Design and function
General
16
099-008598-EW501
04.04.2016
5
Design and function
5.1
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!
• Connection and welding leads (e.g. electrode holder, welding torch, workpiece lead,
interfaces) may only be connected when the machine is switched off!
Observe documentation of other system components when connecting!
5.2
Machine cooling
To obtain an optimal duty cycle from the power components, the following precautions should be
observed:
•
Ensure that the working area is adequately ventilated.
•
Do not obstruct the air inlets and outlets of the machine.
•
Do not allow metal parts, dust or other objects to get into the machine.
5.3
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!
• The machine may not be lifted by crane or suspended!
CAUTION
Installation site!
The machine must not be operated in the open air and must only be set up and
operated on a suitable, stable and level base!
• The operator must ensure that the ground is non-slip and level, and provide sufficient
lighting for the place of work.
• Safe operation of the machine must be guaranteed at all times.
