Maintenance, care and disposal
Maintenance work, intervals
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6.3.2
Monthly maintenance tasks
6.3.2.1 Visual inspection
• Casing damage (front, rear and side walls)
• Wheels and their securing elements
• Transport elements (strap, lifting lugs, handle)
6.3.2.2 Functional test
• Selector switches, command devices, emergency stop devices, voltage reducing devices, message
and control lamps
• Check coolant tubes and their connections for impurities
• Check that the wire guide elements (inlet nipple, wire guide tube) are fitted securely.
• Check that all connections and wearing parts are hand-tight and tighten if necessary.
• Check the wire guide.
• Check and clean the welding torch. Deposits in the torch can cause short circuits and have a negative
impact on the welding result, ultimately causing damage to the torch.
• Check that all screw and plug connections and replaceable parts are secured correctly, tighten if
necessary.
6.3.3
Annual test (inspection and testing during operation)
The welding machine may only be tested by competent, capable personsl. A capable person is
one who, because of his training, knowledge and experience, is able to recognise the dangers
that can occur while testing welding power sources as well as possible subsequent damage and
who is able to implement the required safety procedures.
For more information refer to the "Warranty registration" brochure supplied and our information
regarding warranty, maintenance and testing at
www.ewm-group.com
!
A periodic test according to IEC 60974-4 "Periodic inspection and test" has to be carried out. In addition
to the regulations on testing given here, the relevant local laws and regulations must also be observed.
