Lincoln Electric 500 Welder User Manual


 
A-9
INSTALLATION
COMMANDER 500
A-9
CONNECTION OF AN LN-23P WIRE
FEEDER TO THE COMMANDER 500
Shut the welder off.
Connect the LN-23P per instructions on the appro-
priate connection diagram in the DIAGRAMS sec-
tion. (NOTE): When connecting an LN-23P to the
Commander 500, a K350-1 adapter kit must be
used.
Set the WIRE FEEDER VOLTMETER switch to -.
Set the SELECTOR switch to CV-WIRE position.
Set the WELDING TERMINALS switch to
REMOTELY CONTROLLED.
Set the ARC CONTROL to desired crispness. SOFT
for MIG - CRISP for Innershield.
Set the IDLE switch to the HIGH position. If you
are using an LN-23P with the K350-1 adapter kit, the
electrode is not energized until the gun trigger is
closed.
CONNECTION OF AN NA-3 AUTOMATIC
WELDING SYSTEM TO THE COMMANDER
500
For connection diagrams and instructions for connect-
ing an NA-3 Welding System to the Commander 500,
refer to the NA-3 Welding System instruction manual.
The connection diagram for the LN-8 can be used for
connecting the NA-3.
CONNECTION OF AN LN-742 TO THE
COMMANDER 500
Shut the welder off.
Connect the LN-742 per instructions on the appro-
priate connection diagram in the DIAGRAMS sec-
tion.
Set the WIRE FEEDER VOLTMETER switch to
either + or - as required by the electrode being
used.
Set the SELECTOR switch to the CV-WIRE posi-
tion.
Adjust the ARC CONTROL knob to desired
Crispness. SOFT for MIG and CRISP for Innershield.
Set the WELDING TERMINALS switch to the
REMOTELY CONTROLLED position.
Set the IDLE switch to the AUTO position. When
not welding, the Commander 500 engine will be at
the low idle speed.