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SVM145-B
September, 2002
TM
Commander 300
For use with machines having Code Numbers: 10469 (Standard),
10470 (Deluxe)
Safety Depends on You
Lincoln arc welding and cutting
equipment is designed and built
with safety in mind. However,
your overall safety can be in-
creased by proper installation . . .
and thoughtful operation on
your part. DO NOT INSTALL,
OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS
EQUIPMENT WITHOUT
READING THIS MANUAL AND
THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CONTAINED THROUGHOUT.
An
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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 ARC RAYS can burn. ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover are electrically “hot” when the welder is on. plates to protect your eyes from sparks and Do not touch these “hot” parts with your bare the rays of the arc when welding or observing skin or wet clothing. Wear dry, hole-free open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens gloves to insulate hands. should conform to ANSI Z87. I standards. 4.b. Us
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iii iii SAFETY WELDING SPARKS can CYLINDER may explode cause fire or explosion. if damaged. 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. 7.a.Use only compressed gas cylinders If this is not possible, cover them to prevent containing the correct shielding gas for the the welding sparks from starting a fire. process used and properly operating Remember that welding sparks and hot regulators designed for the gas and materials from welding can easily go through small cracks pressure used. All hos
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iv iv SAFETY zones où l’on pique le laitier. PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ 6. Eloigner les matériaux inflammables ou les recouvrir afin de Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions prévenir tout risque d’incendie dû aux étincelles. et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suiv- 7. Quand on ne soude pas, poser la pince à une endroit isolé de antes: la masse. Un court-circuit accidental peut provo
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v v MASTER TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR ALL SECTIONS RETURN TO MAIN INDEX Page Safety.................................................................................................................................................i-iv Installation.............................................................................................................................Section A Technical Specifications.....................................................................................................
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Section A-1 Section A-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS - INSTALLATION SECTION - Installation.............................................................................................................................Section A Technical Specifications..............................................................................................................A-2 Input - Diesel Engine ............................................................................................................A-2 Rated Output -
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A-2 A-2 INSTALLATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - Commander 300 INPUT - DIESEL ENGINE Make/Model Description Speed (RPM) Displacement Starting Capacities System Deutz 3 cylinder 1800 Full Load 125 cu. in. Electric Fuel: 25 gal. F3L 1011F Air/cooled 1900 High Idle (2.05 liters) 12 VDC (94.6 liters) diesel 1400 Low Idle 31 HP Oil: 6.3 qt. @ 1800 RPM (6.0 liters) RATED OUTPUT - WELDER Duty Cycle Welding Output Volts at Rated Amps 100% 300 amps (DC Multi-purpose) 32 volts 60% 375 amps (DC Multi-purpo
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A-3 A-3 INSTALLATION Read this entire installation section before you LOCATION AND VENTILATION start installation. The welder should be located to provide an unrestrict- ed flow of clean, cool air. Also, locate the welder so that the engine exhaust fumes are properly vented to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS an outside area. WARNING STORING Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have thoroughly read all the operation and maintenance 1. Store the machine in a cool, dry place when it is not manuals s
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A-4 A-4 INSTALLATION 1. Design capacity of trailer vs. the weight of the LIFTING Lincoln equipment and likely additional attach- The Commander 300 weighs 1325 lb./601 kg. A lift bail ments. is provided for lifting with a hoist. 2. Proper support of, and attachment to, the base of the welding equipment so that there will be no undue stress to the trailer’s framework. WARNING 3. Proper placement of the equipment on the trailer to FALLING EQUIPMENT can cause injury. insure stability side to side a
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A-5 A-5 INSTALLATION OIL BATTERY CONNECTIONS The Commander 300 is shipped with the WARNING engine crankcase filled with high quality SAE 1OW-30 oil (API class CD or better). CHECK THE OIL LEVEL BEFORE YOU START THE BATTERY ACID CAN BURN EYES AND ENGINE. If it is not up to the FULL mark on the dip- SKIN. stick, add oil as required. Check the oil every four • Wear gloves and eye protection and be care- hours of running time during the first 35 running hours. ful when working near a battery. Fol
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A-6 A-6 INSTALLATION The 14-pin connector is used to connect a wire feeder HIGH FREQUENCY GENERATORS or K930-1 or –2 TIG Module control cable. When FOR TIG APPLICATIONS remote output control is used, the output control tog- gle switch must be set at REMOTE. The K799 Hi-Freq Unit and the K930-1 or –2 TIG Module can be used with the Commander 300. The NOTE: When using the 14-pin connector, do NOT con- machine is equipped with the required RF bypass cir- nect anything to the 6-pin connector if
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A-7 A-7 INSTALLATION WELDING CABLE CONNECTIONS CAUTION CABLE INSTALLATION, POLARITY CONTROL, AND CABLE SIZES • Loose connections will cause the output terminals to overheat. The terminals may eventually melt. With the engine off, route the electrode and work cables through the strain relief bracket on the base • Do not cross the welding cables at the output terminal front and connect them to the terminals. (See size rec- connection. Keep the cables isolated and separate ommendations below.)
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A-8 A-8 INSTALLATION The Commander 300 has two 15 Amp-120VAC (5- MACHINE GROUNDING 15R) duplex receptacles with GFCI protection and one Because this portable engine-driven welder creates its 50 Amp-120/240 VAC (14-50R) receptacle. The own power, you do not need to connect the machine 120/240 VAC receptacle can be split for single-phase frame to an earth ground, unless the machine is con- 120 VAC operation. The auxiliary power receptacles nected to premises wiring (home, shop, etc.). should o
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A-9 A-9 INSTALLATION FIGURE A.2 - CONNECTION OF THE COMMANDER TO PREMISES WIRING 240 VOLT GROUNDED CONDUCTOR POWER 240 Volt 120 VOLT 60 Hz. COMPANY 3-Wire 120 VOLT Service METER NEUTRAL BUS N LOAD DOUBLE POLE DOUBLE THROW SWITCH RATING TO BE THE SAME AS OR GREATER THAN PREMISES SERVICE OVERCURRENT PROTECTION. PREMISES DISCONNECT AND SERVICE GROUND OVERCURRENT 45AMP PROTECTION 240 VOLT DOUBLE POLE 50 AMP, 120/240 CIRCUIT VOLT PLUG 240 VOLT BREAKER NEMA TYPE 14-50 GND N 50 AMP, 120/240 VOLT NOTE:
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A-10 A-10 NOTES COMMANDER 300 Return to Section TOC Return to Section TOC Return to Section TOC Return to Section TOC Return to Master TOC Return to Master TOC Return to Master TOC Return to Master TOC
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Section B-1 Section B-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS - OPERATION SECTION - Operation...............................................................................................................................Section B Operating Instructions.................................................................................................................B-2 Safety Instructions.......................................................................................................................B-2 General D
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B-2 B-2 OPERATION WARNING OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand this entire section before operat- ing your Commander 300. ENGINE EXHAUST can kill. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Use in open, well ventilated areas or vent exhaust to the outside. WARNING • Do not stack anything on or near the engine. Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have thoroughly read all the operating and maintenance manuals supplied with your machine. They include MOVING PARTS can injure. important safety precauti
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B-3 B-3 OPERATION GENERAL DESCRIPTION DESIGN FEATURES The Commander 300 is a diesel engine-driven welding K1585-2 Commander 300 Deluxe Model Features power source. The machine uses a brush type alter- nating current generator for DC multi-purpose welding and for 120/240 VAC auxiliary standby power. The FOR WELDING: welding control system uses state of the art Chopper • Excellent DC multi-purpose welding for stick, MIG, Technology. TIG, cored wire and arc gouging applications. The generator
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B-4 B-4 OPERATION ADDITIONAL DESIGN FEATURES K1585-1 COMMANDER 300 STANDARD MODEL • Deutz 3-cylinder, air/oil cooled diesel engine. Designed for long life, easy maintenance, and excel- The K1585-1 is the standard version of the lent fuel economy. Commander 300, and has all the features of the K1585-2 Deluxe version except that there are no • Engine protection system shuts the engine down for gauges, low fuel light nor dual output meters. This ver- low oil pressure, high oil temperature, or
