Care, maintenance and disposal
General Under normal operating conditions, the welding system 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!
An electric shock can be fatal.
Before opening the device
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Turn the mains switch to the "O" position
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Unplug the device from the mains
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Ensure the device cannot be switched back on
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Using a suitable measuring instrument, check to make sure that electrically charged
components (e.g. capacitors) have been discharged
WARNING!
Work that is carried out incorrectly can cause serious injury and damage.
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The following activities must only be carried out by trained and qualified personnel.
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All instructions in the section headed "Safety rules" must be observed.
At every start-up - Check mains plug, mains cable, welding torch, interconnecting hosepack and
ground earth connection for damage
- Check that the device has an all-round clearance of 0.5 m (1 ft. 8 in.) to ensure that
cooling air can flow in and out freely
NOTE!
The air inlets and outlets must never be covered, not even partially.
If necessary If a lot of dust has accumulated:
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- Remove the fin element on the rear of the housing
- Detach the air filter located behind and clean
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- Remove the air filter on the rear of the housing from the side and clean
Every 2 months
CAUTION!
Risk of damage.
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The air filter must only be fitted when dry.
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If required, clean air filter using dry compressed air or by washing it.
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