Lincoln-electric IM501 IDEALARC CV400-I User Manual

IDEALARC CV-400-IOPERATOR’S MANUALIM501-AJune, 2002Safety Depends on YouLincoln arc welding and cuttingequipment is designed and builtwith safety in

A-3INSTALLATION CV-400-IA-3FIELD INSTALLED OPTIONSFor installation of compatible field installed options(see the ACCESSORIES section of this manual

A-4INSTALLATION CV-400-IA-4PARALLELINGThe CV-400-I is not designed to be paralleled with anyother power source.CONNECTION OF AUXILIARY EQUIPMENTTO T

B-1OPERATIONB-1CV-400-IELECTRIC SHOCKcan kill.• Do not touch electrically live partsor electrode with skin or wetclothing.• Insulate yourself from wor

B-2OPERATIONB-2When using a CV-400-I power source with wire feeders,there will be a small spark if the electrode contacts the workor ground within sev

B-3OPERATIONB-3A. POWER SWITCH- A two-position toggle switch.Controls theinput power to the CV-400-I.B. VOLTAGE ADJUST- Controls the CV-400-I output

B-4OPERATIONB-4J. WIRE FEEDER VOLTMETER SWITCH-This switch selects the polarity of the wirefeeder voltmeter, if so equipped. When weld-ing electrode

B-5OPERATIONB-5CV-400-IA., B., C. OUTPUT CONNECTORS-Each connector is a Magnum Twist-Mate™,receptacle. Insert a mating Twist-Mate™plug, and twist clo

B-6OPERATIONB-6CV-400-IA. 220 VAC RECEPTACLEContinental European type, nonpolarized, ground-ed receptacle (also known as a "Schuko" type) f

B-7OPERATIONB-7STARTING THE MACHINEThe power switch at the extreme right side of the con-trol panel energizes the CV-400-I.ADJUSTING THE OUTPUT VOLTAG

C-1ACCESSORIESC-1FACTORY INSTALLEDOPTIONS/ACCESSORIESThere are no factory installed options/accessories onthe CV-400-I.FIELD INSTALLED OPTIONSREMOTE V

FOR ENGINEpowered equipment.1.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenancework unless the maintenance work requires it to be running.

D-1MAINTENANCED-1SAFETY PRECAUTIONSGENERAL MAINTENANCE1. The fan motor has sealed bearings which requireno service.2. In extremely dusty locations,

E-1TROUBLESHOOTINGE-1CV-400-IThis Troubleshooting Guide is provided tohelp you locate and remedy possible prob-lems with machine setup or operation.Si

E-2TROUBLESHOOTINGE-2CV-400-IObserve all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedures

E-3TROUBLESHOOTINGE-3CV-400-IObserve all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedures

E-4TROUBLESHOOTINGE-4CV-400-IObserve all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedures

E-5TROUBLESHOOTINGE-5CV-400-IObserve all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedures

E-6TROUBLESHOOTINGE-6CV-400-IIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact yo

E-7TROUBLESHOOTINGE-7CV-400-IIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact yo

E-8TROUBLESHOOTINGE-8CV-400-IIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact yo

F-1DIAGRAMSF-1CV-400-ICONNECTOR CAVITY NUMBERING SEQUENCE(COMPONENT SIDE OF P. C. BOARD)ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS PER E1537+-L1SECONDARYTHERMOSTAT22222322

iiSAFETYiiARC RAYS can burn.4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and coverplates to protect your eyes from sparks andthe rays of the arc when weld

F-2DIAGRAMSF-2CV-400-ICONNECTOR CAVITY NUMBERING SEQUENCE(COMPONENT SIDE OF P. C. BOARD)ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS PER E1537+-L1SECONDARYTHERMOSTAT22222322

F-3DIAGRAMSF-3CV-400-ICV POWER SOURCE TO AN LN-7 AND K857Only qualified persons should install, use orservice this machine.using the disconnect switch

F-4DIAGRAMSF-4CV-400-ICV POWER SOURCE TO A K867 UNIVERSAL ADAPTERN.A. WELDING CABLE MUST BE SIZED FOR CURRENT AND DUTY CYCLE OF APPLICATION.N.C. INS

F-5DIAGRAMSF-5CV-400-ICV POWER SOURCE TO A K867 / K775 / LN-7N.A. WELDING CABLE MUST BE SIZED FOR CURRENT AND DUTY CYCLE OF APPLICATION.N.C. INSULAT

F-6DIAGRAMSF-6CV-400-ICV POWER SOURCE TO AN LN-25Only qualified persons should install, use orservice this machine.using the disconnect switch at the

F-7DIAGRAMSF-7CV-400-ICV POWER SOURCE TO AN LN-25 / K444-1Only qualified persons should install, use orservice this machine.using the disconnect switc

F-8DIAGRAMSF-8CV-400-ILINCOLN POWER SOURCE TO AN LN-742Only qualified persons should install, use orservice this machine.WARNINGELECTRICSHOCKCAN KILLE

F-9DIAGRAMSF-9CV-400-IK867 UNIVERSAL ADAPTER INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONSINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSTHIS CONNECTOR IS MEANT TO BE USED WITH

F-10DIAGRAMSF-10CV-400-ITWIST-MATE CABLE PLUG INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSTURN THE POWER SWITCH OF THE WELDING POWERSOURCE "OFF" BEFORE INSTALL

F-11DIAGRAMSF-11CV-400-ICONNECTION OF NON-LINCOLN WIRE FEEDERS

FOR ELECTRICALLYpowered equipment.8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnectswitch at the fuse box before working onthe equipment.8.b. Install equ

F-12DIAGRAMSF-12CV-400-IDIMENSION PRINT 5-18-90J N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A. FOUR SLOTS IN BASE FOR MOUNTINGWELDER DOWN USING 5/16 SCREWS1.68N.B.N.B. HANDLE C

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ivSAFETYivPRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉPour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instruc-tions et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui par

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A-1CV-400-IA-1INSTALLATIONTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – IDEALARC CV-400-ICodeNumber10183 (Export, NEMA Rated)10182 (European, IEC Rated)10184 (Export, NE

A-2INSTALLATION CV-400-IA-2Read entire installation section before startinginstallation.SAFETY PRECAUTIONSSELECT SUITABLE LOCATIONPlace the welder w