Design and function
Transport and installation
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Design and function
5.1
Transport and installation
5.1.1
Lifting by crane
WARNING
Risk of injury during lifting by crane
!
When lifting the machine by crane, persons may be severely injured by falling machines
or mount-on components.
• Simultaneous lifting
of system components such as power source
,
wire
feeder or cooling unit without suitable crane components is not
allowed. Each system component has to be lifted separately!
• Remove any supply leads and accessories before lifting by crane
(e.g.
hose package
,
wire spool
,
shielding gas cylinder
,
toolbox, wire feeder
,
remote control,etc.)!)
• Properly close and lock all casing covers and protective caps
before
lifting by crane!
• Use the correct number of hoisting equipment of the right size in the
correct position! Observe craning principle (see figure)!
• For machines with lifting eyes: always lift all lifting eyes simultaneously
!
• When using retrofitted craning frames etc.: always use at least two
lifting points positioned as far apart as possible
– observe option
description.
• Avoid any jerky movements!
• Ensure that the load is
distributed evenly! • Use chain hoists and
chain slings of the same length only!
• Stay outside the danger zone underneath the machine!
• Observe the regulations regarding occupational safety and accident
prevention for the respective country.
Craning principle
5.1.2
Ambient conditions
T he 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.
Equipment damage due to contamination!
Unusually high amounts of dust, acids, corrosive gases or substances can damage the machine
(observe maintenance intervals > see 6.2 chapter).
• Avoid large amounts of smoke, steam, oily fumes, grinding dust and corrosive ambient air!
5.1.2.1 In operation
Temperature range of the ambient air:
• -25 °C to +40 °C (-13 °F to 104 °F)
Relative humidity:
• up to 50 % at 40 °C (104 °F)
• up to 90 % at 20 °C (68 °F)
5.1.2.2 Transport and storage
Storage in a closed room, temperature range of the ambient air:
• -30 °C to +70 °C (-22 °F to 158 °F)
Relative humidity
• up to 90 % at 20 °C (68 °F)
