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- an adequate maintenance of the equipment.
Therefore, be sure this manual is carefully
read and understood by the maintenance
and technical operators.
2.2 LOCATION
Welding processes of any kind can be dange-
rous not only to the operator but to any person
situated near the equipment if safety and opera-
ting rules are not strictly observed.
Therefore the owner and the operator must
be aware of all possible risks so that they
may take the necessary safety precautions to
avoid any kind of accident at work.
The main precautions to be observed are:
- Operators should protect their body by
wearing non flammable, close fitting protec
-
tive clothing, without
pockets or turned-up
trousers. Oil or grea-
se should be carefully
removed from all arti-
cles, before wearing.
Operators should also
wear closed safety bo-
ots with steel toe caps
and with rubber soles
( Fig. 1).
1. Leather gloves
2. Leather aprons
3. Shoes Cover
4. Security shoes
5. Face mask
6. Crust leather slee-
ves to protect the
arms.
According to the requirements
in 2006/25/EC Directive and EN
12198 Standard, the equipment
is a category 2. It makes compul-
sory the adoption of Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) having filter with a pro
-
tection degree up to a maximum of 15, as
required by EN169 Standard.
- Operators should wear a non- flammable
welding helmet or face shield designed so as
to shield the neck and the face, also on the
sides. The helmet or the face shield should
be fitted with protective glasses adequate to
the welding process and current used. Glass
screens must always be kept clean, and im-
mediately replaced if they are broken or cra-
cked (Fig.2). It is good practice to install a
IMPORTANT
CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING IN-
STRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING THE
UNIT AND MAKE SURE THAT THE YEL-
LOW AND GREEN GROUNDING CON-
DUCTOR IS DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO
THE GROUND IN THE WELDING LOCA-
TION.
THE UNIT MUST NEVER BE OPERATED
WITHOUT PANELS AS THIS COULD BE
DANGEROUS FOR THE OPERATOR AND
COULD CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO
THE EQUIPMENT.
THE UNIT WORKS ONLY WITH INPUT
VOLTAGE OF 230Vac -50 Hz-1Ph.
THE INPUT CABLE IS ENERGIZED EVEN
WHEN THE MAIN SWITCH IS ON THE “0”
POSITION. THEREFORE, BEFORE SER-
VICING THE EQUIPMENT, MAKE SURE
THAT THE 2 POLE PLUG IS DISCON-
NECTED FROM THE LINE SOCKET.
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION
The unit’s identification number (specification
or part number) model, and serial number
usually appear on a nameplate attached to the
rear panel. Equipment which does not have a
control panel such as gun and cable assem-
blies is identified only by the specification or
part number printed on the shipping container.
Record these numbers for future reference.
1.2 RECEIPT OF EQUIPMENT
When you receive the equipment, compare
it with the invoice to make sure it is complete
and inspect the equipment for possible dama-
ge due to shipping. All machines dispatched
have been scrupulously checked. However,
should your machine not work properly, con-
sult the section on TROUBLE SHOOTING in
this manual. If the fault persists, consult your
authorized dealer.
2.0 SAFETY WARNING
2.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains all the necessary in-
structions for:
- the installation of the equipment;
- a correct operating procedure;
Optical Radiation Emission
Category 2
(EN 12198)
