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LAF 1000/ 1000M DC Instruction manual 0456 512 401 GB 100615 Valid for serial no. 712−xxx−xxxx...
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ESAB AB, Welding Equipment, SE−695 81 Laxå, Sweden, declares under sole responsibility that welding power source LAF 1000/ 1000M from serial number 712 (2007 w.12) is designed and tested in conformity with standard EN 60974−1 and EN 60974−10 in accordance with the conditions in the directives (2006/95/EC) and (2004/108/EC).
SAFETY Users of ESAB welding equipment have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that anyone who works on or near the equipment observes all the relevant safety precautions. Safety precautions must meet the requirements that apply to this type of welding equipment. The following recommen- dations should be observed in addition to the standard regulations that apply to the workplace.
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WARNING ARC WELDING AND CUTTING CAN BE INJURIOUS TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS. TAKE PRECAU- TIONS WHEN WELDING. ASK FOR YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES WHICH SHOULD BE BASED ON MANUFACTURERS’ HAZARD DATA. ELECTRIC SHOCK − Can kill Install and earth the welding unit in accordance with applicable standards. Do not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves or wet clothing.
LAF 1000/ 1000M are remote−controlled 3−phase welding power sources designed for high−efficiency mechanical gas metal arc welding (MIG/MAG) or sub arc welding (SAW). They are always to be used in combination with ESAB‘s control box A2−A6 Process Controller (PEH) or A2 Welding Control Unit (PEI).
INSTALLATION General The installation must be executed by a professional. Unpacking and erection WARNING − TIPPING RISK! Fasten the equipment − particularly if the ground is uneven or sloping. Place the welding power source on a level foundation. Make sure there is nothing to prevent the cooling. Lifting instructions Connections On delivery the welding power source is connected...
OPERATION General General safety regulations for the handling of the equipment can be found on page 84. Read through before you start using the equipment! Note! Never use the welding power source without side plates. Controls The front panel contains: 1.
ORDERING OF SPARE PARTS LAF 1000/ LAF 1000 is designed and tested in accordance with the international and European standards IEC/EN 60974−1 and IEC/EN 60974−10. It is the obligation of the service unit which has carried out the service or repair work to make sure that the product still conforms to the said standard.
Edition 100615 Ordering no. Denomination Notes 0456 321 881 Welding power source LAF 1000 0456 321 882 Welding power source LAF 1000M Abbreviations used in the spare parts list: C = Component designation in the circuit diagram − 97 −...
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