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.