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IM10045-A
K126- 10, K126- 11 and K126- 12
December, 2010
®
Innershield Pro Gun
Models K126-10
K126-11
K126-12
Safety Depends on You
Lincoln arc welding and cutting
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
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i i SAFETY WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents The engine exhaust from this product contains are known to the State of California to cause can- chemicals known to the State of California to cause cer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. The Above For Diesel Engines The Above For Gasoline Engines ARC WELDING CAN bE HAzARDOUS. PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIbLE SERIOUS INJURY
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ii ii SAFETY ELECTRIC SHOCK can ARC RAYS can burn. 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover kill. plates to protect your eyes from sparks and 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits the rays of the arc when welding or observing are electrically “hot” when the welder is on. open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens Do not touch these “hot” parts with your bare should conform to ANSI Z87. I standards. skin or wet clothing. Wear dry, hole-free gloves to insulate hands. 4.b. Us
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iii iii SAFETY WELDING and CUTTING CYLINDER may explode SPARKS can if damaged. cause fire or explosion. 7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. containing the correct shielding gas for the If this is not possible, cover them to prevent process used and properly operating the welding sparks from starting a fire. regulators designed for the gas and Remember that welding sparks and hot pressure used. All hoses, fittings, etc. should be suitable for mat
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iv iv SAFETY PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ 6. Eloigner les matériaux inflammables ou les recouvrir afin de prévenir tout risque d’incendie dû aux étincelles. Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce 7. Quand on ne soude pas, poser la pince à une endroit isolé de manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suiv- la masse. Un court-circuit accidental peut provoquer un antes: échauffement et un risqu
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v v for selecting a QUALITY product by Lincoln Electric. We want you to take pride in operating this Lincoln Electric Company product Thank You ••• as much pride as we have in bringing this product to you! CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE POLICY The business of The Lincoln Electric Company is manufacturing and selling high quality welding equipment, consumables, and cutting equip- ment. Our challenge is to meet the needs of our customers and to exceed their expectations. On occasion, purchasers may ask Linco
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vi vi Page Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section A Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 Wire Feeder Connector Kits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 General DescriptIon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A-1 A-1 INSTALLATION ® SPECIFICATIONS: K126-10, -11, -12 INNERSHIELD PRO K126 Innershield Pro Rated Output Duty Cycle Amperes 40% 435 60% 350 80% 295 100% 260 Welding Processes Process Electrode Diameter Range Output Range (Amperes) Wire Feed Speed Range FCAW-SS .035” – 3/32" 260A @ 100% duty cycle (See wire feeder (0.8 – 2.4 mm) 350A @ 60% duty cycle Instruction Manual) Physical Dimensions Model Cable Length Weight K126-10 10ft (3.0m) 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg) K126-11 15ft (4.5m) 11 lbs (5 kg)
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A-2 A-2 INSTALLATION TAbLE A.1 Wire Feeder Connector Kits (up to 5/64” diameter wire) Product Feeder Type Power Trigger Lead Gas Tube and Connector Tools Number Connector Connector Fitting K466-1 Lincoln X X X X Except LN-8 or LN-9 using 1/16 and larger electrodes Tweco Adapted and K466-2 any -10 series feeder X --- --- X K466-3 Miller X X --- X K466-4 Hobart 27 X X X X K466-5 L-Tec X X --- X Adapted K466-6 Wirematic X X --- X K466-7 Hobart X X --- X Series 2000 K466-8 Lincoln LN-8 or LN-9 X
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A-3 A-3 INSTALLATION GENERAL DESCRIPTION The K126 Innershield Pro has stainless steel jacketed goosenecks for extended life. The goosenecks are WARNING similar in structure to a MIG gun gooseneck. A cop- per tube is used for the conductor and a stainless • Do not touch electrically live parts steel tube is used for the outer jacketing, while a such as output terminals or internal Teflon tube acts as an insulator between the copper wiring and steel. The replaceable spring liner extends thro
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A-4 A-4 INSTALLATION Read this entire installation section before you Connection to Adapted Feeders, Lincoln DH-10, start installation. LN-10, STT-10, and Power Feed 10 wire feeders (5/64” or smaller diameter wire). SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The K126-12 gun and cable assembly will connect WARNING easily to any properly adapted feeder. ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. 1. Check that the adapter and feeder outgoing • Do not touch electrically live parts guide, as well as the drive roll, are appropriate such as ou
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A-5 A-5 INSTALLATION K466-4 Installation (For Hobart feeders; i.e. 27...) K466-6, K466-7, and K466-9 Installation (Wirematic, Hobart Series 2000 Feeders, SP100T 1. Remove brass cable connector (see Figure A.2) Type and Power MIG) from the K466-4 kit and screw it on to the feeder end of the gun cable. Tighten the connector 1. Remove brass cable connector (see Figure A.2) with the wrench provided. from the connector kit and screw it onto the feeder end of the gun cable. Tighten the connection
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A-6 A-6 INSTALLATION 2. Attach the round connector of the gun control CONNECT GUNS TO WIRE FEEDER cable provided to the trigger connector on the front of the Lincoln Feeder. Connection to Miller Feeders Install and Trim the Cable Liner Using the Gun and cable assemblies which were Installation of (KP44 and KP45 series liners) assembled with a K466-3 or K613-3 connection kit in the beginning of this Installation Section will connect 1. Lay the gun and cable out straight on a flat sur- easily t
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A-7 A-7 INSTALLATION Connection to a Lincoln feeder for 3/32” diameter 2. Fully push the brass connector end of the gun wire cable into the brass adapter on the outgoing side of the feeder wire drive. Secure the cable 1. Check that the drive roll(s) and feeder guide using the hand screw, set screw, or pin. tubes are appropriate for the electrode size being used. 3. Insert the control cable plug from the feeder trig- ger circuit into the mating socket on the gun 2. Fully push the brass connec
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b-1 b-1 OPERATION 1. Check that the welding power source is on. ELECTRODES AND EQUIPMENT 2. Position electrode over joint. End of the electrode The K126 Innershield Pro gun has been designed for should be slightly off the work. use with Lincoln Innershield brand self-shielded cored wire electrodes. Refer to the appropriate Lincoln 3. Lower welding helmet, close gun trigger, and begin Process and Procedure Guidelines for the electrode welding. Hold the gun so the contact tip to work distance g
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C-1 C-1 ACCESSORIES WIRE FEEDER CONNECTION KITS Wire Feeder Data Kit No. for Gun Manufacturer Model 5/64” diameter 3/32” diameter or smaller wire wire LN-7, LN-8, & LN-9 series; LN-25 (0.052 max.); LN-742 K466-1 none LN-7, LN-8, & LN-9 series; LN-25 (1/16 and larger); LN-742 K466-8 K613-6 Lincoln Electric LF-72, LN-74 K466-10 none Series 10 feeders; LN-15; PF-10M; PF-15M K466-10 none Power MIG & Wirematic series feeders K466-6 none No. 2, 3, and 4 guns K466-2 none Tweco Adapted No. 5 guns K613
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C-2 C-2 ACCESSORIES GUN CONSUMAbLE PARTS LINER ASSEMbLY Wire Diameter Liner KP No. 0.035 KP44-3545-15 0.045 KP44-3545-15 0.052 KP44-116-15 1/16 KP44-116-15 0.068 KP44-564-15 0.072 KP44-564-15 5/64 KP44-564-15 3/32* KP45H-332-15* *K613-X Gun Connector Kit is Required for 3/32” wire. CONTACT TIPS KP Numbers Wire Diameter 10-piece pack 100-piece pack 0.035 KP2745-035R KP2745-035R-B100 0.045 KP2745-045R KP2745-045R-B100 0.052 KP2745-052R KP2745-052R-B100 1/16 KP2745-116R KP2745-116R-B100 0.068 KP274
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/ I . I ( ) G M mm " 9 16 14 3 L L T T E E N N R R H D-1 D-1 MAINTENANCE NOTE: The maximum wire size for a K466-3 and K466-4 REMOVAL, INSTALLATION AND TRIMMING is 5/64”. Therefore the 3/32” and 1/8” liners are not INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAGNUM® LINERS included with these kits. NOTE: The variation in cable lengths prevents the inter- changeability of liners. Once a liner has been cut for a par- CAUTION ticular gun, it should not be installed in another gun, unless it can meet the liner cut off leng
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E-1 E-1 TROUbLESHOOTING HOW TO USE TROUbLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING Service and Repair should only be performed by 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. ______________________________________________________________
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E-2 E-2 TROUbLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PRObLEMS POSSIbLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION No wire feed occurs when trigger is 1. Machine is switched off or 1. Switch on or plug in machine. pulled. unplugged. 2. Out of wire 2. Install full spool of specified wire. 3. Contact tip burnback. 3. Replace contact tip. 4. Fully or partially blocked gun 4. Remove and clean or replace gun liner. liner . 5. Bird nest 5. Cut out bird nest, reload w
