Electric Safety - GYS CARMIG Manual De Instrucciones

Translation of the original instructions
The pieces that have just been welded are hot and may cause burns when manipulated.
During maintenance work on the torch, you should make sure it's cold enough and wait at least 10 minutes
before any intervention. -
the working area is left as safe and secure as possible to prevent damage or accidents.
WELDING FUMES AND GAS
The fumes, gases and dust produced during welding are hazardous. It is mandatory to ensure adequate
ventilation and/or extraction to keep fumes and gases away from the work area. An air fed helmet is
recommended in cases of insufficient air supply in the workplace.
Check that the air intake is in compliance with safety standards.
Caution, welding in small work areas requires surveillance from a safe distance. In addition, the welding of certain
materials containing lead, cadmium, zinc, mercury or beryllium may be particularly noxious.
Do not weld in areas where grease or paint are stored.
FIRE AND EXPLOSIONS RISKS
Protect the entire welding area. Compressed gas containers and other inflammable material must be
moved to a minimum safe distance of 11 meters.
A fire extinguisher must be readily available.
Be careful of spatter and sparks, even through cracks.
It can be the source of a fire or an explosion.
Keep people, flammable objects and containers under pressure at a safe distance.
Welding of sealed containers or closed pipes should not be undertaken, and if opened, the operator must remove any
inflammable or explosive materials (oil, petrol, gas...).
Grinding operations should not be directed towards the device itself or any flammable materials.
GAS BOTTLE
Gas leaking from the cylinder can create a hazard if present in high concentrations around the work
area.
Transport must be done safely: Cylinders closed and product off. Always keep cylinders in an upright
position securely chained to a fixed support or trolley.
Gas cylinders must be stored in an open or ventilated area. The cylinders must be in a vertical position secured to a
support or trolley.
Close the bottle after any welding operation. Be careful with gas bottles placed in areas of high temperature, or in
sunlight.
Cylinders should be located away from areas where they may be struck or subjected to physical damage.
Always keep gas bottles at a safe distance from arc welding or cutting operations, and any source of heat, sparks or
flame.
Be careful when opening the valve on the gas bottle, it is necessary to remove the tip of the valve and make sure the
gas meets your welding requirements.

ELECTRIC SAFETY

The machine must be connected to an earthed electrical supply. Use the recommended fuse size.
An electrical discharge can directly or indirectly cause serious accidents, if not deadly.
Never touch live parts inside and outside of the device when it is powered on (Torches, clamps, cables, electrodes) as
they are connected to the welding circuit.
Before opening the device, it is imperative to disconnect it from the grid and wait 2 minutes. so that all the capacitors
is discharged.
Do not touch the torch or electrode holder and earth clamp at the same time.
Be sure to change the cables and torches if they are damaged, to be performed by qualified and authorized personnel.
The dimensioning of these accessories should be sufficient.
Always wear dry clothes in good condition, in order to be insulated from the electrical circuit. Wear insulating shoes,
regardless of the environment in which you work in.
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