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MAINTENANCE
WARNING!
The mains supply must be disconnected during cleaning and maintenance.
CAUTION!
Only persons with the appropriate electrical knowledge (authorised personnel) may
remove the safety plates.
NOTE!
Regular maintenance is important for safe and reliable operation.
NOTE!
Perform maintenance more often during severe dusty conditions.
Before each use - make sure that:
• Product and cables are not damaged,
• The torch is clean and not damaged.
5.1
Routine maintenance
Maintenance schedule during normal conditions. Check equipment prior to every use.
Interval
Area to maintain
Every 3 months
Clean or replace
unreadable labels.
Clean weld terminals. Check or replace weld
cables.
Every 6 months
Clean inside
equipment. Use dry
compressed air with
reduced pressure.
5.2
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.
