Lincoln Electric IM579 manual Invertec Power Wavetm, Safety Depends on You

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RETURN TO MAIN MENU	IM579
	April, 1999

INVERTEC POWER WAVETM 450

For use with machines having Code Numbers: 10391 10392 10405 10406

Safety Depends on You

Lincoln arc welding and cutting equipment is designed and built with safety in mind. However, your overall safety can be increased by proper installation . . . and thoughtful operation on your part. DO

NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT READING THIS MANUAL AND THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED THROUGHOUT. And, most importantly, think before you act and be careful.

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Contents Safety Depends on You Invertec Power WavetmElectric Shock can kill SafetyARC Rays can burn Fumes and Gases can be dangerousCylinder may explode if damaged Welding Sparks can cause fire or explosionFor Electrically pow- ered equipment Electric and Magnetic Fields For Engine powered equipmentMay be dangerous Précautions DE Sûreté Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately Thank YouTable of Contents Technical Specifications Power Wave InstallationPulse Pulse and Background Current Range Voltage Range High Frequency Precautions Safety PrecautionsInput Connections Select Suitable LocationInput Power Connections Input Voltage Reconnect ProcedureInput Fuse and Supply Wire Considerations Ground ConnectionsOutput Connections Wire Feeder ConnectionsWork and Electrode Cable Connections Water Cooler ConnectionsOperation Safety InstructionsOperating Instructions Fumes and Gases can beSave process information if desired Select your process informationOperational Features and Controls Design Features and AdvantagesSynergic Welding Recommended ProcessesCase Front Controls Controls and SettingsOperating Overlays Installing AN OverlayOverview Overlay Overlay TypesName Overlay ID Number = PULSE, GMAW, FCAW, and STICK/TIG Process Selection OverlayOperation Then Memory Location # is Empty Weld from Memory OverlayFigure B.6 Weld from MEMORY, Dual Procedure Overlay Weld from MEMORY, Dual Procedure OverlayOperation Position Procedure Dual Wire FEEDERS, Dual Procedure Overlay OptionalRecall from Memory KEY Memory Location Numbers Limits Overlay OptionalOperation Figure B.9 Setup Overlay Setup OverlayPositive Polarity Voltage Sensing Wire Feeder Setup DescriptionTable B.1 Positive Voltage Sensing Options Negative Polarity Voltage SensingPositive Voltage Sensing Polarity Flux Cored ARC Welding Fcaw and Gmaw Procedures Overview of Welding ProceduresPulse Procedures STICK/TIG ProceduresExplanation of Table B.3 Pulse processes Pulse WeldingThermal Protection Overload ProtectionOver Current Protection OPTIONS/ACCESSORIES AccessoriesWire Feeder Setup Guns and CablesWater Cooler Usage Routine and Periodic Maintenance MaintenanceInput Filter Capacitor DIS Charge Procedure Figure D.1 Resistor Locations Locate the #9 and #12 terminals, identified by Discharge labels, on each of the four SwitchPreventive Maintenance Figure D.4 General Component Locations HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide TroubleshootingAuthorized Field Service Facility Troubleshooting GuideSists, contact your local Lincoln Play fans run Check circuit breaker 5-amp Observe Safety Guidelines Controls and Settings Power-up Inspect the overlay bar code Saved in memory are different Check for proper shielding gas Wiring Diagram Wiring DiagramsNew Lessons in Arc Welding How To Read Shop DrawingsNeed Welding Training? Precaucion Aviso DE Limited Warranty