11. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
5. HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION
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Limitations:
– Do not use for;
• operations in severe conditions (e.g. extreme climates, freezer applications, strong
magnetic fields etc).
• operations subject to special rules (e.g. potentially explosive atmospheres, mines etc).
• operations that require ingress protection greater than IPX0, e.g. in rain or snow etc.
General:
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Training should be sought out in
• the safe use of this equipment;
• the
processes;
• the emergency procedures;
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Welding power sources are not to be used for pipe thawing.
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Take precautions against toppling over, if the power source shall be placed on a tilted plane.
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All equipment should be kept in good working condition, inspected and, when defective,
promptly repaired or withdrawn from service - All equipment should be placed so that it does
not present a hazard in passageways, on ladders or stairways, and should be operated in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
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In the vicinity of an arc, non-reflective curtains or screens shall be used to isolate persons
from the arc radiation. A warning, e.g. a symbol for eye protection, should refer to the hazard
of arc radiation.
5.2
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read instructions
1. Read owner's Manual before using or servicing unit.
2. Use only manufacturer‘s supplied replacement.
Exploding parts can injure.
1. Always wear a face shield and long sleeves.
2. Wear approved face shield or safety goggles with side shields.
3. Wear proper body protection to protect skin.
Static can damage PC boards
1. Put on grounded wrist strap before handing boards or parts.
2. Use proper static-proof bags and boxes to store, move or ship PC boards.
Pacemaker wearers
1. Magnetic fields can affect pacemakers.
Pacemaker wearers keep away.
2. Wearers should consult their doctor before going near plasma arc cutting operations.
Overuse can cause overheating
1. Allow cooling period, follow rated duty cycle before starting to weld again.
Do not weld in at height
Electric shock can kill
1. Do not touch live electrical parts.
2. Wear dry, hole-free insulating gloves and body protection.
3. Do not wrap electrical cable around your body.
4. Ground the workpiece with a good electrical ground.
Circuit board
Control transformer
Control silicon
Main transformer
Circuit board
Control transformer
Control silicon
Main transformer
