43
EN
Start-up
Safety
Proper use
The KD 7000 cold wire wire-feed unit should exclusively be used as a wire-feed unit for the
cold wire TIG and laser cold wire welding processes.Any use above and beyond this pur-
pose is deemed improper.
The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damage arising from such usage.
Proper use also includes:
-
Complying with all the instructions in the operating instructions
-
performing all stipulated inspection and maintenance work
Setup regulations
The KD 7000 is tested to IP23, meaning:
-
protection against penetration by solid foreign bodies greater than 12 mm in diameter
-
protection against spraywater at any angle up to 60° to the vertical
The KD 7000 can be set up and operated outdoors in accordance with protection class
IP23.
However, the built-in electrical components must be protected against direct wetting.
The cooling is a very important safety feature. When choosing the installation site, ensure
that the cooling air can enter and exit unhindered through the relevant air openings. Elec-
troconductive metallic dust (e.g. from grinding work) must not be allowed to enter the de-
vice.
Mains connection
The KD 7000 is designed to run on the mains voltage indicated on the rating plate.
The mains cable and plug are ready-fitted. For details of fuse protection of the mains lead,
please see the technical data.
Connecting the
VR 1530 KD wire
drive
Plug the connecting cable control plug into the connection socket for the external wire
drive of the KD 7000
Tighten the union nut by hand to fix the torch in place
Plug the connecting cable control plug into the VR 1500 KD control connection and
twist it to fasten it
Tighten the union nut by hand to fix the torch in place
WARNING!
Incorrect operation or shoddy workmanship can cause serious injury
or damage. All work described in this document must only be carried out by
trained and qualified personnel. All functions described in this document must
only be used by trained and qualified personnel. Do not carry out any of the work
or use any of the functions described until you have fully read and understood the
following documents:
-
this document
-
all the operating instructions for the system components, especially the safe-
ty rules
WARNING!
A wire-feed unit that topples over could easily kill someone!
The KD 7000 must be installed or mounted on a suitable fixture or on a solid, level
surface so that it remains stable.
1
2
3
4
Summary of Contents for KD 7000
Page 2: ...2...
Page 4: ...4...
Page 30: ...30 TIG KD connection box wiring diagram...
Page 32: ...32 KD 7000 wiring diagram...
Page 45: ...45 EN 3 Inserting the wire spool 1 1 2 3 1 2 3 1...
Page 52: ...52 Spare parts list KD 7000...
Page 57: ...57...
Page 58: ...58...
Page 59: ...59...
