Selco WF114 Instrucciones De Uso página 13

1 WARNING
Prior to performing any operation on the machine,
make sure that you have thoroughly read and under-
stood the contents of this manual. Do not perform
modifications or maintenance operations which are
not prescribed.
For any doubt or problem regarding the use of the machine,
even if not described herein, consult qualified personnel.
The productor cannot be held responsible for damage to per-
sons or property caused by the operator's failure to read or
apply the contents of this manual.
1.1 Operator and other persons' protection
The welding process is a noxious source of radiations, noise,
heat and gas emissions. Persons fitted with pacemakers must
consult their doctor before undertaking arc welding or plasma
cut operations. If the above prescription is not observed, the
manufacturer accepts no liability for any damages sustained in
the event of an accident.
1.1.1 Personal protection
- Do not wear contact lenses!!!
- Keep a first aid kit ready for use.
- Do not underestimate any burning or injury.
- Wear protective clothing to protect your skin from the arc rays,
sparks or incandescent metal, and a helmet or a welding cap.
- Wear masks with side face guards and suitable protection fil-
ter (at least NR10 or above) for the eyes.
- Use headphones if dangerous noise levels are reached during
the welding.
Always wear safety goggles with side guards, especially during
the manual or mechanical removal of welding slags.
lf you feel an electric shock, interrupt the welding ope-
rations immediately.
1.1.2 Other persons' protection
- Position a fire-retardant partition to protect the surroun-
ding area from rays, sparks and incandescent slags.
- Advise any person in the vicinity not to stare at the arc or at
the incandescent metal and to get an adequate protection.
- lf the noise level exceeds the limits prescribed by the law,
delimit the work area and make sure that anyone getting
near it is protected with headphones or earphones.
1.2 Protection against fumes and gases
Fumes, gases and powders produced during the welding
process can be noxious for your health.
- Do not use oxygen for the ventition.
- Provide for proper ventilation, either natural or forced, in the
work area.
- In case of welding in extremely small places the work of the ope-
rator carrying out the weld should be supervised by a colleague
standing outside.
- Position gas cylinders outdoors or in places with good ventilation.
- Do not perform welding operations near degreasing or painting
stations.
1.3 Fire/explosion prevention
The welding process may cause fires and/or explosions.
- Clear the work area and the surrounding area from any infiam-
mable or combustible materials or objects.
- Position a fire-fighting device or material near the work area.
- Do not perform welding or cutting operations on closed
containers or pipes.
- lf said containers or pipes have been opened, emptied and
carefully cleaned, the welding operation must in any case be
performed with great care.
- Do not weld in places where explosive powders, gases or
vapours are present.
- Do not perform welding operations on or near containers
under pressure.
- Don't use this machine to defrost pipes.
1.4 IP Protection rating
Casing protection rating in compliance with EN 60529:
IP21
- Casing protected against access to dangerous parts with fin-
gers and against solid foreign bodies with diameter greater
than/equal to 12.5 mm
- Casing protected against vertical drops of water.
Do not use outdoors in the event of rain.
1.5 Risk analysis
Risks posed by the machine
Risk of wrong installation.
Electrical and mechanical
hazards.
Risks connected with electro-
magnetic disturbances pro-
duced by the welding power
source and induced on the
welding power source.
2 INSTALLATION
2.1 Lifting, transport and unloading procedures
Do not underestimate the weight of the equip-
ment: see technical specifications.
Do not move or position the suspended load
above persons or things.
Do not drop or exert undue pressure on the sy-
stem or individual unit.
Use the handle for lifting.
The manufacturer accepts no liability if the above prescrip-
tion is not duly observed and complied with at all times.
2.2 Positioning the power source
Keep to the following rules:
- Easy access to the equipment controls and connections
must be provided.
- Do not position the equipment in reduced spaces.
- Do not place the generator on surfaces with inclination
exceeding 10° with respect to the horizontal plane.
Solutions adopted
to pervent them
A manual with the instruc-
tions for use has been pro-
duced for this purpose.
Application of the
EN 60974-5 Standard.
Application of the
EN 60974-10 Standard.
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