Lincoln Electric 500 Welder User Manual


 
K1690-1 (1 Duplex) GFCI Kit - Includes one UL
approved 115V ground fault circuit interrupter duplex
type receptacle with cover and installation instructions.
Replaces the factory installed 115V duplex receptacle.
The receptacle of the GFCI duplex is rated at 20 amps,
the maximum total current from the GFCI duplex is lim-
ited to 20 amps. Two kits are required.
K1768-1 Dual Output Meters and Gauges - Dual out-
put meters provide preset ability of voltage for wire
welding and current for stick welding. Measures both
current and voltage when welding. Gauges include:
battery ammeter, engine temperature, and engine oil
pressure. Fuel gauge is not available in kit form.
K1816-1 Full KVA Adapter Kit - Plugs into the
120/240v NEMA 14-50R receptacle on case front
(which accepts 4-prong plugs) and converts it to a
NEMA 6-50R receptacle, (which accepts 3-prong
plugs.
Pipe Thawing with an arc welder can cause fire,
explosion, damage to electric wiring or to the arc
welder if done improperly. The use of an arc
welder for pipe thawing is not approved by the
CSA, nor is it recommended or supported by
Lincoln Electric.
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ACCESSORIES
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OPTIONAL FIELD INSTALLED
ACCESSORIES
K802N POWER PLUG KIT - Provides foue 120V plugs rated at 20
amps each and one dual voltage, full KVA plug rated at 120/240V,
50 amps. 120V plug may not be compatible with NEMA common
household receptacles.
K802-R POWERPLUG KIT - Provides four 120V plugs rated 15
amps each and one dual voltage, full KVA plug rated at 120/240V,
50 amps, 120V plug is compatible with NEMA common household
receptacles.
K857 25 ft. (7.5 m) or K857-1 100 ft. (30.4 m) REMOTE CON-
TROL - Portable control provides same dial range as the output
control on the welder from a location up to the specified length
from the welder. Has convenient plug for easy connection to the
welder. The Commander 500 is equipped with a 6 pin connec-
tor for connecting the remote control.
K704 ACCESSORY SET - Includes 35 feet (10 m) of
electrode cable and 30 feet (9 m) of work cable, head-
shield, work clamp and electrode holder. Cable is
rated at 500 amps, 60% duty cycle.
(K953-1) TRAILER - Two-wheeled trailer with
optional fender and light package. For highway use,
consult applicable federal, state, and local laws regard-
ing possible additional requirements. There is a choice
of 2 hitches, a fender & a light package. Order:
K953-1 Trailer
K958-1 Ball Hitch
K958-2 Lunette Eye Hitch
K959-1 Fender & Light Kit
K965-1 Cable Storage Rack
(K957-1) TRAILER - Two-wheeled trailer for in-
plant and yard towing at speeds under 20 mph
only.Order:
K957-1 Trailer
K958-1 Ball Hitch
K958-2 Lunette Eye Hitch
K959-2 Fender & Light Kit
K965-1 Cable Rack
K825-1 ETHER START KIT - Provides maximum cold
weather starting assistance for frequent starting below
10
o
F (-12.2
o
C). Required Ether tank is not provided
with kit.
K899-1 SPARK ARRESTOR KIT - Easily mounts to
standard muffler.
K949-1 OIL DRAIN KIT - Includes ball valve, hose and clamp.
COMMANDER 500
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