Commissioning
ORBIMAT 180 SW
| Operating instructions
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(17.09.18) OW_ORBIMAT_180SW_BA_850060202_00_EN
7.4
Connecting the welding power supply
CAUTION!
Damage to the orbital welding power supply through the mains supply voltage being exceeded.
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Check whether the mains supply voltage corresponds to the specifications in chap. 5.
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Observe requirements for the power supply: RCCB 30 mA.
DANGER!
Faulty ignition in case of unmounted or incorrectly positioned weld head!
Electric shock, bodily injury and damage to property also at other devices.
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If the weld head is not ready for operation, switch the machine to the "Test" function.
DANGER!
Improper access to and opening of the ORBIMAT system.
Electric shock.
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Disconnect the system from the mains.
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Remove all the external devices connected to the system (weld heads, etc.).
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If the machine was in operation beforehand, allow it to cool down sufficiently.
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Allow only a professional electrician to access the electrical system.
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Never
connect an opened system to the mains network.
DANGER!
Liquid in the housing due to improper use and transport.
Electric shock.
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Do not
place liquids (beverages) on the system.
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Do not block ventilation slots.
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Check housing interior for moisture after transporting the machine and leave it open to air it out
if necessary.
WARNING!
Ultraviolet radiation from the arc while welding.
Damage to eyes and burning of skin.
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During operation, wear eye protection to EN 170 and skin-covering safety clothing.
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At closed weld heads ensure proper working order of the eye protection.
WARNING!
Hot leaking liquids and hot plug connections during heavy operation.
Danger of scalding.
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Heed the safety precautions of the technical supervisor/person in charge of safety.
CAUTION!
Hot surfaces of the weld head and weld points, including for a period of time after welding.
Danger of burns.
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Wear safety gloves.
7.4.1
Setting up machine
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First set up the system for connection in such a way that it is as accessible as possible from the front and rear.
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Ensure that the machine is disconnected from the mains network on all sides.
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Secure the machine against being switched on unintentionally.
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Place the machine on a stable, fixed and plane base.
7.4.2
Connecting a gas bottle
DANGER!
Exceeding the maximum permissible operating pressure of the forming gas can result in lethal
injuries.
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A pressure reducer must be used.
1. Check the stability of the gas bottle. Secure the gas bottle against falling over.
2. Ensure that the union nut on the pressure reducer fits the thread on the valve of the gas bottle.
3. Mount the pressure reducer on the gas bottle.
4. Connect the gas distributor (there is no gas distributor if a double pressure reducer is used).
5. Screw both included gas hoses onto the gas distributor or the double pressure reducer respectively..
6. Insert the gas hose (which is intended for connection to the power source and is identified by the plug-in nipple
made of brass on the end) into the provided connection socket on the rear back of the power source.
7. Connect the weld head.