Fronius TransSteel 4000 Pulse, Operating Instructions Manual

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Arc Air Gauging
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 equip-
ment 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
disconnect 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
Set the power switch to - O -
2
Unplug the mains plug
3
Remove the MIG/MAG welding torch
4
Insert the grounding cable into the (-) current socket and lock
5
Connect the other end of the grounding cable to the workpiece
6
Insert the bayonet connector of the arc air gouging torch into the (+) current
socket and twist it clockwise to lock
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 approx. 100
mm from the arc air gouging torch;
the air outlet openings of the arc air gouging torch must be at the bottom
9
Insert the mains plug
Arc air gouging
CAUTION!
Danger of injury and damage from electric shock.
When the power switch is switched to position - I -, the electrode in the arc air
gouging torch is live.
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Ensure that the electrode is not touching any people or electrically conduct-
ive or grounded parts (housing, etc.).
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