Fire Protection; Ventilation; Checks Before Switching On - REHM BOOSTER.PRO 170 Instrucciones De Servicio

Information for your personal safety
Radiation from the electrical arc and hot metal can cause serious burns
to unprotected skin and eyes.
6.3

Fire Protection

Hot cinders or sparks can trigger fires if they come into contact with
flammable materials, liquids or gases. Remove all inflammable
substances from the welding area and provide a fire-extinguisher.
6.4

Ventilation

Workstations must be designed taking into account the methods,
materials and conditions of use, so that the air inhaled by the user can
be kept free of substances harmful to health (see BGR 500, Ch. 2.26).
Take care to ensure that the welding area is ventilated either by natural
ventilation or by appropriate technical devices.
Do not perform any welding work on workpieces that are painted or
treated with degreasing agents, which can cause poisonous vapours to
be given off.
6.5

Checks before switching on

It is assumed that:
the unit was set up properly in accordance with
Commissioning;
•
To protect the eyes and body from sparks and radiation from the
arc, please use only welders' protective hoods that are free of
defects and are fitted with approved protective filters, leather
gloves and a welding helmet (see BGR 500, Ch. 2.26). Wear the
same protective clothing even when you are only supervising the
welding work.
• Inform anyone in the vicinity of the hazards of arc radiation and hot
metal splashes, and protect them with non-flammable shielding.
•
Compressed gas cylinders constitute a potential hazard. Therefore
comply strictly with the safety regulations issued by the relevant
safety authorities and suppliers. Safeguard shielding gas cylinders
against falling over.
•
all connections (shielding gas, torch connection) were
established in the proper fashion in accordance with
5, Commissioning;
•
maintenance work has been carried out at the due intervals;
•
the safety devices and equipment components (especially the
torch connection hoses) have been checked by the operator and
are in proper working order;
•
the operator and other persons involved have put on the
appropriate protective clothing, and the working area has been
shielded so that no bystanders are at risk.
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