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(01.2012) OM_BA_ORBIMAT_CA_01_EN
OWNER INFORMATION AND SAFET Y PRECAUTIONS
ORBIMAT CA
| Operating instructions
2. OWNER INFORMATION AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
2.1
Duties of the owner
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Workshop/outdoor/field use: The owner is responsible for safety in the dangerous area of the machine and ensures
that only trained personnel operate the machine and occupy the dangerous area.
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Employee safety: The owner is responsible for complying with the safety regulations described and for safety-
conscious working with all prescribed safety equipment see Sec. 2.3, Page 7.
2.2
Use of the machine
2.2.1
Intended purpose
The orbital welding systems (Power Sources CA/CB 165/300 and Orbitwin in conjunction
with the orbital weld heads of the OW/OWS/TP/P/OP/HX series and the accessories recom-
mended by the manufacturer) are used for the welding of ferritic, uncoated pipes up to the
pipe circumferences specified by the heads and maximum possible pipe walls using the
Tungsten Inert Gas process (TIG) with a direct current arc, and if specified, with an alterna-
ting current arc.
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Heed the safety precautions in these operating instructions.
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Heed the safety precautions in the operating instructions of the accessories and other
machines.
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Comply with inspection and maintenance intervals.
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Use machine only in its original state. Use only genuine accessories, spare parts and
operating materials.
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Do not remove safety devices or modify their function.
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Use the machine only on empty, unpressurized pipes and containers in a non-
explosive atmosphere.
2.2.2
Improper use
Any use that differs from or goes beyond the use specified under "Intended purpose" is
improper. The owner shall be responsible for any damage which results from improper use.
The machine is not intended for use by the private consumer.
It is impermissible to remove safety devices or operate the machine without the safety
devices.
It is impermissible to exceed the technical values specified for normal operation..
2.2.3
Limits of the product
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Workplace: In pipe preparation, plant construction or in the plant
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Space requirement/Movement space: Radial space requirement of approx. 2 meters around the machine for
operating personnel.
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Working illumination: At least 300 Lux.
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Maintenance, see Sec. 10.1, Page 72
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Age of operating personnel: At least 14 years old and without physical impairments.
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Qualification of operating personnel: Instructed person with professional training in welding technology.
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Operation by one person
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Climate conditions:
Temperature range for machine operation: –10 °C to 40 °C, (< 70% rel. humidity).
Temperature range for machine storage: –20 °C to 40 °C, (< 70% rel. humidity).
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Do not work in misty, rainy or stormy conditions outside.
Cooling is only ensured with a full water tank.
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