Gas Cylinders; Electrical Safety - GYS POT COMBI ARCPULL Manual De Instrucciones

Operating manual
WELDING FUMES AND GASES
The fumes, gases and dusts emitted by the welding process are hazardous to your health. Sufficient
ventilation must be provided and, in some cases, an air supply may be necessary. A supplied-air mask
could be the solution in cases where ventilation is inadequate.
Check that the suction is effective by testing it against the relevant safety standards.
Caution: Welding in confined spaces requires remote supervision for safety reasons. Furthermore, welding of certain
materials that contain lead, cadmium, zinc, mercury or even beryllium, can be particularly harmful, so be sure to
degrease the parts before welding them.
Gas cylinders should be stored in open or well ventilated areas. They should be kept in an upright position and suppor-
ted on a stand or trolley.
Do not weld near grease or paint.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Fully shield the welding area; flammable materials should be kept at least 11 metres away.
There must be fire fighting equipment close to the welding activities.
Beware of hot spatter or sparks as these can cause a fire or explosion, even through cracks.
Keep people, flammable objects and pressurised containers at a safe distance.
Welding in closed containers or tubes should be avoided; if they are open, they should be emptied of any flammable or
explosive materials (oil, fuel and gas residues, etc.).
Grinding operations must not be directed towards the source of welding current or towards flammable materials.

GAS CYLINDERS

The gas coming out of the cylinders can cause suffocation if it becomes concentrated in the welding
area (ventilate well).
Transporting the device must be done safely: cylinders closed and the source of welding current swit-
ched off. They must be stored vertically and supported to minimise the risk of falling.
Close the cylinder between uses. Be aware of temperature variations and sun exposure.
The cylinder must not come into contact with flames, electric arcs, torches, earth clamps or any other
source of heat or sparks.
Be sure to keep the cylinder away from electrical and welding circuits and, therefore, never weld a
pressurised cylinder.
Be careful when opening the cylinder's valve, keep your head away from the tap and make sure that
the gas used is suitable for the particular welding process.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

The electrical network used must be earthed. Use the fuse size recommended on the rating plate.
Electric shocks can cause serious direct or indirect accidents and even death.
Never touch live parts either inside or outside the source of live current (torches, clamps, cables and electrodes) as these
are connected to the welding circuit.
Before opening the source of welding current, it must be disconnected from the mains and you must wait for two
minutes to ensure that all the capacitors are discharged.
Do not touch the torch or the electrode holder and the earth clamp at the same time.
Make sure that cables and torches are changed by qualified and authorised persons if damaged. Size the cables accor-
ding to the intended application. Always wear dry, good-condition clothing to insulate yourself from the welding circuit.
Wear insulated footwear in all work environments.
Warning! Very hot surface. Risk of burns.
• Hot parts and equipment can cause burns.
• Do not touch hot parts with bare hands.
• Wait for parts and equipment to cool before handling them.
• In the event of burning, rinse with plenty of water and seek medical attention immediately.
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