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3-2 PERSONAL PROTECTION AND DANGER
Wear protective gloves on both hands during welding, since sparks and splashes are
unavoidable. The protection gloves may not contain a high portion of easy melting plastic
fibers. Gloves will protect from harmful UV rays during welding.
Wear appropriate clothes, with no synthetics.
Do not look into arc without protecting your eyes. Use only a welders’ face
protection shield with protecting glass that conforms to regulation (minimum
protection level 11).
The arc releases not only light and heat causing blindness or burning but also emits UV
rays. If insufficient protection is used, the UV beams can cause very painful conjunctivital
inflammation only noticeable after several hours.
Bystanders close to the arcs also should be made aware of possible dangerous
conditions and should wear protective equipment. If necessary protective walls should be
set up.
If welding in small rooms, ensure that there is sufficient ventilation since smoke and
dangerous gases can be generated.
It is prohibited by law to weld containers that have been used for the storage of gas, fuel,
mineral oil etc., even if containers have been standing empty for a long period of time.
Explosions may occur during the welding process due to residue.
Note any special regulations for rooms with high fire or explosion hazards.
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INSTALLATION
4-1 SET UP RULES
Place the device so that cool air can reach the entire outside surface without difficulty
Do not cover the device!
Always place the device on a hard non-combustible, insulated material base.
Do not allow metal dust (e.g. during abrasion work) to directly enter the device.
