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Before commissioning
Safety
WARNING!
Operating the equipment incorrectly can cause serious injury and damage.
Do not use the functions described until you have thoroughly read and understood the fol-
lowing documents:
► these operating instructions
► all the operating instructions for the system components, especially the safety rules
WARNING!
An electric shock can be fatal.
If the power source is connected to the mains electricity supply during installation, there is
a high risk of very serious injury and damage. Before carrying out any work on the device
make sure that:
► the power source mains switch is in the "O" position
► the power source is unplugged from the mains
Intended purpose The device is intended exclusively for wire feeding in MIG/MAG welding.
Utilisation for any other purpose, or in any other manner, shall be deemed to be not in ac-
cordance with the intended purpose.
The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damages arising from such usage.
Utilisation in accordance with the "intended purpose" also comprises
- following all the information in the operating instructions
- carrying out all the specified inspection and servicing work
Setup regulations
WARNING!
If one of these devices falls or topples over, it could cause serious or even fatal in-
jury.
Place devices, upright consoles and trolleys on a solid, level surface in such a way that
they remain stable. If a swivel pin holder is being used, make sure that the wire-feed unit
is seated securely on the swivel pin.
The VR 5000 standard version with an integrated wirespool holder is tested to IP23 pro-
tection, meaning:
- protection against penetration by solid foreign bodies with diameters exceeding 12.5
mm (0.49 in.)
- protection against direct sprays of water at any angle up to 60° from the vertical
The VR 5000 standard version with an integrated wirespool holder can be set up and op-
erated outdoors in line with IP23 protection. Avoid direct wetting (e.g. from rain).
The VR 5000 noSpool without an integrated wirespool holder is tested to IP20 protection,
meaning:
- protection against penetration by solid foreign bodies with diameters exceeding 12.5
mm (0.49 in.)
- no protection against water
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