Ritmo MUSTANG 160 V1, Use And Maintenance Handbook

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3.9. Be careful with the cables: never disconnect the plug from the power socket by
tugging on the power cable.
3.10. Be careful with the cables: never detach the pins from the coupling by tugging
on their power cables.
3.11. Be careful with the cables: never move the equipment by dragging it along by
its power cables.
3.12. Finally...: on completion of the welding operation, always remember to
disconnect the plug from the mains power socket.
This welding equipment must not be used in areas where there is any risk of fire or
explosion. It is compulsory in such conditions to use specifically designed and
constructed equipment.
4. GENERAL WELDING CRITERIA
The quality of the joint depends on your scrupulous compliance with the following
recommendations.
4.1 HANDLING THE PIPES AND COUPLINGS
During welding, the pipes and couplings must be at near-ambient temperature, as
detected by the welder’s temperature probe. They must consequently be protected
from direct sunlight both before and during welding, since they could otherwise
become much warmer than the ambient temperature, with a consequent negative
effect on the electro-melting process (i.e. excessive melting of the pipe and
coupling). In the case of excessively high temperatures, move the pipes and
couplings to a cool, shady place and wait for their temperature to return to near-
ambient values.