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The wire feeder won’t work. No lights. Apparently the wire feeder is not being
1.Make certain the Power Wave 455 is turned on.
2.Check circuit breaker CB1 locat- ed on the case front of the Power Wave 455. Reset if nec- essary.
3.Check the 6 amp circuit breaker (CB4) located on the reconnect panel. Reset if necessary.
4.Check the control cable between the power source and the wire feeder.
Check for loose or broken con- nections. Check continuity on all five leads from one end to the other.
1.Check for 40 VDC on pin “D” (+) and pin “E”
If 40 volts DC is not present at the Power Wave wire feeder receptacle, perform the Power
Board Test.
2.Check the power board rectifier. See wiring diagram.
3.Perform the T1 Auxiliary
Transformer Test.
4.If the 40 volts DC is present at the Power Wave wire feeder receptacle, the problem is in the control cable or the wire drive/control box. See
Wire Drive/Control Box Troubleshooting.
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CAUTION
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call
