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Operating Manual E4-2800/4200/5200 / M4-3000/4000/5500
04/2014
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 General Information
The welding machine is constructed according to EN 60974-1.
The unit may involve dangers, however, unless
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It is operated by qualified or at least trained personnel
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It is used in accordance with the “intended purpose“
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Damage to equipment or accessories are repaired immediately´
The device is not suitable for thawing frozen pipelines – Danger of Fire!
The legal safety rules must be observed.
2.2 Transport
The units should always be transported
without
gas bottle. Prior to transport, all the cables
have to be wound up and bound together on the device.
The unit can be moved on its wheels in combination with cooling unit and wheel set.
Carrying handles, if available, must not be used for transport by crane! A suitable carrying
device has to be used!
2.3 Installing and environmental conditions
The device must not be operated in hazardous areas.
The environment must be free from excessive dust, unusual mechanical stresses (vibrations,
shocks) and aggressive media, unless they occur during welding.
The device should be placed on a flat, horizontal ground. If it has to be placed on an inclined
plane or on a higher working place, machine and the gas bottle must be adequately secured.
Inlet and exhaust air must be free. Cooling air inlet and outlet openings must not be covered
by welding aprons, towels, walls, etc.
Setting up the device in direct rain, the device must be covered at a large scale. However,
the cooling air flow must not be affected!
2.4 Personal protection
Arc Rays
The emission of UV rays from the welding arc may cause injuries of the eyes and
combustion of the skin. Therefore, the welder must wear dry protective clothing (gloves,
helmet, protective mask, ...) and should not wear contact lenses.
Protect other persons in the vicinity of the welding area from UV rays and spatter by suitable,
non-flammable partition walls, safety glasses or something similar.
