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OPTIONS/ACCESSORIES
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Synergic 7 wire feeder (K632-1) standard speed,or (K632-2) high speed
• MAGNUM 400 gun (K471-2) or 550 gun (K598)
• Internal water cooler
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Undercarriages (Single [K961-1]or Dual [K962-1]Gas Cylinders)
• Remote control (stick welding) K941-1
• Amptrols (Hand K963-1 or -2, Foot K870)
• Limits Overlay K946-4
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Dual Wire Feeders, Dual Procedures Overlay K946-9
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Dual Feeder, Dual Procedure, Memory Selection Overlay K946-12
• Test and Calibration Overlay
WIRE FEEDER SETUP
The Power Wave must be used with wire feeders list-
ed above. Mount the feeder in a location suitable to
your needs.
For most applications, connect the electrode cable
between the feeder and the positive (+) connection of
the power source. When negative electrode polarity is
required, such as in some Innershield™ applications,
connect the electrode cable between the feeder and
the negative (-) connection of the power source. See
Figure C.1.
Connect the control cable between the feeder and
power source. The cable has different connectors on
each end and will fit in only one way. If only one feed-
er is used, it must be connected to the Feeder 1
Amphenol located on the back panel in the upper left-
hand corner (as you view the machine from the back).
If a second feeder is used, it must be plugged into the
Feeder 2 Amphenol receptacle located just to the right
of the Feeder 1 Amphenol receptacle.
Connect the work cable between the work and the
negative (-) connection of the power source. When
negative electrode polarity is required, such as in
some Innershield™ applications, connect the work
cable between the work and the positive (+) connec-
tion of the power source. See Figure C.1.
• Connect the feeder to a welding gas supply.
• Load the wire into the feeder and gun.
• Configure wire feeders (Refer to Setup overlay in
operation section.
Using a water-cooled gun is recommended to reduce
the size of the gun and improve parts life. The Power
Wave comes with a standard internal water cooler.
However, an external cooler may also be used.
TABLE C.1 – RECOMMENDED GUNS FOR USE
WITH POWER WAVE 450
Gun Application Cooling Product No.
MAGNUM 400 GMAW Gas K471-2
MAGNUM 550 GMAW Gas K598
WATER COOLER USAGE
The Power Wave is equipped with an optional internal
water cooler. We recommend using the water cooler
when welding above 300 amps with argon blends on
a regular basis. The gun heating from pulsing above
300 amps average current is often excessive and
leads to reduced consumable life, reduced gun life,
and operator discomfort. Water cooling greatly
increases the durability of the gun and parts at high
current.
ACCESSORIES
C-2 C-2
POWER WAVE 450
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GUNS AND CABLES
Several MAGNUM guns are recommended for use
with the Power Wave as shown in Table C.1.
Place the proper liner in the gun and connect the gun
to the feeder. Consult the specific instructions sup-
plied with the gun for detailed operating instructions.
1 WIRE FEEDER CONNECTIONS (LOCATION)
2 WATER COOLER LINE (IN)
3 WATER COOLER LINE (OUT)
4 CIRCUIT BREAKER (WATER COOLER)
5 FILL SPOUT (WATER COOLER)
1
Use of the Synergic 7 wire feeder requires appropriate input cable assembly, wire stand, and drive roll kit. Refer to Synergic 7 Operators
Manual for available options.
FIGURE C.1 – WIRE FEEDER AND
WATER COOLER CONNECTIONS
1
5
2
4
3