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Ambient conditions
3 For your safety
Hazard-free working with the machine is only
possible if you read the operating and safety
instructions completely and strictly observe
them.
Please obtain practical training before using
the machine for the first time. Follow the ac-
cident prevention regulations (UVV
Before starting any welding work, clear away
any solvents, degreasing agents, and other
flammable materials from the working area.
Cover flammable materials which can not be
moved.
Only weld if the ambient air contains no high
concentrations of dust, acid vapours, gases or
flammable substances. Special care must be
taken during repair work on pipe systems and
tanks which contain or have contained flam-
mable liquids or gases.
Never touch live parts inside or outside of the
housing. Never touch welding electrodes or
live welding current parts in a machine that
is on.
Do not expose the machine to rain, do not
spray water on it or steam blast it.
Always use a welding shield. Warn other per-
sons in the welding area about arc-rays.
Please use a suitable extraction system for
gases and cutting fumes.
Always wear breathing apparatus whenever
there is a risk of inhaling welding or cutting
vapours.
If the mains cable is damaged or severed in
use, do not touch the cable but unplug the
mains plug immediately. Never use a ma-
chine if the mains cable is damaged.
Keep a fire extinguisher near the welding
area.
Check the welding area for fire after welding
(see UVV*).
Never try to disassemble the pressure reduc-
er. Replace the defective one.
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‰ Service and repair work may only be carried out by a
trained electrician.
‰ Ensure that the ground cable has good and direct con-
). tact near the welding location. Do not allow welding cur-
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rent to pass through chains, ball bearings, steel cables or
grounding equipment; this may melt them.
‰ Secure yourself and the welding machine when working
in elevated or inclined areas.
‰ The machine may only be connected to a properly
grounded mains supply. (Three-phase four-wire system
with grounded neutral conductor or single phase-three-
wire system with grounded neutral conductor) socket
and extension cable must have a functional protective
conductor.
‰ Wear correct protective clothing, leather gloves and
leather apron.
‰ Protect the welding area with curtains or mobile screens.
‰ Do not use this machine to thaw frozen water pipes or
cables.
‰ In closed containers, under cramped conditions, and in
high electrical risk areas, only use machines with the S
sign.
‰ Switch off the machine during breaks and close the valve
of the gas cylinder.
‰ Secure the gas cylinder with a chain to prevent it falling
over.
‰ Disconnect the mains plug from the mains before
changing the place of installation or making repairs to
the machine.
Please heed the safety regulations which apply to your
country. Subject to change.
4 Ambient conditions
Temperature range of ambient air:
in operation: -10 °C ... +40 °C (+14 °F ... +104 °F)
Transport
and storage: -25 °C ... +55 °C (-13 °F ... +131 °F)
Relative humidity:
up to 50 % at 40 °C (104 °F)
up to 90 % at 20 °C (68 °F)
Ambient air must be free of dust, acids, corrosive gases or
other damaging substances!
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The machine must be transported or set up
only on firm, level surfaces.
The maximum admissible angle of inclination
for setting up or transporting is 10°.
Operation, storage and transport may only be
carries out within the ranges indicated! Use
outside of this range is considered not used
with its intended purpose. The manufacturer
is not liable for damages cause by misuse.
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