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INSTALLATION

Safety Precautions

LOCATION

The machine should be located in a clean, dry place
where there is free circulation of clean air such that air
movement  in through the front and out through the
back will not be restricted.  Dirt and dust that can be
drawn into the machine should be kept to a minimum.
Failure to observe these precautions can result in
excessive operating temperatures and nuisance shut-
down of the machine.

APPLICATION LIMITATIONS

There are no provisions on the CV 500-I for parallel-
ing, and outdoor operations without rain sheltering is
not recommended.

STACKING

The units may be stacked  three high by observing the
following safety precautions.

1.  Make sure the first or bottom unit is setting on a

level, well supported surface.

2.  The units must be stacked with their fronts flush,

making sure the two holes in the base rails of the
unit being stacked on top are over the two holes
located on the top front corners of the unit it is
being stacked on. Fasten the units together with
5/16 bolts, nuts and lockwashers through these
holes.

3.  Remove fastening bolts before lifting unit off stacks.

Input Power Connections

By removing the rear access panel the three phase
input power is connected to the three line terminals on
the input contactor, and the earth grounding lead to
the grounding terminal on the input box floor marked
with the      symbol.  Install the reconnect panel jumper
links for the proper input voltage per the diagram pasted
inside the access panel cover.

See Installation Data below:

ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts or

electrode with skin or wet clothing.

• Insulate yourself from work and

ground.

• Always wear dry insulating gloves.

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FUMES AND GASES can be danger-

ous.

• Keep your head out of fumes.
• Use ventilation or exhaust to remove

fumes from breathing zone.

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WELDING SPARKS can cause fire or

explosion.

• Keep flammable material away.
• Do not weld on closed containers.

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ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin.
• Wear eye, ear and body 

protection.

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See additional warning information at

front of this operatorʼs manual.

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WARNING

FALLING EQUIPMENT 

can cause

injury.
• Do not lift this machine using lift bale if

it is equipped with a heavy accessory
such as trailer or  gas cylinder.

• Lift only with equipment of adequate lifting capacity.
• Be sure machine is stable when lifting.
• Do not stack more than three high.
• Do not stack the CV 500-I on top of any other

machine.

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WARNING

INSTALLATION DATA

Input Rating

Recommended input wire and fuse sizes for maximum rated output.

In addition, follow latest National Electrical Code and Local Code.  

Input Wire Size*       Minimum Grounding    BUSSMANN SUPER-LAG

Amperes

**

(Type 75°C Copper

Wire Size                   FUSE SIZE AND

on

Conductors in

(Copper Conductors)       CATALOG NUMBER

***

Voltage

Hertz

Nameplate

Conduit) AWG

AWG                   FUSE SIZE   CATALOG

NUMBER

220

78

3 (27mm

2

)

8 (10mm

2

)

100           REN-100

230

75

4 (21mm

2

)

8 (10mm

2

)

100           REN-100

380

50/60

45

6 (13mm

2

)

10 (5.3mm

2

)

60            RES-60

400

43

8 (8.4mm

2

)

10 (5.3mm

2

)

60            RES-60

440

39

8 (8.4mm

2

)

10 (5.3mm

2

)

50            RES-50

*

Ambient temperature of 40°C (104°F).

**

At rated output of 400A, 100% duty cycle.

***

Use only Bussmann Super-Lag fuses specified. Other fuses may not protect the welder and may cause over-
heating and possible fire damage.

Summary of Contents for IDEALARC CV500-I

Page 1: ...512345 IM481 C Issue D ate 11 Aug Lincoln Global Inc All Rights Reserved For use with machines having Code Numbers 10088 10089 10090 10091 10092 10277 10278 10279 11356 11837 Register your machine www...

Page 2: ...ER 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 purchase a copy o...

Page 3: ...or cooling 3 h Never simultaneously touch electrically hot parts of electrode holders connected to two welders because voltage between the two can be the total of the open circuit voltage of both weld...

Page 4: ...s to adjacent areas Avoid welding near hydraulic lines Have a fire extinguisher readily available 6 b Where compressed gases are to be used at the job site special precautions should be used to preven...

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: ...important when identifying the correct replacement parts CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE POLICY The business of The Lincoln Electric Company is manufacturing and selling high quality welding equipment consumables...

Page 7: ...ng 16 Input Power Connections 16 Output Cable Connections 17 Installation of Field Installed Options 17 18 Installation of Equipment Required for Recommended Processes 18 Operating Instructions 19 Saf...

Page 8: ...n of the various components Below are the symbols used 8 V Input Power On Off Output Voltage Control Export Model Increase Decrease of Output Voltage OUTPUT CONTROL DIAL POWER ON OFF SWITCH U Output V...

Page 9: ...9 Circuit Breaker CIRCUIT BREAKER High Temperature THERMAL PROTECTION LIGHT Voltmeter VOLTMETER SWITCH Positive Electrode Negative Electrode...

Page 10: ...nments with increased hazard of electric shock European model only Flux Cored Arc Welding Degree of protection provided by the enclosure IP21 Designates welder complies with National Electrical Manufa...

Page 11: ...11 Warning Identification WARNING IDENTIFICATION Signifying the Earth Ground Connection EARTH GROUND CONNECTION Signifying the Chassis Ground Connection CHASSIS GROUND CONNECTION...

Page 12: ...mance is achieved with a fixed pinch setting optimized for the most popular arc characteris tics OUTPUT VOLTAGE CONTROL The OUTPUT voltage control a small 2 watt poten tiometer is calibrated from 1 to...

Page 13: ...circuit SOLID STATE OUTPUT CONTROL The output of the welder is electronically controlled by SCR s instead of mechanical contactors providing extra long life for highly repetitive welding applica tion...

Page 14: ...uit If the machine is overloaded the primary thermostat will open the output will be zero and the thermal protection light will be on the fan will continue to run The secondary thermostat will open ei...

Page 15: ...er Circuit Suitable Undercarriages Remote output Control Other Features Net Weight Dimension Print Wiring Diagram Standards Compliance Operating Temperature CV 500 I K1347 50 60 Hz DC 500 450 400 40 3...

Page 16: ...er See Installation Data below ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill Do not touch electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing Insulate yourself from work and ground Always wear dry insulating glo...

Page 17: ...marked with the symbol on the machine These terminals are located behind the control panel on the front of the power source This control will give the same control as the output control on the machine...

Page 18: ...strip connectors The control cable from the wire feeding equipment is connected to the terminal strips behind the control panel A strain relief box connector is provided for access into the terminal s...

Page 19: ...t control dial at the right of the control panel is a continuous control of the machine output voltage The control may be rotated between minimum and maximum to adjust the machine output even while we...

Page 20: ...be applied to the welder 115 VAC and 42 VAC AUXILIARY POWER AND CONTROL CONNECTIONS 14 Pin Connector The 14 pin connector receptacle type MS 3102A 20 27SX supplies auxiliary power 42 VAC is available...

Page 21: ...t overloads on the SCR bridge assembly through the solid state fault protection circuit This circuit senses an overload on the power source and limits the output to approxi mately 550 amps by phasing...

Page 22: ...s the obvious external possibilities that may contribute to the machine symptom Step 3 RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION This column provides a course of action for the Possible Cause generally it states t...

Page 23: ...r replace 2 Check input power 1 Replace if blown look for reason first 2 Check control transformer T2 and associated leads 3 Check input voltage at contactor 4 Check voltage against instruc tions 5 Re...

Page 24: ...S2 in wrong position 2 Faulty Output Control switch 3 Faulty Output Control potentiometer 4 Leads or connections open in control circuit 5 Faulty Control PC Board 1 Check position of switch 2 Check s...

Page 25: ...is raised or blown out 1 Place switch in Remote 2 Check and replace if found faulty 3 Check and replace if found faulty 4 Check all leads and connections internal or remote for continuity repair if n...

Page 26: ...550 amps if a short or overload is applied to the machine CHECKING SNUBBER PC BOARD In case of an SCR malfunction or failure the Snubber PC Board should be checked Turn the machine off and remove the...

Page 27: ...2 and 3 2 Power Diode Test a Establish the polarity of the ohmmeter leads and set to X10 scale b Connect the ohmmeter positive lead to anode and negative lead to the cathode c Reverse the leads of the...

Page 28: ...A N E U R O P E A N R A N G E C H E C K T H A T T H E C O N N E C T O R B O O T I S M A R K E D F O R T H E A P P R O P R I A T E C A B L E S I Z E P E R T A B L E B E L O W A N D S K I N C A B L E J...

Page 29: ...NUBBER BOARD SHUNT P5 221 222 223 204 220 204 204 204 220 D1 D2 D3 SCR1 SCR2 SCR3 G1 G2 G3 D4 ANODE CATHODE ANODE CATHODE P3 Gate leads plug to Control P C board To T1 main transformer To plug P1 To s...

Page 30: ...ccurate for all machines covered by this manual The specific diagram for a particular code is pasted inside the machine on one of the enclosure panels If the diagram is illegible write to the Service...

Page 31: ...h 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 32: ...te 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 mentac...

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