Thermal Protecti On - GYS POT ALU PRO FV Manual Del Usuario

THERMAL PROTECTI ON

The machine is provided with an automatic thermal protection system, which will stop the machine to prevent it from
overheating. When the Thermal Protection Indicator illuminates (fig. II-
MAI NTENANCE
Ensure the machine is unplugged, and that the ventilator inside has stopped before carrying out maintenance work.
(DANGER High Voltage and Currents).
Maintenance should only be carried out by a qualified person.
GYS recommends removing the steel cover 2 or 3 times a year to remove any excess dust. Take this opportunity to
have the electrical connections checked by a qualified person with an insulated tool.
Regularly check the condition of the power supply cord. If damaged, it will need to be replaced by the
manufacturer, its' after sales service or a qualified person.
SAFETY
Arc radiation
Rain, steam, damp
Burns
Fire risks
Electric shocks
Fumes
Electromagnetic perturbations
Falls
Additional precautions
GYS cannot be held responsible for damage to persons or items, as a result of using the machine in the following
circumstances:
Modification or neutralisation of safety elements has been undertaken
Safety recommendations written in this manual have not been adhered to
Modification of the product's specifications
Use of accessories not specified by the manufacturer
Failure to observe regulations specific to the country or state in which the machine is used.
People w earing pacemakers are advised to see their doctor before using this device.
Handle gas bottles w ith care - there is increased danger if the bottle or its valve are damaged.
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Protect yourself with a helmet fitted with filters in compliance with EN169 or EN
379.
Use your welding unit in a clean/ dry envir
surface, and more than one meter from the welding work-piece. Do not use in rain
or snow.
Wear protective (fire-proof) clothing (cotton, overalls or jeans).
Wear protective gloves and a fire-proof apron.
Ensure other people keep a safe distance from the work area and do not look
directly at the welding arc.
Protect others by installing fire-proof protection walls.
Remove all flammable products from the work area. Do not work in presence of
flammable gases.
This device must only be used with an earthed power supply. Do not touch the
parts under tension. Check that the power supply is suitable for this unit.
Do not inhale welding gases and fumes. Use the device in a well ventilated
environment, with artificial extraction if welding indoors.
Near the spot welding, check that:
there is neither no other power supply cable nor control lines, nor phone cables,
nor radio or TV reception appliances, nor watches, nor mobile phones, nor
magnetic cards, nor computers or any other electronic appliance.
Do not move the unit over people or objects.
Any welding operation undertaken in:
- rooms where there is an increased risk of electric shocks
- poorly ventilated rooms
- the presence of flammable or explosive material
should always be approved by a "responsible expert", and made in presence of
people trained to intervene in case of emergency.
Technical protection as described in the Technical Specification CEI/ IEC 62081
must be implemented.
Welding in raised positions is forbidden, except in case of safety platforms use.
Do not use the w elding unit to unfreeze pipes.
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