Fronius TransSteel 3500 Syn, Operating Instructions Manual

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Arc Air Gauging (TSt 5000 Syn)
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 IMPORTANT! A grounding cable with a cable cross-section of 120 mm² is re-
quired for arc air gouging.
1
Move the mains switch to the "O" position
2
Disconnect the mains plug
3
Remove the MIG/MAG welding torch
4
Plug the grounding cable into the (-) current socket and twist to fasten it
5
Use the other end of the grounding cable to establish a connection to the
workpiece
6
Plug the bayonet current plug of the arc air gouging torch into the (+) current
socket and twist it clockwise to fasten it
7
Connect the compressed air connection of the arc air gouging torch to the
compressed air supply
Working pressure: 5 - 7 bar (constant)
8
Clamp the carbon electrode so that the electrode tip protrudes approxim-
ately 100 mm out of the arc air gouging torch;
the air outlet openings of the arc air gouging torch must be located at the
bottom
9
Plug in the mains plug
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