Fronius MagicWave 1700, Operating Instructions Manual

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The fumes given off during welding contain gases and vapors that are
harmful to health.
Welding fumes contain substances which may cause birth defects and
cancers.
Keep your head away from discharges of welding fumes and gases.
Do not inhale any fumes or noxious gases that are given off.
Extract all fumes and gases away from the workplace, using suitable means.
Ensure a sufficient supply of fresh air.
Where insufficient ventilation is available, use a respirator mask with an
independent air supply.
If you are not sure whether your fume-extraction system is sufficiently
powerful, compare the measured pollutant emission values with the
permitted threshold limit values.
The harmfulness of the welding fumes will depend on e.g. the following
components:
-
the metals used in and for the workpiece
- the electrodes
- coatings
- cleaning and degreasing agents and the like
For this reason, pay attention to the relevant Materials Safety Data Sheets
and the information given by the manufacturer regarding the components
listed above.
Keep all flammable vapors (e.g. from solvents) well away from the arc
radiation.
Hazards from
noxious gases
and vapours
Keep other people - especially children - well away from the equipment and
the welding operation while this is in progress. If there are still any other
persons nearby during welding, you must
-
draw their attention to all the dangers (risk of being dazzled by the arc or
injured by flying sparks, harmful welding fumes, high noise immission
levels, possible hazards from mains or welding current ...)
- provide them with suitable protective equipment and/or
- erect suitable protective partitions or curtains.
Protection for
yourself and
other persons
(continued)
“Protective clothing” also includes:
-
protecting your eyes and face from UV rays, heat and flying sparks with
an appropriate safety shield containing appropriate regulation filter glass
- wearing a pair of appropriate regulation goggles (with sideguards)
behind the safety shield
- wearing stout footwear that will also insulate even in wet conditions
- protecting your hands by wearing appropriate gloves (electrically insula-
ting, heat-proof)
To lessen your exposure to noise and to protect your hearing against injury,
wear ear-protectors!