Lincoln Electric IM579 manual Select your process information, Save process information if desired

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OPERATION

QUICK START REFERENCE FOR USING THE PROCESS SELECTION OVERLAY

Read and understand the “Controls and Settings” and “Operating Overlays” sections of this manual before using the following Quick Start Reference procedure to operate the Power Wave.

NOTE: Selection of certain options may limit the selection of subsequent options.

Step 1: Select your process information:

a.Install the desired PROCESS OVERLAY.

b.Turn the machine ON.

c.Select the desired welding

PROCESS1.

Step 2: Adjust the wire feed to speed “WFS” and voltage “V” or arc length “T” (if necessary).

a. Press the DISPLAY RECALL key			to
view additional procedure information.

b.Adjust wire feed speed and voltage or arc length trim through the controls on your wire feeder. The new values appear on both the wire feeder and the Power Wave display.

Step 3: Save process information (if desired).

a. Press the SAVE TO MEMORY key SAVE .

b.Press one of the MEMORY LOCATION keys (1-8).

You can recall your procedure later by pressing the

RECALL FROM MEMORY key RECALL and the appro-

priate MEMORY LOCATION key.

1 The electrode class, electrode size, and electrode/

d. Select ELECTRODE CLASS.	gas type you can select for your process will be
	gas type you can select for your process will be
	limited to the machine’s programmed recommenda-
	limited to the machine’s programmed recommenda-
	tions. Therefore, selecting certain options may limit
	other option selections.

2 The wave control scale displayed shows the default setting. (The higher the setting, the softer the arc.) If you change the setting, your new setting will be dis- played.

e. Select ELECTRODE SIZE.

f. Select ELECTRODE/GAS TYPE.

g. Press the WAVE CONTROL UP or DOWN keys to see the present setting. Press the WAVE CONTROL UP or

WAVE CONTROL DOWN keys to adjust2.

POWER WAVE 450

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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