Castolin CastoARC 160, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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1.2.1 Working area
The use of arc welding implies a strict respect of safety conditions regarding electric currents. It is necessary to
check that no metal piece accessible by the operators and to their assistants can come into direct contact with a phase
conductor and the neutral of the network. In case of uncertainty, this metal part will be connected to the earth with a
conductor of at least equivalent section to the largest phase conductor.
Make sure that all metal pieces that the operator could touch with a non-insulated part of his body (head, hands
without gloves on, naked arms, etc) is properly grounded with a conductor of at least equivalent section to the biggest
supply cable of the ground clamp or welding torch. If more than one metal ground is concerned, they need to be all
interlinked in one, which must be grounded in the same conditions.
Unless very special care has been taken, do not proceed to any arc welding or cutting in conductive enclosures,
whether it is a confined space or the welding machine has to be left outside. Be even more prudent when welding in
humid or not ventilated areas, and if the power source is placed inside (Decree dated 14.12.1988, Art. 4).
1.2.2 Risks of fire and explosion
Welding can originate risks of fire or explosion. You have to pay attention to fire safety regulation
- Remove flammable or explosive materials from welding area;
- Always have sufficient firefighting equipment;
- Fire can break out from sparks even several hours after the welding work has been finished.
1.3 INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION
1.3.1 Risks of external injuries
Arc rays produce very bright ultraviolet and infrared beams. They will damage eyes and burn skin if the operator
is not properly protected.
-The welder must be dressed and protected according to the constraints of his works impose to him.
-Operator must insulate himself from the workpieces and the ground. Make sure that no metal piece, especially those
connected to the network, comes in electrical contact to the operator.
-The welder must always wear an individual insulating protection.
Protective equipment: gloves, aprons, safety shoes that offer the additional advantage to protect the operator
against burns caused by hot pieces, spatters, etc. Check the good state of this equipment and replace them before you
are not protected any more.
- It is absolutely necessary to protect eyes against arc rays.
- Protect hair and face against sparks. The welding shield, with or without headset, must be always equipped with a
proper filter according to the arc welding current. In order to protect shaded filter from impacts and sparks, it is
recommended to add a glass in front of the shield.
The helmet supplied with the equipment is provided with a protective filter. When you want to replace it, you
must precise the reference and number of opacity degree of the filter. Use the shade of lens as recommended in the
following table (opacity graduation).
Protect others in the work area from arc rays by using protective boots, UV protective goggles, and if necessary,
a welding shield with appropriate protective filter on (NF S 77-104 – by A 1.5).
2. DESCRIPTION
This machine makes part of a new inverter welding generation, which uses the newest electronic IGBT
technology, which allows:
- A considerable reduction of weight and dimensions
- Dynamic control and current welding regulation
- Internal protection of electronic components against generator connection
- Great power in reduced dimensions with low energy consumption