Fronius TransSteel 3500 Syn, Operating Instructions Manual

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MMA welding
Safety
WARNING!
Danger from incorrect operation and work that is not carried out properly.
This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property.
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All the work and functions described in this document must only be carried
out by technically trained and qualified personnel.
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Read and understand this document in full.
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Read and understand all safety rules and user documentation for this device
and all system components.
WARNING!
Danger from electrical current.
This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property.
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Before starting work, switch off all devices and components involved and dis-
connect them from the grid.
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Secure all devices and components involved so they cannot be switched back
on.
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After opening the device, use a suitable measuring instrument to check that
electrically charged components (such as capacitors) have been discharged.
Preparation
1
Move the mains switch to the "O" position
2
Disconnect the mains plug
3
Detach all cables to the wirefeeder at the power source
IMPORTANT! Check the rod electrode packaging to determine whether the
rod electrodes are for (+) or (-) welding.
4
Plug the grounding cable into either the (-) or the (+) current socket, depend-
ing on the type of electrode, and lock in place
5
Use the other end of the grounding cable to establish a connection to the
workpiece
6
Plug the bayonet current plug of the electrode holder cable into the free cur-
rent socket with the opposite polarity, according to the type of electrode, and
twist it clockwise to latch it in place
7
Plug in the mains plug
MMA welding
CAUTION!
Risk of injury and damage from electric shock.
As soon as the mains switch is in the "I" position, the rod electrode in the elec-
trode holder is live.
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Make sure that the rod electrode does not touch any persons or electrically
conductive or earthed parts (e.g. the housing, etc.)
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