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MAINTENANCE
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Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
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Disconnect the generator and wait until the ventilator stopped before working on the unit. Inside the
device, voltages and current are dangerous.
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2 or 3 times a year, remove the steel cover and blow off the dust with compressed air. Let check the
electrical connections (with an insulated tool) and the insulations by qualified personnel.
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Regularly control the state of the cord. If this supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its after sales service or a similarly qualified technician to avoid any danger.
ADVICE
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Respect welding polarities and currents indicated on the electrode packaging
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Remove the electrode from the electrode holder when you do not use it.
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Leave the inlets free to allow in/out air circulation.
SECURITY
The arc welding can be dangerous and leads serious injury, may fatal. Protect yourself and
protect the others.
Respect the following warnings:
Arc rays
Protect yourself thanks to a welding helmet in compliance with EN175 equiped with filters
in compliance with EN 169 or EN 379. Inform and protect by the same means any people
in the welding environment.
Rain, steam,
humidity
The working environment must be clean (degree of pollution ≤ 3) and protected
against
rain. Put the appliance on an even place and at least at one meter from the parts to be
welded. Do not use them under rain or snow.
Electric shocks
This appliance may only be used in accordance with the power supply requirements listed
before. Do not touch live parts. Check that the supply system is suitable for the post.
Moving
Do not underestimate the weight of the apparatus. Do not carry it over people or things.
Do not drop it. Do not set it brutally
Burns
Wear protective or fire-proof clothing (overalls, jeans).
Use some welder gloves and a fire-proof apron.
Protect the others by installing non flammable protection wall, or prevent the others
from looking at the arc and have them keep a sufficient distance
Fire risks
Suppress all flammable products from the working area. Do not works near flammable gas.
Smokes
Do not inhale gas or welding smokes. If indoors ventilate the area well and/or use local
extraction ventilation equipment to remove fumes and gases.
Extraprecautions
Any welding operation :
-in environments with increased risk of electric shock,
-in confined spaces,
-in the presence of flammable or explosive materials
must be evaluated in advance by an “Expert supervisor” and must always be carried
out in the presence of other people trained to intervene in case of emergency.
Technical protection measures MUST BE taken as described in the TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATION "IEC 62081".
Welding in raised positions is forbidden unless safety platforms are used.
People wearing Pacemakers are advised not to use this machine, however if necessary, please
seek medical advice prior to use.
Do not use the welding unit to unfreeze pipes.
Handle gas bottles with care - there is increased danger if the bottle or its valve are damaged.
