Safety And Protection - Solter icom 1850 Manual De Instrucciones

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing our brand, we hope that the welding machine you have purchased will serve
you well. This instruction manual contains the necessary information and warnings for correct use
within the maximum operator safety conditions. INVERTER welding equipment must be used by ex-
pert personnel who know and understand the risks involved in the use of this equipment. If you have
any doubts or queries concerning this manual please contact us. Internal manipulation of the equip-
ment involves the risk of electric shocks. We request you not to carry out any manipulation of the
equipment. Only technically trained personnel can do this.
Solter Soldadura denies all responsibility for negligent practices in the use or manipulation of this ma-
chine. This manual must be kept with the equipment purchased. It is the responsibility of those per-
sons who use and repair this machine to comply with the requirements of the above mentioned
regulations.
Read the safety instructions carefully before starting up the equipment and beginning welding tasks.
SOLTER welding equipment must be handled by trained personnel who have been instructed in the use
of welding equipment and who are familiar with inherent safety devices.
Detailed information can be found in publication IEC or CLC/TS 62081.

SAFETY AND PROTECTION

ELECTRICITY
The correct functioning of this machine can only be ensured through correct installation.
This should be carried out in accordance with current VDE regulations. Disconnect the
equipment if not in use for extended periods. Do not leave the welding equipment unsupervised. AL-
WAYS ensure that is earthed. Never touch metal electrical parts with the bare skin or damp clothing.
Check that your clothing, the equipment and the surroundings are dry. Do not use worn-out or dam-
aged welding cables. Do not overload welding cables. Use only material in good condition. Do not roll
the cable into loops or on the equipment body housing.
PACEMAKERS
Those persons carrying electronic body implant devices (PACEMAKERS) must not use equip-
ment of this type.You should consult your doctor prior to approaching welding facilities.
PERSONAL CLOTHING
The entire body of the welder is subject to possible contact with aggressive agents and so
must be totally protected. Use safety boots, gloves, oversleeves, gaiters and leather aprons.
Do not wear clothing which may be inflammable or which is covered in grease or inflammable liquid.
BURN PROTECTION
Never touch parts of the wire or the material with your bare hands once soldered. Avoid skin
contact with airborne particles. Do not point the torch at any part of the body.
EYE PROTECTION
Wear a welding helmet with the appropriate protection rating during the welding process to be
conducted. The welding process may generate sparks and flying metal particles. Wear safety
goggles with a side flap to protect the eyes. People in the vicinity of the welding process should take the
necessary protection measures.
FIRE PROTECTION
The welding process produces flying incandescent metal parts which may cause fires. Do not
use the machine in areas where there may be inflammable gases. Clean the working area of
all inflammable material. Pay special attention to the protection of the gas cylinders in accordance with
the necessary requirements.
SOLTER SOLDADURA S.L.
PROTECTION FOR GAS CYLINDERS
Cylinders containing gas (fire extinguishers etc.) store their contents at high pres-
sure. If these suffer any form of damage they may explode. Always treat these cylin-
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