voestalpine bohler RC 18, Instruction Manual

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1 WARNING
Prior to performing any operation on the machine,
make sure that you have thoroughly read and
understood the contents of this manual.
Do not perform modifications or maintenance
operations which are not prescribed.
The productor cannot be held responsible for damage to per-
sons or property caused by the operator's failure to read or apply
the contents of this manual.
If you have any doubts or problems in using the
system, even if it is not described here, consult
qualified personnel.
1.1 Environment of use
• Any system must be used exclusively for the operations for
which it was designed, in the ways and ranges stated in the
data plate and/or in this manual, according to the national
and international directives regarding safety. A use different
from the one expressly declared by the manufacturer is to be
considered totally inappropriate and dangerous and in this
case the manufacturer shall refuse all responsibility.
•
This device must be used for professional applications only, in
industrial environments.
The manufacturer shall not be responsible for any damages
caused by the system in domestic environments.
•
The system must be used in environments with a tempera-
ture of between -10°C and +40°C (b14°F and
+104°F).
The system must be transported and stored in environments
with a temperature of between -25°C and +55°C (between
-13°F and 311°F).
•
The system must be used in environments free from dust,
acid, gas or any other corrosive substances.
•
The system must be used in environments with a relative
humidity no higher than 50% at 40°C (104°F).
The system must be used in environments with a relative
humidity no higher than 90% at 20°C (68°F).
•
The system must be used at a maximum altitude of 2,000
meters (6,500 feet) above sea level.
2 INSTALLATION
2.1 Commissioning
- Connect the CAN-BUS signal cable for the control of external
devices (such as RC…) to the appropriate connector.
3 SYSTEM PRESENTATION
RC 18/180
This device allows you to vary, by remote control, the amount of
current necessary without interrupting the welding process
Operation of the remote control is activated when it is con-
nected to the connector on the power sources. This connection
can be made also with the system switched on.
4 MAINTENANCE
Routine maintenance must be carried out on the
system according to the manufacturer's directions.
Any maintenance operation must be performed by qualified
personnel only.
No type of modification must be made to the system.
Disconnect the power supply before every opera-
tion!
Carry out the following periodic controls on the
power source:
- Check the electric connections and all the con-
nection cables.
Failure to perform said maintenance will invalidate all war-
ranties and exempt the manufacturer from all liability.