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Welding
The following measures should be taken before
starting electric welding on the machine or
attachments connected to the machine.
1 Turn off the electric power with the battery
disconnect switch.
2 Disconnect the batteries, both the plus and
minus terminal.
3 Disconnect the electronic units ; V-ECU, E-ECU,
I-ECU, CCM and so on. For further information,
contact a workshop authorized by Volvo
Construction Equipment.
4 Connect the welding equipment's ground
connection as close to the welding point as
possible and make sure that the current does not
pass across a bearing.
5 Ventilate well, specially if the welding is
performed in a confined space.
6 Remove all paint from an area of at least 10 cm
(4 in) around the welding point.
WARNING
Risk of toxin inhalation.
Burning of painted, plastic or rubber parts produces
gases that could damage respiratory tracts.
Never burn painted or rubber parts or any plastics.
NOTICE
A fire extinguisher should be easily accessible
during all welding work.
NOTE!
The weld will be related with inferior quality and
strength, never weld directly on a painted surface.
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Maintenance
Maintenance service, when required