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Before commissioning
Safety
Proper use
The power source is intended exclusively for MMA welding and TIG welding in conjunction
with system components from Fronius.
Utilisation for any other purpose, or in any other manner, shall be deemed to be not in ac-
cordance with the intended purpose.
The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damages arising from such usage.
Proper use also includes:
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carefully reading these operating instructions
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following all the instructions and safety rules in these operating instructions
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performing all stipulated inspection and maintenance work
Setup regulations
The device is tested to IP 23 protection, meaning:
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protection against penetration by solid foreign bodies with diameters > 12.5 mm (0.49
in.)
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protection against direct sprays of water at any angle up to 60° from the vertical
Cooling air
The device must be set up in such a way that cooling air can flow freely through the slots
in the front and rear panels.
Dust
Ensure that metallic dust is not sucked into the system by the fan, when carrying out grind-
ing for example.
Outdoor operation
The device can be set up and operated outdoors in accordance with IP23 degree of pro-
tection. Avoid direct wetting (e.g. from rain).
Mains connection
The devices are designed for the mains voltage specified on the rating plate. The fuse pro-
tection required for the mains lead can be found in the "Technical data" section. If there is
no mains cable or mains plug on your device, fit one that conforms to national standards.
WARNING!
Incorrect operation or shoddy workmanship can cause serious injury
or damage. All activities described in these operating instructions may only be
carried out by trained and qualified personnel. All functions described in these op-
erating instructions may only be used by trained and qualified personnel. Do not
carry out any of the work or use any of the functions described until you have fully
read and understood the following documents:
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these operating instructions
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all the operating instructions for the system components, especially the safe-
ty rules
WARNING!
Toppling or falling devices can cause life-threatening injuries. Place
devices on a solid, level surface so that they remain stable.
NOTE!
An inadequately dimensioned electrical installation can cause serious
damage. The mains lead and its fuse must be dimensioned to suit the local power
supply. The technical data shown on the rating plate applies.
