0507345000/PHV/011213/G
EN - 8
1
IDENTIFICATION OF THE
PRODUCT
The identification plate contains the following data:
• serial number
• product name
• max. power (speed setting ‘high’)
• supply voltage and frequency
2
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNINGS
General
The manufacturer does not accept any liability for
damage to the product or personal injury caused by
non-observance 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.
Management should instruct their personnel in
accordance with the manual and they must observe
all instructions and directions given.
• Never change the order of the steps to perform.
• Always keep the manual with the product.
Intended use
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The product has been designed exclusively for
extracting fumes and gases that are released during the
most common light and medium welding 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 the product in technically perfect
condition in accordance with its intended use and the
instructions laid down in the user manual.
PHV-I only; Germany-specific:
The TRGS 560 requirements on the recirculation of
carcinogenic matter should be observed and adhered to
when extracting welding fumes containing
carcinogenic matter such as nickel and chrome.
WARNING
Fire hazard! Never use the product for
extracting inflammable, glowing or burning
particles or solids or liquids. Never use the
product for extracting aggressive fumes (such
as hydrochloric acid).
The product may be used for extracting and/or filtering
fumes and gases that are released during the following
welding processes:
• MIG/MAG solid wire (GMAW)
• MIG/MAG flux cored wire (FCAW)
• Stick welding (MMA or SMAW)
• TIG (GTAW) welding
Welding class “W3”:
The product is suitable for the extraction of fume from
metals that have a nickel and chrome (for example)
content over 30%.
Never use the product for extracting and/or filtering
fumes and gases which are released during the
following (welding) processes:
• MIG/MAG welding robots with intensive use of
TipDip or other anti-spatter products
• oxy-fuel or plasma cutting
• arc-air gouging
• (welding with) a release of a dense oil mist
• paint spraying
• extraction of hot gases (more than 40°C
continuously)
• extraction of aggressive fumes (such as acids)
• grinding aluminium and magnesium
• thermal spraying (i.e. plasma etc.)
• extraction of cement, saw dust, wood dust, etc.
• sucking cigarettes, cigars, tissues and other
burning particles, objects and acids
• any dangerous situations in which there is a risk of
an explosion or fire
.
WARNING
Never reach into the intake or outlet
of the fan.
Modifications
Modification of the product or any of its parts is not
allowed.
1. "Intended use" as laid down 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 deducted 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.
