Maintenance, care and disposal
Maintenance schedule
6.3
Maintenance schedule
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Maintenance step
Only personnel designated as inspectors or repairers due to their trai-
ning are allowed to carry out the relevant work step! Non-applicable in-
spection points are omitted.
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Check and clean the welding torch. Deposits in the welding torch may
cause short circuits, impair the welding result and lead to welding torch
damage!
•
Check wire drive, welding torches, and liner elements for application-
related equipment and setting.
•
Clean the wire feed rolls on a regular basis (depending on the degree
of soiling). Replace worn wire feed rolls.
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Connections of the welding current leads (check for tight and locked
seating).
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Is shielding gas cylinder with gas cylinder securing elements
(chain/belt) secured?
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Strain relief: Are hose packages secured with strain relief?
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Checking all supply lines and their connections (pipes, hoses, hose
packages) for damage or leaks.
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Checking the welding system for damage to the housing.
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Transport elements (strap, lifting eyes, handle, wheels, parking brake)
corresponding safety elements (if necessary fuse caps) are present
and flawless?
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Cleaning connections of coolant pipes (quick connect coupling,
connections) from impurities and install protective caps when not in
use.
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Gas test that the solenoid valve opens and closes properly.
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Checking operating, signalling and indicator lights, protective devices
and actuators.
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Check wire feed roll holder (wire feed rolls must be firmly seated on
their holders and must not have any play)
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Cleaning dirt filter (if applicable)
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Checking correct mounting of the wire spool.
•
Clean external surfaces with a damp cloth (do not use aggressive
cleaning agents).
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Cleaning the power source (inverter)
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Cleaning heat exchanger (torch cooling)
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Coolant change (torch cooling)
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Periodic inspection and testing
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The coolant must be checked using the appropriate frost protection tes-
ter TYP 1 (KF) or FSP (blueCool) for sufficient frost protection and re-
placed if necessary (accessories).
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05.12.2023
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