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A1.3

 

 

 

INSTALLATION

 

A1.3

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

 

DESIGN FEATURES

 

The Classic® 300 D is a heavy duty, engine driven, DC

Control Panel

 

 

arc welding power source, capable of providing con-

Both the engine and the welder controls are located on

stant current output for stick welding or DC TIG weld-

one recessed panel at the exciter end of the machine.

ing. This welder is wound with all copper coils, rated at

The welder controls consist of a five step “Current

300 amps/32 Volts, and provides other Classic® fea-

Range Selector” switch and a “Fine Current

tures such as improved door latches and stainless

Adjustment” rheostat. The welder is equipped with a

hinges. With the addition of the optional K623-1 Wire

“Start” button, an “Ignition” switch, an “Idler” control

Feed Module™, the Classic® 300 D will provide con-

switch, and a “Glow Plug” button for easier cold weath-

stant voltage output for running the LN-7, LN-23P, or

er starting.

 

 

LN-25 wire feeders. (The Wire Feed Module is factory

The control panel also contains an engine temperature

installed on the K1643-2). The optional K924-4 or

K924-5 Remote Control Kit (Both field installed) See

gauge, a battery charging ammeter, an oil pressure

Section C for description.

 

 

gauge, two three prong grounding type receptacles

The Classic® 300 D has Diesel Engine Protection. In

and four circuit breakers for auxiliary power.

All Copper Windings - For long life and dependable

the event of sudden low oil pressure or high coolant

temperature, the engine immediately shuts down. The

operation.

 

 

Classic® 300 D has a current range of 40-350 DC

Engine Idler - The Classic® 300 D is equipped with

amps with output ratings as follows:

 

an electronic automatic engine idler. It automatically

 

 

 

 

 

increases and decreases engine speed when starting

 

 

 

 

 

and stopping welding or using auxiliary power. A

 

 

 

 

 

built-in time delay permits changing electrodes before

 

 

 

 

 

the engine slows to its low idle speed. The “Idler” con-

RATED OUTPUT

 

DUTY CYCLE

 

trol switch on the panel locks the idler in high idle posi-

250A @

30V

 

 

100%

tion when desired.

 

 

300A @

32V

 

 

60%

Auxiliary Power - 3.0 kVA of nominal 115/230V, 60Hz,

 

 

 

 

 

AC. Output voltage is maintained within ± 10% at all

These units are also capable of providing 3 kVA of

loads up to rated capacity. (See

Optional Features

115/230 volts of 60 cycle AC auxiliary power.

in Section C for Power Plug Kit.)

 

The Classic® 300 D uses the Perkins 104-22 industri-

Welder Enclosure

- The complete welder is rubber

mounted on a rugged steel “C” channel base.

al water-cooled diesel engine.

 

 

The output terminals are placed at the side of the

 

 

 

 

 

machines so that they are protected by the door. The

 

 

 

 

 

output terminals are labeled (+) and (-).

 

 

 

 

 

Cranking System

- A 12 volt electric starter is stan-

 

 

 

 

 

dard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air Cleaner - Heavy duty two stage dry type.

Muffler - A muffler and stainless steel exhaust outlet elbow are standard.

Engine Hour Meter - A meter to record hours of oper- ation.

Engine Protection - The system shuts the engine down in the event of sudden low oil pressure or high coolant temperature. A warning light on the control panel will indicate such a fault. To reset the engine for restarting, turn the ignition switch off then on.

CLASSIC® 300D & 300G

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