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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
2.1
Components
The product consists of the following main components and
elements:
A
Connection flange with rotating hinge
B Rubber seal
C Flexible hose
D Arm section (wall/unit side)
E Middle hinge
F Extraction hood (
RotaHood
)
G Handle
H Rotary knob for throttle valve control
I Throttle valve
J Hood hinge
K Arm section (hood side)
Fig. 2.1
Main components and elements
2.2
Operation
2.2.1 Mobile use
The welding fume is extracted through the hood of
the extraction arm by the fan of a mobile fume extractor
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. The
arm discharges the polluted air to the filter unit.
The arm is fitted with a throttle valve to regulate the airflow.
2.2.2 Stationary use
The welding fume is extracted through the hood of the
extraction arm by a single or central fan. The arm discharges
the polluted air to an extraction duct with filter unit or directly
to the atmosphere.
The arm is fitted with a throttle valve to regulate the airflow.
2. Type: MFD, MFS or MFE
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SAFETY
General
The manufacturer does not accept any liability for
damage to the product or personal injury caused by
ignoring of the safety instructions in this manual, or
by negligence during installation, use, maintenance, and repair
of the product mentioned on the cover of this document and
any corresponding accessories. Specific working conditions or
used accessories may require additional safety instructions.
Immediately contact your supplier if you detect a potential
danger when using the product.
The user of the product is always fully responsible
for observing the local safety instructions and
regulations. Observe all applicable safety
instructions and regulations.
User manual
- Everyone working on or with the product, must be familiar
with the contents of this manual and must strictly observe
the instructions therein. The management should instruct the
personnel in accordance with the manual and observe all
instructions and directions given.
- Do not change the order of the steps to perform.
- Keep the manual with the product.
Users
- The use of this product is exclusively reserved to authorised,
trained and qualified users. Temporary personnel and
personnel in training can only use the product under
supervision and responsibility of skilled engineers.
- Stay alert and keep your attention to your work. Do not use
the product when you are under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medicine.
- The product is not to be used by children or persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction.
- Children must be supervised not to play with the product.
Intended use
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The product has been designed exclusively for extracting
fumes and particles which are released during the most
common welding and cutting processes. Using the product for
other purposes is considered contrary to its intended use. The
manufacturer accepts no liability for any damage or injury
resulting from such use. The product has been built in
accordance with state-of-the-art standards and recognised
safety regulations. Only use this product when in technically
perfect condition in accordance with its intended use and the
instructions explained in the user manual.
Technical specifications
Do not change the specifications given in this manual.
Modifications
Modification of (parts of) the product is not allowed.
Product combinations
If the product is used in combination with other products or
machines, the safety instructions in the documentation of
these products also apply.
3. “Intended use” as explained in EN-ISO 12100-1 is the use for which the
technical product is suited as specified by the manufacturer, inclusive of his
directions in the sales brochure. In case of doubt it is the use which can be
deduced from the construction, the model and the function of the technical
product which is considered normal use. Operating the machine within the
limits of its intended use also involves observing the instructions in the user
manual.
