Goldschmidt SMARTWELD SPARK, Operation Manual

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9.4 Operating the device
Bursts of flame pose a serious burn hazard! Serious burns
may occur to the skin, hair, and eyes. To start the ignition,
insert the electrodes 40 mm deep into the Thermit
®
portion.
After ignition, immediately retreat to the required safe
distance. If the device is not properly inserted, the ignition
of the Thermit ® portion will occur on the surface and result
in less time to reach the safe distance.
The reaction of the Thermit
® portion poses a serious burn
hazard! Serious burns may occur to the skin, hair, and eyes.
When the acoustic signal sounds, immediately remove the
device from the crucible and move back at least six meters
from the crucible.
Hot electrodes pose a serious burn hazard! Burns may occur
to your own skin and the skin of others. Do not touch the
electrodes until they have cooled down. Always handle the
device carefully. The tips of the electrodes may still glow after
igniting the Thermit
®
portion.
Once the device is correctly prepared (see Chapter 9.3), you may proceed with
the operation.
9.4.1 Starting the device
To start the device, push the ON switch. The device goes into standby and the ON
LED on the display comes on green.