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Functional test
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Operating, message, safety and adjustment devices (Functional test)
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Welding current cables (check that they are fitted correctly and secured)
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Gas tubes and their switching equipment (solenoid valve)
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Gas cylinder securing elements
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Check correct mounting of the wire spool.
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Check that all screw and plug connections and replaceable parts are secured correctly, tighten if
necessary.
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Remove any spatter.
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Clean the wire feed rollers on a regular basis (depending on the degree of soiling).
6.2.2
Monthly maintenance tasks
Visual inspection
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Casing damage (front, rear and side walls)
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Wheels and their securing elements
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Transport elements (strap, lifting lugs, handle)
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Check coolant tubes and their connections for impurities
Functional test
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Selector switches, command devices, emergency stop devices, voltage reducing devices, message
and control lamps
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Check that the wire guide elements (inlet nipple, wire guide tube) are fitted securely.
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Check coolant tubes and their connections for impurities
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Check and clean the welding torch. Deposits in the torch can cause short circuits and have a negative
impact on the welding result, ultimately causing damage to the torch.
6.2.3
Annual test (inspection and testing during operation)
A periodic test according to IEC 60974-4 "Periodic inspection and test" has to be carried out. In addition
to the regulations on testing given here, the relevant local laws and regulations must also be observed.
For more information refer to the "Warranty registration" brochure supplied and our information
regarding warranty, maintenance and testing at www.ewm-group.com!
6.3
Disposing of equipment
Proper disposal!
The machine contains valuable raw materials, which should be recycled, and electronic
components, which must be disposed of.
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Do not dispose of in household waste!
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Observe the local regulations regarding disposal!
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According to European provisions (Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste of Electrical and Electronic
Equipment), used electric and electronic equipment may no longer be placed in unsorted municipal
waste. It must be collected separately. The symbol depicting a waste container on wheels indicates
that the equipment must be collected separately.
This machine has to be disposed of, or recycled, in accordance with the waste separation systems in
use.
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According to German law (law governing the distribution, taking back and environmentally correct
disposal of electric and electronic equipment (ElektroG)), used machines are to be placed in a
collection system separate from unsorted municipal waste. The public waste management utilities
(communities) have created collection points at which used equipment from private households can be
disposed of free of charge.
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Information about returning used equipment or about collections can be obtained from the respective
municipal administration office.
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In addition to this, returns are also possible throughout Europe via EWM sales partners.
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