Air-cooling units for water-cooled welding torches (30 pages)
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Operating instructions Air-cooling units for water-cooled welding torches cool50 U40 cool50 U40 115V 099-008598-EW501 Observe additional system documents! 04.04.2016...
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+49 2680 181-0. A list of authorised sales partners can be found at www.ewm-group.com. Liability relating to the operation of this equipment is restricted solely to the function of the equipment.
Checklist for rectifying faults ......................25 Vent coolant circuit ........................26 Fixing the pump shaft (coolant circuit) ..................27 8 Technical data ............................28 cool50 U40 / cool50 U40 115V ....................28 9 Accessories ............................29 General accessories ........................29 099-008598-EW501...
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Contents Notes on the use of these operating instructions 10 Appendix A ............................30 10.1 Overview of EWM branches......................30 099-008598-EW501 04.04.2016...
Safety instructions Notes on the use of these operating instructions Safety instructions Notes on the use of these operating instructions DANGER Working or operating procedures which must be closely observed to prevent imminent serious and even fatal injuries. • Safety notes include the "DANGER" keyword in the heading with a general warning symbol. •...
Safety instructions Explanation of icons Explanation of icons Symbol Description Special technical points which users must observe. Correct Wrong Press Do not press Press and keep pressed Turn Switch Switch off machine Switch on machine enter the menu ENTER Navigating in the menu NAVIGATION Exit the menu EXIT...
Safety instructions General General DANGER Do not carry out any unauthorised repairs or modifications! To avoid injury and equipment damage, the unit must only be repaired or modified by specialist, skilled persons! The warranty becomes null and void in the event of unauthorised interference. •...
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Safety instructions General CAUTION Obligations of the operator! The respective national directives and laws must be observed for operation of the machine! • National implementation of the framework directive (89/391/EWG), as well as the associated individual directives. • In particular, directive (89/655/EWG), on the minimum regulations for safety and health protection when staff members use equipment during work.
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Safety instructions General CAUTION EMC Machine Classification In accordance with IEC 60974-10, welding machines are grouped in two electromagnetic compatibility classes > see 8 chapter: Class A machines are not intended for use in residential areas where the power supply comes from the low-voltage public mains network.
Safety instructions Transport and installation Transport and installation WARNING Risk of accident due to improper transport of machines that may not be lifted! Do not lift or suspend the machine! The machine can fall down and cause injuries! The handles and brackets are suitable for transport by hand only! •...
Safety instructions Transport and installation 2.4.1 Ambient conditions CAUTION Equipment damage due to dirt accumulation! Unusually high quantities of dust, acid, corrosive gases or substances may damage the equipment. • Avoid high volumes of smoke, vapour, oil vapour and grinding dust! •...
Intended use Applications Intended use WARNING Hazards due to improper usage! Hazards may arise for persons, animals and material objects if the equipment is not used correctly. No liability is accepted for any damages arising from improper usage! • The equipment must only be used in line with proper usage and by trained or expert staff! •...
3.3.1 Warranty For more information refer to the "Warranty registration" brochure supplied and our information regarding warranty, maintenance and testing at www.ewm-group.com! 3.3.2 Declaration of Conformity The designated machine conforms to EC Directives and standards in terms of its design and construction: •...
Machine description – quick overview Front view Machine description – quick overview Front view Figure 4-1 Item Symbol Description Screw connector Connects cooling module and welding machine Coolant tank cap Coolant tank Cooling air inlet Machine feet Quick connect coupling, blue Coolant supply to the welding torch Quick connect coupling, red Coolant return from the welding torch...
Design and function General Design and function General WARNING Risk of injury from electric shock! Contact with live parts, e.g. welding current sockets, is potentially fatal! • Follow safety instructions on the opening pages of the operating instructions. • Commissioning may only be carried out by persons who have the relevant expertise of working with arc welding machines! •...
Design and function Cooling module assembly/disassembly Cooling module assembly/disassembly Assembly and disassembly is very simple and doesn't require any tools. Figure 5-1 • Open out all four screw connectors on the cooling module as far as they will go. • Position the welding machine precisely with the machine's feet in the openings of the screw connectors provided on the cooling module.
Design and function Connecting the supply lines Connecting the supply lines Figure 5-2 Item Symbol Description cool50 U40 cool50 U40 115V Power source Connector plug, 8-pole Cooling unit control lead Connector plug, 4-pole Cooling unit voltage supply Power source on site Connection cable, 3-pole 115V Cooling unit voltage supply >...
Design and function Mains connection Mains connection 5.6.1 cool50 U40 115V DANGER Hazard caused by improper mains connection! An improper mains connection can cause injuries or damage property! • Only use machine with a plug socket that has a correctly fitted protective conductor.
Design and function Welding torch connection Welding torch connection CAUTION Overloading the coolant pump! The cooling unit must not be put into operation without a welding torch connected, as otherwise the coolant pump will be destroyed due to thermal overload (the coolant cannot circulate in the coolant circuit).
Design and function Welding torch cooling system Welding torch cooling system CAUTION Coolant mixtures! Mixtures with other liquids or the use of unsuitable coolants result in material damage and renders the manufacturer's warranty void! • Only use the coolant described in this manual (overview of coolants). •...
Design and function Welding torch cooling system 5.8.3 Adding coolant The unit is supplied ex works with a minimum level of coolant. Figure 5-5 Item Symbol Description Coolant tank cap Coolant filter sieve Coolant tank "Min" mark Minimum coolant level •...
For more information refer to the "Warranty registration" brochure supplied and our information regarding warranty, maintenance and testing at www.ewm-group.com! 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.
In addition to this, returns are also possible throughout Europe via EWM sales partners. Meeting the requirements of RoHS We, EWM AG Mündersbach, hereby confirm that all products supplied by us which are affected by the RoHS Directive, meet the requirements of the RoHS (Directive 2011/65/EU).
Rectifying faults Checklist for rectifying faults Rectifying faults All products are subject to rigorous production checks and final checks. If, despite this, something fails to work at any time, please check the product using the following flowchart. If none of the fault rectification procedures described leads to the correct functioning of the product, please inform your authorised dealer.
Rectifying faults Vent coolant circuit Vent coolant circuit To vent the cooling system always use the blue coolant connection, which is located as deep as possible inside the system (close to the coolant tank)! Figure 7-1 099-008598-EW501 04.04.2016...
Rectifying faults Fixing the pump shaft (coolant circuit) Fixing the pump shaft (coolant circuit) DANGER Do not carry out any unauthorised repairs or modifications! To avoid injury and equipment damage, the unit must only be repaired or modified by specialist, skilled persons! The warranty becomes null and void in the event of unauthorised interference.
Technical data cool50 U40 / cool50 U40 115V Technical data Technical data limit values The limit values determination from technical data is calculated taking account of the combined system as a whole (cooling unit and welding machine). cool50 U40 / cool50 U40 115V...
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