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
At every start-up
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Every 2 months
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Every 6 months
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Disposal
Dispose of in accordance with the applicable national and local regulations.
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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 machine from the mains
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Prevent it from being switched on again
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Using a suitable measuring instrument, check to make sure that electrically
charged components (e.g. capacitors) have discharged
WARNING! Work that is carried out incorrectly can cause serious injury and dam-
age. The following activities must only be carried out by trained and qualified per-
sonnel. All instructions in the section headed "Safety rules" must be observed.
Check mains plug, mains cable, welding torch, interconnecting hosepack and ground-
ing (earthing) connection for damage
Check that there is a gap of 0.5 m (1 ft. 8 in.) all around the device to ensure that cool-
ing air can flow and escape unhindered
NOTE! Air inlets and outlets must never be covered, not even partially.
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.
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.
If a lot of dust has accumulated, clean the cooling air ducts.