iSTM mini
9 Maintenance and cleaning
BAL.0523.0 • 2019-10-17
EN - 23
9.1 Maintenance intervals
When using arc welding equipment, always observe the provisions of EN 60974-4 Inspection and testing, as well as any
national laws and regulations.
Check the following:
9.1.1 iSTM mini for ABIROB
®
G
1
Remove the protective cap
.
2
Pull off the cover
3
Clean exposed parts with compressed air.
4
Remount the cover
and put on the protective cap
again.
NOTICE
• The specified maintenance intervals are standard values and refer to single-shift operation.
Several times a day
Weekly
Monthly
Clean weld spatter from the torch
head. In the case of heavy weld
spatter build-up, clean during each
welding break.
• Clean the
ABIROB
®
torch with a
torch cleaning station. Then spray
with
ABICOR BINZEL
anti-spatter
fluid.
We recommend basic cleaning once a
week. The type and frequency of
cleaning shall be determined and
established by the operator of the
welding system.
• Check that the connections (cable
assembly, control lead, ground)
are secure. Tighten if necessary.
Optional wire brake
• Clean the wire brake 1–2 times
depending on the quality of the wire
9.2 Cleaning the wire guide on
page EN-25
Tab. 13
Maintenance intervals
NOTICE
• We recommend that the
iSTM mini
is cleaned every three months.
1
Protective cap
2
Cover
3
iSTM mini
without protective cap and cover
Fig. 19
Cleaning the iSTM mini for
ABIROB
®
G
1
2
3