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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 weld-
ing system remains in a usable condition for many years.
Safety
WARNING!
An electric shock can be fatal.
Before opening the device
► Turn the mains switch to the "O" position
► Unplug the device from the mains
► Ensure the device cannot be switched back on
► 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.
► The following activities must only be carried out by trained and qualified personnel.
► 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.) around the device
to ensure that cooling air can flow in and out freely
NOTE!
Air inlets and outlets must never be covered, not even partially.
Every 2 months
CAUTION!
Risk of damage.
► The air filter must only be fitted when dry.
► If required, clean air filter using dry compressed air or by washing it.
Every 6 months - Dismantle device side panels and clean inside of device with dry reduced compressed
air
NOTE!
Risk of damage to electronic components.
Do not bring air nozzle too close to electronic components.