Lincoln Electric IM699 Commander 500 - Manual (Page 7)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Safety .........................................................................................................................i-iv
Installation .......................................................................................................Section A
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................A-1
Safety Precautions ................................................................................................A-2
Location/ Ventilation ..............................................................................................A-2
Storing .............................................................................................................A-2
Stacking ..........................................................................................................A-2
Angle of Operation ..........................................................................................A-2
Lifting...............................................................................................................A-3
High Altitude Operation ...................................................................................A-3
High Temperature Operation...........................................................................A-3
Towing .............................................................................................................A-3
Pre-Operation Engine Service...............................................................................A-4
Oil ....................................................................................................................A-4
Fuel .................................................................................................................A-4
Fuel Cap..........................................................................................................A-4
Engine Cooling System...................................................................................A-4
Battery Connection..........................................................................................A-4
Muffler Outlet Pipe ..........................................................................................A-5
Spark Arrester .................................................................................................A-5
High Frequency Generators for TIG Applications .................................................A-5
Remote Control .....................................................................................................A-5
Welding Terminals .................................................................................................A-5
Welding Output Cables ...................................................................................A-6
Machine Grounding ...............................................................................................A-6
Auxiliary Power Receptacles .................................................................................A-6
Standby Power Connections...........................................................................A-6,A-7
Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire Feeders..................................................A-8,A-9
Operation .........................................................................................................Section B
Safety Instructions .................................................................................................B-1
General Description...............................................................................................B-1
Recommended Applications............................................................................B-1
Design Features and Advantages...................................................................B-1
Welding Capability ..........................................................................................B-2
Controls and Settings ............................................................................................B-3
Engine Controls ........................................................................................B-3,A-4
Welder Controls ..............................................................................................B-5
Auxiliary Power Controls .................................................................................B-5
Engine Operation...................................................................................................B-6
Starting the Engine .........................................................................................B-6
Stopping the Engine........................................................................................B-6
Break-In Period ...............................................................................................B-7
Typical Fuel Consumption...............................................................................B-7
Welder Operation ..................................................................................................B-7
Stick Welding ..................................................................................................B-7
TIG Welding..............................................................................................B-7,B-8
Wire Feed (Constant Voltage) Welding...........................................................B-9
Auxiliary Power Operation .....................................................................................B-9
Simultaneous Welding and Auxiliary Power Loads.........................................B-9
Arc Gouging ....................................................................................................B-9
Paralleling .......................................................................................................B-9
Extension Cord Length Recommendations.........................................................B-10
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