Fronius TransSteel 4000 Pulse, Operating Instructions Manual

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If a valve on a shielding gas cylinder is open, turn your face away from the outlet.
When no welding is taking place, close the valve of the shielding gas cylinder.
Leave the cap on the valve of the shielding gas cylinder when the cylinder is not
connected.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions and applicable national and international
provisions for shielding gas cylinders and accessories.
Danger Posed by
Shielding Gas
Leak Risk of asphyxiation due to uncontrolled shielding gas leak
Shielding gas is colorless and odorless and may suppress the oxygen in the ambi-
ent air in the event of leakage.
- Ensure there is a sufficient supply of fresh air with a ventilation flow rate of
at least 20 m³ per hour.
- Please observe the safety and maintenance information for the shielding gas
cylinder or the main gas supply.
- When no welding is taking place, close the valve of the shielding gas cylinder
or the main gas supply.
- Always check the shielding gas cylinder or main gas supply for uncontrolled
gas leakage before each start-up.
Safety Measures
at the Setup
Location and
During Transport A toppling device can be deadly! Set up the device securely on an even, solid sur-
face
- The maximum permitted tilt angle is 10°.
Special regulations apply in areas at risk of fire or explosion
- Follow the appropriate national and international regulations.
Use instructions and checks within the company to ensure that the vicinity of the
workplace is always clean and organized.
Only set up and operate the device in accordance with the protection class
shown on the rating plate.
When setting up the device, ensure that there is an all-round clearance of 0.5 m
(1 ft. 7.69 in.) to allow cooling air to circulate unhindered.
Take care to ensure that the applicable national and regional guidelines and acci-
dent prevention regulations are observed when transporting the device, espe-
cially guidelines concerning hazards during transport and shipment.
Do not lift or transport any active devices. Switch off devices before transport or
lifting.
Before transporting the device, completely drain the coolant and dismantle the
following components:
- wirefeeder
- wirespool
- shielding gas cylinder
It is essential to conduct a visual inspection of the device to check for damage
after it has been transported but before commissioning. Have any damage re-
paired by trained service technicians before commissioning the device.
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