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Environmental conditions:
The welding machine can be operated in a location where there is no risk of explosion at
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an ambient temperature of -10°C (plasma machines 0°C) to +40°C and
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a relative air humidity up to 50% at 40°C.
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where the surrounding air is free of unusual amounts of dust, acids, corrosive gases or
substances etc., insofar as they do not occur during welding.
Examples of unusual operating conditions:
Unusual corrosive smoke, vapour, excessive oil vapour, unusual vibrations or jolts, excessive
quantities of dust such as grinding dusts etc., severe weather conditions, unusual conditions
near the coast or on board ship.
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When installing the machine, ensure a free inlet and outlet of air.
The unit is tested to protection class IP23, i.e.:
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Protection against penetration of solid foreign bodies ∅ > 12mm,
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Protection against water spray up to an angle of 60° to the vertical.