MICRO PRODUCTS GP0, Service Manual

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11.0 SAFETY REMINDERS
The following accident prevention information is presented
to eliminate potential hazards while operating, inspecting
or repairing Micro-Weld Electric resistance welding
equipment.
Important safety compliance information for Micro-Weld
Welders.
GENERAL
1. Qualified personnel, prior to using equipment, must
instruct an operator on basic operation and
malfunction methods.
2. Safety eyeglasses must be worn by all personnel
operating or servicing welders.
3. Use safety equipment properly and keep safety
equipment on welders.
4. Determine that both operating voltages and hertz
(cycles) of power supply correspond to ratings listed
on welder nameplate located on welder housing.
5. Check nameplate ratings and keep within capacities and
material categories stated therein.
6. Adjustments or repairs must be made by persons
thoroughly familiar with operating principles of
welder.
7. Welder must be disconnected from power supply prior to
maintenance or repair procedures.
ELECTRICAL
1. Refer to national Electrical Code and local
regulations for adequate electrical wiring to power
welder. Do not operate welder with inadequate
electrical power supply cords or cable.
2. All welders must be grounded through power supply and
welder ground connection terminal securely tightened.
3. All welders must be able to be disconnected from power
source either by a double breaking disconnect switch
or unplugged by standard rated plugs.
4. All welders must be fused to prevent injury should an
electrical malfunction occur. Welders must never be
fused for an ampere load that exceeds the ratings
stated on welder nameplate. Normally welders are fused
using the nameplate rated load; time lag parameters
functional to standard fuse allow this specification.
5. Electric power cords to welder must be kept in good
condition. Report any damage or potential hazards to
maintenance personnel.
6. The weld head selection switch, potentiometer or range
selection devices must not be changed to a new
position while a weld operation is in process.
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