Xnexus NXS 150, Operating Manual

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Notice NOT 083
NXS 150
Rev : 00
Date : 13/10/05
SAFETY
3.5. RISKS OF FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Welding can cause risk of fire or explosion. You have to pay attention to fire safety regulation
- Remove flammable or explosive materials from welding area.
- Always have sufficient fire fighting equipment
- Fire can break out from sparks even several hours after the welding work has been finished.
4. INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION
4.1. RISK OF EXTERNAL INJURIES
4.1.1. THE WHOLE BODY
Arc rays produce very bright ultra violet and infra red light. They will damage yours eyes and burn your skin if you
are not properly protected
-The welder is dressed and protected according to the constraints his works impose him.
-Insulate yourself from the workpiece and the ground. Make sure that no metal piece, especially those connected to
the network, can come into contact with the operator.
-The welder must always wear an individual insulating protection (decree of 14/12/1988, article 3-3).
Protective clothing : gloves, aprons, safety shoes offer the additional advantage to protect the operator against
burns caused by hot pieces and spatter.
This protective equipment should be kept in good order and checked on a regular basis.
4.1.2. FACE AND EYES
-.It is absolutely necessary to protect your eyes against arc rays.
- Protect your hair and your face against sparks
The welding shield, with or without headset, is always equipped with a proper filter according to the arc welding
current (NS S 77-104 / A 88-221 / A 88.222 standards).
In order to protect shaded filter from impacts and sparks, you have to add a plain glass in front of the shield.
The helmet provided with your equipment (if requested) is equipped with a protective filter. When you want to
replace it, precise the reference and number of opacity degree of the filter. Use the shade of lens as recommended
in the instruction manual (opacity graduation number)
Protect others in the work area from arc rays by using protective booths, UV protective goggles, and if necessary, a
welding shield with appropriate protective filter on (NF S 77-104 - by A 1.5).
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