Before Commissioning; Safety; Utilisation For Intended Purpose Only; Setup Regulations - Fronius FK 6000 Operating Instructions And Spare Parts List

Before commissioning

Safety

Utilisation for in- The cooling unit may ONLY be used for cooling welding system components used in MIG/
tended purpose MAG, TIG, MMA (electrode) or plasma welding.
only Utilisation for any other purpose, or in any other manner, shall be deemed to be "not in ac-
cordance with the intended purpose". The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage
resulting from such improper use.
Utilisation in accordance with the "intended purpose" also comprises
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Setup regulations

The device is tested to IP23 protection, meaning:
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Cooling air
The system must be set up in such a way that the cooling air can flow unimpeded through
the slots in the side panels. Ensure that there is constantly a 0.5 m (1 ft. 7.69 in.) all-round
clearance around the device.
Dust
Ensure that no metallic dust, for example from grinding work, is sucked into the system by
the fan.
Outdoor operation
The device can be set up and operated outdoors in accordance with IP23 degree of pro-
tection. Avoid direct wetting (e.g. from rain).
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 instructions given in this manual
performing all stipulated inspection and servicing work.
WARNING! If one of these devices falls or topples over, it could cause serious or
even fatal injury. Place all system components on a solid, level surface in such a
way that they remain stable.
WARNING! An electric shock can be fatal. There is a risk of serious injury and
damage if the cooling unit is not insulated correctly. Always ensure that there is
no electrically conductive connection between the base plate of the cooling unit
and the surface. Before installing the cooling unit, remove all electrically conduc-
tive parts between the base plate of the cooling unit and the surface.
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° to the vertical
NOTE! Air inlets and outlets must never be covered, not even partially.
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