Fronius WF 15i - Before Installation and Commissioning; Safety; Proper Use; Setup Regulations

Before installation and commissioning
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.
Proper use The device is intended exclusively for wire feeding in MIG/MAG welding in conjunction
with Fronius system components.
Utilisation for any other purpose, or in any other manner, shall be deemed to be not in
accordance with the intended purpose.
The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damages arising from such usage.
Proper use includes:
- carefully reading these operating instructions
- following all the instructions and safety rules in these operating instructions
- performing all stipulated inspection and maintenance work
Setup regulations
WARNING!
Danger from machines falling or toppling over.
This can result in severe personal injury and damage to property.
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Place all system components, upright consoles and trolleys on a solid, level surface
in such a way that they remain stable.
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If a swivel pin holder is being used, make sure that the wirefeeder is seated se-
curely.
The WF 15i, WF 25i and WF 30i wirefeeders are tested to IP23 protection, meaning:
- protection against penetration by solid foreign bodies with diameters exceeding
12.5 mm (0.49 in.)
- protection against spraywater at any angle up to 60° to the vertical
The WF 15i, WF 25i and WF 30i wirefeeders can be set up and operated outdoors in
accordance with degree of protection IP23. Avoid direct wetting (e.g. from rain).
The WF 15i n.S. wirefeeder 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
The WF 15i n.S. wirefeeder without an integrated wirespool holder may only be set up
and operated in closed areas.
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