Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product FLEXTEC 450 Lincoln Electric
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FLEXTEC ™ 450 O P E R A TO R ’ S M A N U A L For u se with machines Code 11626, 11754 IM1 0 062-A September, 2010 (165DI5@5>4C?>.?E Lincoln arc welding and cutting equipment is designed and built with safety in mind. However, your overall safety can be increased by proper installation .
$'## @?G5B545AE9@=5>D 1.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenance work unless the maintenance work requires it to be running. ____________________________________________________ 1.b. Operate engines in open, well-ventilated areas or vent the engine exhaust fumes outdoors.
99 (). 99 ARC R A Y S can bur n. 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or observing open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens should conform to ANSI Z87.
999 (). 999 FOR ELECTRIC ALL Y pow ered equipment. 8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnect switch at the fuse box before working on the equipment. 8 .b . Install equipment in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical Code, all local codes and the manufacturer’s recommendations.
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$%' )$# !-)Q %'$*)('%)$# The Flextec™ 450 is a multi-process CC/CV DC inverter and is rated for 450 amps, 38 volts at a 60% duty cycle. The Flextec is intended for both factory and field operation.
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$%' )$# =@5B1759C@<1I"5D5B • Prior to STICK or TIG operation (current flow), the meter displays preset current value. • Prior to CV operation, the meter displays four dash- es indicating non-presettable AMPS.
$%' )$# ) , This weld mode is a constant current (CC) mode featuring con- tinuous control from 10 – 500 amps. It is intended for the GTAW TIG welding processes. ?D (D1BD The Hot Start control regulates the starting current at arc initiation.
$%' )$# + ##'(! This weld mode is a constant voltage (CV) mode fea- turing continuous control from 10 to 45 volts. It is intended for the FCAW-SS welding process and arc gouging. ?D (D1BD U Toggle to V$#W position to provide more energy during the start of a weld.
(($'( $%)$#( (($'( 5>5B1<$@D9?>C Work Lead Package. 10ft. Weld Power Cable (Lug to Lug). >F5BD5B 1>4 ,9B5 5545B 1BD Rear-wheeled cart includes front casters and no-lift gas bottle platform.
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)'$*!($$)# !-)Q If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your !?31<!9>3?<>ED8?B9J5495<4(5BF935139<9DI for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
)'$*!($$)# !-)Q Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual If for any reason you do not understand the test procedure.
)'$*!($$)# !-)Q Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual If for any reason you do not understand the test procedure.
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