Lincoln Electric FX450 EQuIPMENT Limitations, Recommended Processes, Process Limitations

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RECOMMENDED PROCESSES AND

EQuIPMENT

RECOMMENDED PROCESSES

The FX450 is designed for CC-SMAW, CC-GTAW (lift tig), CV-GMAW, CV-FCAW-SS and CV-FCAW-GS welding processes. CAG (arc gouging) is also supported.

PROCESS LIMITATIONS

The FX450 is suitable only for the processes listed.

EQuIPMENT LIMITATIONS

Operating Temperature Range is -10° C to + 55° C.

Output De-rated at Temperatures above 40°C.

COMMON EQuIPMENT PACKAGES

basic Package

K3073-1	FX450
K2327-5	LF-72 Bench Model
K2149-1	Work Lead Package
K1842-10	10 Ft. Weld Power Cable
3100211	Harris Regulator and gas hose


Common Optional Kits

K857	Remote Output Control (25 feet)
K857-1	Remote Output Control (100 feet)
K870	Foot Amptrol
K963-3	Hand Amptrol

Compatible Wire Feeders

All Models

LF-72

LF-74

LN-10

DH-10

LN-25 Pro

Note: The FX450 is not compatible with 115V Wire Feeders.

FX450 (RED-D-ARC)

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Contents RED-D-ARC Safety California Proposition 65 WarningsElectric Shock can kill ARC Rays can burnCylinder may explode if damaged Welding and Cutting Sparks can Cause fire or explosionIii PRÉCAuTIONS DE Sûreté Sûreté Pour Soudage a L’ArcPlease Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately CuSTOMER Assistance PolicyTAbLE of Contents Installation TEChNICAL Specifications FX450Voltage FX450 RED-D-ARCProcess ModelStacking LiftingEnvironmental Limitations INPuT Connection INPuT FuSE and SuPPLY Wire ConsiderationsINPuT Voltage Selection PIN Remote Control Connector Function Pin WiringPIN Connector for Wire Feeder CAbLE ConnectionsRecommended Electrode and Work CAbLE SIzES for ARC Welding Control CAbLE ConnectionsGeneral Guidelines TAbLE A.1 OuTPuT CAbLE GuIDELINESSafety PRECAuTIONS Wire FeederOperation OFFVoltage PRODuCT DescriptionProtective EQuIPMENT EQuIPMENT LimitationsRecommended Processes Process LimitationsCase Front Control Descriptions FIGuRE b.1Common Welding PROCEDuRES Input Power Cord Access holeCase bACK Control Weld Controls and DisplaysWeld Terminals On/Remote Toggle Switch Control Local/Remote Toggle SwitchBASIC Modes of Operation Thermal LightCV-GAS GtawWeld Terminals On/Remote CV-INNERShIELD Accessories Options / AccessoriesGeneral Options TIG OptionsMaintenance ROuTINE MaintenancePERIODIC MAINTENANCE Thermal ProtectionTROubLEShOOTING HOW to uSE TROubLEShOOTING GuIDEPRObLEMS SymptomsPOSSIbLE CAuSE RecommendedUSING ThE STATuS LED to TROubLEShOOT System PRObLEMS Error Codes for the FX450Diagrams FX450 RED-D-ARCDimension Print Precaucion Warnung

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