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1.4
Further applicable documents
The following documents form part of these operating instructions:
• Operating instructions of the welding power source.
2.
INFORMATION AND SAFETY INSTRuCTIONS FOR
THE OWNER
2.1
Requirements for the owner
Workshop/outdoor/field use: The responsible body is responsible for safety in the danger zone around the machine, and
should allow only qualified personnel to enter the zone or operate the machine in the danger zone.
Employee safety: The operator has to observe the safety regulations described in this chapter as well as has to work safe-
ty-consciously and with all prescribed safety equipment.
The employer undertakes to give the employees clear notice of the dangers arising that are specified in the EMF directives and to
evaluate the workplace correspondingly.
Requirements for special EMF evaluations with regard to general activities, working materials and work
places*:
TYPE OF WORKING MATERIALS OR
WORKPLACE
Employees without partic
ular risk
Arc welding, manual (including MIG (Metal In-
ert Gas), MAG (Metal Active Gas), TIG (Tungsten
Inert Gas)) under observance of tried-and-
tested procedures and without physical contact
to the line
*
To Directive 2013/35/EU
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EVALuATION REQuIRED FOR:
Employees at particular
Employees with
risk
active implants
(with the exception of
those
with active implants)
(1)
(2)
(3)
No
No
Yes
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Information and safety instructions for the owner
2.2
using the machine
2.2.1
Intended use
The Orbital welding tongs are intended solely for the following utilization:
• Utilization in combination with an Orbital welding power source of the ORBIMAT series.
TIG welding of materials and tube dimensions that are specified in these operating instructions see chap. 4, p. 76).
• Empty unpressurized tubes that are free of contaminations, explosive atmospheres or liquids.
Only protective gases that are classified for TIG welding in accordance with EN ISO 14175 may be used.
Proper use also includes the following points:
• Permanent supervision of the machine during operation. The operator must always be able to stop the process.
• Observing all safety and warning information in these operating instructions.
• Observing of the further applicable documents.
• Complying with all inspection and maintenance work.
• Use of the machine solely in its original state.
• Usage solely of original accessories as well as original spare parts and operating materials.
• Checking of all the safety-relevant items and functions before commissioning.
• Processing of those materials named in the operating instructions.
• Proper usage of all components involved in the welding processes as well as of all further factors that have an influence on the
welding process.
• Solely commercial usage.
2.2.2
Machine constraints
• The workplace can be in the tube preparation, in plant construction or in the plant itself.
• The machine is operated by one person.
• Erect the machine solely on a solid surface.
• A radial space requirement/freedom of movement of approx. 2 m around the machine is required for people.
• Work lighting: min. 300 Lux.
• Climate conditions: –15 °C to 40 °C; < 80% rel. humidity.
• Only work with the machine in dry surroundings (not in misty, rainy or stormy conditions). If appropriate, use a welding tent.
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