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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read this entire section of operating instructions
before operating the machine.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Unless using cold feed feature, when
feeding with gun trigger, the elec-
trode and drive mechanism are
always electrically energized and
could remain energized several sec-
onds after the welding ceases.
• Do not touch electrically live parts or electrodes
with your skin or wet clothing.
• Insulate yourself from the work and ground.
• Always wear dry insulating gloves.
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FUMES AND GASES can be
dangerous.
• Keep your head out of fumes.
• Use ventilation or exhaust to remove fumes from
breathing zone.
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WELDING SPARKS can cause
fire or explosion.
• Keep flammable material away.
• Do not weld on containers that have
held combustibles.
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ARC RAYS can burn.
• Wear eye, ear, and body protection.
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Observe additional guidelines detailed in the
beginning of this manual.
OPERATION
B-2 B-2
POWER WAVE 355M/405M
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Power Wave semi-automatic power source is
designed to be a part of a modular, multi-process weld-
ing system. Depending on configuration, it can support
constant current, constant voltage, and pulse welding
modes.
The Power Wave power source is designed to be used
with the semi automatic family of Power Feed M wire
feeders, operating as a system. Each component in the
system has special circuitry to "talk with" the other sys-
tem components, so each component (power source,
wire feeder, user interface) knows what the other is
doing at all times. These components communicate
with Arclink.
The POWER WAVE 355M/405M is a high perfor-
mance, digitally controlled inverter welding power
source capable of complex, high-speed waveform con-
trol. Properly equipped, it can support the GMAW,
GMAW-P, FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, and CAC-A process-
es. It carries an output rating of 350 Amps, 34 Volts at
60% duty cycle and 300 Amps, 32 volts at 100% duty
cycle.
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES
AND EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES
The POWER WAVE 355M/405M can be set up in a
number of configurations, some requiring optional
equipment or welding programs. Each machine is fac-
tory preprogrammed with multiple welding procedures,
typically including GMAW, GMAW-P, FCAW, GTAW,
and CAC-A for a variety of materials, including mild
steel, stainless steel, cored wires, and aluminum.
The POWER WAVE 355M/405M is recommended for
semi-automatic welding, and may also be suitable for
basic hard automation applications.
• This Power Wave is not recommended for processes
other than those listed.
WARNING