voestalpine bohler GT 600 Instrucciones De Uso página 9

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 Work environment
• 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.
1.2 Prevention when using gas cylinders
• Inert gas cylinders contain pressurized gas and can explode
if the minimum safe conditions for transport, storage and use
are not ensured.
• Cylinders must be secured in a vertical position to a wall or
other supporting structure, with suitable means so that they
cannot fall or accidentally hit anything else.
• Screw the cap on to protect the valve during transport, com-
missioning and at the end of any welding operation.
• Do not expose cylinders to direct sunlight, sudden changes
of temperature, too high or extreme temperatures. Do not
expose cylinders to temperatures too low or too high.
• Keep cylinders away from naked flames, electric arcs, torches or
electrode guns and incandescent material sprayed by welding.
• Keep cylinders away from welding circuits and electrical cir-
cuits in general.
• Keep your head away from the gas outlet when opening the
cylinder valve.
• Always close the cylinder valve at the end of the welding
operations.
• Never perform welding operations on a pressurized gas cylinder.
2 INSTALLATION
Installation should be performed only by expert
personnel authorised by the manufacturer.
2.1 Lifting, transport & unloading
- The equipment is provided with a handle for hand transportation.
- The equipment is not equipped with specific lifting elements.
Use a fork lift truck paying attention during operations in
order to prevent the generator from tipping over.
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 apply undue pressure on the
equipment.
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