In-Service Inspection And Testing; General Requirements; Periodic Inspection And Test; Cleaning Instruction - ESAB Rogue ES 150i Service Manual

IN-SERVICE INSPECTION AND TESTING

IN-SERVICE INSPECTION AND TESTING
In-service inspection and testing in accordance with IEC 60974-4

General requirements

Qualification of test personnel
Tests of welding power sources can be hazardous and shall be carried out by an expert in
the field of electrical repair, preferably also familiar with welding, cutting and allied
processes.
Test conditions
Tests shall be carried out at an ambient air temperature between 10 °C and 40 °C (50 °F
and 104 °F) on a dry and cleaned welding power source.
Measuring instruments
The accuracy of measuring instruments shall be class 2.5 as a minimum, except for the
measurement of insulation resistance, where the accuracy of the instruments is not
specified but shall be taken into account for the measurement.
The voltmeter shall have an internal resistance of at least 1 MΩ and indicate mean value.

Periodic inspection and test

Periodic inspection and test shall be carried out in accordance with manufacturers
instructions and local regulations. The periodic inspection and test consists of:
• Visual inspection (see section
• Electrical test (see section
The inspection and test shall be documented in a test report (see section
page 61)
A signed and dated label shall be attached to the equipment after an approved test.

Cleaning instruction

To maintain the performance and increase the lifetime of the power source it is mandatory to
clean it regularly. How often depends on:
• the welding process
• the arc time
• the working environment
CAUTION!
Make sure that the cleaning procedure is done in a suitable prepared workspace.
CAUTION!
During cleaning, always wear recommended personal safety equipment, such as
ear plugs, safety glasses, masks, gloves and safety shoes.
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