GYS 061699, Manual

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TF-4RN / TF-4W

EN

All welders must use the following procedures to minimize exposure to electromagnetic fields from the welding circuit:

• position the welding cables together - fix them with a clamp, if possible;

• position yourself (upper body and head) as far away from the welding circuit as possible;

• never wrap the welding cables around the body;

• do not position the body between the welding cables. Hold both welding cables on the same side of your body;

• connect the earth clamp as close as possible to the welding area;

• do not work too close to, do not lean and do not sit on the welding machine

• do not weld when transporting the welding machine or its wire feeder.

People wearing pacemakers are advised to consult their doctor before using this device.

Exposure to electromagnetic fields during welding can have other health effects that are not yet known.

TRANSPORT AND TRANSIT OF THE WIRE FEEDER

The wire feeder is equipped with handles for easy transportation. Be careful not to underestimate the weight of the machine. The handle cannot be 

used to hang or attach the machine on something else. Never lift the machine while there is a gas bottle on the support shelf. The transport rules 

applying to each item are different. 

Do not carry the unit over people or objects.

The removal of the wire reel from the machine is recommended before undertaking any lifting operation.

The machine is fitted with non-insulated lifting eye bolts, they are designed for wire feeder maintenance and not for wire feeder lifting during 

welding operations.  If they are used during welding, the eye bolts must be insulated from the building’s earth.

Stray welding currents can damage earth connections, damage electrical equipment and cause overheating of components which 

could result in fire.

- All welding connections must be firmly secured, check regularly !

-  Make sure that the metal part fixation is strong and without any electrical problems !

- Attach or hang all the electrically conductive elements, such as the trolley or lifting systems in order to insulate them !  

- Do not place any electrical equipment such as drills on top of the welding machine or its trolley without insulating them!

- Always place welding torches or electrodes holders on an insulated surface when they’re not in use!

EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION

• Place the wire feeder on a floor with a maximum incline of 10°.

- Provide sufficient floor space to ventilate the feeder and access the controls.

• This equipment must be used and stored in a place protected from dust, acid, gas or any other corrosive substance.

- The dispenser must be protected from driving rain and not exposed to sunlight.

• The machine protection level is IP21, which means :

- Protection against acess to dangerous parts from solid bodies of a ≥12.5mm diameter and,

- Protection against vertically falling drops.

GYS does not incur any responsibility regarding damages to both objects and persons that result from an incorrect and/or 

dangerous use of the machine.

MAINTENANCE / RECOMMENDATIONS

• Maintenance should only be carried out by a qualified person. A yearly maintenance is recommended.

• Ensure the machine is unplugged from the mains, and then wait 2 minutes before carrying out maintenance work. High voltage 

and currents inside the machine are high and dangerous.

• Regularly remove the case and remove any excess dust. Take the opportunity to have the electrical connections checked by a qualified person, with 

an insulated tool.

• Regularly check the condition of the connection cable between the wire feeder and the machine. If found damaged, the interconnection cable must 

be replaced.

- Leave the hose reel openings free for air intake and outlet.

- Do not use this unit to defrost pipes, recharge batteries/capacitors or start engines.

• Warning !  If a transport/handling solution (e.g. trolley) other than the one recommended by the manufacturer is used to move the unit while 

welding, make sure that the transport/handling tool is insulated from the case of the wire feeder. 

• All the side doors of the wire feeder must be closed when the unit is switched on.