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Information and safety instructions for the responsible body
2. INFORMATION AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE
RESPONSIBLE BODY
2.1
Requirements for the responsible body
Workshop/outdoor/field application:
The responsible body is responsible for safety in the danger zone around the
machine, and should allow only qualified personnel to enter the zone or operate the machine in the danger zone.
Employee safety
: The safety regulations described in chap. 2 must be observed and work must be carried out with
safety in mind using the prescribed protective equipment.
The employer undertakes to give the employees clear notice of the dangers arising that are specified in the EMC direc-
tives and to evaluate the workplace correspondingly.
Requirements for special EMC evaluations with regard to general activities, working materials and workplaces*:
TYPE OF WORKING MATERIALS OR WORK-
PLACE
EVALUATION REQUIRED FOR:
Employees without
particular risk
Employees at particular
risk (with the exception
of those with active
implants)
Employees with active
implants
(1)
(2)
(3)
Arc welding, manual (including MIG (Metal Inert
Gas), MAG (Metal Active Gas), TIG (Tungsten Inert
Gas)) under observance of tried-and-tested proce-
dures and without physical contact to the line
No
No
Yes
*
According to Directive 2013/35/EU
2.2
Using the machine
2.2.1
Proper use
• The orbital welding equipment ( Orbital Welding Power Supplies CA/CB 165/300 and Orbitwin
in connection with the orbital welding heads OW/TP/P/OP/HX and the manufacturer's recom-
mended accessories) are to be used with metal pipes and tubes up to the specified pipe/tube
dimensions of the heads.
• The machine may only be used on tubes and containers that are empty, unpressurized, do not
have explosive atmospheres and are not contaminated.
Proper use also includes the following:
• observing all safety instructions and warning messages included in these operating instructions
• carrying out all inspection and maintenance work
• sole use in the original condition with original accessories, spare parts and materials
• processing only materials set out in the operating instructions.
2.2.2
Improper use
• A use other than that defined under "proper use" or a use that goes beyond this or the specified
constraints shall be considered improper use due to the potential risks involved.
• The responsible body shall be solely responsible for damages that arise through improper use
and the manufacturer shall assume no liability whatsoever.
