Before Putting A Timetwin Digital Welding Installation Into Service; Safety; Utilisation For Intended Purpose Only; Machine Set-Up Regulations - Fronius TimeTwin Digital Operating Instructions Manual

Before putting a TimeTwin Digital welding instal-
lation into service

Safety

Danger from incorrect operation.
Operating the machine incorrectly can cause serious injury and damage!
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Utilisation for in- TimeTwin Digital may ONLY be used for MIG/MAG tandem ("twin") welding. Utili-
tended purpose
sation for any other purpose, or in any other manner, shall be deemed to be "not
only in accordance 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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Machine set-up The power sources are tested to "Degree of protection IP23", meaning:
regulations -
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In accordance with IP23, the welding installation can be set up and operated out-
doors. However, the built-in electrical components must be protected against di-
rect wetting.
Danger from toppling welding machine.
A welding machine that topples over can easily kill someone!
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The power sources' venting-ducts are a very important safety feature. When
choosing the machines' location, make sure that it is possible for the cooling air
to enter and exit unhindered through the louvers on the front and back of the
machines. Any electroconductive metallic dust from e.g. grinding-work must not
be allowed to get sucked into the machines
Mains connec- The welding installation is designed to run on the mains voltage given on the
tion power source rating plate. If your version of the installation does not come with
the mains cables and plugs ready-mounted, they must be mounted in accordance
with your national regulations and Standards. For details of fuse protection of
the mains supply lead, please see the Technical Data given in the Operating Inst-
ructions manual for the power source.
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WARNING!
Before starting to use the installation for the first time, read the section hea-
ded "Safety rules".
following all the instructions given in the Operating Instructions manuals for
the individual components
performing all stipulated inspection and servicing work.
Protection against penetration by solid foreign bodies with diameters >12
mm
Protection against spraywater up to an angle of 60° to the upright
WARNING!
Place the welding machine on an even, firm floor in such a way that it stands
firmly.