Operating instructions TBi PP-TX welding torch
TBi Industries GmbH
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2020 TBi Industries GmbH
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1 Important basic information
1.1
Safety instructions
Danger!
In order to prevent serious personal injuries and/or damage to your installation
and equipment the information and statements given in these operating instructions must
be observed. All personnel operating machines fitted with the product or doing work on
the product itself must have read these operating instructions thoroughly before starting
and must follow the given instrutions at all times.
1. Please keep this operating manual for future reference and pass it on with the product.
2. A welding system comprises a variety of potential hazards for humans and environment.
The product must only be used by trained personnel, this also applies to setup and maintenance.
Therefore all safety regulations in this manual, as well as in those of the connected appliances like
power source must be followed.
3. The accident prevention regulations as well as in-house and national safety-related provisions must
be strictly observed.
4. When the power source is switched on, do not touch any live parts of the torch.
5. Always keep the torch away from your body and any bystanders! Danger of the wire end exiting the
torch nozzle! If necessary, wear an eye protection during maintenance work on the torch.
6. Parts of the torch, especially in the front part, can reach very high temperatures during operation.
Please hold the torch only in the area of the handle and let it cool down before starting maintenance
work. Do not place the hot torch on or near heat-sensitive objects.
7. All leads and wires must be protected from damage. The condition of the device must be examined
periodically by trained personnel. Any damage must be professionally repaired before further use of
the system.
8. Make sure the trigger will not be activated accidentally when the torch is put down. The use of an
adequate torch holder is highly recommended.
9. Welding fumes are harmful to your health. Do only work in well ventilated areas or use a fume
extraction unit with sufficient capacity. Be especially careful with painted surfaces and residues of
detergents. It may be necessary to prepare these surfaces adequately to avoid the formation of
highly toxic gases.
10. Never weld near flammable or explosive materials. Risk of fire!
11. When working in closed, humid or narrow spaces, special safety measures have to be observed.
The safety officer for the concerned working place must be consulted for this purpose.
12. During the welding process, there are dangers for the eyes, the skin and the hearing. Therefore,
complete welding safety equipment has to be worn. This specifically includes gloves, welding jackets
as well as a face- and eye protection. Welding produces very intense light, as well as UV radiation,
which will harm the unprotected eye and skin. Take care that bystanders are also protected, e.g. by
using welding curtains.
13. Prior to doing installation and maintenance work on the product, the power supply to the complete
system must be disconnected. Make sure that the whole system is switched off and will remain so
for the time of the work. There is a risk of a life-threatening electrical shock, as well as burn and stab
injuries caused by the wire.
14. For water-cooled torch systems, please take care that no cooling water will enter the interior of the
torch. Particular caution is required when changing the torch neck or during transport/storage. If
caution is not taken, there is a risk of fatal electric shock and damaging the torch. Water-cooled
torches should always be equipped with a torch neck or a suitable transportation lock.
15. Modifications of the torch are not permitted and will cause the invalidation of the declaration of CE-
conformity.
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