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Keep the gas bottle (if used) away from heat sources,
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including direct sunlight.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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- Use adequate electrical insulation with regard to the
electrode, the work piece and any (accessible)
earthed metal parts in the vicinity.
WARNING! BEFORE USING THE TORCH READ THE
This is normally achieved by wearing gloves, shoes,
INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY.
head coverings and clothing designed for this
purpose and by using insulating platforms or mats.
TORCH FOR TIG WELDING DESIGNED FOR
- Always protect your eyes using masks or helmets
INDUSTRIAL AND PROFESSIONAL USE.
with special actinic glass.
Use special fire-resistant protective clothing and do
not allow the skin to be exposed to the ultraviolet and
1.
GENERAL SAFETY
infrared rays produced by the arc; other people in the
CONSIDERATIONS FOR ARC
vicinity of the arc should be protected by shields of
WELDING
non-reflecting curtains.
The operator should be properly trained to use the torch
safely and should be informed about the risks related to
arc welding procedures, the associated protection
EXTRA PRECAUTIONS
measures and emergency procedures.
(Refer also to the “IEC TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION or
WELDING OPERATIONS:
CLC/TS 62081”: INSTALLATION AND USE OF
- In environments with increased risk of electric
EQUIPMENT FOR ARC WELDING).
shock
- In confined spaces
- In the presence of flammable or explosive
materials
MUST BE evaluated in advance by an “Expert
supervisor” and must always be carried out in the
presence of other people trained to intervene in
emergencies.
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Avoid direct contact with the welding circuit: the no-
Technical protection measures MUST BE taken as
load voltage supplied by the welding machine can be
described in 5.10; A.7; A.9. of the “IEC TECHNICAL
dangerous under certain circumstances.
SPECIFICATION or CLC/TS 62081”.
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When the welding cables are being connected or
- VOLTAGE BETWEEN ELECTRODE HOLDERS OR
checks and repairs are carried out the welding
TORCHES: working with more than one welding
machine should be switched off and disconnected
machine on a single piece or on pieces that are
from the power supply outlet.
connected electrically may generate a dangerous
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Switch off the welding machine and disconnect it
accumulation of no-load voltage between two
from the power supply outlet before replacing
different electrode holders or torches, the value of
consumable torch parts.
which may reach double the allowed limit.
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Do not use the torch in damp or wet places and do
An expert coordinator must use measuring
not weld in the rain.
instruments to determine the existence of a risk and
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Do not use cables with worn insulation or loose
should take suitable protection measures as detailed
connections.
in 5.9 of the “IEC TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION or
CLC/TS 62081”.
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Do not weld on containers or piping that contains or
RESIDUAL RISKS
has contained flammable liquid or gaseous
- IMPROPER USE: it is hazardous to use the torch for
products.
any work other than that for which it was designed.
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Do not operate on materials cleaned with chlorinated
solvents or near such substances.
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Do not weld on containers under pressure.
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Remove all flammable materials (e.g. wood, paper,
rags etc.) from the working area.
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Provide adequate ventilation or facilities for the
removal of welding fumes near the arc; a systematic
approach is needed in evaluating the exposure limits
for the welding fumes, which will depend on their
composition, concentration and the length of
exposure itself.
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Before any maintenance on the torch, let it cool and
disconnect welding machine from mains.
2. CONNECTION
(TAB.1 PAG.7)
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