MaInTenance
• Maintenance should only be carried out by a qualified person.
• Ensure the machine is unplugged, and that the ventilator inside has stopped before carrying out maintenance work.
(DANGER High Voltage and Currents).
• 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.
• Ensure the ventilation holes of the device are not blocked to allow adequate air circulation.
• Before each use, check the state of welding cables of the torch and earth clamp (The conductive metal should not be
exposed).
SafeTY
Arc welding can be dangerous and can cause serious and even fatal injuries.
Protect yourself and others. Ensure the following safety precautions are taken:
arc radiation: Protect yourself with a helmet fitted with filters in compliance with EN169 or EN 379.
rain, steam, damp: Use your welding unit in a clean/dry environment (pollution factor ≤ 3), on a flat surface, and
more than one meter from the welding work-piece. Do not use in rain or snow.
electric choc: This device must only be used with an earthed power supply. Do not touch the parts under high voltage.
Check that the power supply is suitable for this unit.
falls: Do not place/carry the unit over people or objects.
burns: 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.
fire risks: Remove all flammable products from the work area. Do not work in presence of flammable gases.
fumes: Do not inhale welding gases and fumes. Use the device in a well ventilated environment, with artificial extraction
if welding indoors.
additional Precautions: Any welding operation undertaken in.....
- rooms where there is an increased risk of electric shocks,
- Poorly ventilated rooms,
- In the presence of flammable or explosive material,
Use 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 should not be undertaken, except in case of safety platforms use.
People wearing Pacemakers are advised to see their doctor before using this device.
handle gas bottles with care - there is increased danger if the bottle or its valve are damaged.
TrIMIG
do not use the welding unit to unfreeze pipes.
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