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Care, maintenance and disposal
General
Under normal operating conditions, the power source requires only a minimum of care and
maintenance. However, some important points must be noted to ensure that the welding
system remains in a usable condition for many years.
At every start-up
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Check mains plug, mains cable, welding torch, interconnecting hosepack and ground-
ing (earthing) connection for damage
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Check that the device has an all-round clearance of 0.5 m (1ft. 8in.) to ensure that
cooling air can flow and escape unhindered
Every 2 months
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clean air filter
Every 6 months
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Dismantle device side panels and clean inside of device with dry reduced compressed
air
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If a lot of dust has accumulated, clean the cooling-air ducts
Disposal
Dispose of in accordance with the applicable national and local regulations.
WARNING!
An electric shock can be fatal. Before opening the device
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Move the mains switch to the "O" position
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Unplug the device from the mains
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Put up an easy-to-understand warning sign to stop anybody inadvertently re-
connecting it
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Using a suitable measuring instrument, check to make sure that electrically
charged components (e.g. capacitors) have been discharged
NOTE!
Air inlets and outlets must never be covered, not even partially.
NOTE!
Risk of damage to electronic components. Do not bring the air nozzle too
close to electronic components.
