Recommended Applications; Design Features - Lincoln Electric COMMANDER 400 SVM133-B Service Manual

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RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS

WELDER
The Commander 400 (Stick model) provides excellent
constant current DC welding output for stick (SMAW)
welding. The Commander 400 (Stick & Wire model)
also provides excellent constant voltage DC welding
output for MIG (GMAW) and Inner shield (FCAW)
welding.
GENERATOR
The Commander 400 provides smooth 120/240 VAC
output for auxiliary power and emergency standby
power.

DESIGN FEATURES

(All Models)
FOR STICK WELDING
• Excellent DC constant current output for stick weld-
ing applications.
• 40 to 400 amps output in six slope controlled ranges
for out-of position and pipe electrodes; 50 to 575
amps constant current output in one general purpose
welding range.
• 3 digit display is provided for presetting the weld
amperage and displaying the actual amperage during
welding. The display uses super brite LEDs for
improved readability in full sunlight.
• Remote control capability standard on all models.
• Selection of "hot" or "cold" output terminals with a tog-
gle switch on the control panel. This feature can also
be controlled by installing a remote output terminal
control cable designed to open and close the #2 and
#4 leads in the amphenol receptacle.
FOR AUXILIARY POWER
• 10,000 watts of 120/240 VAC, 60Hz auxiliary power.
• Will drive a 2 HP motor (provided it is started under
no load).
• Two 15 amp 120 VAC duplex receptacles with GFCI
protection for up to 30 amps of 120 VAC power.
OPERATION
• One 50 amp, 120/240 VAC dual voltage receptacle
for up to 44 amps of 240 VAC, and up to 44 amps per
side to separate branch circuits (not in parallel) of 120
VAC single phase auxiliary power. Allows easy con-
nection to premises wiring.
• Weld and AC auxiliary power at the same time (with-
in machine total capacity).
OTHER FEATURES
• Deutz 3-cylinder, air/oil cooled diesel engine.
Designed for long life, easy maintenance and excel-
lent fuel economy.
• Engine protection system shuts the engine down for
low oil pressure, high oil temperature or a broken
fan/engine alternator belt.
• Gauges for oil pressure, oil temperature, engine alter-
nator output and fuel level.
• Indicator lights for low oil pressure, high oil tempera-
ture, engine alternator low output/broken belt and low
fuel level.
• Automatic low fuel shutdown before running out of
fuel.
• Engine hour meter standard on all models.
• Extended range 25 gallon (94.6 l) fuel tank.
• Fuel pre-filter/water separator with "dry" change ele-
ment.
• Automatic idler reduces engine speed when not weld-
ing or drawing auxiliary power. This feature reduces
fuel consumption and extends engine life.
• Single side engine service with over the top access to
the engine.
• Copper alternator windings and high temperature
insulation for dependability and long life.
COMMANDER 400
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