Wacker Neuson RD24, Instruction Manual

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Maintenance
General maintenance instructions
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4.00.04 Welding work on the machine
Welding work on the machine may only be performed by specifically
trained and authorized personnel.
Welding work on the machine may change the characteristics of
the machine, and are only permissible with the agreement of the
manufacturer.
Welding work on safety-related components may only be performed by
the authorized customer service of the manufacturer.
WARNING
Fire and explosion!
Serious injuries or death as a result of ignition or explosion of
combustible materials (fuels, oil, gases).
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Make sure that there are no flammable or explosive materials in
the vicinity of the welding work.
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Put down welding covers.
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Wear personal protective equipment.
NOTICE
Overvoltage and heat!
Material damage to electric/electronic components of the machine
caused by electric current or the effects of heat.
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Before starting electrical welding work, remove all connection plugs
from electronic components of the machine.
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Connect negative terminal of the welding appliance at the
component to be welded in the vicinity of the weld.
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Remove insulating layers of paint before starting welding work.
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Keep welding leads away from the electrical leads of the machine.
If not possible, the welding leads cross the machine leads.
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Touch only the welds with live electrodes.
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Prior to welding work remove components which may get damaged
by heat or welding work.
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Observe the instruction manual of the diesel engine.
Procedure
Switch off diesel engine and remove ignition key.
Wait for the 2 minutes after-running time of the machine to pass.
Disconnect battery, first negative then positive terminal.
Remove plug of the control devices of the machine.
Connect negative terminal of the welding appliance in the vicinity of
the weld.
Do not get too close to other components when welding.
Reconnect all connection plugs after welding.
Attach battery.