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OPERATION
HELIX
®
M45 WELD HEAD
Operational Safety Precautions
Read and understand this entire section before operat-
ing the machine.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL.
• Only qualified personnel should
perform the installation.
• Turn the input power OFF at the
disconnect switch or fuse box.
• Do not touch electrically live parts
or electrode with skin or wet cloth-
ing.
• Insulate yourself from work and
ground.
• Always dry insulating gloves.
• Read and follow “Electric Shock
Warnings” in the Safety section if
welding must be performed under
electrically hazardous conditions
such as welding in wet areas or on
or in the work pieces.
FUMES AND GASES
can be dangerous.
* Keep your head out of fumes.
* Use ventilation or exhaust to
remove fumes from breathing
zone.
WELDING SPARKS
can cause fire and explosion
* Keep flammable material away.
* Do not weld on containers that
have held combustibles.
ARC RAYS
can burn.
* Wear eye, ear and body
protection.
Observe additional Safety Guidelines detailed in the
beginning of this manual.
Refer to control system manual for all operational
instructions.
Operation Information
The HELIX M45 weld head is designed for multi-
process welding and will work with any APEX
®
3
Series Orbital Control System. For complete instal-
lation and operational instructions, see the specific
controller manual and the applicable process manual.
External Inputs
The external inputs for the HELIX M45 weld head are
control signals, and 24V DC.
Control
Control of the weld head and wire feeder is provided
by the APEX 3 Series controller. Through the use of a
handheld pendant, the operator is able to control and
monitor all aspects of the weld and change parameters
while welding.
Welding Power
Welding power is provided by a standard Lincoln
Electric Power Wave
®
or a Vantage
®
power source.
An ArcLink
®
connection is required.
Accessories
HELIX M45 Weld Head
Accessories and Consumables
Accessory
Part
Number
Weld Head Control Cable 25’
K52107-25
Weld Head Control Cable 50’
K52107-50
HELIX SF70C Onboard Wire Feeder 1
K52248-1
HELIX SF70C Onboard Wire Feeder 2
K52248-2
Low Profile Mechanized TIG Torch, 25’
K52249-25
Low Profile Mechanized MIG Torch, 25’
K52250-25
HELIX M45 Oscillation Arm Extension 6”
K52251-06
HELIX M45 Oscillation Arm Extension 12”
K52251-12
HELIX M45 Oscillation Arm Extension 18”
K52251-18
HELIX M45 Oscillation Arm Extension 24”
K52251-24
