OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODELS 427A (R-1), 428A (R-2), AND 429A (R-3) WELD HEADS
REV. AB
MODEL 514 TUBEMASTER OR 515/516 PIPEMASTER POWER SUPPLY
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THESE DOCUMENTS, AND THE CONTAINED INFORMATION HEREIN, ARE PROPRIETARY AND ARE NOT TO BE REPRODUCED, USED OR DISCLOSED TO
OTHERS FOR MANUFACTURE OR FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE, EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED, IN WRITING, BY MAGNATECH, LLC
4.0
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS FOR OPERATION OF ARC WELDING EQUIPMENT
4.1
Important Notice
The nature of the GTAW process creates some potential hazards. In accordance and compliance with the
international safety regulations, the "exclamation symbol" indicates that this equipment is to be considered
"Hazardous" UNTIL an operator has been made aware of these potential hazards by READING THIS
MANUAL.
The "lightening flash" symbol indicates that there are potential electrical hazards. The display of these
symbols make it the
OPERATOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO INSURE THAT HE HAS READ AND/OR BEEN
MADE AWARE OF ALL OF THE SAFETY RELATED ITEMS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING, OPERATING OR
SERVICING MAGNATECH EQUIPMENT OR AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED AS PART OF THE
WELDING SYSTEM.
4.2
Owner/Operator Obligations
4.2.1
Safety Precautions (General)
The owner/operator must ensure that people working with the system:
Are familiar with the basic regulations on workplace safety and accident prevention and who have
been instructed in how to operate the equipment.
Have read and understand` the sections on safety and the warnings contained in this manual.
Keep a copy of the instruction manual at the welding location at all times.
Insure that the workplace and the equipment are always kept clean (see
Weld Head
Maintenance
).
Only operate the power supply if all the protective features are fully functional. Before switching
the power to the system “ON”, ensure that no one will be injured.
At least once per week, check the system for any damage that may be visible from the outside, and
check that all the safety features work correctly.
Use only original parts purchased from the manufacturer.
Welding products and welding processes can possibly cause serious injury or death, and damage to other
equipment if the operator does not strictly observe all safety rules and take precautionary actions.
Safe practices are outlined in the ANSI Z49.1,
Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes
. See
Safety Precautions
for other guides and publications for what you should learn before operating
this equipment.