Air Liquide M 130, Owner'S Manual

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EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MUST BE PERFORMED IN

COMPLIANCE  WITH LOCAL SAFETY STANDARDS.

• INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONS
ONLY.

• BEFORE INSTALLING the power source, check that the power socket satisfies ampere and voltage

requirements (see data table plate). ENSURE that the socket is protected by appropriate fuses and auto-
matic switches.

• CONNECT an approved standard plug corresponding to the system socket to the power supply cable.

Electric shock could be fatal

1. Never touch exposed electrical

parts.

2. Switch off and disconnect the

power source before installing
or opening.

3. Installation may be performed

by qualified persons only.

4. Installation procedure must

comply with national electricity
standards and all other relevant
regulations.

Fumes and gases may repre-
sent a safety hazard.
Fumes and gases generated
during welding may be danger-
ous if inhaled over a long period
of time.

1. Keep clear of fumes.

2. Ventilate welding area or wear

a breathing mask.

3. Install a natural or forced air

ventilation system in the work
area.

Use a protective mask with suit-
able glass filter (at least NR10)
to safeguard eyes.

1. Wear appropriate eye, ear and

body protection equipment.

2. Protect face, ears and neck

during welding operations.
Advise other persons in the
vicinity to look away and stand
clear of arc rays and hot metal.

The positioning of welding
equipment on inflammable sur-
faces could lead to fire outbreak
or explosion.

1. Never position equipment on

combustible or inflammable
surfaces.

2. Do not install equipment in the

vicinity of inflammable liquids.

A falling power source or other
equipment may cause serious
injury to persons or damage to
objects.

1. Always make use of the handle

to lift power source (applies to
portable models).

2. Use eye bolts and adequate lift-

ing equipment to raise the
power source.

WELDING MAY CAUSE FIRES OR
EXPLOSIONS. Never weld near
inflammable materials.

1. Beware of weld flame. Always

keep a fire extinguisher close at
hand.

2. Never place welding equipment

on inflammable surfaces.

3. Do not weld in closed containers.

4. Let welding equipment and

material cool before handling
them.

Moving parts may cause injury.

1. Keep clear of hazardous areas,

such as moving rollers.

2. Keep all doors, panels and 

covers closed and in place.

Hot areas may cause injury.

Let the power source or other
parts cool before performing
any maintenance or servicing.

Welding wire may cause injury.

Do not point the torch toward
any part of the body, other per-
sons or any type of metal when
unwinding welding wire.