Care, maintenance and disposal
General Under normal operating conditions, the device requires only a minimum of care
and maintenance. However, it is vital to observe some important points to ensure
the welding system remains in a usable condition for many years.
Safety
WARNING!
Danger from incorrect operation and work that is not carried out properly.
This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property.
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All the work and functions described in this document must only be carried
out by technically trained and qualified personnel.
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Read and understand this document in full.
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Read and understand all safety rules and user documentation for this device
and all system components.
WARNING!
Danger from electrical current.
This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property.
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Before starting work, switch off all devices and components involved and dis-
connect them from the grid.
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Secure all devices and components involved so they cannot be switched back
on.
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After opening the device, use a suitable measuring instrument to check that
electrically charged components (such as capacitors) have been discharged.
WARNING!
Danger due to hot system components and/or equipment.
Can result in serious burns or scalding.
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Before starting work, allow all hot system components and/or equipment to
cool to +25°C/+77°F (e.g., coolant, water-cooled system components,
wirefeeder drive motor, etc.)
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Wear suitable protective equipment (e.g., heat-resistant gloves, safety
goggles, etc.) if cooling down is not possible.
Every start-up
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Check all hosepacks and the ground earth connection for damage. Replace
any damaged components.
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Check feed rollers and inner liners for signs of damage. Replace any dam-
aged components.
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Check the wirefeeding hoses for damage. Replace any damaged components.
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Check contact pressure of feed rollers and adjust if necessary.
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Check that all screw connections between the robot, wirefeeder holder and
wire-feed unit are secure.
Special care of
O-rings
IMPORTANT! When replacing O-rings, grease the new O-ring before fitting it.
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