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UNIVERSAL
lntroduction
You may already know how your new Geberit
UNIVERSAL
welding machine works. You may
have
a
habit of trying things out without first reading the ope-
rating instructions.
However, we recommend that you
read
the instructions thoroughly before you
use the
machine for
the first time so
that you will
be
able to
work safely
and
efficiently with your new tool.
These
operating instructions contain
all
the information you
need about the
UNIVERSAL welding machine.
We
have also included some important notes to help you
avoid hazards, reduce
repair costs and downtime,
and
increase
the reliability and service
life
of the welding
machine.
Keep these operating instructions with the
UNIVERSAL welding machine at
alltimes,
and
please
make sure that everyone who works with
the machine
reads and follows them. Besides following the opera-
ting instructions
and the local
accident prevention
regulations that apply
in
your country or
in
your
workshop, you should also follow standard codes of
practice concerning safety
and
correct working pro-
cedures.
We wish you satisfaction
and
success with your
Geberit product.
Using the machine for its
intended pur-
pose
The
UNIVERSAL
welding machine
is
for working
on
PE
piping
and
fittings with diameter 50
-
160 mm only.
Using the
machine
for its intended purpose also inclu-
des following
the
operating instructions and safety
notes, and performing the specified maintenance
and
cleaning work.
lf the
welding machine
is
used for
any
other purpose,
no
warranty or liability claims can
be
accepted
for
injury or damage. The
user
alone
bears
the
risk!
Warranty and liability
It is forlcidden
to
make any structural modifications to
the Geberit
UNIVERSAL
welding machine on your own
initiative, or to
use
the machine for
any
purpose other
than
its
intended purpose. Any such
activities will auto-
matically render the warranty null and void
and exclude
us
from
liability for any injury or damage.
Safety notes and warn¡ngs
The
UNIVERSAL
welding machine was engineered
and built according to the current state of the art,
and
inspected
in
compliance with the accident prevention
regulations of VGB, TÜV and SUVA. However, it
can
still endanger life and limb if operated incorrectly or
abused, or
if
you
are careless or negligent.
Please therefore
make
quite
sure
to
read
and under-
stand the safety notes and warnings provided
in
these
operating instructions.
It's for your own safety's
sake!
General
notes
Þ
Set the welding machine
up
on
a level and
firm
sudace.
>
Do not
use
the
welding
machine unless it
is
in per-
fect working
order. Use
it
for its intended purpose
only, and be aware of safety aspects and potential
hazards.
Þ
Each
time you
use
the
machine,
first check all parts
for
damage.
>
Replace
damage parts with original Geberit spares
only.
>
The switch box for actuating the electric
plane -
diam. 315 mm, must be installed
in before
the wel-
ding machine
>
Use the welding machine
in well
ventilated
rooms
only
>
Keep
the work place tidy and
clean.
>
Make sure children and unauthorised people
are
kept well clear of the working area around the
machine.
>
Secure all parts of your clothing that
are baggy or
loose so they cannot
get
caught
in
the machine.
Þ
Wear
sturdy footwear that provides
a
good
grip.
>
lf
you
have long hair, wear a hair net.
>
Make
sure
there
are no
objects dangling from
above
in
the working
area.
Special notes and hazard sources
A.
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Attention!
Never switch the electric plane on or off
unless
it is
in
working position with
a
workpiece attached.
Wear
goggles while using the electric
plane.
Welding
mirror
and
electric plane
Do
not touch the welding mirror during operation
or during the
cooling down phase.
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Noises
/ vibrations
v
>
Measured values determined according
to
EN 50144
The
A-weighted sound pressure level of the electric
plane
is
typically 80
dB(A).
The noise level can
exceed 85
dB(A)during
operation.
>
Wear ear
protection!
>
The
vibration
is
typically lower than 2.5
n/s2.
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