Lincoln Power Wave 455 User Manual

POWER WAVE 455/R
™
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
IM690-A
May, 2001
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 thought-
ful 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.
For use with machines having Code Numbers:
10675; 10676
Date of Purchase:
Serial Number:
Code Number:
Model:
Where Purchased:
IEC 60974-1
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This manual covers equipment which is no
longer in production by The Lincoln Electric Co.
Specications and availability of optional
features may have changed.

Lincoln Power Wave 455 Specifications

General

Brand	Lincoln
Model	Power Wave 455
Category	Welding System
Language	English

Summary

Safety Precautions

Electrical Hazards and Protection

Details protection against electric shock, arc rays, fumes, gases, and welding sparks.

Fire and Cylinder Safety

Addresses welding sparks, fire prevention, and safe handling of compressed gas cylinders.

Installation and Setup

Technical Specifications

Details machine capabilities, input/output voltage, current ratings, and performance data.

Site Selection and Input Power

Guides on selecting a safe installation location and connecting input power requirements.

Cable Connections and Polarity

Covers electrode/work cable setup, negative polarity, and connection diagrams.

Configuration Settings

Details the use of DIP switches for system customization and setting options.

Operation and Usage

Control Panel Functions

Describes front panel controls, status lights, and indicators for machine operation.

Pulse Welding Techniques

Focuses on setting up and optimizing pulse welding parameters like arc length and wave control.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Maintenance Procedures

Outlines routine cleaning and the importance of periodic calibration for optimal performance.

Troubleshooting Guide Overview

Explains how to use the troubleshooting guide to diagnose and resolve machine malfunctions.

Common Error Code Reference

Lists and explains specific error codes output by the machine via the status light.