NOISE
Noise can cause permanent hearing loss. Welding
processes can cause noise levels that exceed safe
limits. You must protect your ears from loud moise
to prevent permanent loss of hearing.
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To protect your hearing from loud noise,
wear protective ear plugs and/or ear muffs.
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Noise levels should be measured to be sure
the decibels (sound) do not exceed safe levels.
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
Before installing your welder, carry out an inspection
of the surrounding area, observing the following
guidelines:
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Make sure that there are no other power
supply cables, control lines, telephone leads
or other equipment near the unit.
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Make sure that there are no radio receivers,
television appliances, computers or other
control systems near the unit.
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People with pace-maker or hearing-prosthe-
sis should keep far from the power source.
! In particular cases special protection
measures may be required.
Interference can be reduced by following these
suggestions:
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If there is interference in the power source
line, an E.M.T. filter can be mounted betwe-
en the power supply and the power source;
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The output cables of the power source should
be not too uch long, kept together and con-
nected to ground;
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After the maintenance all the panels of the po-
wer source must be securely fastened in place.
PROTECTIVE WELDING GASES
Shielding gas cylinders contain gas under
high pressure. If damaged, a cylinder can
explode. Treat them carefully.
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These welders use only inert or non-flam-
mable gases for welding arc protection. It is
important to choose the appropriate gas for
the type of welding being performed;
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Do not use gas from unidentified cylinders
or damaged cylinders;
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Do not connnect the cylinder directly to the
welder, use a pressure regulator;
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Make sure the pressure regulator and the
gauges function properly;
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Do not lubrificate the regulator with oil or
grease;
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Each regulator is designed for use with a
specific gas. Make sure the regulator is desi-
gned for the protective gas being used;
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Make sure that the cylinder is safely secured
tightly to the welder with the chain provided.
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Never expose cylinders to excessive heat,
sparks, slag or flame;
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Make sure that the gas hose is in good con-
dition;
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Keep the gas hose away from the working
area.
INSTALLATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
LOCATION
Be sure to locate the welder according to
the following guidelines:
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In areas, free from moisture and dust;
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Ambient temperature between 0° to 40°C;
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In areas, free from oil, steam and corrosive
gases;
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In areas, not subjected to abnormal vibra-
tion or shock;
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In areas, not exposed to direct sunlight or
rain;
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Place at a distance of 300mm or more from
walls or similar that could restrict natural air
flow for cooling.
VENTILATION
Since the inhalation of welding fumes can be harmful,
ensure that the welding area is effectively ventilated.
MAIN SUPPLY VOLTAGE
REQUIREMENTS
Before you make any electrical connec-
tion, check that supply voltage and fre-
quency available at site are those stated
in the ratings label of your generator.
The main supply voltage should be within ±10% of
the rated main supply voltage. Too low a voltage
may cause poor welding performance. Too high a
supply voltage will cause components to overheat
and possibly fail. The welder Power Source must be:
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Correctly installed, if necessary, by a quali-
fied electrician;
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Correctly grounded (electrically) in accor-
dance with local regulations;
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Connected to the correct size electric circuit.
In case the supply cable is not fitted with a plug,
connect a standardized plug (2P+T) to the
cable (in some models the supply cable is supplied
with plug).
To connect the plug to the supply cable, follow these
instructions:
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the brown (phase) wire must be connected to
the terminal identified by the letter L
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the blue (neutral) wire must be connected to
the terminal identified by the letter N
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the yellow/green (ground) wire must be con-
nected to the terminal identified by the letter
PE or by the symbol
In any case, the connection of the yellow/green wire
to the PE terminal
in the event of tearing of the power supply cable
from the plug, the yellow/green wire should be the
last one to be disconnected.
supply
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must be done in order that
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