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.
The persons carrying pacemaker have to consult a doctor before using these machines
Do not use the unit to thaw tubing.
In TIG welding, manipulate the gas bottle carefully. Indeed, there are risks if the bottle or the
bottle valve are damaged.
RECOMMENDATION
TO
REDUCE
ELECTRO-MAGNETIC
EMISSIONS
General
The user is responsible for installing and using the arc welding equipment according to the manufacturer’s
instructions. If electromagnetic disturbances are detected, then it shall be the responsibility of the user of the arc
welding equipment to resolve the situation with the technical assistance of the manufacturer.
Evaluation of the welding area
Before installing arc welding equipment the user shall make an assessment of potential electromagnetic problems in
the surrounding area
a.
Other wiring, control cables, tephones and communication cables; above, below and adjacent to the
welding machine
b.
Radio and television transmitters and receivers;
c.
Computer and other control equipment;
d.
Equipment critical for safety purposes such as safety checks of industrial equipment;
e.
The health of persons in the vincity, for example persons who wear pacemakers and hearing aids;
