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Care, maintenance and disposal
General
Under normal operating conditions the wire-feed units require only a minimum of care
and maintenance. However, it is vital to observe some important points to ensure the
welding system remains in a usable condition for many years.
Every start-up
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Check welding torch, interconnecting hosepack and grounding (earthing) connec-
tion for signs of damage
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Perform a visual check on the feed rollers and inner liners for signs of damage
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Check contact pressure of wire-feed rollers and adjust if necessary
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Check brake and adjust if necessary
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Dismantle device side panels and clean inside of device with dry reduced com-
pressed air
NOTE!
Risk of damage to electronic components. Do not bring air nozzle too
close to electronic components.
Every 6 months
Disposal
Dispose of in accordance with the applicable national and local regulations.
WARNING!
An electric shock can be fatal. Before opening the device
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Turn the mains switch to the „O“ position
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Unplug the device from the mains
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Put up an easy-to-understand warning sign to stop anybody inadver-
tently switching it back on again
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Using a suitable measuring instrument, check to make sure that electri-
cally charged components (e.g. capacitors) have discharged
