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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand this entire section before operat- ing your Commander 400.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have thoroughly read all operating and maintenance man- uals supplied with your machine. They include impor- tant safety precautions, detailed engine starting, operating and maintenance instructions and parts lists.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
•Do not touch electrically live parts such as output terminals or internal wiring.
•Insulate yourself from the work and ground.
•Always wear dry insulating gloves.
ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.
•Use in open, well ventilated areas or vent exhaust outside
•Do not stack anything near the engine.
MOVING PARTS can injure.
•Do not operate with doors open or guards off.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Commander is a diesel engine driven welding power source. The machine uses a brushless asyn- chronous alternating current generator for DC stick electrode welding and for 120/240 VAC auxiliary stand- by power. As a generator it can supply up to 10,000 watts of 120/240 volt AC power. As a welder it provides up to 400 amps of DC constant current output in six
The engine is a 44.2 Hp (33kw),
This machine is controlled by a high quality microcon- troller. The microcontroller provides high speed control of the weld process as well as the engine protection features.
RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS
WELDER
The Commander 400 (Stick model) provides excellent con- stant 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 Innershield (FCAW) welding.
GENERATOR
The Commander 400 provides smooth 120/240 VAC output for auxiliary power and emergency standby power.
DESIGN FEATURES AND ADVANTAGES
(All Models)
•Stop engine before servicing.
•Keep away from moving parts
Only qualified personnel should operate this equip- ment.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Always operate the welder with the hinged door closed and the side panels in place as these provide maxi- mum protection from moving parts and insure proper cooling air flow.
FOR STICK WELDING
•Excellent DC constant current output for stick weld- ing applications.
•40 to 400 amps output in six slope controlled ranges for
•3 digit display is provided for presetting the weld amperage and displaying the actual amperage during welding. The display uses superbrite L.E.D.’s for improved readability in full sunlight.
•Remote control capability standard on all models.
COMMANDER 400
