Before Installation And Commissioning; Safety; Proper Use; Setup Regulations - Fronius TPS 320i Operating Instructions Manual

Before installation and commissioning

Safety

Proper use

The power source may only be used for MIG/MAG, MMA and TIG welding. Any use above
and beyond this purpose is deemed improper. The manufacturer shall not be held liable for
any damage arising from such usage.
Proper use also includes:
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Setup regulations

The device is tested to IP 23 protection, meaning:
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The device can be set up and operated outdoors in accordance with IP23. Avoid direct wet-
ting (e.g. from rain).
The venting duct is a very important safety feature. When choosing the installation location,
ensure that the cooling air can enter and exit unhindered through the air ducts on the front
and back of the device. Any electroconductive metallic dust (e.g. from grinding work) must
not be allowed to get sucked into the device.

Mains connection

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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 following documents:
- these operating instructions
- all the operating instructions for the system components, especially the safe-
ty rules
following all the information in the operating instructions
carrying out all the specified inspection and servicing work
protection against penetration by solid foreign bodies with diameters > 12.5 mm (0.49
in.)
protection against direct sprays of water at any angle up to 60° from the vertical
WARNING! If one of these devices topples over or falls it could cause serious or
even fatal injury. Place devices, upright consoles and trolleys on a solid, level sur-
face in such a way that they remain stable.
The devices are designed for the mains voltage specified on the rating plate.
Devices with a nominal voltage of 3 x 575 V must be operated on three-phase systems
with earthed star point.
If your version of the appliance does not come with mains cables and mains plugs
ready-fitted, these must be fitted by a qualified person in accordance with national
standards.
The fuse protection for the mains cable is indicated in the technical data.
NOTE! An inadequately dimensioned electrical installation can cause serious
damage. The mains cable and its fuse protection must be dimensioned to suit the
local power supply. The technical data shown on the rating plate applies.
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