TransClean 130
Operating instructions
GB
Spare parts list
Plasma cleaning device
42,0426,0075,EN 012009
Dear Reader
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Fronius - and congratulations on your new, technically highgrade Fronius product! This instruction manual will help you get to know your new
machine. Read the manual carefully and you will soon be familiar with all the many
great features of your new Fronius product. This really is the best way to get the most
out of all the advantages that your machine has to offer.
Please also take special note of the safety rules - and observe them! In this way, you
will help to ensure more safety at your product location. And of course, if you treat your
product carefully, this definitely helps to prolong its enduring quality and reliability - things
which are both essential prerequisites for getting outstanding results.
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Safety rules
DANGER!
WARNING!
CAUTION!
NOTE!
Important!
„DANGER!“ indicates immediate and real danger. If it is not avoided, death
or serious injury will result.
„WARNING!“ indicates a possibly dangerous situation. Death or serious
injury may result if appropriate precautions are not taken.
„CAUTION!“ indicates a situation where damage or injury could occur. If it
is not avoided, minor injury and/or damage to property may result.
„NOTE!“ indicates a risk of flawed results and possible damage to the
equipment.
„Important!“ highlights tips for correct operation and other particularly useful
information. It does not indicate a potentially damaging or dangerous situation.
General
If you see any of the symbols depicted in the „Safety rules“, special care is
required.
The device is manufactured using state-of-the-art technology and according
to recognised safety standards. If used incorrectly or misused, however, it
can cause
- injury or death to the operator or a third party,
- damage to the device and other material assets belonging to the operator,
- inefficient operation of the device.
All persons involved in commissioning, operating, maintaining and servicing
the device must:
- be suitably qualified,
- have sufficient knowledge of plasma cutting and
- read and follow these operating instructions carefully.
The operating instructions must always be at hand wherever the device is
being used. In addition to the operating instructions, generally applicable and
local regulations regarding accident prevention and environmental protection
must be made available and observed.
All safety and danger notices on the device
- must be kept in a legible state
- must not be damaged/marked
- must not be removed
- must not be covered, pasted or painted over.
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General
(continued)
Before switching on the device, remove any faults that could compromise
safety.
Your personal safety is at stake!
Utilisation in
accordance with
„intended purpose“
Environmental
conditions
The device is to be used exclusively for its intended purpose.
The device is designed exclusively for plasma cleaning.
Utilisation for any other purpose, or in any other manner, shall be deemed to
be „not in accordance with the intended purpose“. The manufacturer shall
not be liable for any damage resulting from such improper use.
Utilisation in accordance with the „intended purpose“ also includes
- reading all operating instructions carefully and following them thoroughly
- studying and obeying all safety and danger notices carefully
- performing all stipulated inspection and servicing work.
The device is designed for use in industry and the workshop. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for any damage caused through use in a
domestic setting.
The manufacturer likewise accepts no liability for inadequate or incorrect
results.
Operation and/or storage of the device outside the stipulated area will be
deemed as „not in accordance with the intended purpose.“ The manufacturer
shall not be liable for any damage resulting from such improper use.
Obligations of
the operator
Ambient temperature:
- during operation: -10 °C to + 40 °C (14 °F to 104 °F)
- during transport and storage: - 25 °C to + 55 °C (-13 °F to 131 °F)
Relative humidity:
- up to 50 % at 40 °C (104 °F)
- up to 90 % at 20 °C (68 °F)
Ambient air: free from dust, acids, corrosive gases and substances, etc.
For use at altitudes above sea level: up to 2000 m (6500 ft)
The operator undertakes to allow only such people to work with the device
who:
- are familiar with the fundamental instructions regarding safety and
accident prevention, and have been instructed on how to use the device
- have read and understood the „Safety rules“ section and warning notices
in these operating instructions, and then signed them to confirm this
- are trained to produce the required results.
Checks must be carried out at regular intervals to ensure that operators are
working in a safety-conscious manner.
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Obligations of
personnel
Before using the device, all persons instructed to do so undertake:
- to follow the basic instructions regarding safety at work and accident
prevention
- to read the „Safety rules“ section and warning notices in these operating
instructions, and sign them to confirm that they have understood them
and will follow them.
Before leaving the work area, ensure that no-one or nothing can come to any
harm in their absence.
Protecting
yourself and
others
Anyone involved with plasma cleaning exposes themselves to numerous
risks e.g.:
- parts may chip off
- arc radiation, which can damage eyes and/or skin
- hazardous electromagnetic fields, which risk the lives of those using
cardiac pacemakers
- risk of electrocution from mains current and operating current
- greater noise pollution
- harmful smoke and gases
Anyone who works on the workpiece while cleaning is in progress must wear
suitable protective clothing with the following properties:
- flame-resistant
- insulating and dry
- cover the whole body
- undamaged and in good condition
- trousers with no turn-ups
Protective clothing refers to a variety of different items. Operators should:
- protect eyes and face from UV rays, heat and sparks with regulation
protective goggles with side protection.
- wear solid footwear that provides insulation even in wet conditions
- protect the hands with suitable gloves (electrically insulated and providing
protection against heat).
Insulated ear protection should be worn to reduce the harmful effects of
noise and to prevent injury.
Keep all persons, especially children, out of the working area while devices
are running or cleaning is in progress. If, however, there are people in the
vicinity,
- make them aware of all the dangers (risk of dazzling by arc, injury from
parts chipping off, inhaling smoke, noise, possible danger from mains or
operating current, etc),
- provide suitable protective equipment and
- erect suitable safety screens/curtains.
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Danger from
toxic gases and
vapours
The smoke produced during cleaning contains harmful gases and vapours.
This smoke contains substances which may, under certain circumstances,
cause birth defects or cancer.
Hold your head away from any developing smoke or gases. Developing
smoke and harmful gases
- must not be breathed in
- must be extracted from the working area using appropriate methods.
Make sure the area is well ventilated. Otherwise, a protective mask with air
supply must be worn.
If there is any doubt about whether the extraction system is powerful enough,
then the measured toxic emission values should be compared with the
permissible limit values.
The following components are responsible, amongst other things, for the
smoke’s degree of toxicity:
- the composition of the surface
- coatings
- cleaners, degreasers, solvents etc.
The relevant material safety data sheets and manufacturer’s specifications
for the listed components should therefore be studied carefully.
Danger from
flying sparks
Danger from
mains current
and operating
current
Flammable vapours (e.g. solvent fumes) should be kept away from the arc’s
radiation area.
Flying sparks may cause fires or explosions.
Never clean in the vicinity of flammable materials.
Flammable materials must be at least 11 metres (35 ft) away from the arc, or
alternatively covered with an approved cover.
A suitable, tested fire extinguisher must be available and ready for use.
Sparks and hot parts may also get into adjacent areas through small gaps or
openings. Take appropriate precautions to prevent any danger of injury or fire.
An electric shock can be fatal. Every electric shock is potentially life threatening. Do not touch live parts either inside or outside the device.
Make sure that you and others are protected with an adequately insulated,
dry temporary backing or cover for the earth or ground potential. This temporary backing or cover must extend over the entire area between the body
and the earth or ground potential.
All cables and leads must be complete, undamaged, insulated and adequately dimensioned. Loose connections, scorched, damaged or inadequately
dimensioned cables and leads must be repaired/replaced immediately .
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Danger from
mains current
and operating
current
(continued)
Do not sling cables or leads either around the body or parts of the body.
Never immerse the plasma torch in liquids (e.g. for cooling purposes)
Arrange for the mains and device supply to be checked regularly by a qualified electrician to ensure the PE conductor is functioning properly.
The device must only be operated on a mains supply with a PE conductor
and a socket with an earth contact.
If the device is operated on a mains without a PE conductor and in a socket
without an earth contact, this will be deemed to be gross negligence. The
manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage resulting from such improper
use.
If necessary, provide an adequate earth connection for the workpiece.
Switch off unused devices.
Wear a safety harness if working at great heights.
Before working on the device, switch it off and pull out the mains plug.
Attach a clearly legible and easy-to-understand warning sign to the device to
prevent anyone from reconnecting it to the mains and switching it on again.
EMC and EMF
measures
After opening the device:
- discharge all live components
- ensure that all components in the device are de-energised.
If work on live parts cannot be avoided, appoint a second person to switch off
the main switch at the right moment.
It is the operator’s responsibility to ensure that no electromagnetic interference occurs in electrical and electronic devices
If electromagnetic interference is detected, the operator is obliged to take
action to rectify the situation.
Check for possible problems, and check and evaluate neighbouring devices’
resistance to interference according to national and international requirements:
- safety components
- power, signal and data transfer lines
- computer and telecommunications devices
- measuring and calibrating devices
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EMC and EMF
measures
(continued)
Supporting measures for avoidance of EMC problems:
a) Requirements for the mains connection
- if electromagnetic interference arises despite correct mains connection,
additional measures are necessary (e.g. use a suitable line filter).
- High-performance devices can affect the quality of mains voltage through
their current input. For certain types of device, therefore, there may be
special application restrictions or minimum requirements in respect of the
maximum permissible mains impedance (see Technical data). In this
event the plant operator (if appropriate after consultation with the power
supply company) must check whether the connection conditions are
appropriate.
b) Current-carrying cables and leads should be
- as short as possible
- run closely together (to avoid EMF problems)
- kept well apart from other leads
c) Equipotential bonding
d) Shield, if necessary
- screen off other devices nearby
Electromagnetic fields may pose as yet unknown risks to health:
- effects on other persons’ health, e.g. those with pacemakers and hearing
aids
- Those with pacemakers must seek advice from their doctor before
approaching the device or when cleaning is in progress
- For safety reasons, keep distances between the cables and the
operator’s head/torso as great as possible
- Do not carry cables or hosepacks over the shoulders or wind them round
any part of the body
Specific areas of
risk
Covers and side panels may only be opened/removed while maintenance or repair work
is being carried out.
During operation
- ensure that all covers are closed and all side panels are fitted properly.
- keep all covers and side panels closed.
If steam is escaping from the plasma torch, a serious risk of injury exists
(scalding of hands, body, face, eyes, etc.). The plasma torch should therefore be held away from the body at all times.
Never touch the workpiece or head of the plasma torch during or after
cleaning - risk of burns.
Plasma torches and other parts with a high operating temperature must be
allowed to cool down before handling.
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