Safety; Operator And Other Persons' Protection; Personal Protection; Fire/Explosion Prevention - Selco Genesis 282 Instrucciones De Uso

1.0 SAFETY

Prior to performing any operation on the machine, make sure
that you have thoroughly read and understood the contents of
this manual.
Do not perform modifications or maintenance operations which
are not prescribed.
For any doubt or problem regarding the use of the machine,
even if not described herein, consult qualified personnel.
The productor cannot be held responsible for damage to per-
sons or property caused by the operator's failure to read or
apply the contents of this manual.

1.1 Operator and other persons' protection

The welding process is a noxious source of radiations, noise,
heat and gas emissions. The persons fitted with vital electronic
devices (pacemakers) should consult a doctor before attending
any arc welding or plasma arc cutting operation.

Personal protection:

- Do not wear contact lenses!!!
- Keep a first aid kit ready for use.
- Do not underestimate any burning or injury.
- Wear protective clothing to protect your skin from the arc rays,
sparks or incandescent metal, and a helmet or a welding cap.
- Wear masks with side face guards and suitable protection fil-
ter (at least NR10 or above) for the eyes.
- Use headphones if dangerous noise levels are reached
during the welding.
Always wear safety goggles with side guards, especially
during the manual or mechanical removal of welding slags.
lf you feel an electric shock, interrupt the welding ope-
rations immediately.
Other persons' protection:
- Position a fire-retardant partition to protect the surroun-
ding area from rays, sparks and incandescent slags.
- Advise any person in the vicinity not to stare at the arc or at
the incandescent metal and to get an adequate protection.
- lf the noise level exceeds the limits prescribed by the law,
delimit the work area and make sure that anyone getting
near it is protected with headphones or earphones.

1.2 Fire/explosion prevention

The welding process may cause fires and/or explosions.
- Compressed gas cylinders are dangerous; consult the supplier
before handling them.
Protect them from:
- direct exposure to sun rays;
- flames;
- sudden changes in temperature;
- very low temperatures.
Compressed gas cylinders must be fixed to the walls or to
other supports, in order to prevent them from falling.
- Clear the work area and the surrounding area from any
infiammable or combustible materials or objects.
- Position a fire-fighting device or material near the work
area.
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WARNING
- Do not perform welding or cutting operations on closed
containers or pipes.
- lf said containers or pipes have been opened, emptied and
carefully cleaned, the welding operation must in any case be
performed with great care.
- Do not weld in places where explosive powders, gases or
vapours are present.
- Do not perform welding operations on or near containers
under pressure.
- Don't use this machine to defrost pipes.

1.3 Protection against fumes and gases

Fumes, gases and powders produced during the welding pro-
cess can be noxious for your health.
- Do not use oxygen for the ventition.
- Provide for proper ventilation, either natural or forced, in the
work area.
- In case of welding in extremely small places the work of the
operator carrying out the weld should be supervised by a col-
league standing outside.
- Position gas cylinders outdoors or in places with good ventila-
tion.
- Do not perform welding operations near degreasing or
painting stations.

1.4 Positioning the power source

Keep to the following rules:
- Easy access to the equipment controls and connections
must be provided.
- Do not position the equipment in reduced spaces.
- Do not place the generator on surfaces with inclination
exceeding 10° with respect to the horizontal plane.

1.5 lnstalling the apparatus

- Comply with the local safety regulations for the installation
and carry out the maintenance service of the machine accor-
ding to the constructor's directions.
- Any maintenance operation must be performed by qua-
lified personnel only.
- The connection (series or parallel) of the generators is prohi-
bited.
- Before operating inside the generator, disconnect the
power supply.
- Carry out the routine maintenance on the equipment.
- Make sure that the supply mains and the earthing are suffi-
cient and adequate.
- The earth cable must be connected as near the area to be
welded as possible.
- Take the precautions relevant to the protection degree of the
power source.
- Before welding, check the condition of the electric cables and
of the torch, and if they are damaged repair or change them.
- Neither get on the material to be welded, nor lean against it.
- The operator must not touch two torches or two electrode
holders at the same time.
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