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Start-up
Safety
WARNING!
Danger from incorrect operation.
Operating the equipment incorrectly can cause serious injury and damage, as can any
work that is not carried out correctly.
► Before putting the unit into service for the first time, read the “Safety rules”
Utilisation for in
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tended purpose
only
The VR 1530 wirefeeder may ONLY be used in MIG/MAG welding, as part of a suitably
configured installation.
Utilisation for any other purpose, or in any other manner, shall be deemed to be “not in ac
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cordance with the intended purpose. The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage
resulting from such improper use.
Utilisation in accordance with the “intended purpose” also comprises
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following all the instructions given in this manual
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performing all stipulated inspection and servicing work
Machine set-up
regulations
WARNING!
An electric shock can be fatal.
Incorrect operation or poorly executed work can cause serious injury or damage.
► If you are not using the optional “Adapter plate for VR 1500”, the wirefeeder must be
mounted in such a way that it is insulated from earth.
There are two possible positions in which the VR 1530 wirefeeder can be mounted to an
insulated surface (see “Ready-drilled holes”):
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Horizontal position: on the baseplate of the VR 1530
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Vertical position: on the side of the VR 1530
IMPORTANT!
Degree of protection IP 21 is only assured where the VR 1530 is mounted
in the horizontal. However, it is acceptable to mount the VR 1530 in the vertical in enclosed
spaces.
Horizontal position
Vertical position