OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODELS 427A (R-1), 428A (R-2), AND 429A (R-3) WELD HEADS
REV. AB
MODEL 514 TUBEMASTER OR 515/516 PIPEMASTER POWER SUPPLY
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THESE DOCUMENTS, AND THE CONTAINED INFORMATION HEREIN, ARE PROPRIETARY AND ARE NOT TO BE REPRODUCED, USED OR DISCLOSED TO
OTHERS FOR MANUFACTURE OR FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE, EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED, IN WRITING, BY MAGNATECH, LLC
5.3.7
Battery Explosion
BATTERY EXPLOSION CAN INJURE
Do not use welder to charge batteries or jump start vehicles unless it has a battery charging feature
designed for this purpose.
5.3.8
Moving Parts
MOVING PARTS CAN INJURE
Keep away from moving parts such as fans.
Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards closed and securely in place.
Have only qualified persons removed doors, panels, covers, or guards for maintenance and
troubleshooting as necessary.
Reinstall doors, panels, covers, or guards when maintenance is finished and before reconnecting
input power.
5.3.9
Read Instructions
Read and follow all labels and the Owner’s Manual carefully before installing, operating, or
servicing unit. Read the safety information at the beginning of the manual and in each section.
Use only genuine replacement parts from the manufacturer.
Perform maintenance and service according to the Owner’s Manuals, industry standards, and
national, state, and local codes.
5.3.10
H.F. Radiation
H.F. RADIATION CAN CAUSE INTERFERENCE
High-frequency (H.F.) can interfere with radio navigation, safety services, computers, and
communications equipment.
Have only qualified persons familiar with electronic equipment perform this installation.
The user is responsible for having a qualified electrician promptly correct any interference problem
resulting from the installation.
If notified by the FCC about interference, stop using the equipment at once.
Have the installation regularly checked and maintained.
Keep high-frequency source doors and panels tightly shut, keep spark gaps at correct setting, and
use grounding and shielding to minimize the possibility of interference.
5.3.11
Arc Welding
ARC WELDING CAN CAUSE INTERFERENCE
Electromagnetic energy can interfere with sensitive electronic equipment such as computers and
computer-driven equipment such as robots.
Be sure all equipment in the welding area is electromagnetically compatible.
To reduce possible interference, keep weld cables as short as possible, close together, and down
low, such as on the floor.
Locate welding operation 100 meters from any sensitive electronic equipment.
Be sure this welding machine is installed and grounded according to this manual.
If interference still occurs, the user must take extra measures such as moving the welding
machine, using shielded cables, using line filters, or shielding the work area.
