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Commander      300

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

IM601-A

August, 2001

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
READING THIS MANUAL AND
THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CONTAINED THROUGHOUT. And,
most importantly, think before you
act and be careful.

For use with machines having Code Numbers:

10469, 10642  (Standard),
10470, 10643  (Deluxe)

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Summary of Contents for Commander 300

Page 1: ...READING THIS MANUAL AND THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED THROUGHOUT And most importantly think before you act and be careful For use with machines having Code Numbers 10469 10642 Standard 10470 10643...

Page 2: ...PACEMAKER WEARERS SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR DOCTOR BEFORE OPERATING Read and understand the following safety highlights For additional safety information it is strongly recommended that you pur chase...

Page 3: ...ical earth ground 3 f Maintain the electrode holder work clamp welding cable and welding machine in good safe operating condition Replace damaged insulation 3 g Never dip the electrode in water for co...

Page 4: ...vent the welding sparks from starting a fire Remember that welding sparks and hot materials from welding can easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas Avoid welding near hydraulic...

Page 5: ...pri s et non inflammables 4 Des gouttes de laitier en fusion sont mises de l arc de soudage Se prot ger avec des v tements de protection libres de l huile tels que les gants en cuir chemise paisse pan...

Page 6: ...e information must be followed to avoid minor personal injury or damage to this equipment CAUTION Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately When this equipment is shipped title passes...

Page 7: ...achine Grounding A 6 Auxiliary Power Receptacles A 6 Standby Power Connections A 6 Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire Feeders A 8 Operation Section B Safety Instructions B 1 General Description B 1 R...

Page 8: ...Periodic Maintenance D 1 Engine Maintenance D 1 Air Filter D 1 Fuel Filters D 2 Cooling System D 2 Cooling Blower Belt D 2 Battery Handling D 3 Nameplates Warning Decals Maintenance D 3 Welder Genera...

Page 9: ...DEPTH WEIGHT 42 0 in 31 5 in 63 1 in 1325 lbs 601 kg 1066 8 mm 800 1 mm 1602 7 mm OUTPUT WELDER AND GENERATOR Duty Cycle Welding Output Volts at Rated Amps 100 300 amps DC multi purpose 32 volts 60 37...

Page 10: ...uipment that surface shall be covered with a steel plate at least 06 1 6mm thick which shall extend not less than 5 90 150mm beyond the equipment on all sides STORING 1 Store the machine in a cool dry...

Page 11: ...ft For output of 300A and below derate the welder output 5 for every 300 meters 984 ft above 2100 meters 6888 ft Contact a Deutz Service Representative for any engine adjustments that may be required...

Page 12: ...ne the amount of fuel remaining before re starting the machine Running out of fuel may require bleeding the fuel injection pump NOTE Before starting the engine open the fuel shutoff valve pointer to b...

Page 13: ...The Commander 300 is equipped with the required R F bypass circuitry for the connection of high fre quency generating equipment The high frequency bypass network supplied with the K799 Hi Freq Unit d...

Page 14: ...h the symbol is provided on the front of the welder AUXILIARY POWER RECEPTACLES The auxiliary power capacity of the Commander 300 is 10 000 watts of 60 Hz single phase power The auxiliary power capaci...

Page 15: ...able of the desired length The 50 amp 120 240 VAC plug is available in the optional K802R plug kit 4 Plug this cable into the 50 Amp 120 240 Volt recep tacle on the Commander 300 case front Figure A 2...

Page 16: ...IDLE switch to the AUTO position When not welding the Commander 300 engine will be at the low idle speed If you are using an LN 25 with an internal contactor the electrode is not energized until the g...

Page 17: ...AUTOMATIC WELDING SYSTEM TO THE COMMANDER 300 For connection diagrams and instructions for connect ing an NA 3 Welding System to the Commander 300 refer to the NA 3 Welding System instruction manual...

Page 18: ...y The generator has a single sealed bearing for mainte nance free service The rotor is a copper wound design with two slip rings and brushes The stator is wound entirely with heavy gauge copper wire a...

Page 19: ...e service Copper alternator windings and high temperature insulation for dependability and long life New paint system on case and base for outstanding corrosion protection K1585 1 Commander 300 Standa...

Page 20: ...ss while engine is running since this can cause damage to the ring gear and or starter motor 3 FUEL LEVEL GAUGE AND LIGHT K1585 2 only Displays the level of diesel fuel in the 25 gallon fuel tank The...

Page 21: ...g circuit The light will remain on when the engine has been shut down due to a fault in the alter nator regulator or the cooling blower belt 7 IDLER SWITCH Has two positions as follows A In the High p...

Page 22: ...contactor is opened and the welding terminals are Cold 12 LOCAL REMOTE SWITCH The toggle switch on the control panel labeled Local Remote gives the operator the option of con trolling the output at t...

Page 23: ...g depends on the application and operator preference In general Mig welding performs best in the SOFT range and Innershield in the CRISP range ENGINE OPERATION STARTING THE ENGINE 1 Open the engine co...

Page 24: ...e cur rent you need and set the CONTROL near maximum For example to obtain 140 amps and a soft arc set the SELECTOR Switch to the 150 MAX position and then adjust the CONTROL for 140 amps When a force...

Page 25: ...3 10 20 15 30 25 40 40 55 55 80 80 125 3 8 2 4 5 10 3 5 5 10 3 5 5 10 3 5 13 17 6 8 15 23 7 11 21 25 10 12 23 27 11 13 28 32 13 15 3 8 2 4 5 10 3 5 5 10 3 5 9 13 4 6 11 15 5 7 11 15 5 7 13 17 6 8 18...

Page 26: ...tal arc welding Welding can be finely tuned using the ARC CONTROL Some recommended Innershield electrodes are NR 311 NS 3M NR 207 NR 203 Ni 1 NR 204 H Recommended Outershield electrodes are 0S 70 0S 7...

Page 27: ...le has two 120V out puts of different phases and cannot be paralleled The auxiliary power receptacles should only be used with three wire grounded type plugs or approved dou ble insulated tools with t...

Page 28: ...stalled 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 K1596 1 Dual Output Met...

Page 29: ...ry System d Cooling Blower Belt e Battery f Cooling System Refer to Table D 1 at the end of this section for various engine maintenance components AIR FILTER EXCESSIVE AIR FILTER RESTRICTION WILL RESU...

Page 30: ...periodically Consult the engine owners manual for the proper frequency and procedure COOLING BLOWER BELT The following procedure should be followed to replace the cooling blower belt 1 Allow machine...

Page 31: ...u have an ignition switch turn it off when engine is not running PREVENTING BATTERY BUCKLING Tighten nuts on battery clamp until snug NAMEPLATES WARNING DECALS MAINTENANCE Whenever routine maintenance...

Page 32: ...Maintenance Components ITEM Air Cleaner Element Cooling Blower Belt Oil Filter Element Fuel Filter Water Separator Battery MAKE Donaldson Fram AC Nelson Deutz Deutz Deutz PART NUMBER P181050 CAK 256 A...

Page 33: ...put problems Step 2 PERFORM EXTERNAL TESTS The second column labeled POSSIBLE AREAS OF MISADJUSTMENT S lists the obvious external possibilities that may con tribute to the machine symptom Perform thes...

Page 34: ...ing Battery does not stay charged 1 Contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility 1 Battery is low Charge Battery 2 Loose battery cable connections Inspect clean and tighten 1 Out of fu...

Page 35: ...e when attempting to weld Engine will not go to high idle when using auxiliary power 1 Idler switch in High idle position Set switch to Auto 2 External load on welder or auxil iary power Remove all ex...

Page 36: ...minal control cable Refer to Operation chapter for proper switch function 1 Local Remote switch is in wrong position Place switch in Local position to control output at welder Place switch in Remote p...

Page 37: ...22 278 277 25 23 1 J9 5 1 5L J8 106A 107A 104A 102A 101A 103A 4 104A 102A 216 103A 222 218 219 213 217 220 214 101A 106A 105A 107A 108A 215 76 242H 242I 8 1 ON BOTTOM LEFT OF CONTROL BOX 6C 150A CB1...

Page 38: ...1B 229C 229B 229B 234A 239A 233A 281A 256 248 229A 21B WORK ELECT BYPASS PCB Y Y FROM VIEWED BACK LOCAL REMOTE FROM VIEWED BACK PINCH POT P18 J18 232I 232A 232G 232F 232E 232K STUD 12VDC INSULATED 75B...

Page 39: ...BYPASS PCB Y Y FROM VIEWED BACK LOCAL REMOTE FROM VIEWED BACK PINCH POT P18 J18 232A 232G 232F 232E 232K STUD 12VDC INSULATED 75B 75 75A 77B 76B 232D 237 232D 264 226 224A 200 263 262A 2B 2C 264 263...

Page 40: ...G 012 34 5 6 70 2 0836 9 32 3 49 A07 7834 092 45 53A3 1 02744 5 2 7 51 3429 55 2 7 479 97 6 5 69036 55 538 092 326744 69 7 479 7 0 9 39 4 52 7 4 A M18911 14 PIN WIRE FEEDER RECEPTACLE TO WORK 115V REC...

Page 41: ...0 CONNECTION DIAGRAM 012 34 5 6 A07 7834 092 WARNING 45 53A3 1 02744 5 2 7 51 3429 55 2 70 2 0836 9 32 3 49 7 479 7 0 9 39 4 52 7 4 A S23983 326744 69 ELECTRODE B A70 2 083634 7 479 97 6 5 69036 55 53...

Page 42: ...F 6 COMMANDER 300 CONNECTION DIAGRAM WARNING 7 479 7 0 9 39 4 52 7 4 326744 69 B A70 2 083634 7 479 97 6 5 69036 55 538 092 S23987 A 012 34 5 6 A07 7834 092 45 53A3 1 02744 5 2 7 51 3429 55 2 70 2 08...

Page 43: ...F 7 COMMANDER 300 CONNECTION DIAGRAM A S23988 C WARNING 7 479 7 0 9 39 4 52 7 4 326744 69 B A70 2 083634 7 479 97 6 5 69036 55 538 092 012 34 5 6 A07 7834 092 45 53A3 1 02744 5 2 7 51 3429 55 2 70 2 0...

Page 44: ...F 8 COMMANDER 300 CONNECTION DIAGRAM S23989 A 45 53A3 1 02744 5 2 7 51 3429 55 2 B A70 2 083634 70 2 0836 9 32 3 49 A07 7834 092 012 34 5 6 326744 69 7 479 97 6 5 69036 55 538 092 7 479 7 0 9 39 4 52...

Page 45: ...Y WITH THE ADAPTER BRACKET THAT 1 REPLACE EXISTING BRACKET ON ADAPTER KIT TO WORK ENGINE WELDER 70 2 0836 9 32 3 49 45 53A3 1 02744 5 2 7 51 3429 55 2 A07 7834 092 7 479 7 0 9 39 4 52 7 4 OPERATING IN...

Page 46: ...F 10 COMMANDER 300 CONNECTION DIAGRAM 7 479 7 0 9 39 4 52 7 4 B A70 2 083634 326744 69 7 479 97 6 5 69036 55 538 092 S23991 A WARNING 70 2 0836 9 32 3 49 012 34 5 6 A07 7834 092 45 53A3 1 02744 5 2 7...

Page 47: ...F 11 COMMANDER 300 CONNECTION DIAGRAM 326744 69 7 479 97 6 5 69036 55 538 092 B A70 2 083634 7 479 7 0 9 39 4 52 7 4 012 34 5 6 A07 7834 092 WARNING 45 53A3 1 02744 5 2 7 51 3429 55 2 70 2 0836 9 32...

Page 48: ...M BY CHANGING THE GOVERNOR SETTING OR OVERRIDING THE THROTTLE LINKAGE WILL CAUSE AN INCREASE IN THE AC WIRE FEEDER VOLTAGE WHICH CAN DAMAGE THE CONTROL CIRCUIT THE ENGINE GOVERNOR SETTING IS PRE SET A...

Page 49: ...F 13 COMMANDER 300 CONNECTION DIAGRAM S23994 A 45 53A3 1 02744 5 2 7 51 3429 55 2 B A70 2 083634 70 2 0836 9 32 3 49 A07 7834 092 012 34 5 6 326744 69 7 479 97 6 5 69036 55 538 092 7 479 7 0 9 39 4 5...

Page 50: ...CTION DIAGRAM S24062 A 012 34 5 6 A07 7834 092 WARNING 45 53A3 1 02744 5 2 7 51 3429 55 2 70 2 0836 9 32 3 49 7 479 7 0 9 39 4 52 7 4 326744 69 COMMANDER 300 K930 TIG MODULE CONNECTION DIAGRAM B A70 2...

Page 51: ...F 15 COMMANDER 300 CONNECTION DIAGRAM 7 479 7 0 9 39 4 52 7 4 B A70 2 083634 326744 69 7 479 97 6 5 69036 55 538 092 D 012 34 5 6 A07 7834 092 WARNING 45 53A3 1 02744 5 2 7 51 3429 55 2 70 2 0836 9 32...

Page 52: ...G HOLE LOCATIONS 45 67 42 00 6 55 22 25 8 69 6 53 24 97 6 56 BOTTOM VIEW OF WELDER BASE 30 25 32 08 38 58 50 85 GRAVITY WITH OIL IN ENGINE AND FULL FUEL TANK CENTER OF FOR BATTERY REMOVAL 31 50 14 63...

Page 53: ...NOTES COMMANDER 300...

Page 54: ...NOTES COMMANDER 300...

Page 55: ...6 383 2259 and ask for the Welding School Registrar Lincoln Welding School BASIC COURSE 700 00 5 weeks of fundamentals There is a 10 discount on all orders of 50 00 or more for shipment at one time to...

Page 56: ...electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing Insulate yourself from work and ground No toque las partes o los electrodos bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja da Aislese del trabajo y...

Page 57: ...e Be und Entl ftung des Arbeitsplatzes Mantenha seu rosto da fuma a Use ventila o e exhaust o para remover fumo da zona respirat ria Turn power off before servicing Desconectar el cable de ali mentaci...

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