes using CO or Argon/CO blended shielding  
gas. If you are using "hotter" gases (such as  
Argon/Oxygen blends) and other processes (such as  
stainless steel MIG), arc flaring may occur at start,  
which requires lowering the start voltage trim as fol-  
lows:  
b) Remove the screws holding the control section  
cover in place and swing open.  
c) Position the jumper plugs on the Voltage Board  
according to the appropriate power source con-  
nection diagram.  
a) Turn off the control power to the LN-9 GMA at the  
power source.  
d) Reassemble.  
b) Remove the screws holding the control section  
cover in place and swing it open.  
c) On the voltage board, locate trimmer R41 (below  
R40 next to the 1/8 amp fuse) and labeled START.  
STARTING CHARACTERISTICS  
SELECT ACCELERATION  
d) The slot on the START trimmer is marked with a  
red seal for factory setting. To decrease the facto-  
ry setting, turn the slot CCW (opposite to the  
labeled arrow direction).  
The LN-9 GMA models can provide optimum starting  
for different processes. The wire feeder is designed  
to start with two different speeds of controlled acceler-  
ation. As shipped, it is connected for fast acceleration,  
which is the best for most open arc procedures.  
However, the slower acceleration may be more desir-  
able for long stickout applications and most submerged  
arc procedures. If the electrode being used does not  
give satisfactory starting because of "stubbing" or  
"blasting off," slower acceleration can be obtained by  
modifying the LN-9 GMA models as follows:  
NOTE: If the start trim is set too low, stubbing may  
occur at start, requiring increasing the START  
trimmer by turning the slot CW (in the direc-  
tion of the labeled arrow).  
e) Re-assemble.  
RUN-IN FEATURE  
a) Turn OFF the control power to the LN-9 GMA at the  
power source.  
On new machines (above code 10350) a “Run-in” trim-  
mer, labeled “RUN-IN,” is provided on the new L10068-  
1 Control PC board.  
b) Remove the screws holding the control section  
cover in place and swing it open.  
This trimmer can be used to set the run-in wire feed  
speed as a percentage of the weld speed. When the  
trimmer is turned fully counterclockwise, the run-in  
speed is about 5% of the weld speed. When the trim-  
mer is turned fully clockwise, the run-in speed is equal  
to the weld speed. To increase the run-in speed, turn  
the trimmer clockwise; and to decrease the run-in  
speed, turn the trimmer counterclockwise.  
c) On machines having an L7253 Control PC board,  
move the jumper plug on the PM Control PC board  
from pin "F" to pin "S."  
On machines having an L10068 Control PC board,  
set the DIP switch on the PM Control PC board to  
the “S” position.  
d) Reassemble.  
The factory setting of the run-in trimmer is about 20%.  
The trimmer should be set lower if arc starting tends to  
stub or blast, and it should be set higher if the arc tends  
to flare up. When the Actual button is pressed, the  
actual speed setting can be viewed on the digital speed  
meter for two seconds after closing the trigger or the  
cold inch switch.  
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OPERATION  
MAKING A WELD  
SECURITY OF WELD PROCEDURE  
SETTINGS  
1. Inch the electrode through the gun and cable and  
then cut the electrode within approximately 3/8" of  
the end of the contact tip for solid wire and within  
approximately 3/4" of the extension guide for cored  
wire.  
There are two ways to prevent or limit unauthorized  
readjustment of the LN-9 GMA voltage and wire feed  
speed controls.  
1. Once the procedure is set, the security panel of the  
LN-9 GMA can be locked to prevent access to the  
control knobs.  
2. Connect the work cable to the metal to be welded.  
The work cable must make good electrical contact  
to the work. The work must also be grounded as  
stated in the Safety section at the beginning of this  
manual.  
2. The control range of the procedure control knobs  
can be limited to either about 3% or about 15% of  
the full range control by installing a knob rotation  
stop screw to either or both of the control knobs.  
This stop screw is installed in the following man-  
ner:  
3. Be sure the welding power source and the shield-  
ing gas supply are turned on.  
4. Position the electrode over the joint. The end of  
the electrode should be slightly over the joint.  
a) Turn off the input power to the LN-9 GMA unit.  
5. Lower the welding helmet, close the gun trigger  
and begin welding. Hold the gun so that the con-  
tact tip to weld distance gives the correct electrical  
stickout as required for the procedure being used.  
b) Loosen the knob set screw and remove the  
control knob and the felt seal located behind  
the knob.  
c) Remove the control potentiometer locknut and  
fiber spacer, then open the control panel and  
remove the potentiometer from the panel.  
6. To stop welding, release the gun trigger and then  
pull the gun away from the work after the arc goes  
out.  
d) Install a 1/2" long, pan or round head, #4 sheet  
metal screw into the 0.10" dia. hole located  
.40" from the center of the potentiometer hole  
so that the head is on the back side of the  
panel (inside the control box).  
PROCEDURE AT END OF COIL  
When the wire on the reel is used up, follow this pro-  
cedure for removing the old wire from the conductor  
cable and loading a new reel.  
e) Remount the control potentiometer with the  
fiber spacer under the locknut, then close and  
secure the control panel.  
1. Cut the end of the electrode off at the gun end. Do  
not break it off by hand since this puts a slight bend  
in the wire and makes it difficult or impossible to  
pull it back through the nozzle.  
f) Replace the felt seal around the fiber spacer  
so that the #4 screw protrudes between the  
fiber spacer and the felt seal.  
2. Uncouple the gun conductor cable from the wire  
drive unit.  
g) Turn on the input power to the LN-9 GMA unit  
and set the desired procedure by rotating the  
potentiometer shaft.  
3. Lay the cable out straight.  
4. Using pliers to grip the wire, pull it out of the cable  
from the connector end. Do not pull it from the gun  
end.  
h) Carefully replace the control knob so that the  
#4 screw inserts into the center of the shorter  
length channel on the back of the knob for  
about 3% of the total range of control, or the  
center of the longer length channel for about  
15% of the total range of control.  
5. Put the conductor cable back on the wire drive unit  
after the electrode has been removed.  
6. Load a new reel of wire and feed it through the  
cable as described earlier in this section.  
i) With finger pressure on the knob against the  
felt seal, carefully retighten the knob set screw.  
NOTE: Steps g) through i) will have to be repeated if  
you want to change the set procedure to a  
value outside the selected 3% or 15% control  
range limit.  
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B-22  
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Section C-1  
Section C-1  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
- ACCESSORIES SECTION -  
Accessories  
Auxiliary Equipment Contacts.....................................................................................................C-2  
Optional Equipment and Accessories.........................................................................................C-2  
Power Input Cable Assemblies (K196, K595, K596)............................................................C-2  
Wire Reel Stands and Mountings.........................................................................................C-2  
Gun and Cable Assemblies..................................................................................................C-5  
Wire Feeder Accessories .....................................................................................................C-5  
Drive Roll and Guide Tube Kits............................................................................................C-9  
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C-2  
ACCESSORIES  
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT CONTACTS  
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND  
ACCESSORIES  
The power for 115 volt AC auxiliary equipment can be  
obtained from the terminals inside the LN-9 GMA con-  
trol box. The contacts are “hot” whenever the trigger is  
pressed or the unit is welding. The current draw of this  
circuit must not exceed 1/4 ampere.  
POWER INPUT CABLE ASSEMBLIES  
(K196, K595, K596)  
Required to connect wire feeder to power source.  
Includes multiconductor control cable and the proper  
size electrode cable for the welding current to be used.  
Specify length and maximum welding current.  
WARNING  
TURN THE INPUT POWER TO THE POWER  
SOURCE OFF AT THE DISCONNECT SWITCH  
BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING WORK.  
• K196 Input Cable Assemblies - For power sources  
with terminal strip wire feeder connections and stud  
output terminals.  
LN-9 GMA MODEL:  
• K595 Input Cable Assemblies - For power sources  
with MS-type (Amphenol) wire feeder receptacle and  
stud output terminals.  
Install 1/4” quick connect terminals to the leads from  
the auxiliary equipment. Route the leads to the termi-  
nals marked #32A and #7 which come through the rec-  
tangular hole in the control section sheet metal near  
the wire feed motor.  
• K596 Input Cable Assemblies - For power sources  
with MS-type (Amphenol) wire feeder receptacle and  
Twist-Mate™ output connectors.  
LN-9F GMA 2-ROLL AND 4-ROLL MODELS:  
Install terminals for #6 screws to the leads from the  
auxiliary equipment. Route the leads to the terminals  
#32A and #7 on the terminal strip on the inside bottom  
of the control box.  
WIRE REEL STANDS AND MOUNTINGS  
50-60 LB. WIRE REEL MOUNTING STAND (K303)  
NOTES:  
The assembly includes a framework to which is  
attached the 50-60 lb. wire reel, a mounting spindle, a  
dust shield, a lift bail, and a cable clamp for fastening  
the input cable assembly. It is easily mounted to the  
basic wire feed unit by three bolts. The reel mounting  
spindle is the pull knob type with a built-in brake.  
1. The K418 and K419 burnback timer does not delay  
the opening of the auxiliary equipment contacts. If  
you want to continue power to auxiliary equipment  
during the burnback time, this can be accom-  
plished only if you are using an R3S, DC-400 or  
DC-600 power source. Connect the 115 volt AC  
auxiliary equipment leads to #4 and #31 on the  
power source terminal strip. The auxiliary equip-  
ment power requirements should not exceed 15  
watts.  
The brake pad is adjustable for proper braking at low  
or high wire feed speeds.  
50-60 LB. READI-REEL® MOUNTING STAND  
(K445)  
This alternate connection cannot be used with the  
DC-250 or CV-400, 500-I Power Sources.  
The assembly includes a framework to which is  
attached a 2" O.D. spindle with adjustable brake and  
50-60 lb. Readi-Reel Adapter. Includes a lift bail and  
cable clamp for fastening the input cable assembly,  
and easily mounts to the LN-9 GMA feeder. Does not  
include dust shield.  
2. If the LN-9 GMA gas solenoid valve is not required,  
the gas solenoid terminals (#32A and #7A) may be  
used in conjunction with the K418 GMATimer Kit to  
obtain pre-weld and/or post-weld timing functions  
for 115V AC auxiliary equipment. However, the  
gas solenoid must be disconnected and the auxil-  
iary equipment current draw must not exceed 1/4  
ampere.  
Can also be used for up to 60 lb. spools with 2" I.D.  
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C-3  
ACCESSORIES  
ATTACHING THE WIRE REEL STANDS  
READI-REEL ADAPTERS  
The mounting hardware for mounting the stands is  
included with the LN-9 GMA. Screws and washers are  
inserted in their respective mounting holes. To con-  
nect:  
K363-P Adapts Lincoln Readi-Reel coils of electrode  
(30 lb. and 22 lb.) to a 2" spindle. One-piece construc-  
tion. Made from a durable molded plastic. Designed  
for easy loading; adapter remains on spindle for quick  
changeover. Included with K377 small mounting stand.  
1. Remove the three 3/8 in. hex head bolts from the  
back of the wire feed unit.  
K438 Adapts 50-60 lb. Lincoln Readi-Reel coils to a  
K162-H spindle, or similar 2 inch spindle suitable for 60 lb.  
spools. Two-piece construction made from a durable  
flame retardant molded plastic. Designed for minimum  
loading downtime, the coils easily load with inside adapter  
half on spindle. Four twist latches lock adapter halves  
together. Included with K445 50-60 lb. Readi-Reel stand.  
2. Place the wire reel mounting stand mounting  
bracket in position against the back of the wire feed  
unit.  
3. Replace and tighten the hex head bolts. The long  
screw and plain washer go into the top hole.  
WIRE REEL DOOR KIT  
60 LB. (27.2 KG) COIL ADAPTER (K1504-1)  
Mounts to K303 or to K445 equipped with an S14543  
dust shield housing kit, to completely enclose wire  
reels against extremely dusty and dirty environments.  
Includes a hinged door and sliding bottom seal. Install  
the door according to instructions included with the kit.  
Permits 50-60 lb. (22.7-27.2 Kg) coils to be mounted to  
a 2" (51mm) spindle.  
SMALL MOUNTING STAND FOR READI-REEL  
COILS OR 2" I.D. SPOOLS (K377)  
(30 Lb. Maximum Capacity)  
SPINDLE FOR READI-REELS AND 2" I.D. SPOOLS  
(K162-H*)  
(60 Lb. Maximum Capacity)  
This assembly includes a small frame to which is  
attached a wire reel spindle similar to the K162 spindle.  
The unit is supplied with the K363 Readi-Reel Adapter  
for use with the Lincoln 22-30 lb. Readi-Reel Electrode  
Coils. Without the adapter the unit is capable of han-  
dling up to 30 lb. spools with a 2 " I.D., a 12" max. O.D.,  
and a 4 " width. For spools with an 8" O.D., a K468  
Spindle Adapter is available.  
The 2" O.D. spindle kit is for use with the K303. The  
shaft for the standard 50-60 pound wire coils is  
removed from the mounting framework, and the K162H  
is installed in its place. Includes an easily adjustable  
friction brake for control of overrun.  
14 lb. lnnershield coils can be mounted to the spindle  
using the K435 Adapter. The spindle has an easily  
adjustable braking system.  
When used with Readi-Reels, a Readi-Reel Adapter is  
required.  
When used with 8" O.D. spools, a K468 Spindle  
Adapter is available.  
SMALL MOUNTING STAND FOR 13-14 LB. INNER-  
SHIELD COILS (K378)  
14 Lb. lnnershield coils can be mounted to the spindle  
using the K435 Adapter.  
This assembly includes the same smaller frame as  
used in the K377 and a fully enclosed canister system  
for de-reeling of the 14 pound coil. This system has a  
fixed brake for the 14 pound coil.  
* Replaces the K162 30 Lb. Spindle Kit.  
Install the spindle according to instructions included  
with the kit:  
K162 - 30lb (13.6 kg) – M14573 Mounting instructions  
K162H - 60 lb (27.2 kg) – M15241 Mounting instructions  
50-60 LB. WIRE REEL ASSEMBLY FOR  
CUSTOMER MOUNTING (K299)  
This assembly is available only when ordering either  
the LN-9F GMA 2-Roll or 4-Roll model. It includes a  
50-60 lb. wire reel, spindle shaft, adjustable brake,  
insulation and mounting hardware.  
CAUTION  
DO NOT USE COILS OR SPOOLS HEAVIER THAN  
30 LBS. ON THE ORIGINAL K162 SPINDLE.  
Install the assembly according to instructions included  
with it.  
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C-4  
ACCESSORIES  
UNIVERSAL WIRE REEL STAND (K1524-1)  
Includes a 2" (51mm) O.D. Spindle with adjustable  
brake and two locations for mounting the spindle to  
allow for the mounting of 50 - 60lb, 10 - 30 lb, 13 - 14lb,  
and 8" O.D. coils with proper spindle adapters. (See  
OPERATION section) Capable of being mounted on  
the top of a suitable power source or surface without  
the need for any other mounting kit. Optional features  
available for this stand include:  
• K1555-1 insulated lift bale  
• K1556-1 caster kit  
• K1557-1 swivel platform.  
K1551-1 Insulated Lift Bale: Provides a bolt on lift  
bale with an electrically insulated lift hook.  
K1556-1 Caster Kit: Comes with 4 light duty 2" O.D.  
casters which mount in place of the rubber feet on the  
wire stand. Use in light duty applications where porta-  
bility is required. Can be used in combination with the  
K1557-1 swivel platform.  
K1557-1 Swivel Platform: Allows for the mounting of  
the wire feeder reel stand assembly on top of a suitable  
power source if the need for the wire feeder reel stand  
assembly to swivel is desired. Also has mounting  
holes in the base feet for mounting to any surface that  
it can be fastened to. Comes with a rotating tool tray  
to hold gun tips, guide tubes, drive rolls, etc. Will work  
in combination with the K1556-1 caster kit.  
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C-5  
ACCESSORIES  
GUN AND CABLE ASSEMBLIES  
A variety of standard Lincoln and Magnum gun and  
cable assemblies are available for the LN-9 GMA in  
10 ft., 12 ft. and 15 ft. cable lengths. Choose the gun  
and cable assembly to suit the LN-9 GMA welding  
application and wire size. See Table C-1.  
TABLE C.1 – LN-9 GMA GUN AND CABLE ASSEMBLIES  
60% Duty  
Rating  
Process  
Model  
Electrode  
Gas Metal Arc (GMA)  
K426  
.035-.052” (0.9-1.3 mm) solid  
.045-564” (1.1-2.0 mm) cored  
350 amps  
350 amps  
K427  
.045-116” (1.1-1.6 mm) solid  
500 amps  
500 amps  
1
16-564” (1.6-2.0 mm) cored  
Magnum K470(1)  
Magnum K471(1)  
Magnum K478(2)  
Magnum K479(2)  
.035-116” (0.9-1.6 mm) solid  
.035-564” (0.9-2.0 mm) cored  
300 amps  
300 amps  
.035-116” (0.9-1.6 mm) solid  
.035-564” (0.9-2.0 mm) cored  
400 amps  
400 amps  
.035-116” (0.9-1.6 mm) solid  
.035-564” (0.9-2.0 mm) cored  
300 amps  
300 amps  
.035-116” (0.9-1.6 mm) solid  
0.35-564” (0.9-2.0 mm) cored  
400 amps  
400 amps  
Innershield®  
K126  
.068-564” (1.7-2.0 mm) Innershield  
350 amps  
450 amps  
350 amps  
500 amps  
250 amps  
500 amps  
5
K115  
64” (2.0 mm) lnnershield  
K206(3)  
K289(3)  
K309(3)  
K112  
.068-564” (1.7-2.0 mm) Innershield  
5
64” (2.0 mm) lnnershield  
.068-564” (1.7-2.0 mm) lnnershield  
1
Submerged Arc  
16” (1.6 mm) Solid  
(1)  
(2)  
(3)  
K466-1 connector kit required.  
K489 Fast-Mate™ Adapter required.  
Linconditioner™ guns are recommended for locations where smoke accumulation is a problem and conven-  
tional exhaust systems are ineffective. The available smoke removal type Innershield guns and vacuum units  
can be used in these locations. Instructions are shipped with the equipment.  
WIRE FEEDER ACCESSORIES  
BURNBACK TIMER KIT (K419)  
Install the kit according to the M15060 instructions  
included with the kit.  
Provides a precise control of the electrode burnback  
at the end of the weld. Prevents crater sticking and  
provides proper stickout for starting the next weld.  
Recommended especially when welding with small  
(0.023-1/16") diameter wire at high wire feed speeds.  
Also includes a cold inch switch. (Can be installed  
only in GMA models.)  
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C-6  
ACCESSORIES  
GMA TIMER KIT (K418)  
trode will be "cold" to ground but "hot" to the other elec-  
trode. This kit can also be connected to provide the  
same polarities on each feeder, but the electrode circuit  
of the one not being used will be cold to work and to the  
other electrode.  
Provides the following functions:  
1. Preflow Control - Provides flow of shielding gas to  
the work before the arc is established. The sole-  
noid valve is energized immediately when the gun  
trigger is closed but the time delay before the wire  
feeder is energized is adjustable from 0 to 1.5  
seconds.  
Install the kit according to instructions included.  
NOTE: The K317 and K318 Dual Process Kits also  
include mode change capability, but only when using  
the DC-600 power source. This feature permits one  
feeder to weld in CV Innershield mode and the other  
feeder to weld in CV Submerged Arc mode, as well as  
both in the same mode.  
2. Postflow Control - Provides flow of shielding gas  
to the work after welding is stopped. Delay of the  
shut off of the solenoid valve after the gun trigger  
is released is adjustable from 0.5 to 4.5 seconds.  
When using the Pulse Power 500 power source, the  
K317 or K318 Dual Process Kits can be used only if the  
procedures are close enough to use the same mode  
setting. The K317 or K318 cannot switch modes on the  
Pulse Power 500. An LN-9 GMA may not be used with  
an LN-7 or LN-8, although two LN-9 GMAs may be  
used together.  
3. Burnback Control - Provides a precise time delay  
that allows the wire to be burned off at the end of  
the weld. The delay is adjustable for optimum  
burnback depending on wire size, processes, pro-  
cedure, etc.  
4. Purge - Cold Inch Switch - One momentary posi-  
tion energizes the gas solenoid valve but not the  
wire feeder or power source. The other momen-  
tary position energizes the wire feeder but not the  
power source or solenoid valve. For GMA models  
only.  
DUAL PROCEDURE KIT (K319)  
With the use of this kit, one of two different settings of  
wire feed speed and voltage can be selected by a tog-  
gle switch mounted on the gun handle. The kit consists  
of a control panel which mounts over the standard LN-  
9 GMA control rheostats. This control panel has four  
rheostats, a transfer relay and a polarized connector.  
During installation, the standard security door is mount-  
ed over the new panel and functions in the same man-  
ner. All electrical connections are with plugs to speed  
and simplify the assembly. A 15-foot control cable with  
a polarized connector on one end for plugging into the  
new control panel is provided. On the other end of the  
control cable is a small selector toggle switch and a  
mounting bracket.  
Install the kit according to the M15059 instructions  
included with the kit.  
DUAL PROCESS KIT (K317) - For Wire Feeders  
Using Same Polarity  
This kit permits the connection of two wire feeders to a  
single power source. Both feeders must weld with the  
same electrode polarity. When the trigger of the  
desired wire feeder is pressed, the power source out-  
put control leads (#75, #76 and #77) will be connected  
to that feeder, and the procedure as set on its controls  
will be provided. The other connected wire feeder will  
not be feeding wire, but its electrode circuit will be elec-  
trically hot. The kit mounts at the power source and is  
connected to the power source terminal strip with the  
supplied leads. Standard K196 input cable assemblies  
are used to connect each wire feeder to the dual  
process control circuit while the electrode lead con-  
nects to the power source.  
A K302 Extension Control Cable is required when  
using the K319 with any LN-9F model.  
Install the kit according to instructions included.  
PULSE POWER FILTER CONVERSION KIT (K442-1)  
Install the kit according to instructions included.  
Required for any LN-9 GMA to be used with a Pulse  
Power 500, DC650 Pro, or Invertec V300 power  
source. Includes a Filter Board and connection har-  
ness, easily installed in the control section and plugged  
into the Voltage Board. The plug must be disconnect-  
ed for use with other standard power sources.  
DUAL PROCESS KIT (K318) - With Electrode  
Polarity Change Capability  
Functions essentially the same as the K317 except that  
the kit includes two contactors to provide different  
polarities on the two wire feeders. When connected in  
this manner and one trigger is pressed, the other elec-  
Install the kit according to instructions included.  
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C-7  
ACCESSORIES  
SWIVEL PLATFORM (K178-1)  
K320 FLUX TANK LOADING  
For all LN-9 GMA wire reel stand combinations. For  
mounting wire feeder-wire reel stand assembly on top  
of suitable Lincoln Idealarc power sources.  
Recommended input cable assembly length is 10 feet  
(3m) when using the K178-1.  
Either turn off the incoming air line or remove the quick  
disconnect if one has been installed. Slightly loosen  
the tank cap and let the air in the tank escape through  
the holes in the side of the cap. After pressure has  
been released, remove the cap from the tank. Using  
the funnel provided, put 100 pounds of flux into the  
tank. It is very important that only new or properly  
reclaimed flux be put in the tank. Coarse particles  
and/or magnetic particles will stop the flux feeding  
process. New Lincoln flux is properly screened at the  
factory. All reclaimed flux must be separately screened  
through a vibrated screen having 0.065 - 0.075 open-  
ings and be put through a magnetic separator. The  
K310 vibrated Flux Screen and a K58 Magnetic  
Separator are available for this purpose. The screen in  
the funnel supplied with the tank has much larger  
openings, and its only purpose is to keep paper and  
slag out of the tank. Screw the tank cap back on and  
tighten it hand tight. Reconnect the incoming air line to  
the tank.  
Bolt the platform to the lift bail according to instructions  
supplied with the platform (M16260).  
UNDERCARRIAGE (K163)  
For all LN-9 GMA wire reel stand combinations.  
Includes mounting frame, front casters, 10" (254 mm)  
O.D. rear wheels, and handle. Use when portability is  
required. Casters mount at the front and the wheels  
mount at the rear. Handle bolts to the front, which  
allows the LN-9 GMA to be tilted back and wheeled like  
a two-wheel truck.  
CONTINUOUS FLUX FEED TANK (K320)  
There will always be a small amount of air and possi-  
ble drops of water coming out of the end of the tube  
coiled under the tank. This is an automatic disposal  
system in case the plant air has water and dirt in it.  
The K320 is available to permit the LN-9 GMA to be  
used for submerged arc welding using the K112 sub-  
merged arc gun and cable. Requires a supply of com-  
pressed air at 60 to 120 psi with a flow of 1.5 cubic feet  
per minute.  
K310 FLUX SCREEN  
The kit is a complete continuous flux feeding system  
including air filter, pressure regulator, gage, tank and  
18 foot flux hose. It also includes a funnel for filling the  
tank, plus the lift bail assembly required to mount the  
tank and wire feeder to a K163 undercarriage. The  
tank can also be used as a free standing assembly.  
This unit is designed to fit the top of either the standard  
fill funnel of a continuous flux feed system or a K58  
magnetic separator. The unit has a steel screen with  
0.065 to 0.075 openings and an air vibrator attached to  
the frame. The vibrator can be used with air line pres-  
sure ranging from 20 psi to 100 psi.  
Install the tank according to instructions included with  
the K320 kit.  
For ease of handling, you should connect the incoming  
air line to the 1/8" pipe elbow with the aid of a fast dis-  
connect type air coupling.  
It is very important that reclaimed flux to be used in the  
continuous flux feeding system be passed through the  
K310 screen or its equivalent.  
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C-8  
ACCESSORIES  
K58 MAGNETIC SEPARATOR  
The K58 is a permanent magnet type separator  
designed to fit the top of the standard fill funnel of the  
continuous flux feed system.  
WARNING  
WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR BE CAREFUL TO  
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS IN THE AREA  
FROM FLYING PARTICLES.  
The purpose of the separator is to remove magnetic  
materials such as mill scale and any other extraneous  
magnetic materials which may have been recovered  
along with the flux to be processed.  
It is important to remove these magnetic particles from  
the flux which is to be reused in the continuous flux  
feeding system. If the magnetic material is not  
removed, it will gather around the nozzle of the gun  
and impede or shut off the flux flow when making rela-  
tively long welds or when welding continuously. The  
magnetic particles can also cause porosity in the weld.  
NOTE: The magnetic separator is used with all  
Lincoln mild steel fluxes - 700 Series, 800 Series and  
900 Series. Do not use the magnetic separator with  
any stainless steel, alloy, or hardsurfacing flux except  
H-535. The magnetic separator removes some of the  
alloying elements from these fluxes, thus changing  
their characteristics.  
Fit the magnetic separator into the funnel or hopper.  
Pour the flux to be reclaimed into the top pan of the  
separator. The separator is designed so that the flux  
flows around three permanent magnets. The magnets  
remove all magnetic particles. When the magnets  
become covered with their full load, they automatically  
stop the flux flow. When the flux flow stops, remove the  
separator from the funnel or hopper. Turn it over and  
open the panel that covers the magnets. Remove the  
magnetic particles by brushing or by using an air blast.  
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C-9  
ACCESSORIES  
TABLE C.2 – DRIVE ROLL AND GUIDE TUBE KITS  
Kit  
Wire Size  
Solid Steel Electrode  
2-Roll  
4-Roll  
0.023” - 0.025”  
(0.6 mm)  
KP653 - 025S  
KP653 - 030S  
KP653 - 035S  
KP653 - 052S  
KP653 - 1/16  
___________  
___________  
___________  
KP655 - 025S  
KP655 - 030S  
KP655 - 035S  
KP655 - 052S  
KP655 - 1/16  
KP655 - 3/32  
KP655 - 3/32  
KP655 - 3/32  
0.030”  
0.035”  
(0.8 mm)  
(0.9 - 1.0 mm)  
0.045” and 0.052” (1.2 - 1.4 mm)  
0.062”  
0.068”  
5/64”  
(1.4 - 1.6 mm)  
(1.7 mm)  
(2.0 mm)  
3/32”  
(2.4 mm)  
Cored Electrode  
(0.9 - 1.0 mm)  
0.035”  
KP653 - 035C  
KP653 - 052C  
KP653 - 1/16  
KP653 - 3/32  
KP653 - 3/32  
KP653 - 3/32  
KP655 - 035C  
KP655 - 052C  
KP655 - 1/16  
KP655 - 3/32  
KP655 - 3/32  
KP655 - 3/32  
0.045 and 0.052” (1.2 - 1.4 mm)  
0.062  
0.068  
5/64”  
3/32”  
(1.4 - 1.6 mm)  
(1.7 mm)  
(2.0 mm)  
(2.4 mm)  
Aluminum Electrode  
0.035”  
3/64”  
1/16”  
(0.9 - 1.0 mm)  
(1.2 mm)  
KP654 - 035A  
KP654 - 3/64A  
KP654 - 1/16A  
KP656 - 035A  
KP656 - 3/64A  
KP656 - 1/16A  
(1.6 mm)  
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C-10  
NOTES  
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Section D-1  
Section D-1  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
- MAINTENANCE SECTION -  
Maintenance  
Routine Maintenance..................................................................................................................D-2  
Drive Rolls and Guide Tubes ...............................................................................................D-2  
Wire Reel Mounting - 50 and 60 lb. Coils ............................................................................D-2  
Wire Reel Mounting Readi-Reels and Spools......................................................................D-2  
Periodic Maintenance .................................................................................................................D-2  
Control Box...........................................................................................................................D-2  
Wire Drive Motor and Gear Box...........................................................................................D-2  
Gun and Cable Maintenance......................................................................................................D-3  
Proper Speed Sensor Module Mounting..............................................................................D-3  
Gun Cable Connector Requirements ...................................................................................D-4  
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D-2  
MAINTENANCE  
WIRE REEL MOUNTING - 50 AND 60 LB.  
COILS WITH 1” SPINDLE  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
WARNING  
To prolong the life of the reel shaft, periodically coat it  
with a thin layer of grease. No maintenance of the two-  
position adjustable brake is needed. If the brake shoe  
wears through to metal, replace the brake assembly.  
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.  
• Only qualified personnel should  
perform this maintenance.  
WIRE REEL MOUNTING - READI-REELS  
AND 10 THROUGH 44 LB. SPOOLS AND  
50 AND 60 LB. COILS WITH K1504-1  
ADAPTER  
• Turn the input supply power  
OFF at the disconnect switch or  
fuse box before working on this  
equipment.  
• Do not touch electrically hot parts.  
No routine maintenance required. Do not lubricate the  
2" spindle.  
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE  
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE  
DRIVE ROLLS AND GUIDE TUBES  
CONTROL BOX  
After feeding any coil of wire, inspect the drive roll sec-  
tion. Clean it as necessary. Do not use a solvent for  
cleaning the idle rolls(s) because it may wash the lubri-  
cant out of the bearing. The drive roll(s) and guide  
tubes are stamped with the wire sizes they will feed. If  
you use a wire size other than that stamped on the  
rolls, the roll(s) and guide tubes must be changed.  
Every six months open and inspect the control section.  
The accumulated dirt should be gently blown off all of  
the electrical components. Be sure the air that is being  
used is dry. Check the contacts of the large plug-in  
relay.  
A spatter resistant shield protects the digital meter.  
This shield must always be installed. If it breaks or  
becomes damaged, replace it by removing the two  
screws securing its frame, installing a new shield, and  
reattaching the frame.  
The drive rolls for 0.035 and 0.052 cored electrode and  
1/16 through 7/64 electrode have a double set of teeth  
so they can be reversed for additional life. Drive rolls  
for 0.023 through 0.052 solid electrodes and aluminum  
sizes have no teeth, but use two grooves so they also  
can be reversed for additional life.  
WIRE DRIVE MOTOR AND GEAR BOX  
See the Operation Section for drive roll installation  
instructions.  
Every year examine the gearbox. Paint the gear teeth  
with molydisulfide-filled grease (Lincoln specification  
E2322). Do not use a graphite grease.  
See Table C.2 in the Accessories section for drive roll  
and guide tube kits.  
Check the motor brushes. Replace if they are worn  
down to 1/4" or less. When ordering feed motor brush-  
es, give all information from the motor nameplate.  
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D-3  
MAINTENANCE  
GUN AND CABLE MAINTENANCE  
For instructions on periodic maintenance for the weld-  
ing gun and cables, refer to the manual for your specif-  
ic model of welding gun.  
FIGURE D.1 – SPEED SENSOR MODULE LOCATION  
PROPER SPEED SENSOR MODULE  
MOUNTING  
The LN-9 GMA Speed Sensor Module is a three lead  
Hall-Effect switch device encased in an externally  
threaded housing. It is screwed into a mounting plate  
on the motor side of the wire drive gearbox. See  
Figure D.1.  
Proper positioning of this module is critical to operation  
of the LN-9 GMA wire feed speed control. If the device  
is not screwed in far enough, the LN-9 GMA motor  
speed could be unstable or run at full speed with no  
control. If screwed in too far it will rub a moving part  
inside the gearbox.  
The module is properly mounted to the gearbox as  
shipped from the factory. If the device is ever removed  
or replaced, proper mounting technique is as follows:  
1. Be sure all power to the LN-9 GMA is shut off at the  
power source.  
2. Check that the module mounting plate is screwed  
securely to the side of the gearbox and seated  
flush against the top surface after being tightened.  
3. Gently screw the module into the mounting plate  
until it just touches and stops against the rotating  
part inside the gearbox.  
4. Back the module out 1/2 turn, then snug the mod-  
ule locknut without rotating the module position.  
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D-4  
MAINTENANCE  
GUN CABLE CONNECTOR REQUIRE-  
MENTS TO PERMIT PROPER CONNEC-  
TION TO LINCOLN LN-9 GMA AND LN-9F  
GMA WIRE FEEDER  
“A” Diameter Hole  
to be Concentric to  
.749/.747 (19.0/18.9)  
Wire Size  
in. (mm)  
Diameter Within .008 (.20) F.I.M.  
.125 [1/8” (3.2 mm) Drill]  
.078 [5/64” (2.0 mm) Drill]  
.062 [1/16” (1.6 mm) Drill]  
.055 [(1.4 mm) #54 Drill]  
0.68-5/64 (1.7-2.0)  
1/16-0.062 (1.6)  
The following Figures D.2 and D.3 should serve as a  
guide to determine if a particular gun or switch can be  
connected to the LN-9 GMA and LN-9F GMA.  
.045 & .052 (1.1 & 1.3)  
.023-.035 (0.6-0.9)  
FIGURE D.2 – LN-9 GMA CONNECTORS  
All dimensions in inches and (millimeters).  
FIGURE D.2 – SWITCH REQUIREMENTS  
1/2 Amp AC 24 Volts — Inductive  
1/2 Amp DC 24 Volts — Inductive  
LN-9 CONNECTOR FOR 1/16-5/64” (1.6-2.0 MM) WIRE)  
LN-9 CABLE CONNECTOR FOR .023-.052” (0.6-1.3 mm)  
WIRE (FOR ALL OTHER DIMENSIONS, SEE DIAGRAM  
ABOVE).  
NOTE: Connector part with .7459/.747 (19.0/18.9)  
diameter should be made from brass if it is to be part  
of the welding current carrying circuit.  
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Section E-1  
Section E-1  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
-THEORY OF OPERATION SECTION-  
Theory of Operation .............................................................................................................Section E  
General Description...............................................................................................................E-2  
Power Input Circuits...............................................................................................................E-2  
Trigger and Shutdown Circuit ................................................................................................E-3  
Arc Voltage, Wire Speed Control and Metering.....................................................................E-4  
Printed Circuit Board Functions.............................................................................................E-5  
VOLTAGE CONTROL  
WORK VOLTAGE SENSING  
ELECTRODE VOLTAGE SENSING  
GEAR  
BOX  
POLARITY  
SWITCH  
WIRE  
SPEED  
CONTROL  
WIRE  
FEED  
MOTOR  
HALL EFFECT  
DEVICE  
POWER SOURCE OUTPUT TRIGGER (#2 &#4)  
WIRE SPEED CONTROL  
+ 15VDC  
TRIGGER  
BOARD  
T2  
TRIGGER  
CONNECTOR  
GAS  
SOLENOID  
CIRCUIT  
BREAKER  
C
O
N
T
24VAC  
B
O
A
R
D
TRIGGER SIGNAL  
F
INPUT  
U
S
E
CONNECTOR  
R
+ 15VDC  
R1  
P
O
B
O
A
R
D
O
L
W
E
S
H
U
T
R
D
O
W
N
TO  
CONTROL  
BOARD  
R
E
F
E
R
E
N
C
E
V
O
L
T1  
TO  
VOLTAGE  
BOARD  
T
A
G
E
METER  
10VAC  
28VAC  
BOARD  
VOLTAGE  
CONTROL  
VOLTS  
SPEED  
SWITCH  
VOLTAGE  
BOARD  
TRIGGER SIGNAL  
GROUND  
LEAD  
PROTECTOR  
FIGURE E.1 – LN-9 GMA BLOCK LOGIC DIAGRAM  
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E-2  
THEORY OF OPERATION  
GENERAL DESCRIPTION  
The LN-9 GMA is a semiautomatic wire feeder that allows  
the user to preset the arc voltage and wire feed speed.  
The wire feed speed is internally monitored and  
regulated to the preset condition. When the LN-9 GMA is  
coupled to an appropriate Lincoln constant voltage  
power source, the actual arc voltage is also regulated to  
match the preset voltage. The LN-9 GMA models also  
incorporate a factory installed gas solenoid valve, high  
speed wire drive, adjustable run-in and acceleration  
speeds, and a two-step/four-step trigger interlock system.  
FIGURE E.2 – POWER INPUT CIRCUITS  
VOLTAGE CONTROL  
WORK VOLTAGE SENSING  
ELECTRODE VOLTAGE SENSING  
GEAR  
BOX  
POLARITY  
SWITCH  
WIRE  
SPEED  
CONTROL  
WIRE  
FEED  
MOTOR  
HALL EFFECT  
DEVICE  
POWER SOURCE OUTPUT TRIGGER (#2 &#4)  
WIRE SPEED CONTROL  
+ 15VDC  
TRIGGER  
BOARD  
T2  
TRIGGER  
CONNECTOR  
GAS  
SOLENOID  
CIRCUIT  
BREAKER  
C
O
N
T
24VAC  
B
O
A
R
D
TRIGGER SIGNAL  
F
INPUT  
U
S
E
CONNECTOR  
R
+ 15VDC  
R1  
P
O
B
O
A
R
D
O
L
W
E
S
H
U
T
R
D
O
W
N
TO  
CONTROL  
BOARD  
R
E
F
E
R
E
N
C
E
V
O
L
T1  
TO  
VOLTAGE  
BOARD  
T
A
G
E
METER  
10VAC  
28VAC  
BOARD  
VOLTAGE  
CONTROL  
VOLTS  
SPEED  
SWITCH  
VOLTAGE  
BOARD  
TRIGGER SIGNAL  
GROUND  
LEAD  
PROTECTOR  
POWER INPUT CIRCUITS  
The 115VAC is applied (usually from the welding power  
source) via the input connector and through the circuit  
breaker and R1 resistor to the power board, the T2 trig-  
ger transformer, and the T1 transformer.  
The 28VAC produced by the T1 transformer secondary  
is applied to the power board. There it is rectified and  
regulated to 15VDC. This 15VDC powers the electron-  
ics on the power, control, and voltage boards. The  
10VAC secondary voltage is rectified, regulated, and  
utilized by the meter board.  
The 24VAC developed at the T2 trigger transformer is  
applied to the trigger board. There it is rectified and  
regulated to 20VDC and used to operate the wire feed-  
er trigger circuitry.  
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E-3  
THEORY OF OPERATION  
FIGURE E.3 – TRIGGER AND SHUTDOWN CIRCUIT  
VOLTAGE CONTROL  
WORK VOLTAGE SENSING  
ELECTRODE VOLTAGE SENSING  
GEAR  
BOX  
POLARITY  
SWITCH  
WIRE  
SPEED  
CONTROL  
WIRE  
FEED  
MOTOR  
HALL EFFECT  
DEVICE  
POWER SOURCE OUTPUT TRIGGER (#2 &#4)  
WIRE SPEED CONTROL  
+ 15VDC  
TRIGGER  
BOARD  
T2  
TRIGGER  
CONNECTOR  
GAS  
SOLENOID  
CIRCUIT  
BREAKER  
C
O
N
T
24VAC  
B
O
A
R
D
TRIGGER SIGNAL  
F
INPUT  
U
S
E
CONNECTOR  
R
+ 15VDC  
R1  
P
O
B
O
A
R
D
O
L
W
E
S
H
U
T
R
D
O
W
N
TO  
CONTROL  
BOARD  
R
E
F
E
R
E
N
C
E
V
O
L
T1  
TO  
VOLTAGE  
BOARD  
T
A
G
E
METER  
10VAC  
28VAC  
BOARD  
VOLTAGE  
CONTROL  
VOLTS  
SPEED  
SWITCH  
VOLTAGE  
BOARD  
TRIGGER SIGNAL  
GROUND  
LEAD  
PROTECTOR  
TRIGGER AND SHUTDOWN  
CIRCUIT  
When the gun trigger switch is activated (closed), the  
trigger board completes the trigger signal path. This  
energizes the CR1 relay located on the power board.  
The CR1 relay activates the wire drive motor and the  
#2 and #4 circuit, which then activates the Lincoln  
welding power source. The CR1 relay is also used to  
energize the gas solenoid.  
The normally closed relay located on the voltage  
board is in series with the trigger signal. If an out-of-  
voltage-range signal or a ground fault condition  
should occur, the CR501 (on voltage board) relay con-  
tacts would "open," and the trigger signal path would  
be interrupted. This would cause the wire feeder to  
"shut down" until the gun trigger is released or the  
ground fault protector is reset.  
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E-4  
E-4  
THEORY OF OPERATION  
FIGURE E.4 – ARC VOLTAGE, WIRE SPEED CONTROL AND METERING  
VOLTAGE CONTROL  
WORK VOLTAGE SENSING  
ELECTRODE VOLTAGE SENSING  
GEAR  
POLARITY  
SWITCH  
BOX  
WIRE  
SPEED  
WIRE  
FEED  
CONTROL  
MOTOR  
HALL EFFECT  
DEVICE  
POWER SOURCE OUTPUT TRIGGER (#2 &#4)  
WIRE SPEED CONTROL  
+ 15VDC  
TRIGGER  
T2  
BOARD  
TRIGGER  
CONNECTOR  
GAS  
SOLENOID  
CIRCUIT  
BREAKER  
C
O
N
T
24VAC  
B
O
A
TRIGGER SIGNAL  
F
U
S
E
INPUT  
CONNECTOR  
R
D
R
+ 15VDC  
R1  
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BOARD  
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T1  
TO  
VOLTAGE  
BOARD  
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METER  
10VAC  
28VAC  
BOARD  
VOLTAGE  
CONTROL  
VOLTS  
SPEED  
SWITCH  
VOLTAGE  
BOARD  
TRIGGER SIGNAL  
GROUND  
LEAD  
PROTECTOR  
ARC VOLTAGE, WIRE SPEED  
CONTROL AND METERING  
The hall effect device sends motor speed information  
to the control board. This feedback voltage is com-  
pared to the reference command preset by the wire  
speed control. The control board determines what cor-  
rection is needed and sends the appropriate signal to  
the power board. The power board then adjusts the  
motor armature voltage to comply with the command  
from the control board.  
The arc voltage, which is sensed at the work piece and  
motor gear box, is connected through a polarity switch  
to the voltage board. This actual arc voltage is com-  
pared to the reference preset voltage that is set by the  
voltage control. The voltage board determines what  
correction signal needs to be sent to the Lincoln weld-  
ing power supply. This voltage control signal is cou-  
pled to the power supply through the input connector.  
The Lincoln power supply then adjusts the welding arc  
voltage to meet the demands of the preset reference  
voltage.  
A three-digit meter is provided to read both arc voltage  
and wire feed speed. Either the preset or the actual  
welding parameters can be displayed.  
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VOLTAGE BOARD  
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD  
FUNCTIONS  
The voltage board compares the SET voltage values to  
the actual voltage values and makes any necessary  
correction by sending the appropriate signal to the  
Lincoln CV power source. If for any reason the arc  
voltage cannot be controlled to the SET voltage, the  
voltage board interrupts the LN-9 GMA trigger path,  
and the unit shuts down. The response (Fast or Slow)  
to changes in arc voltage is also controlled by the volt-  
age board, as well as the SET and actual arc voltage  
signals for the digital meter circuitry.  
POWER BOARD  
The input power (115VAC) is applied to the power  
board, and from that the power board develops the  
variable DC armature voltage for the permanent mag-  
net wire drive motor. The SCR circuitry, used to con-  
trol the motor armature voltage, is also contained on  
the power board.  
The relay used to activate motor armature voltage, the  
gas solenoid, and power source output (#2 and #4) is  
housed on the power board.  
TRIGGER BOARD  
The shut down, start response and trigger interlock cir-  
cuitry, in addition to the rectified and regulated power  
supplies used for the LN-9 GMA control circuitry, are  
included in the power board design.  
The trigger transformer supplies 24VAC to the trigger  
board where it is rectified and regulated to 20VDC.  
This DC voltage is used in the gun trigger circuit to ini-  
tiate the welding operation.  
CONTROL BOARD  
HALL EFFECT DEVICE  
The control board provides a reference voltage to the  
wire speed control and voltage control potentiometers,  
allowing SET (pre-set) signals to be produced.  
A square wave frequency signal, proportional to motor  
speed, is generated by the hall effect device and sent  
to the control board.  
The control board also powers and processes the feed-  
back signals from the hall effect device. It compares  
the actual speed information to the SET speed com-  
mand signal and develops firing pulses that drive the  
motor armature SCR circuitry, located on the power  
board.  
METER BOARD  
The meter board contains signal scaling and power  
supply circuitry for the digital meter.  
Acceleration and run-in rates for wire feed speed are  
controlled by the control board as well as the SET speed  
and actual speed signals for the digital meter circuitry  
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Section F-1  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR SECTION  
Troubleshooting & Repair Section ................................................................................Section F  
How to Use Troubleshooting Guide.......................................................................................F-2  
PC Board Troubleshooting Procedures .................................................................................F-3  
Troubleshooting Guide................................................................................................F-4 - F-23  
Test Procedures  
T1 Transformer Test ......................................................................................................F-24  
T2 Transformer Test ......................................................................................................F-27  
Wire Drive Motor Test....................................................................................................F-31  
Hall Effect Test and Alignment.......................................................................................F-34  
Voltmeter Accuracy Test................................................................................................F-38  
Meter Circuit Accuracy Test...........................................................................................F-41  
Wire Speed Accuracy Test ............................................................................................F-46  
Out of Voltage Range Shut Down Test .........................................................................F-48  
General Power Supply Tests.........................................................................................F-51  
Replacement Procedures  
Digital Meter and Meter PC Board Removal and Replacement ...................................F-54  
Reed Switch (CR2) Removal and Replacement...........................................................F-57  
T1 Transformer Removal and Replacement .................................................................F-59  
Drive Motor Removal and Replacement .......................................................................F-64  
Retest After Repair...............................................................................................................F-69  
NOTE  
This Troubleshooting section is specific to the  
LN-9 GMA. However, much of this information  
may apply to the LN-9 F GMA model with slight  
adaptation. Refer to LN-9F GMA Wiring Diagram.  
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F-2  
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR  
HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
WARNING  
Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel.  
Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician and machine  
operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid Electrical Shock, please  
observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.  
This Troubleshooting Guide is provided to help  
you locate and repair possible machine malfunc-  
tions. Simply follow the three-step procedure list-  
ed below.  
Step 3. PERFORM COMPONENT TESTS. The  
last column, labeled “Recommended Course of  
Action” lists the most likely components that may  
have failed in your machine. It also specifies the  
appropriate test procedure to verify that the sub-  
ject component is either good or bad. If there are  
a number of possible components, check the  
components in the order listed to eliminate one  
possibility at a time until you locate the cause of  
your problem.  
Step 1. LOCATE PROBLEM (SYMPTOM). Look  
under the column labeled “PROBLEM (SYMP-  
TOMS). This column describes possible symp-  
toms that the machine may exhibit. Find the list-  
ing that best describes the symptom that the  
machine is exhibiting. Symptoms are grouped  
into main categories: Function Problems, Feeding  
Problems, Welding Problems, Meter Problems,  
and Starting Problems.  
All of the referenced test procedures referred to in  
the Troubleshooting Guide are described in detail  
at the end of this chapter.  
Refer to the  
Troubleshooting and Repair Table of Contents to  
locate each specific Test Procedure. All of the  
referred to test points, components, terminal  
strips, etc., can be found on the referenced elec-  
trical wiring diagrams and schematics. Refer to  
the Electrical Diagrams Section Table of Contents  
to locate the appropriate diagram.  
Step 2. PERFORM EXTERNAL TESTS. The  
second column, labeled “POSSIBLE AREAS OF  
MISADJUSTMENT(S)”, lists the obvious external  
possibilities that may contribute to the machine  
symptom. Perform these tests/checks in the  
order listed. In general, these tests can be con-  
ducted without removing the case wrap-around  
cover.  
CAUTION  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs  
safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before  
you proceed. Call 216-383-2531 or 1-800-833-9353.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR  
PC BOARD TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES  
• Remove the PC Board from the static-shielding bag  
and place it directly into the equipment. Don’t set the  
PC Board on or near paper, plastic or cloth which  
could have a static charge. If the PC Board can’t be  
installed immediately, put it back in the static-shielding  
bag.  
WARNING  
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.  
Have an electrician install and service  
this equipment. Turn the machine OFF  
before working on equipment. Do not  
touch electrically hot parts.  
• If the PC Board uses protective shorting jumpers,  
don’t remove them until installation is complete.  
• If you return a PC Board to The Lincoln Electric  
Company for credit, it must be in the static-shielding  
bag. This will prevent further damage and allow prop-  
er failure analysis.  
Sometimes machine failures appear to be due to PC  
board failures. These problems can sometimes be  
traced to poor electrical connections. To avoid prob-  
lems when troubleshooting and replacing PC boards,  
please use the following procedure:  
4. Test the machine to determine if the failure symp-  
tom has been corrected by the replacement PC  
board.  
1. Determine to the best of your technical ability that  
the PC board is the most likely component causing  
the failure symptom.  
NOTE: Allow the machine to heat up so that all electri-  
cal components can reach their operating tem-  
perature.  
2. Check for loose connections at the PC board to  
assure that the PC board is properly connected.  
5. Remove the replacement PC board and substitute  
it with the original PC board to recreate the original  
problem.  
3. If the problem persists, replace the suspect PC  
board using standard practices to avoid static elec-  
trical damage and electrical shock. Read the warn-  
ing inside the static resistant bag and perform the  
following procedures:  
a. If the original problem does not reappear  
by substituting the original board, then the  
PC board was not the problem. Continue  
to look for bad connections in the control  
wiring harness, junction blocks, and termi-  
nal strips.  
PC Board can be damaged by  
static electricity.  
b. If the original problem is recreated by the  
substitution of the original board, then the  
PC board was the problem. Reinstall the  
replacement PC board and test the  
machine.  
• Remove your body’s static charge  
before opening the static-shielding  
bag. Wear an anti-static wrist  
strap. For safety, use a 1 Meg  
ohm resistive cord connected to a  
ATTENTION  
Static-Sensitive  
Devices  
Handle only at  
Static-Safe  
grounded part of the equipment  
frame.  
6. Always indicate that this procedure was followed  
when warranty reports are to be submitted.  
• If you don’t have a wrist strap,  
touch an unpainted, grounded,  
part of the equipment frame. Keep  
touching the frame to prevent sta-  
tic build-up. Be sure not to touch  
any electrically live parts at the  
same time.  
NOTE: Following this procedure and writing on the  
Workstations  
warranty  
report,  
“INSTALLED  
AND  
SWITCHED PC BOARDS TO VERIFY PROB-  
LEM,” will help avoid denial of legitimate PC  
board warranty claims.  
Reusable  
Container  
Do Not Destroy  
Tools which come in contact with the PC Board must  
be either conductive, anti-static or static-dissipative.  
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Observe Safety Guidelines  
detailed in the beginning of this manual.  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
PROBLEMS  
POSSIBLE AREAS OF  
RECOMMENDED  
(SYMPTOMS)  
MISADJUSTMENT(S)  
COURSE OF ACTION  
FUNCTION PROBLEMS  
No wire feed when gun trigger is 1. Make sure 115VAC is being 1. Check for loose or faulty lead  
activated. The digital meter does  
NOT light. The drive rolls do not  
turn.  
applied to the LN-9 GMA at the  
input connector. Pin "C" is lead  
#31 and pin "D" is lead #32.  
connections between the input  
connector, the T1 transformer,  
and the power PC board.  
2. Check the 3 amp circuit breaker. 2. The T1 transformer may be  
Reset if tripped.  
faulty. Perform the T1 Trans-  
former Test.  
3. The F101 4/10 amp slow blow  
fuse, located on the power PC  
board, may be blown.  
CAUTION  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, con-  
tact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call  
216-383-2531 or 1-800-833-9353.  
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F-5  
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
Observe Safety Guidelines  
detailed in the beginning of this manual.  
PROBLEMS  
(SYMPTOMS)  
POSSIBLE AREAS OF  
MISADJUSTMENT(S)  
RECOMMENDED  
COURSE OF ACTION  
FUNCTION PROBLEMS  
No wire feed when gun trigger is 1. The Ground Lead Protector 1. The 1CR relay on the power PC  
activated. The drive rolls do not  
turn. The digital meter does light  
but reads only SET voltage and  
wire speed values.  
may have tripped. Reset and  
clear possible fault between  
electrode circuit and feeder  
frame.  
board may be faulty. Check or  
replace.  
2. Check resistor R1. Normal  
resistance is 2 ohms.  
2. The gun trigger may be faulty.  
3. Perform  
the  
Trigger  
Transformer T2 Test.  
4. Perform the Wire Drive Motor  
Test.  
5. The Trigger Board may be faulty.  
6. If the wire drive motor is OK, the  
power PC board or the control  
board may be faulty.  
CAUTION  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, con-  
tact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 216-  
383-2531 or 1-800-833-9353.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR  
Observe Safety Guidelines  
detailed in the beginning of this manual.  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
PROBLEMS  
POSSIBLE AREAS OF  
RECOMMENDED  
(SYMPTOMS)  
MISADJUSTMENT(S)  
COURSE OF ACTION  
FUNCTION PROBLEMS  
The wire feed “coasts” when the 1. Make sure the gun trigger is not 1. The relay 1CR may be faulty.  
gun trigger is released. “sticking.” Replace.  
The gas solenoid does not activate 1. If a K418 GMA Timer Kit or a 1. With the gun trigger closed,  
when the gun trigger is closed. The  
wire feeds and arc voltage is pre-  
sent.  
K419 Burnback Timer Kit is  
installed, disconnect it and  
replace it with the jumper plug.  
If the problem is resolved, the  
K418 or K419 is faulty.  
check for 115VAC at the power  
PC board terminals #7A to  
#32A.  
a. If the 115VAC is present,  
the solenoid may be faulty.  
Replace.  
b. If the 115VAC is NOT pre-  
sent at terminals #7 and  
#32, the relay CR1 on the  
power PC board may be  
faulty. Replace.  
The gas solenoid stays open after 1. The gas solenoid may be stuck 1. With the gun trigger NOT  
the gun trigger switch is released.  
in the open position.  
closed, check for 115VAC at the  
power PC board terminals #7 to  
#32A.  
a. If the 115VAC is present,  
the relay CR1 may be  
defective.  
b. If the 115VAC is NOT pre-  
sent, the gas solenoid may  
be defective.  
CAUTION  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, con-  
tact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call  
216-383-2531 or 1-800-833-9353.  
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F-7  
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
Observe Safety Guidelines  
detailed in the beginning of this manual.  
PROBLEMS  
(SYMPTOMS)  
POSSIBLE AREAS OF  
MISADJUSTMENT(S)  
RECOMMENDED  
COURSE OF ACTION  
FUNCTION PROBLEMS  
The wire feeds when the gun trig- 1. Make sure the interlock switch 1. The 1CR relay, located on the  
ger is activated, but there is no arc  
voltage.  
is in a "Wire Hot" position.  
power PC board, may be faulty.  
Check or replace.  
2. Check the welding cables for  
loose or faulty connections.  
2. If a burnback kit is installed,  
remove and install the jumper  
plug. If the problem is solved,  
the burnback kit is faulty.  
3. Put a jumper wire from #2 to #4  
on the power source terminal  
strip. (Machines with 14 pin  
amphenols: pin C to pin D.) If 3. Check the #2 and #4 leads in  
the arc voltage is not present at  
the output terminals, the power  
source is faulty. If the arc volt-  
age IS present, the problem is  
in the wire feeder or control  
cable.  
the LN-9 GMA wiring harness  
for loose or faulty connections.  
See the Wiring Diagram.  
4. Check the continuity of leads #2  
and #4 through the control  
cable. Replace if "open."  
CAUTION  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, con-  
tact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 216-  
383-2531 or 1-800-833-9353.  
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Observe Safety Guidelines  
detailed in the beginning of this manual.  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
PROBLEMS  
POSSIBLE AREAS OF  
RECOMMENDED  
(SYMPTOMS)  
MISADJUSTMENT(S)  
COURSE OF ACTION  
FUNCTION PROBLEMS  
The SET speed is adjustable and 1. Contact your local Lincoln 1. While the motor is running,  
steady. The actual speed is uncon-  
trollable. The meter displays the  
actual speed correctly or reads  
"EEE."  
Authorized  
Facility.  
Field  
Service  
carefully unplug the 15 pin  
molex plug from the control PC  
board.  
If the motor continues to run,  
the power PC board may be  
faulty. Replace.  
If the motor stops, the control  
PC board may be faulty.  
Replace.  
2. Perform the Wire Drive Motor  
Test.  
The SET speed is adjustable and 1. Check for loose or faulty con- 1. Perform the Hall Effect Module  
steady. The actual speed reading  
is incorrect and/or erratic.  
nections on leads #510, #525,  
and #555 between the hall  
effect module and the control  
PC board.  
Alignment Procedure.  
2. Perform the Hall Effect Feed-  
back Test.  
3. If the Hall Effect Feedback  
Test is OK, the control PC  
board may be faulty. Replace.  
CAUTION  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, con-  
tact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call  
216-383-2531 or 1-800-833-9353.  
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F-9  
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
Observe Safety Guidelines  
detailed in the beginning of this manual.  
PROBLEMS  
(SYMPTOMS)  
POSSIBLE AREAS OF  
MISADJUSTMENT(S)  
RECOMMENDED  
COURSE OF ACTION  
FUNCTION PROBLEMS  
The SET speed is erratic or not 1. Check for loose or faulty con- 1. Remove power to the LN-9  
adjustable over entire range of con-  
trol. The actual speed is also errat-  
ic like the SET speed.  
nections on leads #631, #632,  
and #633 between the speed  
control potentiometer (R2) and  
the control PC board.  
GMA and disconnect the plug to  
the control PC board. Check  
the resistance of the speed con-  
trol potentiometer (R2). When  
measured from the wiper (lead  
#632) to lead #633, the resis-  
tance should vary smoothly  
from 0 to 10,000 ohms when the  
shaft is rotated. See the Wiring  
Diagram.  
2. The control PC board may be  
faulty. Replace.  
The wire continues to feed with the 1. Disconnect the gun trigger cable. 1. Disconnect lead #530 from the  
gun trigger open, and the wire is  
electrically "hot." The interlock  
switch is in the "OFF" position.  
If the problem is resolved, the  
gun trigger or cable is faulty.  
Repair or replace.  
trigger PC board. See the  
Wiring Diagram. If the problem  
is resolved, the trigger board is  
faulty. Replace.  
2. Relay 1CR may be stuck  
closed. Check or replace.  
3. The power PC board may be  
faulty. Replace.  
CAUTION  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, con-  
tact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call  
216-383-2531 or 1-800-833-9353.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR  
Observe Safety Guidelines  
detailed in the beginning of this manual.  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
PROBLEMS  
(SYMPTOMS)  
POSSIBLE AREAS OF  
MISADJUSTMENT(S)  
RECOMMENDED  
COURSE OF ACTION  
TRIGGER INTERLOCK FUNCTION PROBLEMS  
The wire feeds when the interlock 1. Check to see if the reed switch 1. Check the 2CR reed switch for  
switch is in the "ON" position. No  
welding or gun trigger activation.  
2CR is stuck closed.  
sticking and associated leads  
(#529 and #628) for shorts.  
2. The power PC board may be  
faulty. Replace.  
With the interlock switch in the 1. Check leads #529 and #628 for 1. The 2CR reed switch may be  
"ON" position, the wire feed stops  
when the gun trigger is released.  
loose or faulty connections  
between the 2CR reed switch  
and the power PC board.  
faulty. Check to see if it closes  
when welding.  
2. Check the continuity (zero  
ohms) of leads #529 and #628  
from the 2CR reed switch to the  
power PC board. Also check  
continuity of leads #530 and  
#522 from the power PC board  
to the interlock switch. See the  
Wiring Diagram.  
3. Check the interlock switch for  
proper operation.  
4. The power PC board may be  
faulty. Replace.  
CAUTION  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, con-  
tact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call  
216-383-2531 or 1-800-833-9353.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
Observe Safety Guidelines  
detailed in the beginning of this manual.  
PROBLEMS  
(SYMPTOMS)  
POSSIBLE AREAS OF  
MISADJUSTMENT(S)  
RECOMMENDED  
COURSE OF ACTION  
FUNCTION PROBLEMS  
The SET voltage is erratic or not 1. Check for loose or faulty con- 1. Remove power to the LN-9  
adjustable over the entire range of  
control. The actual voltage is also  
erratic like the SET voltage.  
nections on leads #634, #635,  
and #636 between the voltage  
control potentiometer (R3) and  
the voltage PC board.  
GMA and disconnect Plug J9  
from the voltage PC board.  
Check the resistance of the volt-  
age control potentiometer (R3).  
When measured from the wiper  
(lead #635) to lead #634, the  
resistance should vary smoothly  
from 0 to 10,000 ohms when the  
shaft is rotated.  
2. The voltage PC board may be  
faulty. Replace.  
The field fuse (F101), located on 1. Make sure the replacement fuse 1. Perform the T1 Transformer  
the power PC board, repeatedly  
fails.  
is a 4/10 amp slow blow type  
fuse.  
Test.  
2. Disconnect the meter PC board.  
If the problem is resolved, the  
meter PC board may be faulty.  
3. The power PC board may be  
faulty. Replace.  
CAUTION  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, con-  
tact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call  
216-383-2531 or 1-800-833-9353.  
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F-12  
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
Observe Safety Guidelines  
detailed in the beginning of this manual.  
PROBLEMS  
(SYMPTOMS)  
POSSIBLE AREAS OF  
MISADJUSTMENT(S)  
RECOMMENDED  
COURSE OF ACTION  
FUNCTION PROBLEMS  
Circuit breaker (3 amp) repeatedly 1. Check or replace gun trigger 1. Disconnect lead #500 from the  
trips when the gun trigger is acti-  
vated.  
and leads. Make sure the trig-  
ger leads are not shorted to the  
electrode or work cables.  
trigger PC board. If the breaker  
still trips when the gun trigger is  
activated, the trigger PC board  
may be faulty. Replace  
2. Disconnect any accessory that  
may be connected to terminals  
#7 and #32A. See the Wiring  
Diagram. If the problem is  
resolved, the accessory may be  
faulty. Replace.  
3. Perform the Wire Drive Motor  
Test.  
4. The power PC board may be  
faulty. Replace.  
Circuit breaker (3 amp) trips when 1. Disconnect any kits that may be 1. Disconnect lead #620 from the  
power is applied to the LN-9 GMA.  
Gun trigger is NOT activated.  
incorporated in the LN-9 GMA  
(K418, K419, etc.). Be sure to  
install any necessary jumper  
plugs. If the problem is re-  
solved, the fault may be in the  
disconnected kit.  
trigger PC board. See the  
Wiring Diagram. If the problem  
is resolved, the trigger PC  
board may be faulty. Replace.  
2. Perform the T2 Transformer  
Test.  
3. Check the harness leads #32A,  
#31, and #531 for shorts or  
grounds.  
Diagram.  
See the Wiring  
4. The power PC board may be  
faulty. Replace.  
CAUTION  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, con-  
tact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call  
216-383-2531 or 1-800-833-9353.  
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F-13  
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
Observe Safety Guidelines  
detailed in the beginning of this manual.  
PROBLEMS  
(SYMPTOMS)  
POSSIBLE AREAS OF  
MISADJUSTMENT(S)  
RECOMMENDED  
COURSE OF ACTION  
FUNCTION PROBLEMS  
The 1/8 amp fuse on the voltage 1. Check to make sure the PC 1. Remove input power to the LN-  
PC board repeatedly fails.  
boards are NOT grounded to  
the case of the LN-9 GMA.  
This can happen due to metal-  
lic wire shavings build-up.  
9 GMA. Replace the 1/8 amp  
fuse and switch the LN-9 GMA  
polarity switch to the "NEG"  
position.  
Make a resistance check from  
the following leads to the LN-9  
GMA case grounding screw:  
Leads # 500, 510, 525, 522,  
526, 530, and 628.  
The resistances should be  
above 1000 ohms. If any test  
is below 1000 ohms, that circuit  
has low resistance to case  
ground. Isolate the faulty leads  
or PC board. See the Wiring  
Diagram and Schematic.  
CAUTION  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, con-  
tact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call  
216-383-2531 or 1-800-833-9353.  
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F-14  
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
Observe Safety Guidelines  
detailed in the beginning of this manual.  
PROBLEMS  
(SYMPTOMS)  
POSSIBLE AREAS OF  
MISADJUSTMENT(S)  
RECOMMENDED  
COURSE OF ACTION  
FUNCTION PROBLEMS  
The LN-9 GMA shuts down while 1. Make sure the power source 1. Perform the Out of Voltage  
welding. Upon retriggering the  
gun, the unit will weld again for a  
period of time.  
and wire feeder polarity switch-  
es are set correctly for the  
process being used.  
Range Shutdown Test.  
2. The control cable may be faulty.  
Check or replace.  
2. Make certain the voltage control  
switch on the Lincoln CV power  
source is set in the "Remote"  
position.  
3. The voltage PC board may be  
faulty. Replace.  
3. Make sure the #21 lead in the  
control cable has continuity to  
the work piece.  
4. Check the 1/8 amp fuse on the  
LN-9 GMA voltage PC board.  
Replace if faulty.  
5. Be sure the welding power  
source is compatible with the  
LN-9 GMA.  
CAUTION  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, con-  
tact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call  
216-383-2531 or 1-800-833-9353.  
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F-15  
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
Observe Safety Guidelines  
detailed in the beginning of this manual.  
PROBLEMS  
(SYMPTOMS)  
POSSIBLE AREAS OF  
MISADJUSTMENT(S)  
RECOMMENDED  
COURSE OF ACTION  
FEEDING PROBLEMS  
When the gun trigger is activated 1. Check or replace the gun cable. 1. If conditions are extremely dirty,  
the drive rolls turn, but the wire will  
not feed or wire feeding is rough.  
It may be kinked, clogged, or  
twisted.  
install a wiper on the wire before  
it enters the guide tube. Use a  
piece of cloth saturated with  
"Pyroil B."  
2. Make certain the drive rolls and  
guide tubes are correct for the  
wire being used.  
3. Check or replace the gun con-  
tact tip.  
4. The electrode wire may be rusty  
or dirty. Replace if necessary.  
CAUTION  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, con-  
tact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call  
216-383-2531 or 1-800-833-9353.  
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F-16  
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
Observe Safety Guidelines  
detailed in the beginning of this manual.  
PROBLEMS  
(SYMPTOMS)  
POSSIBLE AREAS OF  
MISADJUSTMENT(S)  
RECOMMENDED  
COURSE OF ACTION  
WELDING PROBLEMS  
The welding arc is variable or 1. Make sure the welding parame- 1. Put the power source in  
"hunting."  
ters are correct for the welding  
procedure being used.  
"Machine Control" for voltage,  
and check whether welding per-  
formance improves. If the prob-  
lem is resolved, check or  
replace the control cable. Or,  
the LN-9 GMA voltage PC board  
may be faulty.  
2. Check the welding cables for  
loose or faulty connections.  
3. The gun cable may be faulty.  
Check or replace.  
4. The gun contact tip may be 2. Perform the Wire Drive Motor  
worn. Check or replace.  
Test.  
6. The welding power supply may  
be faulty. Check or replace.  
CAUTION  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, con-  
tact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call  
216-383-2531 or 1-800-833-9353.  
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F-17  
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
Observe Safety Guidelines  
detailed in the beginning of this manual.  
PROBLEMS  
(SYMPTOMS)  
POSSIBLE AREAS OF  
MISADJUSTMENT(S)  
RECOMMENDED  
COURSE OF ACTION  
WELDING PROBLEMS  
Poor arc striking with sticking or 1. Make sure the welding parame- 1. Put the power source in  
"blast offs." The weld bead may  
also be ropey and display weld  
porosity.  
ters and techniques are correct  
for the welding procedure being  
used.  
"Machine Control" and check  
whether welding performance  
improves. If the problem is  
resolved, check or replace the  
control cable. Or, the LN-9  
GMA voltage PC board may be  
faulty.  
2. Check the welding cables for  
loose or faulty connections.  
3. The gun cable may be faulty.  
Check or replace.  
4. The gun contact tip may be  
worn. Check or replace.  
5. The welding power source may  
be faulty. Check or replace.  
CAUTION  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, con-  
tact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call  
216-383-2531 or 1-800-833-9353.  
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F-18  
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
Observe Safety Guidelines  
detailed in the beginning of this manual.  
PROBLEMS  
(SYMPTOMS)  
POSSIBLE AREAS OF  
MISADJUSTMENT(S)  
RECOMMENDED  
COURSE OF ACTION  
METER FUNCTION PROBLEMS  
The arc is unstable or oscillating.  
1. Check the welding cables for 1. The LN-9 GMA voltage PC  
loose or faulty connections.  
board may be faulty. Replace.  
2. Make sure the electrode and  
gas (if used) are correct for the  
process being used.  
3. Put the Lincoln power source in  
the “Machine Control” mode.  
Jumper the “BYPASS” pins on  
the LN-9 GMA voltage PC  
board. Adjust the weld voltage  
from the power source for the  
process being used. If the prob-  
lem is NOT resolved, the power  
source may be faulty.  
CAUTION  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, con-  
tact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call  
216-383-2531 or 1-800-833-9353.  
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F-19  
INSTALLATION  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
Observe Safety Guidelines  
detailed in the beginning of this manual.  
PROBLEMS  
(SYMPTOMS)  
POSSIBLE AREAS OF  
MISADJUSTMENT(S)  
RECOMMENDED  
COURSE OF ACTION  
METER FUNCTION PROBLEMS  
The SET and actual speed meter 1. Contact your local Lincoln 1. Perform the Hall Effect  
readings match within a few IPM,  
but both are in error.  
Authorized  
Facility.  
Field  
Service  
Alignment Procedure.  
2. Perform the Meter Circuit  
Accuracy Test.  
3. The control PC board may be  
faulty. Replace.  
SET speed and actual speed meter 1. Contact your local Lincoln 1. Check the Volts-Speed meter  
readings do NOT match within a  
few IPM. One or both readings  
may be erratic.  
Authorized  
Facility.  
Field  
Service  
selector switch and the associ-  
ated wiring. See the Wiring  
Diagram.  
2. Check the SET-ACTUAL switch  
and the associated wiring. See  
the Wiring Diagram.  
3. Perform the Hall Effect  
Alignment Procedure.  
4. Perform the Meter Circuit  
Accuracy Test.  
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F-20  
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
Observe Safety Guidelines  
detailed in the beginning of this manual.  
PROBLEMS  
(SYMPTOMS)  
POSSIBLE AREAS OF  
MISADJUSTMENT(S)  
RECOMMENDED  
COURSE OF ACTION  
METER FUNCTION PROBLEMS  
SET volts and actual volts readings 1. Put the Lincoln power source in 1. Check the voltage sensing  
match within a few tenths of a volt  
while welding. However, both read-  
ings are inaccurate.  
the "Machine Control" mode.  
Check to see if the power  
source can be set for the arc  
voltage required for the process.  
If not, the power source may be  
faulty.  
leads for continuity (zero ohms).  
Lead #21 should have continu-  
ity to the work piece, and #67  
should have continuity to the  
brass conductor block. See the  
Wiring Diagram.  
2. The control cable may be faulty. 2. Perform the Meter Circuit  
Check or replace.  
Accuracy Test.  
3. The voltage PC board may be  
faulty. Replace.  
The actual volts reading does NOT 1. Make sure the shutdown 1. If the actual reading is the prob-  
match the SET volts reading within  
a few tenths of a volt while welding.  
One reading may be erratic. The  
LN-9 GMA does NOT shut off.  
"BYPASS" pins are NOT  
jumpered together on the LN-9  
GMA voltage PC board.  
lem, check the actual volts  
switch and associated leads.  
2. If the SET reading is the prob-  
lem, check the set volts switch  
and the associated leads.  
2. Check the voltage sensing  
leads for continuity (zero ohms).  
Lead #21 should have continu-  
ity to the work piece, and #67  
should have continuity to the  
NOTE: The Pulse Power Filter kit  
may slow down the shutdown fea-  
ture.  
3. Check the Volts-Speed selector  
switch and associated leads.  
brass conductor block. See the 4. The voltage PC board may be  
Wiring Diagram.  
faulty. Replace.  
3. Put the Lincoln power source in  
the "Machine Control" mode.  
Check to see if the power sup-  
ply can be set for the arc volt-  
age required for the process. If  
not, the power supply may be  
faulty.  
CAUTION  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, con-  
tact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call  
216-383-2531 or 1-800-833-9353.  
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F-21  
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
Observe Safety Guidelines  
detailed in the beginning of this manual.  
PROBLEMS  
(SYMPTOMS)  
POSSIBLE AREAS OF  
MISADJUSTMENT(S)  
RECOMMENDED  
COURSE OF ACTION  
STARTING PROBLEMS  
The output voltage is too low to 1. Check the welding cables for 1. Check the voltage control  
start the weld.  
loose or faulty connections.  
potentiometer (R3) and the  
associated leads.  
Wiring Diagram.  
See the  
2. Put the Lincoln power source in  
the "Machine Control" mode.  
Jumper the "BYPASS" pins on 2. The voltage PC board may be  
the LN-9 GMA voltage PC  
board. Adjust the weld voltage  
from the power source for the  
process being used. If the cor-  
rect voltage cannot be set, the  
power source may be faulty.  
faulty. Replace.  
3. Check for correct control cable  
connections to the power supply.  
4. The control cable may be faulty.  
Check or replace.  
CAUTION  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, con-  
tact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call  
216-383-2531 or 1-800-833-9353.  
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F-22  
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
Observe Safety Guidelines  
detailed in the beginning of this manual.  
PROBLEMS  
(SYMPTOMS)  
POSSIBLE AREAS OF  
MISADJUSTMENT(S)  
RECOMMENDED  
COURSE OF ACTION  
STARTING PROBLEMS  
Voltage seems to be too high or the 1. Adjust the "start" trimmer on the 1. The LN-9 GMA voltage PC  
arc flares at the start of weld.  
Welding is good.  
voltage PC board. It should be  
only slightly higher than the weld  
voltage. See Starting Charac-  
teristics in the Operation section  
of this manual.  
board may be faulty. Replace.  
2. Put the Lincoln power source in  
the "Machine Control" mode.  
Jumper the "BYPASS" pins on  
the LN-9 GMA voltage PC  
board. Adjust the weld voltage  
from the power source for the  
process being used. If the cor-  
rect voltage cannot be set, the  
power source may be faulty.  
3. Check for correct control cable  
connections to the power supply.  
CAUTION  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, con-  
tact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call  
216-383-2531 or 1-800-833-9353.  
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F-23  
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
Observe Safety Guidelines  
detailed in the beginning of this manual.  
PROBLEMS  
(SYMPTOMS)  
POSSIBLE AREAS OF  
MISADJUSTMENT(S)  
RECOMMENDED  
COURSE OF ACTION  
STARTING PROBLEMS  
The arc voltage appears to rise too 1. Adjust the "start" trimmer on the 1. The voltage PC board may be  
slowly or stubs or blasts at the start  
of a weld. Once started the weld-  
ing is good.  
voltage PC board. It should be  
slightly higher than the weld  
voltage. See Starting Charac-  
teristics in the Operation section  
of this manual.  
faulty. Replace.  
NOTE: Pulse Power 500 operation  
with a filter kit may exhibit these  
symptoms.  
3. Put the Lincoln power source in  
the "Machine Control" mode.  
Jumper the "BYPASS" pins on  
the LN-9 GMA voltage PC  
board. Adjust the weld voltage  
from the power source for the  
process being used. If the cor-  
rect voltage cannot be set, the  
power source may be faulty.  
4. Check for correct control cable  
connections to the power supply.  
CAUTION  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, con-  
tact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call  
216-383-2531 or 1-800-833-9353.  
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F-24  
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR  
T1 TRANSFORMER TEST  
WARNING  
Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric factory trained personnel.  
Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician  
or machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid  
electrical shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this  
manual.  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the  
test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical trou-  
bleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 216-383-2531 or 1-800-833-9353  
(WELD).  
DESCRIPTION  
This test will aid the technician in determining if the T1 transformer is functioning.  
MATERIALS NEEDED  
115VAC power supply  
Phillips head screwdriver  
Volt/ohmmeter (multimeter)  
This procedure takes approximately 20 minutes to perform.  
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F-25  
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR  
T1 TRANSFORMER TEST (continued)  
FIGURE F.1 – LEAD #532 AT POWER PC BOARD  
LEAD 526  
LEAD 527  
T1  
TRANSFORMER  
LEAD 532  
LEAD 31  
115 VAC  
TEST PROCEDURE  
1. Remove input power to the LN-9 GMA wire  
feeder.  
4. Apply power (115VAC) to the T1 transformer  
primary leads #31 and #532. See Figure F.1  
and the Wiring Diagram.  
2. Using the phillips head screwdriver, remove  
the screws holding the left side cover  
assembly.  
5. Using the volt-ohmmeter, check for 28VAC  
at secondary leads #526 and #527. See  
Figure F.1. Place the meter probes where  
the leads attach to the power PC board ter-  
minals.  
3. Disconnect lead #532 from the power PC  
board terminal. See Figure F.1.  
WARNING  
Electric Shock can kill.  
• With power applied,  
there are high voltages  
inside the wire feeder.  
Do not reach into the  
wire feeder or touch any  
internal part of the wire  
feeder while power is  
applied.  
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F-26  
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR  
T1 TRANSFORMER TEST (continued)  
FIGURE F.2 – SECONDARY LEADS #601 AND #602 AT LEAD SPLICES  
LEAD 601  
LEAD 602  
6. Using the volt/ohmmeter, check for 10VAC at  
secondary leads #601 and #602. Typically,  
these leads are yellow. Place the probes at  
the lead splices. See Figure F.2.  
7. With 115VAC applied to the primary leads  
#532 and #31, if either or both of the sec-  
ondary voltages are missing or low the T1  
transformer may be faulty. Replace the  
transformer.  
8. After the test is completed, disconnect the  
115VAC from the T1 transformer primary  
leads. Reconnect lead #532 to the power  
PC board terminal. Close the left side cover  
assembly and re-assemble the screws.  
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F-27  
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR  
T2 TRANSFORMER TEST  
WARNING  
Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric factory trained personnel.  
Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician or  
machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid elec-  
trical shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the  
test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshoot-  
ing assistance before you proceed. Call 216-383-2531 or 1-800-833-9353 (WELD).  
DESCRIPTION  
This test will aid the technician in determining if the T2 transformer is functioning.  
MATERIALS NEEDED  
115VAC power supply  
Phillips head screwdriver  
Volt/ohmmeter (multimeter)  
This procedure takes approximately 20 minutes to perform.  
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F-28  
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR  
T2 TRANSFORMER TEST (continued)  
FIGURE F.3 – “PROTECTION CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING” NAMEPLATE  
PROTECTION CIRCUIT  
TROUBLESHOOTING NAMEPLATE  
TEST PROCEDURE  
1. Remove input power to the LN-9 GMA wire  
feeder.  
3. Lift the right side cover assembly.  
4. Using the phillips head screwdriver, remove  
the two screws from the Protection Circuit  
Troubleshooting nameplate. Remove the  
nameplate as far as the lead length will  
allow. See Figure F.3.  
2. Using the phillips head screwdriver, remove  
the screws holding the left side cover  
assembly.  
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F-29  
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR  
T2 TRANSFORMER TEST (continued)  
FIGURE F.4 – T2 PRIMARY LEADS #32A AT 5 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER AND #531 AT R1 RESISTOR  
CIRCUIT  
BREAKER  
LEAD 32A  
LEAD 531  
R1 RESISTOR  
4. Locate the T2 transformer primary lead  
#32A connected to the 5 amp circuit break-  
er. Remove lead #32A from the circuit break-  
er. See Figure F.4 and the Wiring Diagram.  
5. Lift the left side cover assembly.  
6. Locate T2 transformer primary lead #531  
connected to the R1 2-ohm resistor. See the  
Wiring Diagram. See Figure F.4.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR  
T2 TRANSFORMER TEST (continued)  
FIGURE F.5 – T2 SECONDARY LEADS #621 AND #620 ON TRIGGER PC BOARD  
LEAD LEAD  
620  
621  
TRIGGER  
PC BOARD  
8. Using the volt/ohmmeter, check for approx-  
imately 24VAC at the T2 transformer sec-  
ondary leads #621 and #620. Place the  
probes where the leads connect on the trig-  
ger PC board. See Figure F.5.  
WARNING  
Electric Shock can kill.  
• With power applied,  
there are high voltages  
inside the wire feeder.  
Do not reach into the  
wire feeder or touch any  
internal part of the wire  
feeder while power is  
applied.  
9. With 115VAC applied to the primary leads  
#531 and #32A, if the secondary voltage is  
missing or low the T2 transformer may be  
faulty. Replace the T2 transformer.  
10. After the test is completed, disconnect the  
115VAC from the T2 transformer primary  
leads #531 and #32A. Reconnect lead #32  
to the circuit breaker. Re-attach the  
Protection Circuit Troubleshooting name-  
plate. Close the right and left side cover  
assemblies and replace all previously  
removed screws.  
7. Insulate the T2 transformer primary leads  
#531 and #32A and apply 115 VAC power.  
See the Wiring Diagram and Figure F.4.  
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F-31  
F-31  
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR  
WIRE DRIVE MOTOR TEST  
WARNING  
Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric factory trained personnel.  
Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician or  
machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid elec-  
trical shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the  
test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshoot-  
ing assistance before you proceed. Call 216-383-2531 or 1-800-833-9353 (WELD).  
DESCRIPTION  
This test will help determine if the drive motor is functioning properly.  
MATERIALS NEEDED  
Phillips head screwdriver  
Analog volt/ohmmeter (multimeter)  
This procedure takes approximately 12 minutes to perform.  
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WIRE DRIVE MOTOR TEST (continued)  
FIGURE F.6 – LEAD #539 AND #541 AT POWER PC BOARD TERMINAL STRIP  
LEAD 539  
LEAD 541  
TEST PROCEDURE  
1. Remove input power to the LN-9 GMA wire  
feeder.  
4. Lift the left side cover assembly.  
5. Locate leads #539 and #541 at the power  
PC board terminal strip. See Figure F.6.  
2. Remove any electrode wire or disengage  
the drive rolls.  
3. Using the phillips head screwdriver, remove  
the screws from the left side cover assem-  
bly.  
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WIRE DRIVE MOTOR TEST (continued)  
8. If the above voltages are present and the  
motor does not operate, the motor, motor  
brushes or gear box may be faulty.  
WARNING  
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.  
If the armature voltage is missing or not cor-  
rect, the power board or 1CR relay may be  
faulty.  
• With power applied,  
there are high voltages  
inside the wire feeder.  
Do not reach into the  
wire feeder or touch any  
internal part of the wire  
feeder while power is  
applied.  
If the motor is running at high speed and the  
armature voltage is high and uncontrollable,  
proceed with the Hall Effect Module Test.  
6. Apply 115 VAC power.  
7. With the gun trigger activated or the gun ter-  
minals jumpered together (see the Wiring  
Diagram), check the motor armature volts at  
leads #541(+) and #539(-). Normal is 5 to  
95VDC depending on the wire feed speed  
setting. As the armature voltage is increased  
the wire feed speed should increase.  
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HALL EFFECT MODULE TEST AND ALIGNMENT  
WARNING  
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Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician or  
machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid elec-  
trical shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the  
test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshoot-  
ing assistance before you proceed. Call 216-383-2531 or 1-800-833-9353 (WELD).  
DESCRIPTION  
This test will help determine if the Hall Effect Module is correctly aligned and functioning prop-  
erly.  
MATERIALS NEEDED  
9/16” Wrench  
Analog volt/ohmmeter (multimeter)  
Phillips head screwdriver  
The Hall Effect Module Test takes approximately  
10 minutes to perform.  
The Hall Effect Alignment Procedure takes approximately  
10 minutes to perform.  
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HALL EFFECT MODULE TEST AND ALIGNMENT (continued)  
FIGURE F.7 – LEADS #525, #510, #555 ON CONTROL PC BOARD  
LEAD LEAD LEAD  
525  
510  
555  
HALL EFFECT MODULE FEEDBACK  
TEST PROCEDURE  
1. Remove the input power to the LN-9 GMA  
wire feeder.  
4. Lift the left side cover.  
5. Locate the hall effect leads #510, #525 and  
#555 on the control PC board. See Figure  
F.7.  
2. Remove any electrode wire or disengage  
the drive rolls.  
3. Using the phillips head screwdriver, remove  
the screws from the left side cover assembly.  
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HALL EFFECT MODULE TEST AND ALIGNMENT (continued)  
7. With the gun trigger activated or the gun ter-  
minals jumpered together (see the Wiring  
Diagram), check leads #555(+) to #510(-) for  
the presence of between 4.5 - 10.5VDC.  
(The motor must be running.) This is the  
feedback voltage from the hall effect module  
to the control PC board. This voltage is  
dependent upon motor speed. If the feed-  
back voltage is missing or does not vary with  
motor speed, the hall effect module may be  
faulty.  
WARNING  
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.  
• With power applied,  
there are high voltages  
inside the wire feeder.  
Do not reach into the  
wire feeder or touch any  
internal part of the wire  
feeder while power is  
applied.  
6. Apply input power to the LN-9 GMA and test  
for 15VDC at leads #525(+) to #510(-). This  
is the supply voltage from the control PC  
board to the hall effect module. If the correct  
voltage is present, proceed to the next step.  
If the voltage is missing, check the wiring  
and perform the General Power Supply  
Test.  
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HALL EFFECT MODULE TEST AND ALIGNMENT (continued)  
FIGURE F.8 – HALL EFFECT MODULE LOCATION  
HALL-EFFECT  
MODULE  
HALL EFFECT MODULE  
ALIGNMENT TEST PROCEDURE  
The LN-9 GMA wire speed sensor is a three  
lead hall-effect device encased in an externally  
threaded housing. It is screwed into a mounting  
plate on the motor side of the wire drive gear-  
box. See Figure F.8.  
4. Back the module out 1/2 turn. Then, using  
the 9/16” wrench, carefully snug the module  
locknut without rotating the module position.  
5. After the hall effect module tests are com-  
pleted, remove the jumper from the gun ter-  
minals (if used). Close the left side case  
cover assembly and reattach the screws.  
1. Remove the input power to the LN-9 GMA.  
2. Check that the module mounting plate is  
screwed securely to the side of the gearbox  
and seated flush against the top surface.  
3. Gently screw the hall effect module into the  
mounting plate until it just touches and stops  
against the rotating part inside the gearbox.  
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VOLTMETER ACCURACY TEST  
WARNING  
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Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician or  
machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid elec-  
trical shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the  
test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshoot-  
ing assistance before you proceed. Call 216-383-2531 or 1-800-833-9353 (WELD).  
DESCRIPTION  
This test will help determine if the LN-9 GMA voltmeter is providing accurate readings.  
MATERIALS NEEDED  
Phillips head screwdriver  
Digital volt/ohmmeter (multimeter) with at least 3-1/2 digits and ± 0.5% accuracy  
This procedure takes approximately 8 minutes to perform.  
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VOLTMETER ACCURACY TEST (continued)  
FIGURE F.9 – VOLTMETER CONNECTION POINT  
BRASS  
CONDUCTOR  
BLOCK  
TEST PROCEDURE  
1. Lift the right side cover assembly.  
Perform the following checks with the LN-9 GMA  
wire feeder connected to a Lincoln CV welding  
power source according to the proper connection  
diagram. (See the Installation section of this  
manual.)  
2. Connect the test meter (see Materials  
Needed) between the brass conductor block  
on the wire feeder and the work piece.  
See Figure F.9 for this test.  
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VOLTMETER ACCURACY TEST (continued)  
3. With the LN-9 GMA gun trigger closed or the  
gun terminals jumpered together (see the  
Wiring Diagram), the test meter reading  
should match the LN-9 GMA ACTUAL volts  
reading within ± 0.5 volts. If it does not, check  
the integrity and placement of the voltage  
sensing leads #21 and #67. Perform the  
Meter Circuit Accuracy Test.  
WARNING  
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.  
• With power applied, there  
are high voltages inside  
the wire feeder. Do not  
reach into the wire feeder  
or touch any internal part  
of the wire feeder while  
power is applied.  
4. Remove the test voltmeter and, while weld-  
ing, compare the SET volts and ACTUAL volts  
meter readings. Depending upon the arc volt-  
age characteristics of the welding process  
being used, the ACTUAL reading may vary  
somewhat around an average value. The  
average ACTUAL reading should match the  
SET reading within ± 0.5 volts. If not, refer to  
the Meter Circuit Accuracy Test.  
5. If no further tests are required, remove the  
jumper from the gun terminals (if used) and  
close the left case side cover assembly.  
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METER CIRCUIT ACCURACY TEST  
WARNING  
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Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician or  
machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid elec-  
trical shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the  
test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshoot-  
ing assistance before you proceed. Call 216-383-2531 or 1-800-833-9353 (WELD).  
DESCRIPTION  
This test will help determine if the LN-9 GMA meter circuit is functioning properly.  
MATERIALS NEEDED  
Phillips head screwdriver  
Digital volt/ohmmeter (multimeter) with at least 3-1/2 digits and ± 0.5% accuracy  
Slot head screwdriver  
3/8" Nut driver  
This procedure takes approximately 17 minutes to perform.  
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METER CIRCUIT ACCURACY TEST (continued)  
FIGURE F.10 – METER PC BOARD LOCATIONS AND COVER  
MOUNTING SCREWS  
TEST PROCEDURE  
1. Remove input power to the LN-9 GMA wire  
feeder.  
2. Lift the right side cover assembly and remove  
the two screws holding the meter cover to the  
right side assembly. Carefully remove the  
meter cover. See Figure F.10.  
3. Locate and gain access to the meter PC  
board. See Figure F.10.  
4. Apply input power to the wire feeder.  
WARNING  
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.  
• With power applied, there  
are high voltages inside  
the wire feeder. Do not  
reach into the wire feeder  
or touch any internal part  
of the wire feeder while  
power is applied.  
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METER CIRCUIT ACCURACY TEST (continued)  
FIGURE F.11 – METER PC BOARD TEST POINTS  
TP5  
602  
601  
TP4  
510C  
561  
519  
560  
517  
5. Test for AC supply to the meter PC board.  
If the display is NOT lit and the correct DC volt-  
age is present at TP5 to lead #510C, the digital  
meter may be faulty. Replace the digital meter.  
Check for 8 to 11 VAC from lead #601 to  
#602. See Figure F.11.  
If AC voltage IS present at leads #601 to #602  
and the DC voltage is missing, the meter PC  
board may be faulty.  
NOTE: The coating will have to be removed  
from the test points.  
6. Test for DC volts on the meter PC board.  
Check for 4.75 to 5.25 VDC from TP5 to lead  
#510C. See Figure F.11.  
NOTE: The coating will have to be removed  
from the test points.  
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METER CIRCUIT ACCURACY TEST (continued)  
Test Digital Meter Accuracy. (For LN-9 GMA  
models above code 7980 with separable digital  
meter and meter boards only).  
If the test meter does not match the readings, the  
meter PC board may be faulty. Replace the  
meter PC board.  
1. Use a test meter with at least 3-1/2 digits and  
± 0.5% accuracy.  
LN-9 GMA SET  
VOLTS READING  
TEST VOLTMETER  
READING  
2. Connect the + probe to TP4 and the - probe to  
lead #510C.  
15.0 V  
30.0 V  
60.0 V  
1.50 ± .05 VDC  
3.00 ± .05 VDC  
6.00 ± .07 VDC  
NOTE: The coating will have to be removed from  
the test points.  
3. With the meter in SET volts, adjust the voltage  
control until the test meter matches the set-  
tings in the table below.  
Test Meter PC Board Wire Feed Speed  
Accuracy. (For LN-9 GMA, LN-9F GMA Models  
Only)  
If the LN-9 GMA digital meter does not match  
the readings, the LN-9 GMA digital meter may  
be faulty. Replace the digital meter.  
1. Use a test meter with at least 3-1/2 digits and  
± 0.5% accuracy.  
2. Connect the + probe to lead #519 and the -  
probe to lead #510C.  
LN-9 GMA SET  
VOLTS READING  
TEST VOLTMETER  
READING  
15.0 V  
30.0 V  
60.0 V  
.150 ± .004 VDC  
.300 ± .004 VDC  
.600 ± .006 VDC  
NOTE: The coating will have to be removed from  
the test points.  
3. With the meter in SET IN/MIN, adjust the  
speed control until the LN-9 GMA meter  
matches the settings in the table below. If the  
test meter does not match the readings, the  
meter PC board may be faulty. Replace the  
meter PC board.  
Test Meter PC Board Voltage Accuracy.  
(All Models)  
LN-9 GMA SET  
VOLTS READING  
TEST VOLTMETER  
READING  
1. Use a test meter with at least 3-1/2 digits and  
± 0.5% accuracy.  
082 IPM  
489 IPM  
978 IPM  
0.50  
±
.05 VDC  
2. Connect the + probe to leads #517 and the -  
probe to lead #510C.  
3.00 ± .05 VDC  
6.00 ± .07 VDC  
NOTE: The coating will have to be removed from  
the test points.  
3. With the meter in SET volts, adjust the voltage  
control until the LN-9 GMA meter matches the  
settings in the table below.  
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METER CIRCUIT ACCURACY TEST (continued)  
Test Meter PC Board Wire Feed Speed Accuracy.  
(Metric Models Only)  
1. Use a test meter with at least 3-1/2 digits and  
± 0.5% accuracy.  
2. Connect the + probe to lead called for in the table  
below and the - probe to lead #510C.  
NOTE: The coating will have to be removed from the  
test points.  
3. With the meter in SET M/MIN, adjust the speed  
control until the LN-9 GMA meter matches the set-  
tings in the table below. If the test meter does not  
match the readings, the meter PC board may be  
faulty. Replace the meter PC board.  
METRIC MODEL  
METRIC RANGE  
SET M/MIN READING  
TEST VOLTMETER  
READING  
LN-9 GMA or LN-9F GMA  
LO  
HI  
8.28  
24.8  
LEAD #560  
2.00 ± .05VDC  
LEAD #561  
6.00 ± .07VDC  
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WIRE SPEED ACCURACY TEST  
WARNING  
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machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid elec-  
trical shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the  
test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshoot-  
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DESCRIPTION  
This test will help determine if the LN-9 GMA is providing the proper wire feed inches per rev-  
olution of the drive roll.  
MATERIALS NEEDED  
Phillips head screwdriver  
Ruler or other linear measuring device  
This procedure takes approximately 12 minutes to perform.  
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WIRE SPEED ACCURACY TEST (continued)  
B. Check for the proper drive roll revolutions  
per minute.  
TEST PROCEDURE  
Perform the following checks with the LN-9 GMA  
wire feeder connected to a Lincoln CV welding  
power source according to the proper connection  
diagram. (See the Installation section of this  
manual.)  
1. Adjust the LN-9 GMA wire speed control  
for the LN-9 GMA ACTUAL speed meter  
readings given in the table below.  
2. Compare the corresponding LN-9 GMA  
drive roll RPM (counted revolutions in 60  
seconds) and LN-9 GMA SET speed  
meter readings with the table below. The  
numbers should match. If not, perform  
the Meter Circuit Accuracy Test.  
A. Check for the proper wire feed inches per  
revolution of the drive roll.  
1. Set the LN-9 GMA wire speed control for  
between 50 and 120 IPM (1.27 to 3.17  
M/MIN).  
2. Measure the precise length of wire fed by  
exactly 10 revolutions of the drive rolls.  
This measured length should be 53.0 ± .8  
inches (1.35 ± .02 meters). If not, there  
may be a problem with the wire or the wire  
feed path. See the Troubleshooting  
Guide (Feeding Problems) in this sec-  
tion of the manual. Also check for correct  
drive roll tension adjustment.  
MODEL  
ACTUAL SPEED METER  
READING  
MEASURED  
DRIVE ROLL  
SPEED  
SET SPEED METER  
READING  
MODEL  
IN/MIN  
M/MIN  
RPM  
IN/MIN  
M/MIN  
LN-9 GMA  
or  
161  
322  
4.1  
8.2  
30 ± 1/2  
60 ± 1  
161 ± 3  
322 ± 3  
04.1 ± .1  
08.2 ± .1  
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OUT OF VOLTAGE RANGE SHUT DOWN TEST  
WARNING  
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Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician or  
machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid elec-  
trical shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the  
test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshoot-  
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DESCRIPTION  
This test will help determine if the out-of-voltage range shut down circuitry is functioning prop-  
erly.  
MATERIALS NEEDED  
Phillips head screwdriver  
Volt/ohmmeter (multimeter)  
Jumper wire  
This procedure takes approximately 18 minutes to perform.  
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OUT OF VOLTAGE RANGE SHUT DOWN TEST (continued)  
FIGURE F.12 – VOLTAGE PC BOARD WITH JUMPERS  
1/8 AMP  
FUSE  
BYPASS  
PINS  
5. Connect to a Lincoln Electric CV power  
source per connection diagram. See the  
Installation section of this manual.  
TEST PROCEDURE  
1. Remove input power to the LN-9 GMA wire  
feeder.  
6. Start welding and observe the ACTUAL volt-  
age reading on the LN-9 GMA digital meter.  
The actual voltage must match the SET volt-  
age within ± 0.5V. If it does NOT, the LN-9  
GMA is designed to shut down.  
2. Using the phillips head screwdriver, remove  
the screws from the left side cover assembly.  
3. Lift the left side cover assembly.  
4. Locate the voltage PC board. Jumper together  
the "BYPASS" pins on the LN-9 GMA voltage  
PC board. See Figure F.12. (On older voltage  
boards these pins may be labeled "B".) This  
should disable the shut down circuit.  
7. If the LN-9 GMA continues to shut down with  
the "BYPASS" pins jumpered together, the  
voltage PC board may be faulty.  
WARNING  
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.  
• With power applied, there  
are high voltages inside  
the wire feeder. Do not  
reach into the wire feeder  
or touch any internal part  
of the wire feeder while  
power is applied.  
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OUT OF VOLTAGE RANGE SHUT DOWN TEST (continued)  
8. If the ACTUAL voltage reading is zero, the  
sensing leads may be faulty. Check the con-  
tinuity (zero ohms) of leads #21 and #67.  
Lead #21 must have continuity to the work-  
piece, and #67 must have continuity to the  
electrode. Also check the 1/8 amp fuse on  
the voltage PC board.  
10. If the ACTUAL voltage reading is different  
from the SET voltage reading, the power  
source may not be capable of producing the  
required arc voltage, the control cable may  
be faulty or misconnected, or the LN-9 GMA  
voltage PC board may be faulty.  
11. After all tests are complete, remove input  
power to the wire feeder and remove the  
jumper you placed on the "BYPASS" pins on  
the voltage PC board. Reattach the left case  
side cover assembly.  
9. Check the polarity switches in the LN-9  
GMA and the Lincoln power source and their  
associated leads. Set the switches to the  
same polarity as the electrode. See the  
Wiring Diagram.  
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GENERAL POWER SUPPLY TESTS  
WARNING  
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Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician or  
machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid elec-  
trical shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the  
test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshoot-  
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DESCRIPTION  
These tests will help determine if the power PC board is supplying the correct voltage to the  
control PC board and the voltage PC board.  
MATERIALS NEEDED  
Phillips head screwdriver  
Volt/ohmmeter (multimeter)  
This procedure takes approximately 18 minutes to perform.  
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GENERAL POWER SUPPLY TESTS (continued)  
5. Apply power (115VAC) to the wire feeder at  
the correct pins. See the Wiring Diagram.  
TEST PROCEDURE  
1. Remove input power to the LN-9 GMA wire  
feeder.  
6. Perform the power supply checks as  
described in the table below. If any of the  
readings are incorrect (out of range) or miss-  
ing, the power PC board may be faulty.  
2. Using the phillips head screwdriver, remove  
the screws from the left side cover assembly.  
3. Lift the left side cover assembly.  
NOTE: Do NOT unplug the Molex connector.  
4. Locate the power PC board and the control  
PC board in the wire feeder main assembly;  
locate the voltage PC board in the left side  
cover.  
7. Also perform the T1 Transformer Test.  
WARNING  
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.  
• With power applied, there  
are high voltages inside  
the wire feeder. Do not  
reach into the wire feeder  
or touch any internal part  
of the wire feeder while  
power is applied.  
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GENERAL POWER SUPPLY TESTS (continued)  
GENERAL POWER SUPPLY CHECKS  
CHECKPOINT  
LOCATION  
TEST  
DESCRIPTION  
CONNECTOR  
PLUG PIN NO.  
LEAD NO.  
NORMAL  
ACCEPTABLE  
VOLTAGE  
READING  
525  
CONTROL P.C.  
BOARD  
CHECK  
+15VDC  
CONNECTOR  
PLUG  
SUPPLY FROM  
POWER  
BOARD TO  
CONTROL  
BOARD  
525(+)  
510(-)  
13.5 - 15.5 VDC  
510  
10(+)  
9(-)  
CONTROL P.C. CHECK - 10 VDC  
500  
BOARD  
CONNECTOR  
PLUG  
SUPPLY FROM  
POWER  
BOARD TO  
CONTROL  
BOARD  
500(-)  
510(+)  
9.2 - 10.8 VDC  
510  
14(-)  
9(+)  
525  
VOLTAGE P.C.  
BOARD UPPER  
CONNECTOR  
PLUG NEXT TO  
"F" AND “S”  
CHECK  
+ 15 VDC  
SUPPLY FROM  
POWER  
BOARD TO  
VOLTAGE  
BOARD  
525(+)  
510(-)  
13.5 - 15.5 VDC  
510  
PINS  
4(+)  
6(-)  
VOLTAGE P.C.  
BOARD UPPER  
CONNECTOR  
PLUG NEXT TO  
"F" AND "S"  
510(+)  
65(1+0)  
CHECK - 10 VDC  
SUPPLY FROM  
POWER  
PINS  
500  
9.2 - 10.8 VDC  
BOARD TO  
VOLTAGE  
BOARD  
VOLTAGE P.C.  
BOARD LOWER  
CONNECTOR  
PLUG NEXT TO  
PLASTIC  
500(-)  
4(-)  
COVERED  
RELAY  
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DIGITAL METER AND METER PC BOARD REMOVAL AND  
REPLACEMENT  
WARNING  
Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric factory trained personnel.  
Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician or  
machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid elec-  
trical shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the  
test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshoot-  
ing assistance before you proceed. Call 216-383-2531 or 1-800-833-9353 (WELD).  
DESCRIPTION  
The following procedure will help the technician remove the digital meter and meter PC board  
for repair or replacement.  
MATERIALS NEEDED  
Slot head screwdriver  
5/16" Nut driver  
Phillips head screwdriver  
This procedure takes approximately 20 minutes to perform.  
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DIGITAL METER AND METER PC BOARD REMOVAL AND  
REPLACEMENT (continued)  
2. Locate and remove the two screws on the top  
left and right side of the meter panel assem-  
bly. See Figure F.13.  
METER PC BOARD REMOVAL  
PROCEDURE  
1. Remove input power to the LN-9 GMA Wire  
Feeder.  
FIGURE F.13 – METER PANEL ASSEMBLY SCREWS  
MOUNTING SCREWS  
METER  
3. Lift the right side cover assembly.  
4. Carefully remove the meter enclosure panel.  
Note the limited lead length. See Figure F.14.  
FIGURE F.14 – METER REMOVAL (WITH SHORT LEADS)  
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DIGITAL METER AND METER PC BOARD REMOVAL AND  
REPLACEMENT (continued)  
FIGURE F.15 – METER PC BOARD REMOVAL  
4 MOUNTING NUTS  
5. Using the 5/16" nut driver, remove the four  
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE  
nuts mounting the meter PC board to the  
meter assembly. See Figure F.15.  
1. With the 5/16" nut driver, fasten the digital  
meter to the cover assembly with two screws,  
lockwashers and nuts.  
6. Unplug the meter PC board from the wiring  
harness.  
2. Using the phillips head screwdriver, reattach  
the meter shield frame and bezel assembly.  
7. Remove the meter PC board. Note insulation  
placement for reassembly. Also be sure that  
the plug on the back of the board plugs into  
the prongs on the meter when you reassem-  
ble.  
3. Position the insulation removed in step 7,  
above. Plug the digital meter into the meter  
PC board and into the wiring harness.  
4. Mount the meter PC board onto the meter  
assembly with four nuts.  
DIGITAL METER REMOVAL  
PROCEDURE  
5. Install the meter enclosure panel using two  
screws at the top left and right of the meter  
panel assembly.  
1. Using the phillips head screwdriver, remove  
the meter shield frame and bezel assembly.  
2. With the 5/16" nut driver, remove the two  
nuts, screws, and lockwashers holding the  
digital meter to the cover assembly.  
3. Carefully remove the digital meter.  
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REED SWITCH (CR2) REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT  
WARNING  
Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric factory trained personnel.  
Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician or  
machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid elec-  
trical shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the  
test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshoot-  
ing assistance before you proceed. Call 216-383-2531 or 1-800-833-9353 (WELD).  
DESCRIPTION  
The following procedure will help the technician remove the reed switch for repair or replace-  
ment.  
MATERIALS NEEDED  
3/4" Wrench  
Slot head screwdriver  
11/32" Wrench  
This procedure takes approximately 12 minutes to perform.  
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REED SWITCH (CR2) REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (continued)  
FIGURE F.16 – CR2 REED SWITCH LOCATION AND COMPONENTS  
LEAD 628  
LEAD 529  
SELF-TAPPING  
SCREW  
COPPER  
ENERGIZER  
3/4" BOLT  
PROCEDURE  
REPLACEMENT  
1. Remove input power to the LN-9 GMA wire  
feeder.  
9. Slide the reed switch into the energizer.  
Position it according to step 7.  
2. Lift the right side cover assembly.  
10. With the slot head screwdriver and the  
11/32" wrench, connect the #529 and #628  
lead splices with the screws and nuts. Tape  
the connections.  
3. Locate the CR2 reed switch. See Figure  
F.16.  
4. With the 3/4" wrench, remove the bolt mount-  
ing the copper reed switch energizer to the  
conductor block. This step is optional, but it  
makes disassembly easier on 4-roll models.  
11. With the slot head screwdriver, tighten the  
self-tapping screw that holds the reed switch  
to the copper energizer.  
12. With the 3/4" wrench, mount the copper  
energizer to the conductor block.  
5. Using the slot head screwdriver, remove the  
self-tapping screw holding the reed switch  
into the copper energizer.  
6. Locate and untape the splices from leads  
#529 and #628 to the reed switch leads.  
7. Using the slot head screwdriver and 11/32"  
wrench, remove the screws and nuts from the  
lead splices. Note the position of the reed  
switch in the energizer for reassembly.  
8. Carefully slide the reed switch assembly from  
the copper energizer.  
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T1 TRANSFORMER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT  
WARNING  
Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric factory trained personnel.  
Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician or  
machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid elec-  
trical shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the  
test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical troubleshoot-  
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DESCRIPTION  
The following procedure will help the technician remove the T1 Transformer for repair or  
replacement.  
MATERIALS NEEDED  
Soldering iron  
Phillips head screwdriver  
Slot head screwdriver  
Needle nose pliers  
5/16" Wrench  
11/32" Wrench  
This procedure takes approximately 25 minutes to perform.  
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T1 TRANSFORMER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (continued)  
FIGURE F.17 – PRIMARY LEAD #31 AT R1 RESISTOR  
LEAD 532  
R1 RESISTOR  
LEAD 31  
4. Disconnect primary lead #532 from the power  
PC board terminal.  
PROCEDURE  
1. Remove input power to the LN-9 GMA.  
5. Disconnect the primary lead #31 from the R1  
(2 ohm) resistor. See Figure F.17. Upon  
reassembly this lead will have to be soldered  
onto the R1 resistor.  
2. Using the phillips head screwdriver remove the  
screws holding the left side cover assembly.  
3. Lift the cover.  
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T1 TRANSFORMER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (continued)  
6. Disconnect leads #526 and #527 from the  
power PC board terminals. See Figure F.18.  
FIGURE F.18 – LEADS #526 AND #527 AT POWER PC BOARD  
LEAD 527  
LEAD 526  
7. Disconnect yellow leads #601 and #602 from  
the lead splices. See Figure F-19.  
FIGURE F.19 – LEADS #601 AND #602 AT LEAD SPLICES  
LEAD 601  
LEAD 602  
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T1 TRANSFORMER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (continued)  
8. Remove the two phillips head screws from the  
control PC board mounting panel.  
10. Remove the clip holding the 1CR relay, then  
unplug the relay from the power PC board.  
See Figure F.20.  
9. Using the 11/32" wrench, remove the nut and  
screw from the top of the PC board mounting  
panel.  
FIGURE F.20 – 1CR RELAY REMOVAL  
NUT AND SCREW  
CONTROL  
PC BOARD  
1CR  
RELAY  
PHILLIPS  
SCREWS  
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T1 TRANSFORMER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (continued)  
FIGURE F.21 – TERMINAL STRIP MOUNTING  
T1  
TRANSFORMER  
MOUNTING  
TERMINAL  
SCREWS  
STRIP  
11. Using the 5/16" wrench, remove the nuts  
and lockwashers mounting the terminal strip  
to the mounting panel. See Figure F.21.  
17. Plug the 1CR relay into the power PC board  
and attach the clip. See Figure F.20.  
18. Mount the power PC board mounting panel  
with the two phillips head screws and 11/32  
nut.  
12. Remove the terminal strip and set it aside.  
13. Using the 5/16" wrench, remove the two  
nuts and washers from the T1 transformer  
mounting screws.  
19. Connect leads #601 and #602 at the lead  
splices. See Figure F.19.  
14. Remove the transformer mounting screws  
and the T1 transformer. This may require  
gently prying up the control PC board  
mounting panel. Be sure to clear all leads.  
20. Connect leads #526 AND #527 at their ter-  
minals on the power PC board. See Figure  
F.18.  
21. Solder lead #31 to the R1 (2 ohm) resistor.  
See Figure F.17.  
22. Connect primary lead #532 to its power PC  
board terminal.  
REPLACEMENT  
15. Position the T1 transformer and use the  
5/16" wrench to attach it with the two nuts  
and washers.  
23. Close the left cover and reattach the screws.  
16. With the 5/16" wrench, mount the terminal  
strip.  
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DRIVE MOTOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT  
WARNING  
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Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician  
or machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid  
electrical shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this  
manual.  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the  
test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for electrical trou-  
bleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 216-383-2531 or 1-800-833-9353  
(WELD).  
DESCRIPTION  
The following procedure will help the technician remove the drive motor for repair or  
replacement.  
MATERIALS NEEDED  
Slot head screwdriver  
3/8" Wrench  
7/16” Wrench  
9/16” Wrench  
Phillips head screwdriver  
This procedure takes approximately 40 minutes to perform.  
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DRIVE MOTOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (continued)  
FIGURE F.22 – TOP MOTOR PLATE SCREWS  
MOTOR  
GROUND  
LEAD  
LEAD 539  
LEAD 541  
6. Set the resistor and the amphenol connector  
aside as far as the lead lengths will allow.  
This is necessary to gain access to one of  
the three screws that mount the glastic base  
to the floor assembly.  
PROCEDURE  
1. Remove input power to the LN-9 GMA wire  
feeder.  
2. Using the phillips head screwdriver, remove the  
screws holding the left side cover assembly.  
7. Remove the hall effect module. (See the  
Hall Effect Module Alignment procedure).  
3. Lift the cover assembly.  
8. Locate and remove motor leads #539 and  
#541 at their quick-connectors. Note lead  
placement for reassembly. See Figure F.22.  
4. With the slot head screwdriver and the 3/8"  
wrench, remove the R1 (2 ohm) resistor.  
Note the position of the insulators for  
reassembly.  
9. Remove the green motor ground lead. Cut  
or untape any necessary cable ties. See  
Figure F.22.  
5. Using the phillips head screwdriver, remove  
the 9 pin amphenol connector.  
10. Using the slot head screwdriver, remove the  
gas hose and clamp from the brass inlet  
connector.  
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DRIVE MOTOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (continued)  
FIGURE F.23 – GLASTIC MOUNTING SCREWS  
NUTS AND  
WASHERS  
(4-ROLL  
FEEDERS)  
11. Remove the three screws and lock washers  
that hold the glastic mounting to the LN-9  
GMA floor assembly. It may be necessary to  
remove the copper reed switch energizer to  
access one of the mounting screws. See  
Figure F.23.  
NOTE: Four- roll drive units have nuts and wash-  
ers also. Screw heads are located under the  
Mylar insulator.  
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DRIVE MOTOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (continued)  
FIGURE F.24 – MOTOR AND WIRE DRIVE REMOVAL  
MYLAR  
INSULATOR  
GLASTIC  
MOUNTING  
BOARD  
MOUNTING  
BOLTS  
12. Lift the right side cover assembly and care-  
fully lift and slide the motor and wire drive  
assembly partially out of the LN-9 GMA box  
assembly. See Figure F.24.  
13. Using the 7/16" wrench, remove the bolts  
and associated washers holding the glastic  
mounting board and mylar insulator to the  
gear box assembly. Remove the copper  
reed switch energizer.  
14. Using the 7/16" wrench, remove the two  
bolts from the gear box inspection plate  
located below the drive motor. Remove the  
inspection plate. This will give access to one  
of the slot head screws mounting the motor  
to the gear box assembly. See Figure F.25.  
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DRIVE MOTOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (continued)  
15. With the slot head screwdriver, remove the  
three screws, lock washers, flatwashers,  
and insulators holding the drive motor to the  
gear box assembly. See Figure F.25. Note  
their positions for reassembly.  
19. From the right side, slide the motor and gear  
box assembly into the LN-9 GMA. Attach  
the glastic mounting to the floor with the  
screws. Four-roll units have nuts and wash-  
ers. Attach the gas hose and clamp to the  
brass inlet connector.  
16. Carefully remove the motor and plate. Note  
which side of the insulator motor faces the  
wire drive rollers for reassembly.  
20. Connect motor leads #539 and #541 to their  
quick-connectors. Attach the green motor  
ground lead. Install any cable ties cut earli-  
er or tape the harness as needed.  
REASSEMBLY  
21. Install the hall effect module. See the Hall  
Effect Module Alignment procedure.  
17. Attach the drive motor and insulator plate to  
the gear box assembly. Use the insulators  
and mounting hardware from step 16,  
above. Replace gear box inspection plate  
removed in step 14.  
22. Install the 9-pin amphenol and the R1 resis-  
tor. Be sure to position the resistor insula-  
tors properly.  
23. Close and fasten the left cover assembly  
with screws.  
18. Attach the glastic mounting board and mylar  
insulator to the gear box assembly with the  
bolts and washers. Install the copper reed  
switch energizer previously removed.  
FIGURE F.25 – DRIVE MOTOR REMOVAL FROM GEAR BOX  
GEAR BOX  
(INSPECTION  
PLATE REMOVED)  
MOTOR  
MOUNTING  
SCREWS (3)  
DRIVE MOTOR  
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RETEST AFTER REPAIR  
Retest the LN-9 GMA wire feeder:  
If it fails any test and the test requires removing  
or replacing any mechanical part that could  
affect the wire feeder's electrical characteristics.  
OR  
If you repair or replace any electrical compo-  
nent.  
The wire feeder must meet the following standards under retest:  
Wire Feed Speed, LN-9 GMA ...........................................................................................80 - 980 IPM  
Voltmeter.....................................................................................Refer to Voltmeter Accuracy Check  
Wire Speed Meter.....................................................................Refer to Meter Circuit Accuracy Test  
Gas Solenoid.....................................................................Must function when gun trigger is activated  
Voltage control and shutdown..................................Refer to Out of Voltage Range Shut Down Test  
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ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
-ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS SECTION-  
Theory of Operation ................................................................................................................Section G  
Wiring Diagram-LN-9 GMA ...................................................................................................G-3  
Wiring Diagram-LN-9F GMA .................................................................................................G-4  
Voltage Board Schematic......................................................................................................G-5  
Power PC Board Schematic..................................................................................................G-6  
Trigger PC Board Schematic.................................................................................................G-7  
PM Control Schematic...........................................................................................................G-8  
Meter Board Schematic.........................................................................................................G-9  
Operating Schematic...........................................................................................................G-10  
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ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS  
Wiring Diagram-LN-9 GMA  
SET-ACTUAL  
SWITCH  
DIGITAL METER  
METER BOARD  
WIRE SPEED CONTROL  
RHEOSTAT  
1/8 AMP FAST  
BLOW FUSE  
VOLTS  
-
SPEED  
N.O. N.C. N.O. N.C.  
SELECTOR SWITCH  
S5  
(J11)  
631  
(P11)  
631  
(P9)  
5
3
517  
633  
10K  
VOLTAGE P.C. BOARD  
WHITE  
3
10  
9
12  
7
1
4
2
6
8
11  
5
634  
635  
636  
510B  
514  
515  
525  
520  
510  
721  
667  
500  
S6  
C1  
R2  
632  
C2  
4
7
9
6
632  
633  
634  
635  
510  
518  
562  
518  
JUMPER  
3
S
4
8
2
516  
513  
5
1
(J8)  
(P8)  
12  
11  
6
N.A.  
635  
R3  
7
F
10  
9
*
634  
(J9)  
B
8
10K  
636  
620  
621  
636  
C3  
A
B
Y
P
A
S
S
2
1
VOLTS CONTROL  
RHEOSTAT  
METER  
BOARD  
PLUG  
519  
560  
BLUE  
CONTROL  
561  
(J10)  
JUMPER  
*
RHEOSTAT  
PLUG  
1
2
3
4
5
2
6
3
9
12 4  
8
7
11 10  
1
525  
521A  
500  
521  
BURNBACK  
TIMER  
P.C. BOARD  
(OPTIONAL)  
*
(J7)  
B1  
B
B
P
P
C
C
T2 T1  
T2 T1  
METER  
PANEL  
PLUG  
JUMPER PLUG IS REMOVED  
AND THE HARNESS RECEPTACLE  
IS CONNECTED TO THE  
OPTIONAL GMA OR BURNBACK  
TIMER P.C. BOARD PLUG.  
REPLACE JUMPER PLUG IF  
TIMER IS DISCONNECTED.  
8
7
6
5
9
3
4
1
2
(P12)(J12)  
GMA TIMER  
P.C. BOARD  
(OPTIONAL)  
S
B1  
S1  
32  
N.C.  
(P7)  
3
AMP  
(P10)  
CIRCUIT BREAKER  
(P6)  
32A  
32A  
*
(J6)  
534  
9
4
3
5
6
2
10 12 11 7  
8
SWITCH  
BOX  
ASSEMBLY  
GROUND  
G.L.P.  
RESET  
S4  
POLARITY  
667  
721  
N.D.  
SWITCH  
S3  
DIRECTION  
SWITCH  
539B  
539  
541  
S2  
S7  
HOT-COLD  
INTERLOCK  
SWITCH  
500  
METER PANEL  
ASSEMBLY  
GROUND  
METER BOX  
GND.  
GLP, REED  
SWITCH (CR4)  
2A  
530B  
522  
21  
67  
541B  
533  
2
67  
CASE  
GND.  
N.D.  
500  
510  
500  
ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS PER E1537  
RED BLK BLUE  
CONNECTOR CAVITY NUMBER  
RED  
BLUE  
BLK  
*
(P4)  
CONNECTIONS AS VIEWED FROM BACK OF RHEOSTAT  
(P2)  
631  
632  
633  
5
6
4
11  
14  
8
3
2
1
15  
9
(J5)  
HALL EFFECT  
MODULE  
X1  
NOTES:  
555  
510  
525  
A
622  
623  
B
C
D
E
N.A. VOLTAGE P.C. BOARD WHITE JUMPER TO BE SHIPPED  
CONNECTED TO PIN "S" AND VOLTAGE P.C. BOARD BLUE  
JUMPER TO BE SHIPPED CONNECTED TO PIN "B".  
TRIGGER  
539  
CONNECTOR  
500  
510A  
511  
512  
520  
524A  
510  
628  
525  
540  
WHITE  
N.B.  
541  
S
F
(P3)  
N.B. CONTROL P.C. BOARD JUMPER TO BE SHIPPED CONNECTED  
TO PIN "F".  
BLACK  
(J2)  
*
3
6
2
5
9
8
4
7
1
2A  
504  
*
539B  
541B  
(J4)  
PM POWER  
P.C. BOARD  
JUMPER  
N.C. JUMPER PLUG IS REMOVED WHEN THE OPTIONAL PULSED  
POWER FILTER P.C. BOARD HARNESS PLUG IS CONNECTED  
TO THE VOLTAGE P.C. BOARD. REPLACE JUMPER PLUG IF  
THE OPTION IS DISCONNECTED.  
522  
(J3)  
32A  
7A  
PM CONTROL  
P.C. BOARD  
524A  
525  
13  
*
10  
12  
7
32A  
7
N.D. NOT PRESENT ON EARLER CODES.  
529  
628  
522  
WIRE FEED  
MOTOR  
CONNECTION FOR D.C. TYPE POWER SOURCES. FOR OTHER  
TYPE POWER SOURCES (R3S, SAM, AND SAF OR SA WITH  
K224) SEE OPERATING MANUAL.  
532  
527  
526  
(R4)  
22K  
ONE MAGNETICALLY  
TIGHTLY COUPLED TURN  
534  
533  
500  
(J1)  
C
B
32  
A
2
4
31  
21  
GND  
4/10 AMP  
SLOW BLOW  
FUSE  
602  
601  
H
G
D
F
A
B
C
E
I
YELLOW  
RED  
15/64 ø  
RED  
TRIGGER  
P.C. BOARD  
530  
500  
J12  
PIN  
32A  
621  
INPUT  
CONNECTOR  
4
531  
T2  
BLACK  
31  
RED  
T1  
31  
(R1)  
620  
621  
622  
623  
7A  
32A  
2
620  
531  
BLACK  
BLACK  
GAS SOLENOID  
GROUNDING STUD  
CAVITY NUMBERING SEQUENCE  
(COMPONENT SIDE OF BOARD)  
67  
WELD CURRENT  
REED SWITCH (CR2)  
GUN CABLE  
INPUT CABLE  
529  
628  
1-10-97G  
L10247  
CLEVELAND, OHIO U.S.A.  
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G-4  
G-4  
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS  
Wiring Diagram-LN-9F GMA  
(P9)  
531  
531  
31  
R1  
2
3
2
1
11  
14  
12  
15  
13  
5
7
6
10  
9
8
METER  
BOARD  
PLUG  
VOLTS  
-
SPEED SELECTOR SWITCH  
517  
PM POWER  
P.C. BOARD  
7
7A  
DIGITAL  
METER  
METER  
BOARD  
530B  
521  
510  
510  
500  
1/8 AMP FAST  
BLOW FUSE  
12  
10  
1
4
3
S6  
C1  
C2  
S5  
510  
(P11)  
601  
602  
510C  
3
(P10)  
601  
602  
4
8
2
N.C.  
N.O.  
N.C.  
N.O.  
518  
562  
518  
11  
1
10  
12  
9
13  
8
3
2
15  
7
14  
5
6
511  
VOLTAGE P.C. BOARD  
WHITE  
5
1
*
3
10  
9
12  
7
1
4
2
6
8
11  
5
N.B.  
F
634  
635  
636  
510B  
514  
515  
525  
520  
510  
721  
667  
500  
12  
11  
512  
514  
515  
6
520  
525  
540  
510  
628  
510A  
511  
512  
524A  
522  
500  
631  
632  
633  
513  
516  
(J9)  
510A  
518  
7
510B  
518  
10  
9
JUMPER  
S
539B  
541B  
32A  
7A  
32A  
7
518  
510  
517  
519  
560  
561  
562  
540  
6
2
5
11  
7
C3  
510  
N.A.  
560  
561  
628  
500  
530A  
530  
32A  
(P8)  
2A  
SET-ACTUAL SWITCH  
S
519  
F
517  
519  
560  
561  
562  
*
(J11)  
B
*
A
B
Y
P
A
S
S
(J10)  
4
8
9
JUMPER PLUG IS REMOVED AND THE HARNESS  
RECEPTACLE IS CONNECTED TO THE OPTIONAL  
GMA OR BURNBACK TIMER P.C. BOARD PLUG. REPLACE  
JUMPER PLUG IF TIMER IS DISCONNECTED.  
4/10 AMP  
SLOW BLOW  
FUSE  
BLUE  
3
6
2
5
9
8
4
7
1
(J12)  
*
JUMPER  
(J6)  
(P6)  
504  
1
2
3
4
5
3
6
2
4
12 7 11 10  
8
9
1
522  
525  
521A  
500  
521  
VOLTS CONTROL  
RHEOSTAT  
BURNBACK TIMER  
*
B1  
B
P
C
T2 T1  
4
524A  
525  
(J8)  
P.C. BOARD  
(OPTIONAL)  
PM CONTROL  
P.C. BOARD  
636  
(J5) (P5)  
(J13)  
GMA TIMER  
P.C. BOARD  
(OPTIONAL)  
(P12)  
529  
628  
S
B1  
S1  
B
P
C
T2 T1  
(P13)  
532 527  
526  
555 510 525  
620  
2
1
8
6
9
7
4
3
5
N.C.  
621  
636  
635  
634  
633  
632  
631  
(P7)  
RED  
*
635  
634  
633  
632  
BLACK  
524  
BLACK  
32A  
620  
9
4
3
5
6
1
2
10 12 11 7  
8
531  
T2  
(J7)  
621  
RED  
TERMINAL  
601  
STRIP  
531  
7
31  
CONTROL  
RHEOSTAT  
PLUG  
TRIGGER  
P.C. BOARD  
530  
500  
BLACK  
631  
7
32A  
7
602  
620  
621  
622  
623  
RED  
WIRE SPEED  
CONTROL  
RED  
RHEOSTAT  
539B  
541B  
539  
T1  
21  
S3  
S7  
S2  
2A  
667  
67  
721  
21  
533  
541  
539B  
541  
541B  
539  
530B  
522  
GLP  
REED  
2
SWITCH  
CR4  
500  
POLARITY  
SWITCH  
HOT-COLD  
INTERLOCK  
SWITCH  
DIRECTION  
SWITCH  
OUTPUT  
CONNECTOR  
N.D.  
& N.E.  
500  
32A  
534  
32  
534  
S4  
(J2)  
(P2)  
CASE  
GROUNDING  
STUD  
TACH CABLE  
N
N
F
F
E
E
K
K
B
J
A
P
L
G
H
C
C
D
D
M
M
MAGNETICALLY  
COUPLED  
D
E
B
A
C
H
G
F
I
ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS PER E1537  
CONNECTOR CAVITY NUMBER  
INPUT RECEPTACLE  
(J1)  
CONTROL CABLE  
GLP  
RESET  
*
3
AMP  
(P3)  
(J3)  
CONNECTIONS AS VIEWED FROM BACK OF RHEOSTAT  
NOTES:  
N.A. VOLTAGE P.C. BOARD WHITE JUMPER TO BE SHIPPED CONNECTED TO PIN "S"  
CURCUIT BREAKER  
B
J
A
P
L
G
H
WIRE FEED UNIT  
CASE GROUNDING STUD  
AND  
VOLTAGE P.C. BOARD BLUE JUMPER TO BE SHIPPED CONNECTED TO PIN "B"  
.
N.B. CONTROL P.C. BOARD JUMPER TO BE SHIPPED CONNECTED TO PIN "F"  
A
B
C
D
E
622  
623  
N.C. JUMPER PLUG IS REMOVED WHEN THE OPTIONAL PULSED POWER FILTER P.C. BOARD  
HARNESS PLUG IS CONNECTED TO THE VOLTAGE P.C. BOARD. REPLACE JUMPER PLUG  
IF THE OPTION IS DISCONNECTED.  
(J4)  
541  
539  
67  
BLACK  
WHITE  
WIRE FEED  
MOTOR  
TRIGGER  
CONNECTOR  
510  
525  
555  
529  
628  
7A  
BLACK  
RED  
BLUE  
32A  
N.D. NOT PRESENT ON ALL CODES.  
WELD CURRENT REED SWITCH  
N.E. CONNECTED TO THE BUSHING OF THE COMPONENT.  
CONNECTION FOR D.C. TYPE POWER SOURCES. FOR OTHER TYPE POWER SOURCES  
529  
628  
CR2  
(R3S, SAM, AND SAF OR SA WITH K224) SEE OPERATING MANUAL.  
Ô
=
7A  
32A  
J6, J7,  
J13  
PIN  
J5, J8  
PIN  
J9, J10  
15 PIN  
BLACK  
RED  
BLUE  
HALL EFFECT  
MODULE  
X1  
J11, J12  
4
9
67  
GAS SOLENOID  
12 PIN  
CAVITY NUMBERING SEQUENCE  
(COMPONENT SIDE OF BOARD)  
GUN CABLE  
INPUT CABLE  
1-10-97G  
R
L10250  
CLEVELAND, OHIO U.S.A.  
DEC 97  
LN-9 GMA  
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G-5  
G-5  
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS  
Voltage Board Schematic  
67  
(+15V)  
525  
667  
11  
667  
J1  
44.2K  
4
4
C11  
C20  
C21  
C3  
515  
NEG  
POS  
X1  
X2  
4.7  
35V  
TP1  
150V  
45J  
13  
12  
LM224  
LM224  
510  
14  
6
S3  
R4  
X1  
510B  
CW  
11  
11  
POLARITY  
A
7
C22  
510B  
8
1
100K  
X1  
B
R36  
267  
C2  
.0047  
1400V  
SWITCH  
J1  
J1  
5
500  
515  
C19  
510  
TO METER  
PANEL PLUG  
C1  
C4  
4
0.125A  
250V  
.1  
D2  
100V  
50V  
4.75K  
21  
(-10V)  
500  
A
510B  
510B  
A
B
R33  
R47  
10  
5.11K  
5.11K  
J2  
510B  
15.0K  
R6  
B
C7  
PIN  
S
F
R34  
47.5  
R48  
47.5  
11  
J2  
(+15V)  
525  
WHITE  
R10  
4.75K  
R45  
667  
PIN  
681K  
1
5
4
13.7K  
13.7K  
13.7K  
1.00M  
1.00M  
C9  
C
C
OCI1  
4N26  
DZ1  
C8  
39  
20V  
1W  
(+15V)  
33.2K  
525  
20V  
2
6
13.7K  
510B  
C18  
39  
20V  
7
C6  
J2  
1.00K  
R35  
10K  
R7  
681K  
Q1  
200mA  
30V  
2
3
D16  
2
3
1
12  
13  
X2  
R11  
A
1
14  
100K  
D
X1  
X2  
D
D5  
D6  
D17  
56.2K  
1.00M  
1.00M  
D3  
PIN  
PIN  
A
B
D1  
DZ3  
C5  
26.7K  
D4  
5.1V  
.47  
BLUE  
500mW  
50V  
510  
3
5K  
CW  
525  
521  
500  
521A  
GAIN  
2
1
2K  
1
START  
J3  
J3  
J3  
J3  
510  
2
CW  
(+15V)  
525  
3
1
4
3
2
4.7  
35V  
C12  
TO POWER BOARD  
525  
4
5.62K  
1.00K  
J1  
(+15V)  
(+10V)  
5.62K  
510  
520  
525  
2.21K  
4
5
CR1  
520  
2
D14  
24Vdc  
J1  
TO CONTROL  
BOARD  
22.1K  
22.1K  
332K  
15.0K  
VOLTAGE P.C. BOARD RECEPTACLE  
FOR OPTIONAL PULSED POWER  
FILTER P.C. BOARD PLUG  
510  
(SHOWN WITH JUMPER PLUG  
INSTALLED). EARLIER VOLTAGE  
P.C. BOARDS DO NOT HAVE THE  
C15  
Q2  
2N4857  
R25  
4.75K  
5
6
1.0  
35V  
J1  
3
3
2
7
514  
4
PIN RECEPTACLE AND 521A IS 521.  
D10  
D11  
X2  
B
R30  
26.7K  
10  
9
100K  
C
X2  
R24  
8
9
634  
635  
525  
1
4.75K  
8
7
D13  
X1  
R18  
267  
56.2K  
22.1K  
C
"VOLTS"  
CONTROL  
J1  
J1  
10  
R3  
514  
10  
2.21K  
TO METER  
100K  
D18  
PANEL PLUG  
D7  
636  
C16  
510  
524  
CR1  
C10  
1.8  
DZ2  
22.1K  
D12  
J2  
B7  
Q3  
500mA  
300V  
510  
20V  
524  
TO R107  
9
2
12  
CR1  
6
C17  
.47  
50V  
J2  
1.00K  
15V  
1W  
J1  
SHUTDOWN  
BYPASS TABS  
533  
1
C13  
27  
35V  
D15  
3
100K  
1.82K  
J1  
5
522  
3
B8  
TO 5J2  
500  
2
D8  
CR4  
534  
S4  
J2  
530  
J1  
530  
510  
510B  
6
12  
C14  
J1  
G.L.P. RESET  
TO METER  
PANEL PLUG  
530  
S2b  
1
HOT COLD  
INTERLOCK  
SWITCH  
510B  
(-10V)  
500  
521A  
510  
500  
J2  
J2  
4
500  
LN-9 ABOVE CODE  
9131 AND LN-9F  
D9  
(-10V)  
500  
GND  
J2  
J2  
USED ON LN-9  
BELOW CODE 9131  
3
5
521  
TO POWER BOARD  
TO 5J1  
500  
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available from Lincoln Electric. This information is provided for reference only. Lincoln Electric discourages board level troubleshooting and repair since it may compromise the quality of the design and may result  
in danger to the Machine Operator or Technician. Improper PC board repairs could result in damage to the machine.  
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G-6  
G-6  
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS  
Power PC Board Schematic  
31  
7
3
9
7A  
4
HOT-COLD  
INTERLOCK  
SWITCH  
11  
524A  
524  
S2A  
7
HOT  
J2  
2A  
COLD  
3
2
TWO CONNECTOR PINS AND THE RELAY  
4
7
CR1  
CONTACT ARE LOCATED ON THE P.C. BOARD.  
HOT  
2
J2  
6
6
504  
4
5
628  
10  
12  
500  
J2  
32A  
7
529  
WELD  
J1  
CURRENT  
REED  
SWITCH  
4
CR2  
32  
0.4A  
125V  
32A  
J2  
F1  
628  
1
532  
541B  
B532  
6
9
32A  
B32A1  
7A  
B32A2  
J1  
B541B  
628  
CR1  
2
1
4
3
6
C2  
.047  
100V  
C3  
.047  
100V  
525  
628  
541  
(B)  
7
GAS  
SOLENOID  
525  
0.2mH  
PT1  
0.2mH  
PT1  
S7  
DIRECTION  
SWITCH  
C1  
+15V  
B7A  
B7  
510  
.0047  
1400V  
8
D16  
1N4936  
C9  
D10  
J2  
D4  
REV  
FWD  
D8  
12  
13  
10  
11  
X2  
R14  
D3  
3
4
M
D5  
J1  
1.00K  
2N6397  
SCR2  
16A  
CR1  
526  
Q3  
500mA  
300V  
24Vdc  
400V  
T1  
C18  
500  
1
Q5  
1A  
8
J1  
B526  
2N6397  
TP1  
150V  
45J  
2N5655  
Q1  
C6  
D11  
SCR1  
100V  
14  
13  
Q2  
/Q1  
X1  
VDD  
Q1  
.15  
CR1  
2
1
200V  
530  
9
3
26 VAC  
R13  
100  
C5  
.0047  
1400V  
3
4
5
6
12  
11  
10  
9
C4  
.0047  
1400V  
/Q2  
CLOCK  
RESET  
D1  
1
TRIGGER  
BOARD  
C8  
C17  
.15  
CLOCK  
RESET  
2
1
2
4
D9  
1N4936  
1
532  
(W)  
C15  
527  
500  
D12  
1N4936  
200V  
2
D2  
R1  
D2  
2
4
SET  
VSS  
1
B527  
D6  
D1  
DZ3  
16V  
1W  
16A  
400V  
J1  
D7  
J1  
332  
7
8
16A  
SET  
9
13  
400V  
B539B  
MC14013B  
J1  
C14  
DZ1  
15V  
5W  
530A  
D19  
J1  
J2  
2
539B  
J2  
5
9
S2B  
8
5
HOT COLD  
INTERLOCK  
SWITCH  
CR1  
J1  
11  
510  
J1  
601  
540  
7
ON  
DZ4  
27V  
1W  
C7  
524  
J1  
524A  
150  
J1  
12  
D20  
1N4936  
530B  
9.6 VAC  
50V  
531  
15  
3
TRIGGER  
INTERLOCK  
14  
C11  
4.7  
35V  
DZ2  
10V  
5W  
OFF  
521  
J1  
602  
5
510  
C12  
.01  
200V  
32A  
T2  
Q2  
2N5655  
115 VAC  
531  
500  
PT1  
0.2mH  
C10  
6
24 VAC  
621  
31  
TO CONTROL  
RHEOSTAT PLUG  
J1  
620  
1
2
X2  
500  
10  
3
4
510  
X2  
621  
620  
530  
14  
14  
622  
623  
X1  
5
6
C20  
622  
X2  
X2  
COMPONENTS IN THE DASHED AREAS ARE NOT ON THE P.C. BOARD UNLESS  
OTHERWISE NOTED.  
MC14013B  
7
9
8
623  
500  
7
X2  
TRIGGER SWITCH  
11  
10  
X2  
500  
500  
NOTE: Lincoln Electric assumes no responsibility for liablilities resulting from board level troubleshooting. PC Board repairs will invalidate your factory warranty. Individual Printed Circuit Board Components are not  
available from Lincoln Electric. This information is provided for reference only. Lincoln Electric discourages board level troubleshooting and repair since it may compromise the quality of the design and may result  
LN-9 GMA  
in danger to the Machine Operator or Technician. Improper PC board repairs could result in damage to the machine.  
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G-7  
G-7  
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS  
Trigger PC Board Schematic  
M
1 7 9 5 0  
+20V  
R1  
332  
623  
D5  
1A  
600V  
D1  
D2  
1A  
600V  
R7  
1A  
56.2K  
622  
600V  
530  
OCI1  
TRIGGER  
SWITCH  
1
4
3
620  
DZ2  
75V  
1W  
5
4
2
500  
2
X1  
X1  
C1  
50  
R4  
25V  
24 VAC  
10.0K  
DZ1  
20V  
1W  
7
6
1
621  
D4  
D3  
1A  
1A  
11  
600V  
600V  
13  
9
8
X1  
C2  
R9  
10  
14  
2.7  
2.80K  
X1  
50V  
C3  
1.0  
35V  
+20V  
3
GENERAL INFORMATION  
ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS PER E1537  
LAST NO. USED  
R- 15  
X-  
1
C-  
D-  
4
5
OCI-  
DZ-  
1
CAPACITORS  
RESISTORS  
DIODES  
=
MFD  
(
.022/50V  
1/4W  
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED)  
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED)  
2
LABELS  
=
Ohms  
(
NOTES :  
=
1A, 400V  
(UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED)  
C4  
SUPPLY  
VOLTAGE NET  
X1  
N.A. SINCE COMPONENTS OR CIRCUITRY ON  
A
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD MAY CHANGE  
COMPLETE BOARD, THIS DIAGRAM MAY  
POWER SUPPLY SOURCE POINT  
COMMON CONNECTION  
WITHOUT AFFECTING THE INTERCHANGEABILITY OF  
A
LM2901  
NOT SHOW THE EXACT COMPONENTS OR CIRCUITRY OF CONTROLS HAVING  
NUMBER.  
A
COMMON CODE  
12  
FRAME CONNECTION  
EARTH GROUND CONNECTION  
THIS SHEET CONTAINS PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OWNED BY  
THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC CO.  
FILENAME: M17950_1AA  
AND IS NOT TO BE REPRODUCED, DISCLOSED OR USED WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF  
THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC CO.  
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED TOLERANCE  
ON HOLES SIZES PER E-2056  
ChÕge.Sht.No.  
EQUIP.  
TYPE  
LN-9 GMA & LN-9F GMA  
THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC CO.  
CLEVELAND, OHIO U.S.A.  
10-6-95B  
ON  
ON  
2
3
PLACE DECIMALS IS  
PLACE DECIMALS IS  
+
+
.O2  
.OO2  
TRIGGER PCB SCHEMATIC  
SUBJECT  
ON ALL ANGLES IS  
+
.5 OF  
A
DEGREE  
NONE  
SCALE  
MATERIAL TOLERANCE ("t") TO AGREE  
WITH PUBLISHED STANDARDS  
SHT.  
LM  
5/15/95  
CHK.  
SUPÕSÕDÕG.  
M
17950  
DR.  
DATE  
NO.  
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available from Lincoln Electric. This information is provided for reference only. Lincoln Electric discourages board level troubleshooting and repair since it may compromise the quality of the design and may result  
LN-9 GMA  
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G-8  
G-8  
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS  
PM Control Schematic  
525  
+15V  
525  
+15V  
525  
+15V  
520  
+10V  
9
8
J10  
X4  
525  
+15V  
10  
10  
525  
4
4
12  
9
C17  
C18  
C19  
Q7  
600mA  
40V  
520  
+10V  
11  
6
10  
Vc  
Vo  
X3  
X4  
C21  
X1  
520  
+10V  
X1  
X2  
500  
-10V  
2
Vref  
NC  
NC  
NC  
+Vin  
Vee  
ILIMIT  
Vcc  
10.0  
LM224  
LM224  
LM723  
LM2907  
12  
1
C20  
R43  
J10  
TO  
VOLTAGE  
PCB  
C4  
4.7  
35V  
8
3
11  
11  
ISENSE  
1.00K  
7
12  
520  
1
14  
4
-Vin  
1.00K  
5
7
9
Vz  
COMP  
C2  
13  
C1  
LM723  
510A  
510A  
510A  
500  
-10V  
500  
-10V  
500  
C3  
18  
15V  
FROM  
POWER  
BOARD  
CW  
J10  
J10  
J10  
512  
2
3
8
2.94K  
TO  
METER  
CIRCUIT  
511  
J10  
J10  
9
510  
C14  
4.7  
35V  
510A  
510A  
14  
500  
-10V  
500  
510A  
J
525  
+15V  
525  
+15V  
C9  
.047  
100V  
15.0K  
R21  
520  
+10V  
512  
C8  
4
50V  
33.2K  
15.0K  
2
3
11  
6
8
5
1
6
5
TACH INPUT  
ISINK  
ISOURCE  
GND  
1.00M  
X3  
R44  
267  
R17  
7
NC  
NC  
NC  
NC  
1.00K  
X3  
X2  
12  
15.0K  
22.1K  
7
C12  
13  
14  
1
10  
IBIAS  
K
5.62K  
4
9
IBIAS  
510A  
V+  
TACH INPUT  
R7  
510A  
2
3
/
Ic  
10K  
525  
+15V  
CW  
LM2907  
D6  
J10  
5
10K  
10K  
6.81K  
511  
631  
CW  
2
3
C24  
525  
RED  
1
X4  
6
CW  
J10  
10K  
13  
12  
WIRE  
SPEED  
CONTROL  
632  
10K  
14  
Q4  
600mA  
40V  
X3  
R2  
R18  
1.00K  
10K  
C10  
2.7  
50V  
68.1K  
13.7K  
267  
633  
HALL  
EFFECT  
MODULE  
C16  
100p  
100V  
C5  
.0033  
200V  
C6  
C13  
M
4
555  
BLUE  
.33  
CW  
J10  
50V  
Q3  
600mA  
40V  
C15  
18  
15V  
R31  
15.0  
100K  
562  
C28  
510  
BLK  
C23  
D4  
DZ3  
510A  
3V  
6
5
511  
500mW  
R12  
R14  
7
X4  
15.0K  
1.00K  
C11  
.15  
100V  
QU1  
2N6027  
D5  
9
525  
CW  
8
X3  
16  
RUN-IN  
10  
20K  
1.00K  
D8  
S1  
1
33.2K  
L
OPEN  
-
SLOW  
FAST  
47.5K  
CLOSED  
-
525  
+15V  
C25  
1.00K  
DZ4  
30V  
1W  
CW  
525  
+15V  
POWER  
BOARD  
13  
12  
50K  
47.5K  
J10  
Q8  
2N4401  
14  
540  
X4  
R47  
R48  
12  
PUT  
RESET  
10.0K  
10.0K  
J10  
FROM  
Q1  
628  
POWER  
13  
600mA  
40V  
33.2K  
DZ5  
10V  
1W  
C30  
PCB  
Q5  
15.0K  
2.7  
1A  
50V  
100V  
DZ1  
D10  
D11  
D2  
D7  
6.8V  
1W  
15.0K  
C7  
Q2  
600mA  
40V  
3.9  
Q6  
600mA  
40V  
35V  
500  
C26  
10K  
-10V  
6.81K  
DZ2  
16V  
1W  
C22  
D9  
47.5K  
D1  
100K  
D3  
1.00K  
100K  
C29  
.47  
50V  
100  
C27  
2.67K  
10K  
MOTOR DISABLE  
J10  
11  
524A  
500  
J10  
J10  
15  
7
524A  
522  
-10V  
CURRENT FLOWING  
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available from Lincoln Electric. This information is provided for reference only. Lincoln Electric discourages board level troubleshooting and repair since it may compromise the quality of the design and may result  
LN-9 GMA  
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G-9  
G-9  
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS  
Meter Board Schematic  
2 1 1 4 6  
S
511 512  
514 515  
SET  
ACTUAL  
510A  
510B  
513  
C2  
5
516  
C3  
9
C1  
8
12  
1
4
HI  
IN/MIN  
10  
TO DIGITAL METER  
10 VAC  
M/MIN  
2
3
6
LO  
7
VOLTS  
11  
518  
562  
TP4  
4
510C  
E
510  
8
+5V  
2
+5V  
A
3
4
C
2
1
B
D
5
561  
B8  
560  
B7  
519  
B11  
517  
B5  
518  
B6  
562  
B9  
510  
B2  
510C  
B3  
602  
B4  
601  
B1  
6
3
10  
1
7
9
5
J14  
J14  
J14  
J14  
J14  
J14  
J14  
J14  
J14  
J14  
D1  
61.9K  
3.74K  
13.7K  
24.3K  
D5  
X1  
C7  
C6  
C5  
TP5  
C4  
CW  
CW  
CW  
CW  
D2  
5K  
500  
2K  
2K  
OUT  
IN  
C1  
C2  
500  
50V  
4.7  
35V  
GND  
D3  
C3  
27  
10V  
2.8K  
TP4  
D4  
NOTES :  
FILE: S21146_1CB  
LABELS  
GENERAL INFORMATION  
ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS PER E1537  
N.A.  
SINCE COMPONENTS OR CIRCUITRY ON  
CIRCUIT BOARD MAY CHANGE  
A PRINTED  
FRAME CONNECTION  
WITHOUT AFFECTING  
SUPPLY  
VOLTAGE NET  
MFD  
(
CAPACITORS =  
RESISTORS Ohms  
DIODES  
(
.022/50V  
1/4W UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED)  
(UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED)  
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED)  
THE INTERCHANGEABILITY  
OF A COMPLETE  
SHOW THE EXACT COMPONENTS  
CONTROLS HAVING A COMMON CODE NUMBER.  
BOARD.  
POWER SUPPLY SOURCE POINT  
COMMON CONNECTION  
=
THIS DIAGRAM MAY NOT  
EARTH GROUND CONNECTION  
OR CIRCUITRY OF  
=
1A, 400V  
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED TOLERANCE  
ON HOLES SIZES PER E-2056  
ON 2 PLACE DECIMALS IS + .O2  
ON 3 PLACE DECIMALS IS + .OO2  
ON ALL ANGLES IS + .5 OF A DEGREE  
MATERIAL TOLERANCE ("t") TO AGREE  
WITH PUBLISHED STANDARDS  
EQUIP.  
TYPE  
ChÕge.Sht.No.  
LN-9H & LN-9FH (METRIC)  
THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC CO.  
CLEVELAND, OHIO U.S.A.  
3-25-94  
METER BOARD SCHEMATIC  
SUBJECT  
NONE  
SCALE  
SHT.  
9-24-93  
FM  
DR.  
DATE  
CHK.  
SUPÕSÕDÕG.  
NO.  
S
21146  
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available from Lincoln Electric. This information is provided for reference only. Lincoln Electric discourages board level troubleshooting and repair since it may compromise the quality of the design and may result  
LN-9 GMA  
in danger to the Machine Operator or Technician. Improper PC board repairs could result in damage to the machine.  
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G-10  
G-10  
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS  
Operating Schematic  
1 7 6 G 3  
C
MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT  
A
INPUT AND MOTOR POWER CIRCUIT  
B
CONTROL POWER SUPPLY AND RELAY CIRCUIT  
525  
B
628  
B
32  
3A CIRCUIT BREAKER  
628  
529  
S7  
DIRCTION  
SWITCH  
32A  
628  
CR101  
C109  
CR2  
525  
525  
520  
Q207  
R203  
Q103  
C204  
32A  
B
B
D110  
+10.00 V.  
11  
12 10  
X201  
F101  
532  
D108  
C113  
CR101  
CR101  
541B  
2
3
525  
C221  
B
D104  
D105  
C209  
J
541  
(B)  
32A  
7A  
6
5
C217  
R244  
C219  
Q101  
D116  
C102  
C103  
R221  
530  
REV.  
FWD  
7
D111  
R111  
C115  
525  
D112  
C116  
C117  
4
GAS  
SOLENOID  
+15V  
8
C208  
-
D
9
P.M.  
ARM  
-
Q104  
X203  
526  
526  
D117  
Q105  
512  
CW  
D206  
LO  
2
REF  
4
10  
5
4
D103  
14  
PT  
101  
C106  
527  
A
R217  
PT  
101  
-
X204  
C108  
D109  
500  
1
6
5
2
3
1
D113  
11  
CW  
C202  
26 VAC  
+
A
C218  
11  
X202  
2
3
5
C
D
S
Q
Q
R
R113  
A
631  
C212  
7
3
1
+
R101  
+
+
CW  
524A  
B 500  
K
2
WIRE SPEED  
CONTROL  
SCR102  
SCR101  
C105  
-
CW  
H1  
X203  
D114  
13  
522  
527  
TP  
X101  
1
539  
(W)  
C224  
DZ101  
6
4
C203  
C101  
101  
3
12  
4
+
7
X203  
B
524  
632  
633  
-
C216  
511  
C210  
+
ON  
C201  
9
11  
13  
7
8
10  
R202  
R218  
C107  
C220  
CR501  
D101  
C104  
D102  
12  
500  
+
14  
+
CW  
Q204  
R231  
601  
9.6 VAC  
602  
510  
530A  
D119  
B
C213  
OFF  
CAL  
+
539B  
530B  
TRIGGER  
ZERO  
VOLT  
INTERLOCK  
C215  
CR101  
Q203  
M
C228  
T1  
+
521  
512  
531  
C114  
REFERENCE  
D120  
+
R212  
525  
R214  
D
D
D106 D107  
530  
C111  
C
C223  
D205  
Q102  
525  
-
-
DZ102  
C214  
500  
D204  
S2b  
9
9
C110  
8
8
31  
C
B
QU201  
DZ203  
Q205  
HOT COLD  
INTERLOCK  
SWITCH  
B
510A  
10  
10  
31  
+
+
500  
-10V  
531  
PIN  
F
PIN  
S
115 VAC  
X203  
X204  
32A  
(R)  
(B)  
C225  
C211  
T2  
RING  
MAGNET  
7A  
B
4
24 VAC  
CW  
511  
L
620  
621  
TO CONTROL  
9
7
(Y)  
X1  
C
540  
S2A  
ACC  
RHEOSTAT PLUG  
D208  
555  
3
31  
Q201  
C226  
HOT-COLD  
INTERLOCK SWITCH  
D202  
11  
7
524A  
524  
HALL EFFECT  
MODULE  
R533  
R534  
A
+
B
HOT  
621  
620  
Q206  
C112  
C207  
TRIGGER  
BOARD  
B
COLD  
2
2A  
DZ201  
530  
500  
622  
B
TRIGGER  
SWITCH  
HOT  
2
B
525  
622  
623  
530  
500  
CR101  
Q202  
PT  
101  
+
C229  
6
5
504  
D201  
C227  
1
5
4
623  
B
4
D203  
C222  
OCI  
501  
B
B
10  
12  
628  
500  
D
TRIGGER CIRCUIT  
500  
6
2
12  
C507  
C508  
GMA TIMER AND BURNBACK TIMER  
RECEPTACLE (SHOWN WITH JUMPER  
PLUG INSTALLED)  
525  
+
-
B
14  
C509  
B
PIN  
WHITE  
F
D
R510  
13  
524A  
X502  
+
Q501  
C503  
A
667  
C520  
67  
D517  
DZ  
501  
500  
PIN  
S
B
510B  
TP  
501  
525  
C
E
E
511  
C
514  
512  
515  
ACTUAL  
GAIN  
S3  
START  
CW  
B
4
SET  
POLARITY  
-
R535  
R507  
C518  
1
-
C
14  
2
3
S5  
13  
12  
A
SWITCH  
721  
R511  
A
CW  
CW  
S6  
X501  
C521  
CR  
501  
+
+
D514  
11  
X502  
C3  
C2  
8
CAL  
513  
12  
POS  
NEG  
525  
C1  
516  
4
PIN  
A
B
510  
D502  
500  
R525  
X502  
+
IN./MIN.  
VOLTS  
9
1
2
5
C501  
C502  
10  
667  
HI  
M/MIN  
518  
6
7
525  
BLUE  
561  
11  
560  
D506  
3
+
-
C515  
519  
LO  
517  
E
10  
B
F501  
510B  
C511  
R524  
C
518  
B
PIN  
B
C506  
1
B
9
+
C407  
C406  
CW  
C405  
C404  
X501  
510B  
562  
515  
C512  
-
D510  
D511  
7
-
6
5
D513  
5
6
2
3
R536  
4
B
+
CR501  
D
D518  
D516  
7
+
D503  
B
+
CW  
R530  
C519  
CW  
CW  
A
TP5  
+5V  
D505  
3
C504  
DZ502  
533  
534  
S
X501  
D
X502  
C505  
+
-
11  
1
2
Q503  
Q502  
CR4  
OUT  
4
C
522  
DZ503  
IN  
D501  
G
D512  
C513  
D402  
B
C514  
TP4  
+
C522  
X401  
DM401  
510B  
D515  
B
525  
21  
D504  
GND  
S4  
+
D401  
C403  
R508  
C
E
530A  
+
601  
602  
G.L.P. RESET  
500  
B
B
D507  
C402  
510  
521A  
D509  
C401  
SHUTDOWN  
B
525 521 500  
B
BYPASS TABS  
520  
D403 D404  
VOLTAGE P.C. BOARD RECEPTACLE  
FOR OPTIONAL PULSED POWER  
FILTER P.C. BOARD PLUG  
(SHOWN WITH JUMPER PLUG  
INSTALLED)  
B
510C  
500  
B
+
C517  
510B  
510A  
1
4
3
2
634  
X501  
-
9
C
+
CW  
635  
R518  
D508  
"VOLTS"  
CONTROL  
10  
8
514  
GND  
+
636  
500  
521A  
C510  
C516  
B
E
510B  
E
VOLTAGE CONTROL CIRCUIT  
G
F
METER CIRCUIT  
SHUTDOWN CIRCUIT  
COMPONENTS NOT ON P.C. BOARD  
COMPONENTS  
CONTROL CIRCUIT  
METER CIRCUIT  
VOLTAGE CIRCUIT  
KEY TO SYMBOLS  
INPUT CABLE CONNECTION  
POWER CIRCUIT  
FOR POWER BOARDS  
NOTES  
FOR P.M. CONTROL BOARDS  
L10068-1 OR HIGHER USE  
SCHEMATIC L10069.  
CIRCUIT  
L7265-3 OR HIGHER USE  
SCHEMATIC L8871.  
C101  
C102  
C103  
C104  
C105  
C106  
C107  
C108  
C109  
C110  
C111  
C112  
C113  
C114  
C115  
C116  
C117  
D101  
D102  
D103  
D104  
THRU  
D108  
D109  
D110  
D111  
D112  
D113  
D114  
D116  
.005/1400  
.047/100  
.047/100  
.005/1400  
.005/1400  
.15/200  
150/50  
.022/25  
.022/25  
.022/25  
2.7/50  
D117  
D119  
D120  
1A  
C201  
.022/25  
.022/25  
18/15  
R208  
R209  
R210  
R211  
R212  
R213  
R214  
R215  
R216  
R217  
R218  
R219  
R220  
R221  
R222  
R223  
R224  
R225  
R226  
R227  
R228  
R229  
R230  
R231  
R232  
R233  
R234  
R235  
R236  
R237  
R238  
100K OHM TRIMMER  
33K OHM  
C401  
C402  
C403  
C404  
THRU  
C407  
D401  
THRU  
D404  
X401  
DM401  
R401  
R402  
R403  
R404  
R405  
R406  
R407  
R408  
R409  
500 MFD  
4.7 MFD  
27 MFD  
C501  
.1/100  
Q501  
Q502  
Q503  
X501  
X502  
TP501  
2N4123  
R525  
R526  
R527  
R528  
R529  
R530  
R531  
R532  
R533  
R534  
R535  
R536  
R537  
R538  
R539  
R540  
R541  
R542  
4.7K OHM  
22K OHM  
ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS PER E1537  
CAPACITORS MFD/VOLTS  
RESISTORS OHMS/WATTS  
A
C
E
F
1A  
C202  
C203  
C204  
C205  
C206  
C207  
C208  
C209  
C210  
C211  
C212  
C213  
C214  
C215  
C216  
C217  
THRU  
C228  
C229  
D201  
THRU  
D206  
D208  
R201  
R202  
R203  
R204  
R205  
R206  
R207  
C502  
C503  
C504  
C505  
C506  
C507  
C508  
C509  
C510  
C511  
C512  
C513  
C514  
C515  
C516  
C517  
C518  
C519  
THRU  
C522  
CR501  
D501  
THRU  
D518  
DZ501  
DZ502  
DZ503  
F501  
.005/1400  
4.7/35  
4.0/50  
.47/50  
.022/25  
.022/25  
39/20  
2N4857  
R1  
2
OHM 50W  
=
=
.15A  
10K OHM  
MPSA42  
22K OHM  
R2  
10K OHM 2W POT.  
10K OHM 2W POT.  
22K OHM  
22K OHM  
R3  
4.7/35  
5.6K OHM  
15K OHM  
I.C. QUAD OP-AMP  
I.C. QUAD OP-AMP  
TRANSIENT  
PROTECTOR  
44.2K OHM 1/4W 1%  
500 OHM TRIMMER  
4.75K OHM 1/4W 1%  
100K OHM  
POWER OR SIGNAL SOURCE POINT  
REMOVABLE CONNECTION  
*
F101  
R101  
R102  
R103  
R104  
R105  
R106  
R107  
R108  
R109  
R110  
R111  
R112  
R113  
CR101  
4/10 SLOW BLOW FUSE  
330 OHM  
.0033/200  
.33/50  
.022 MFD  
2.2K OHM  
27K OHM  
R4  
CR2  
B
47K OHM  
WELD CURRENT-  
REED SWITCH  
*
1
/2 WATT UNLESS OTHERWISE  
SPECIFIED.  
100K OHM  
27K OHM  
10 OHM  
18/15  
15K OHM  
F
D
2.2K OHM  
15K OHM  
4/50  
100K OHM  
1K OHM  
R501  
R502  
R503  
R504  
R505  
R506  
R507  
R508  
R509  
R510  
R511  
R512  
R513  
R514  
R515  
R516  
R517  
R518  
R519  
R520  
R521  
R522  
R523  
R524  
CR4  
S1  
G.L.P. REED SWITCH  
SPST TRIGGER SWITCH  
1A  
COMMON CONNECTION  
OP  
-
AMP  
=
LM 224  
LM 723  
F/V CONVERTER LM 2907  
DUAL "D" FLIP FLOP MC14013B  
10K OHM  
.04/100  
2.7/50  
.022/25  
1.8/20  
.022/25  
4.7/35  
27/35  
.022/50  
1/35  
.022/25  
.47/50  
39/20  
R239  
15K OHM  
5.6K OHM  
15K OHM  
560 OHM  
100 OHM  
DPDT  
CENT. OFF  
HOT-COLD  
1K OHM  
1K OHM  
R240  
R241  
R242  
R243  
R244  
R245  
R246  
X201  
X202  
X203  
X204  
Q201  
Q202  
Q203  
Q204  
Q205  
Q206  
Q207  
QU201  
DZ201  
DZ202  
DZ203  
VOLTAGE REGULATOR  
DIGITAL METER  
REGULATOR  
=
B & D  
S2  
1K OHM  
INTERLOCK SWITCH  
10K OHM  
.15/200  
.022/25  
.022/25  
4.7/35  
1K OHM  
A
=
THRU  
THRU  
SOURCE POINT CIRCUIT LOCATION  
TEST POINTS  
G
E
F
270 OHM  
.01/100  
.022/25  
.022/25  
.022/25  
.022/25  
.15/200  
16A  
100K OHM  
22K OHM  
33K OHM  
27K OHM  
S3  
S4  
S5  
S6  
S7  
T1  
T2  
X1  
DPDT POLARITY SWITCH  
24.3K OHM 1/4W 1%  
2K OHM TRIMMER  
2.80K OHM 1/4W 1%  
13.7K OHM 1/4W 1%  
2K OHM TRIMMER  
3.74K OHM 1/4W 1%  
*
33K OHM  
=
50K OHM TRIMMER  
15K OHM  
15K OHM  
SPST G.L.P. RESET SWITCH  
DPDT SET-ACTUAL SWITCH  
10 OHM  
G
G
A
B
D
B
56K OHM  
47K OHM  
10K OHM  
270 OHM  
M
J
27K OHM  
22K OHM  
18/15  
100pf/100  
10K OHM TRIMMER  
33K OHM  
2.2K OHM  
3
POLE VOLTS-SPEED SELECTOR SWITCH  
10K OHM  
68.1K OHM  
I.C. REGULATOR  
5K OHM TRIMMER  
2K OHM TRIMMER  
5.6K OHM  
15K OHM  
2.7MEG OHM  
4.7K OHM  
DPDT DIRECTION SWITCH  
15K OHM  
100K OHM  
1K OHM  
13.7K OHM  
6.8K OHM  
10K OHM  
POWER SUPPLY TRANSFORMER  
TRIGGER SUPPLY TRANSFORMER  
HALL EFFECT MODULE  
LEAD COLOR CODING  
SINCE COMPONENTS OR CIRCUITRY ON  
BOARD MAY CHANGE WITHOUT AFFECTING THE INTERCHANGEABILITY  
OF COMPLETE BOARD, THIS DIAGRAM MAY NOT SHOW THE EXACT  
A
PRINTED CIRCUIT  
100 OHM  
.022/25  
.47/50  
1A.  
100K OHM  
I.C. F/V CONVERTER  
I.C. QUAD OP-AMP  
I.C. QUAD OP-AMP  
500 OHM TRIMMER  
61.9K OHM 1/4W 1%  
5K OHM TRIMMER  
16A  
16A  
3PDT 24 VDC  
1K OHM  
B
R
-
-
BLACK  
RED  
D509 NOT USED FOR  
GMA MODELS  
SCR101 12A, 400V  
SCR102 12A, 400V  
.022/25  
2.7MEG OHM  
5.6K OHM  
A
COMPONENTS OR CIRCUITRY OF CONTROLS HAVING  
CODE NUMBER.  
A
COMMON  
1A  
Q101  
Q102  
Q103  
Q104  
Q105  
PT101  
TP101  
X101  
2N5655  
2N5655  
10K OHM TRIMMER  
22K OHM  
S.P.D.T. 24VDC  
AMP  
1.8K OHM  
2N4123  
U
-
BLUE  
WHITE  
100K OHM  
CR501 N.C. CONTACT ARE  
W
-
.15A  
1A  
MPS A92  
1A.  
1K OHM  
270 OHM  
15 OHM  
100 OHM  
1
1K OHM  
2N4125  
BS170  
2N4123  
2N5816  
2N6027  
6.8V.  
SHOWN IN SECTION  
B
FOR VOLTMETER P.C. BOARDS  
L6688-1 OR HIGHER USE S21146  
SCHEMATIC FOR COMPONENT  
VALUES AND CIRCUIT CONNECTIONS.  
2N4125  
BS170  
270 OHM  
1A  
6.8K OHM  
2.7K OHM  
10K OHM  
20V, 1W  
15V, 1W  
100K OHM  
.15A  
1A  
1:1:1 PULSE TRANS.  
TRANSIENT PROTECTOR  
I.C. DUAL "D" FLIP FLOP  
15V, 5W  
500 OHM TRIMMER  
1.00K OHM 1/4W 1%  
2.94K OHM 1/4W 1%  
15K OHM  
15K OHM  
*
5.1V  
56K OHM  
FOR VOLTAGE P.C. BOARDS  
L6084-4 OR HIGHER USE L8388  
SCHEMATIC FOR COMPONENT  
VALUES AND CIRCUIT  
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED TOLERANCE  
ON HOLE SIZES PER E2056  
THIS SHEET CONTAINS PROPRIETARY INFORMATION  
6-7-96A  
EQUIP.  
TYPE  
1 /8 AMP FAST  
BLOW FUSE  
15K OHM  
330K OHM  
22K OHM  
4.7K OHM  
1A  
.15A  
LN-9 GMA AND LN-9F GMA  
OPERATING SCHEMATIC  
THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC CO.  
CLEVELAND, OHIO U.S.A.  
OWNED BY  
AND IS  
12-21-89C  
11-9-90D  
11-1-91A  
8-2-96B  
THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC CO.  
ON  
ON  
2
3
PLACE DECIMALS IS .02  
PLACE DECIMALS IS .002  
DZ101  
DZ102  
10K OHM  
16.0V.  
3.0V.  
NOT TO BE REPRODUCED, DISCLOSED OR USED  
WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF  
10K OHM  
1M OHM  
OCI501 OPTO-ISOLATOR  
SUBJECT  
10V, 5W  
ON ALL ANGLES IS .5 OF  
A
DEGREE  
SCALE  
6-25-92  
DATE  
NONE  
*
t
SHT.  
NO.  
MATERIAL TOLERANCE (" ") TO AGREE  
WITH PUBLISHED STANDARDS.  
1-21-94H  
3-25-94A  
C112 AND PT101 PRIMARY ARE SHOWN IN SECTION  
C
THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC CO.  
6-26-86  
CONNECTIONS.  
DAD  
REF.  
1763  
DR  
CHK  
SUPÕSÕDÕG  
G
NOTE: Lincoln Electric assumes no responsibility for liablilities resulting from board level troubleshooting. PC Board repairs will invalidate your factory warranty. Individual Printed Circuit Board Components are not  
available from Lincoln Electric. This information is provided for reference only. Lincoln Electric discourages board level troubleshooting and repair since it may compromise the quality of the design and may result  
LN-9 GMA  
in danger to the Machine Operator or Technician. Improper PC board repairs could result in damage to the machine.  
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