Lincoln Electric Power Wave 455M User Manual

Operator’s Manual
Power Wave
®
455M
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IM10302 | Issue D ate July-15
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Lincoln Electric Power Wave 455M Specifications

General

Output Current Range	5 - 455A
Duty Cycle	60%
Efficiency	85%
Input Voltage	208/230/460 V
Processes	MIG, Flux-Cored, Stick, TIG
Rated Output	455 A at 60% Duty Cycle
Output Voltage Range	10-34 V

Summary

Safety Information

General Safety, PPE, and Hazardous Materials

Electrical Shock and Arc Ray Protection

Installation Procedures

Technical Specifications

Installation Safety and Location

Input Connection and Cable Requirements

Instructions for input power connection, fuses, wires, and cables.

Voltage Sensing and Wire Feeder Interconnections

I/O Receptacles and DIP Switch Settings

Operation Guide

Operation Safety Precautions

Critical safety warnings before operating the welding machine.

Welding Procedures and Adjustments

Pulse Welding Operations

Specific procedures and adjustments for pulse welding.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Guide and Status LED

How to use the guide and interpret the status LED for problem diagnosis.

Error Codes and Output Problems

List of error codes and steps to resolve output and performance issues.

Troubleshooting Specific Issues

Diagnosing and fixing issues like no output, fuse problems, and arc instability.