Lincoln Electric IDEALARC CV-305 User Manual

IDEALARC CV-305OPERATOR’S MANUALIM860February, 2006Safety Depends on YouLincoln arc welding and cuttingequipment is designed and builtwith safety in

A-3INSTALLATION CV-305A-3FIELD INSTALLED OPTIONSFor installation of compatible field installed options(see the ACCESSORIES section of this manual an

A-4INSTALLATION CV-305A-4PARALLELINGThe CV-305 is not designed to be paralleled with itselfor any other power source.CONNECTION OF AUXILIARY EQUIPME

B-1OPERATIONB-1CV-305ELECTRIC SHOCKcan kill.• Do not touch electrically live partsor electrode with skin or wetclothing.• Insulate yourself from work

B-2OPERATIONB-2CV-305GRAPHIC SYMBOLS THAT APPEAR ONTHIS MACHINE OR IN THIS MANUALOFFONACPOWERREMOTE OUTPUTVOLTAGE CONTROLINDICATES WARNINGINFORMATION

B-3OPERATIONB-3When using a CV-305 power source with wire feed-ers, there will be a small spark if the electrode con-tacts the work or ground within s

B-4OPERATIONB-41. POWER SWITCHA two-position toggle switch.Controls the inputpower to the CV-305.2. VOLTAGE ADJUSTControls the CV-305 output voltage

B-5OPERATIONB-5CV-3059. WIRE FEEDER VOLTMETER SWITCHThis switch selects the polarity of the wire feedervoltmeter, if so equipped. When welding electr

B-6OPERATIONB-6STARTING THE MACHINEThe power switch at the extreme right side of the con-trol panel energizes the CV-305.ADJUSTING THE OUTPUT VOLTAGEU

C-1ACCESSORIESC-1FACTORY INSTALLEDOPTIONS/ACCESSORIESThere are no factory installed options/accessories onthe CV-305.FIELD INSTALLED OPTIONSREMOTE VOL

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

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

E-1TROUBLESHOOTINGE-1CV-305If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your

E-2TROUBLESHOOTINGE-2CV-305Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or

E-3TROUBLESHOOTINGE-3CV-305Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or

E-4TROUBLESHOOTINGE-4CV-305Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or

E-5TROUBLESHOOTINGE-5CV-305Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or

E-6TROUBLESHOOTINGE-6CV-305If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your

E-7TROUBLESHOOTINGE-7CV-305If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your

E-8TROUBLESHOOTINGE-8CV-305If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your

F-1DIAGRAMSF-1CV-30512341 346CONNECTOR CAVITY NUMBERING SEQUENCE(COMPONENT SIDE OF P. C. BOARD)ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS PER E1537+-L1SECONDARYTHERMOSTAT2

F-2DIAGRAMSF-2CV-305CV POWER SOURCE TO AN LN-7 AND K857Only qualified persons should install, use orservice this machine.using the disconnect switch a

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-3DIAGRAMSF-3CV-305CV POWER SOURCE TO A K867 UNIVERSAL ADAPTERN.A. WELDING CABLE MUST BE SIZED FOR CURRENT AND DUTY CYCLE OF APPLICATION.N.C. INSUL

F-4DIAGRAMSF-4CV-305CV POWER SOURCE TO A K867 / K775 / LN-7N.A. WELDING CABLE MUST BE SIZED FOR CURRENT AND DUTY CYCLE OF APPLICATION.N.C. INSULATE

F-5DIAGRAMSF-5CV-305CV POWER SOURCE TO AN LN-25Only qualified persons should install, use orservice this machine.using the disconnect switch at the fu

F-6DIAGRAMSF-6CV-305CV POWER SOURCE TO AN LN-25 / K444-1Only qualified persons should install, use orservice this machine.using the disconnect switch

F-7DIAGRAMSF-7CV-305LINCOLN POWER SOURCE TO AN LN-742Only qualified persons should install, use orservice this machine.WARNINGELECTRICSHOCKCAN KILLELE

F-8DIAGRAMSF-8CV-305K867 UNIVERSAL ADAPTER INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONSINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSTHIS CONNECTOR IS MEANT TO BE USED WITH LI

F-9DIAGRAMSF-9CV-305TWIST-MATE CABLE PLUG INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSTURN THE POWER SWITCH OF THE WELDING POWERSOURCE "OFF" BEFORE INSTALLING

F-10DIAGRAMSF-10CV-305CONNECTION OF NON-LINCOLN WIRE FEEDERSDIAGRAM FOR WIRE FEEDERS THAT CLOSE ASET OF CONTACTS TO GET POWER SOURCE OUTPUT:4 231

F-11DIAGRAMSF-11CV-305DIMENSION 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 CON

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

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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-305A-1INSTALLATIONTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – IDEALARC CV-305CodeNumber1117711178Volts at Rated Amperes32.6AuxiliaryPower42 Volts AC, 10 Amps115

A-2INSTALLATION CV-305A-2Read entire installation section before startinginstallation.SAFETY PRECAUTIONSSELECT SUITABLE LOCATIONPlace the welder whe