EN4. MAINTENANCENOTE! Watch out for mains voltage when handling electric cables!Degree and circumstances of machine utilisation should be taken into consideration whenplanning product maintenance. Careful use and preventive maintenance helps to avoidunnecessary production disturbances and breaks. Check the condition of the welding andconnection cables daily. Do not use damaged cables.4.1 Regular maintenance4.1.1 Every six monthsNOTE! Disconnect the plug of the machine from the mains socket and wait for about 2 minutesbefore removing the casing plate.The following maintenance operations should be carried out at least every six months:• Electric connections of the machine – clean any oxidised parts and tighten any looseones.NOTE! You must know the correct tension torques before you start repairing the connections.• Clean the inner parts of the machine from dust and dirt e.g. with a soft brush and avacuum cleaner. Do not use compressed air because there is the danger that the dirtis packed even more tightly in the gaps of the cooling profiles. Do not use a pressurewasher.NOTE! Only an authorised electrician may repair the machine.NOTE! The machine and control panel are at mains current potential. DO NOT remove either thecover or control panel unless authorised to do so. Only authorised and trained personnel can carryout maintenance and repair processes.4.2 Service contractKemppi service workshops make special service contracts with customers about regularmaintenance. All parts are cleaned, checked and if necessary, repaired. Also the operation ofwelding machine is tested.4.3 StorageThe machine must be stored in a clean and dry room. Protect the machine from rain and directsunshine in places where temperature exceeds +25 °C.4.4 Disposal of the machineDo not dispose of electrical equipment with normal waste!Electrical equipment that has reached the end of its life must be collected separately andtaken to an appropriate environmentally responsible recycling facility.The owner of the equipment is obliged to deliver a decommissioned unit to a regionalcollection centre, as per the instructions of local authorities or a Kemppi representative. Byapplying this you will improve the environment and human health.13© Kemppi Oy / 1418