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WARNING

WELDING OPERATION

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PERSONNEL PROTECTION

LOCATION

Place the Welder well away from heat sources. Place the

Welder in a well-ventilated environment. Place the Welder in

a safe, protected area. It must not be installed outdoors. Do not install the

Welder in dusty environments. Dust can get into the inner parts of the unit

and inhibit cooling. The Welder must be positioned on a flat, stable surfa-

ce that extends further than the units own dimensions in all directions.

CLEAN LOCATIONS

The installation area must be kept clean and dry to be sure the Welder

fans do not draw in small objects or liquids. Not only could the equip-

ment malfunction but a serious risk of fire outbreak could be created.

REPAIRS

Never attempt to repair the Welder yourself. Always

refer to the manufacturer or an authorized repairer.

All warranty provisions will immediately become null and void if any repair,

or attempt to repair, not specifically authorized in writing or handled by

the constructor is carried out. Furthermore, the constructor will accept

no responsibility for any malfunction or damage resulting as a conse-

quence of such unauthorized action.

SPARE PARTS

Use only manufacturer-recommended spare parts.

Other spare parts could cause equipment mal-

function. The use of non-original spare parts will also result in the war-

ranty provisions becoming null and void, releasing the manufacturer

from any responsibility for malfunction or damage resulting as a con-

sequence of such action.

CAUTION !

Welding processes can be dangerous for the operator and bystanders

if the safety warnings and instructions are not heeded.

WORK-AREA FLOORING

The work-area flooring MUST be fireproof.

WORK-AREA SURFACES

Work benches or tables used during welding

MUST have fireproof surfaces.

PROTECTION MASK

Wear a protective non-flammable welding mask

to protect your neck, your face and the sides of

your head. Keep the front lens clean and replace it if it is broken

or cracked. Place a transparent protection glass between the mask

and the welding area.

CLOTHING

Wear close-fitting, closed, non-flammable, pocke-

tless clothing.

EXTINGUISHER

Always place an approved fire extinguisher in the immediate vicinity

of the work area. Fire extinguishers should be checked regularly.

EYE PROTECTION

NEVER look at the arc without appropriate eye protection.

FUMES AND GASES 1

Clean away paint, rust or any other dirt from the item to

be welded to avoid the creation of dangerous fumes.

FUMES AND GASES 2

NEVER weld on metals containing zinc, mercury, chro-

mium, graphite, heavy metals, cadmium or beryllium unless

the operator and the bystanders use appropriate air-supplied respirators.

CONFINED SPACES

When welding in small environments, leave the power

source outside the area where welding will take place and

attach the grounding clamp to the part to be welded.

HUMIDITY

Never weld in wet or humid environments.

DAMAGED CABLES

Never use damaged cables. (This applies to both

the power and the welding cables.)

DAMAGED CABLES

Never remove the unit side panels. If the side panels

can be opened, always checked they are closed

tightly before starting any work.

HIGH VOLTAGE PROTECTION

Together with the previous instructions, the following pre-

cautions should be strictly observed

FIRE PREVENTION

Together with the previous instructions, the following pre-

cautions should be strictly observed.

Welding operations require high temperatures therefore

the risk of fire is great.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

The Welder must be taken to an authorized Technical Assi-

stance Centre if the equipment has been damaged in any way

or if any one of the following events occurs : liquid infiltration; dama-

ge caused by falling objects; exposure to rain or humidity (exceeding

the specified limits); malfunction; performance failure or if the equip-

ment has been dropped.

OVERLOAD PROTECTION

Check that the power source supplying the Welder carries the

correct voltage and is safety-protected. The power switch must open all the
power supply circuits. (If a single-phase connection is used, both the live and
the neutral poles must be open. If a three-wire connection is used , all three
poles must be open. Four-wire circuits require all poles and neutral open).
Time-delayed fuses or K-standard circuit breakers should be used.

CABLE COLOURS

The green-yellow wire is for earthing. (Don’t use it for

anything else !)

INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT

The equipment is not suitable for use in washrooms,

shower cubicles, pool areas or similar environments. If

you are obliged to use the unit in such areas, turn off all water sup-

plies and check the area has been evacuated.

OPERATING AND/OR INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT 3

Never use the Welder in an explosive, corrosive, abra-

sive or saline environment.

VENTILATION