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Before installation
Safety
WARNING!
Incorrect operation and incorrectly performed work can cause serious injury and
damage to property.
All work listed in these Operating Instructions may only be performed by trained specialist
personnel. All functions described in these Operating Instructions may only be used by
trained specialist personnel. All work and functions described must only be performed and
used once the following documents have been read and understood in full:
► These Operating Instructions
► All operating instructions for system components, especially the safety rules
Intended Use
The power source is intended exclusively for pre-heating welding wires during TIG hot-wire
welding in combination with the manufacturer's system components.
Any other use does not constitute proper use.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage resulting from improper use.
Proper use also means:
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Reading these Operating Instructions in their entirety
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Following all instructions and safety rules in these Operating Instructions
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Carrying out all the specified inspection and servicing work
Setup Regula-
tions
WARNING!
Toppling or falling devices can be deadly.
Securely set up the devices on a level and stable surface.
The device has been tested according to degree of protection IP23. This means:
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Protection against solid foreign bodies larger than Ø 12.5 mm (0.49 in.)
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Protection against spraywater up to an inclined angle of 60°
Cooling air
The device must be set up so that cooling air can flow through the air vents on the front
and back unhindered.
Dust
Ensure that any metallic dust is not sucked into the device fan during grinding work, for ex-
ample.
Operation outdoors
The device can be installed and operated outdoors in accordance with degree of protection
IP23. Avoid the effects of direct moisture (from rain, for example).
Generator-pow-
ered Operation
The power source is generator-compatible.
The maximum apparent power S
1max
of the power source is required for dimensioning the
necessary generator output.
