Maintenance, care and disposal
Maintenance work, intervals
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6.3
Maintenance work, intervals
Repair and maintenance work may only be performed by qualified authorised personnel; otherwise the
right to claim under warranty is void. In all service matters, always consult the dealer who supplied the
machine. Return deliveries of defective equipment subject to warranty may only be made through your
dealer. When replacing parts, use only original spare parts. When ordering spare parts, please quote the
machine type, serial number and item number of the machine, as well as the type designation and item
number of the spare part.
6.3.1
Daily maintenance tasks
6.3.1.1 Visual inspection
• Mains supply lead and its strain relief
• Gas cylinder securing elements
• Check hose package and power connections for exterior damage and replace or have repaired by
specialist staff as necessary!
• Gas tubes and their switching equipment (solenoid valve)
• Check that all connections and wearing parts are hand-tight and tighten if necessary.
• Check correct mounting of the wire spool.
• Wheels and their securing elements
• Transport elements (strap, lifting lugs, handle)
• Other, general condition
6.3.1.2 Functional test
• Operating, message, safety and adjustment devices (Functional test)
• Welding current cables (check that they are fitted correctly and secured)
• Gas tubes and their switching equipment (solenoid valve)
• Gas cylinder securing elements
• Check correct mounting of the wire spool.
• Check that all screw and plug connections and replaceable parts are secured correctly, tighten if
necessary.
• Remove any spatter.
• Clean the wire feed rollers on a regular basis (depending on the degree of soiling).
6.3.2
Monthly maintenance tasks
6.3.2.1 Visual inspection
• Casing damage (front, rear and side walls)
• Wheels and their securing elements
• Transport elements (strap, lifting lugs, handle)
• Check coolant tubes and their connections for impurities
6.3.2.2 Functional test
• Selector switches, command devices, emergency stop devices, voltage reducing devices, message
and control lamps
• Check that the wire guide elements (inlet nipple, wire guide tube) are fitted securely.
• Check coolant tubes and their connections for impurities
• Check and clean the welding torch. Deposits in the torch can cause short circuits and have a negative
impact on the welding result, ultimately causing damage to the torch.
