Warning; Environment Of Use; User And Other Persons' Protection; Protection From Electrical Shock - voestalpine Böhler WU 230 Instrucciones De Uso

1 WARNING

Before performing any operation on the machine,
make sure that you have thoroughly read and
understood the contents of this booklet.
Do not perform modifications or maintenance
operations which are not prescribed.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damages to
persons or property caused by misuse or non-application of the
contents of this booklet by the user.
Please consult qualified personnel if you have any
doubts or difficulties in using the equipment.

1.1 Environment of use

• All equipment shall be used exclusively for the operations for
which it was designed, in the ways and ranges stated on the
rating plate and/or in this booklet, according to the national
and international directives regarding safety. Other uses than
the one expressly declared by the manufacturer shall be con-
sidered totally inappropriate and dangerous and in this case
the manufacturer disclaims all responsibility.
• This equipment shall be used for professional applications
only, in industrial environments.
The manufacturer shall not be held responsible for any dam-
ages caused by the use of the equipment in domestic environ-
ments.
• The equipment must be used in environments with a tem-
perature between -10°C and +40°C (between +14°F and
+104°F).
The equipment must be transported and stored in envi-
ronments with a temperature between -25°C and +55°C
(between -13°F and 131°F).
• The equipment must be used in environments free from dust,
acid, gas or any other corrosive substances.
• The equipment shall not be used in environments with a rela-
tive humidity higher than 50% at 40°C (104°F).
The equipment shall not be used in environments with a rela-
tive humidity higher than 90% at 20°C (68°F).
• The system must not be used at an higher altitude than 2,000
metres (6,500 feet) above sea level.

1.2 User and other persons' protection

Ensure the cooling unit is switched off before dis-
connecting the delivery and return pipes of the
cooling liquid. The hot liquid coming out of the
pipes might cause burning or scalding.
Keep a first aid kit ready for use.
Do not underestimate any burning or injury.
Before leaving work, make the area safe in order to
avoid accidental damage to people or property.

1.3 Protection from electrical shock

• Electric shocks can kill you.
• Avoid touching live parts both inside and outside the welding/
cutting system while this is active (torches, guns, earth cables,
electrodes, wires, rollers and spools are electrically connected
to the welding circuit).
• Ensure the system and the welder are insulated electrically by
using dry bases and floors that are sufficiently insulated from
the earth.
1.4 Electromagnetic fields &
interferences
EMC equipment classification in accordance with EN/IEC
60974-10 (See rating plate or technical data)
Class B equipment complies with electromagnetic compatibility
requirements in industrial and residential environments, includ-
ing residential locations where the electrical power is provided
by the public low-voltage supply system.
Class A equipment is not intended for use in residential locations
where the electrical power is provided by the public low-voltage
supply system. There may be potential difficulties in ensuring
electromagnetic compatibility of class A equipment in those
locations, due to conducted as well as radiated disturbances.
Installation, use and area examination
This equipment is manufactured in compliance with the
requirements of the EN60974-10 harmonized standard and is
identified as "CLASS A" equipment.
This unit must be used for professional applications only, in
industrial environments.
The manufacturer shall not be held responsible for any damage
caused by use in domestic environments.
The user must be an expert in the activity and as such
is responsible for installation and use of the equipment
according to the manufacturer's instructions.
lf any electromagnetic interference is noticed, the
user must solve the problem, if necessary with the
manufacturer's technical assistance.
In any case electromagnetic interference must be
reduced until it is not a nuisance any longer.
Before installing this equipment, the user must
evaluate the potential electromagnetic problems
that may arise in the surrounding area, considering
in particular the health conditions of the persons in
the vicinity, for example of persons fitted with pace-
makers or hearing aids.
Shielding
The selective shielding of other cables and equipment present
in the surrounding area may reduce the problems due to elec-
tromagnetic interference. The shielding of the entire welding
(cutting) equipment can be taken in consideration for special
applications.
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