Introduction; General Information - Walter SURFOX 304 Manuel De L'utilisateur

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Introduction

Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing the finest electrochemical
weld cleaning and passivation equipment available today.
WALTER's SURFOX
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easily and cost effectively removes the heat tint from heat
affected zones while completely passivating the stainless
steel surface.
Our new generation of SURFOX machines are equipped
with self-regulating inverter boards, automatically monitoring
and adjusting the current so as to ensure maximum
cleaning effectiveness without loss of productivity.
Before starting, please read the SURFOX owner's manual
completely as we take you step-by-step through the start-
up, operating and maintenance procedures of your new
SURFOX equipment. Your new SURFOX machine has been
built with extra durability to stand up to the heavy demands
of industrial use. However, like any piece of electrical
equipment, care and safety should always be taken when
using and maintaining this valuable investment. With proper
care and maintenance your SURFOX equipment will provide
years of dependable service.
To learn more about other WALTER products, visit our
website: www.walter.com

1.1 General Information

This manual provides all the information required for a safe
installation, start-up and operation of the machine, along
with troubleshooting and maintenance instructions.
The manual is an integral part of the machine and must be
kept carefully with the machine until it is disposed of, to
allow for reference to future updates. Should your copy of
the manual be lost or unreadable, you can request a new
copy from: WALTER - walter.com or surfox.com
The present manual reflects the condition of the machine
at the time of manufacture and may not be deemed
inadequate in case of updates due to subsequent
experience.
WALTER reserves the right to update its products and
manuals without prior notification to users of previously
manufactured machines.
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weld cleaning equipment quickly,
WALTER is not liable for any consequences of incorrect use
of its products, for example:
Incorrect use of the machine or use by untrained
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persons;
Use in violation of the reference standards;
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Incorrect installation;
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Unsuitable main power supply;
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Incorrect maintenance;
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Incorrect maintenance;unauthorized modifications and
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tampering;
Incorrect maintenance;use of non-original spare parts
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or spare parts not specified as suitable for the model in
question;
Incorrect maintenance;partial or total failure to follow the
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instructions;
Unexpected events;
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And any other improper use.
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Operation
The SURFOX machine works by an electrochemical
process to clean and passivate welds on stainless steel.
SURFOX electrolyte solutions are phosphoric acid based,
approved for food industry, and are activated by an electri-
cal current to clean welds. The process takes only a few
seconds without damaging or scratching the surface of the
parts to be cleaned.
Your SURFOX 304 machine can clean:
TIG welds
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Plasma welds
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Laser welds
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Spot welds
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MIG welds
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Basics of passivation:
The cleaning of the welds is not only for aesthetic
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purposes but most importantly for passivation.
Passivation is the treatment of stainless steel surfaces
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to remove contaminants and promote the formation of
a thick and durable protective chromium oxyde layer.
This passive layer will insure the corrosion resistance of
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stainless steel.
If passivation is not done properly, stainless steel and
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heat affected zones may start to rust.