GYS GYSPOT 2600, User Manual

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8
SAFETY
Spot welding can be dangerous and can cause serious and even fatal injuries.
Protect yourself and others. Ensure the following safety precautions are taken:
Arc radiation
Protect yourself with a helmet fitted with filters in compliance with EN169 or EN
379.
Rain, steam, damp
Use your welding unit in a clean/dry environment (pollution factor ≤ 3), on a flat
surface, and more than one meter from the welding work-piece. Do not use in rain
or snow.
Electric shock
This device must only be used with an
earthed
power supply.
Do not
touch the
parts under tension. Check that the power supply is suitable for this unit.
Falls
Do not move the unit over people or objects.
Burns
Wear protective (fire-proof) clothing (cotton, overalls or jeans).
Wear protective gloves and a fire-proof apron.
Ensure other people keep a safe distance from the work area and do not look
directly at the welding arc.
Protect others by installing fire-proof protection walls.
Fire risks
Remove all flammable products from the work area. Do not work in presence of
flammable gases.
Fumes
Do not inhale welding gases and fumes. Use the device in a well ventilated
environment, with artificial extraction if welding indoors.
Additional
Any welding operation undertaken in:
Precautions
- rooms where there is an increased risk of electric shocks,
- poorly ventilated rooms,
- the presence of flammable or explosive material,
Should always be approved by a "responsible expert", and made in presence of
people trained to intervene in case of emergency.
Technical protection as described in the Technical Specification CEI/IEC 62081 must
be implemented. Welding in raised positions is forbidden, except in case of safety
platforms use.
GYS cannot be held responsible for damage to persons or items, as a result of using the machine in the following
circumstances:
•
Modification or neutralisation of safety elements has been undertaken
•
Safety recommendations written in this manual have not been adhered to
•
Modification of the product’s specifications
•
Use of accessories not specified by the manufacturer
•
Failure to observe regulations specific to the country or state in which the machine is used.
People wearing pacemakers are advised to see their doctor before using this device.
Do not use the welding unit to unfreeze pipes.
Handle gas bottles with care - there is increased danger if the bottle or its valve are damaged.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:
GYS Company attests under its own responsibility that products:
GYSPOT 39.02, 39.04, Pro 230, Pro 400
and 2600
are manufactured according to the requirements of the following European directives:
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Low voltage directive: 2006/95/CE – 12/12/2006
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CEM directive : 2004/108/CE – 15/12/2004
They are in conformity with the harmonized standards:
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EN 62135-1
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EN 62135-2
EC marking date: March 2011
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Le 01/03/2011 Nicolas BOUYGUES
Société GYS
Président Directeur Général/ CEO
134 BD des Loges
53941 Saint Berthevin