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1.3 Protection against fumes and gases
• Fumes, gases and powders produced during the welding (cut-
ting) process can be noxious for your health.
Under certain circumstances, the fumes caused by welding
can cause cancer or harm the foetus of pregnant women.
• Keep your head far from any welding gas and fumes.
• Provide for proper ventilation, either natural or forced, in the
work area.
• In case of poor ventilation, use masks and breathing apparatus.
• In case of welding (cutting) in extremely small places the work
of the operator carrying out the weld should be supervised by
a colleague standing outside.
• Do not use oxygen for the ventition.
• Verify the suction is working by checking regularly the quan-
tity of harmful exhaust gases versus the values stated in the
safety regulations.
• The quantity and the danger level of the fumes depends on
the base material used, the weld material and any substances
used to clean and degrease the pieces to be welded. Follow
the manufacturer's instructions together with the instructions
given in the technical sheets.
• Do not perform welding (cutting) operations near degreasing
or painting stations.
Position gas cylinders outdoors or in places with good ventila-
tion.
1.4 Fire/explosion prevention
• The welding (cutting) process may cause fires and/or explosions.
• Clear the work area and the surrounding area from any infiam-
mable or combustible materials or objects.
Flammable materials must be at least 11 metres (35 feet) from
the welding area or they must be suitably protected.
Sparks and incandescent particles might easily be sprayed
quite far and reach the surrounding areas even through minu-
te openings. Pay particular attention to keep people and pro-
perty safe.
• Do not perform welding (cutting) operations on or near con-
tainers under pressure.
• Do not perform welding or cutting operations on closed con-
tainers or pipes.
Pay particular attention to welding tubes or containers even if
these are open, empty and have been cleaned thoroughly.
Any residue of gas, fuel, oil or similar materials might cause an
explosion.
• Do not weld (cut) in places where explosive powders, gases
or vapours are present.
• At the end of welding, check that the live circuit cannot acci-
dentally come into contact with any parts connected to the
earth circuit.
• Position a fire-fighting device or material near the work area.
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1.5 Protection from electrical shock
• Electrical shocks can kill you.
• Avoid touching live parts both inside and outside the wel-
ding/cutting system while this is active (torches, guns, earth
cables, electrodes, wires, rollers and coils are electrically con-
nected to the welding circuit).
• Do not touch two torches or two electrode holders at the
same time.
lf you feel an electric shock, interrupt the welding (cutting)
operations immediately.
1.6 Electromagnetic fields
• The welding current passing through the internal and external
system cables creates an electromagnetic field in the proxi-
mity of the welding cables and the system itself.
• Electromagnetic fields can affect the health of people who are
exposed to them for a long time (the exact effects are still unk-
nown).
Electromagnetic fields can interfere with some equipment like
peacemakers or hearing aids.
Persons fitted with pacemakers must consult their
doctor before undertaking arc welding or plasma
cut operations.
• This equipment is manufactured in compliance with the
instructions of the normalised EN60974-10 regulation and is
identified as being "CLASS A".
This device must be used for professional applications only, in
industrial environments.
The manufacturer shall not be responsible for any damages
caused by the system in domestic environments.
Installation, use and area examination
The user must be an expert in the sector and as such
is responsible for installation and use of the equip-
ment according to the manufacturer's instructions.
lf any electromagnetic disturbance is noticed, the
user must soave the problem, if necessary with the
manufacturer's technical assistance.
In any case electromagnetic disturbances must be
reduced until they are not a nuisance any longer.
Before installing this apparatus, the user must eva-
luate the potential electromagnetic problems that
may arise in the surrounding area, considering in
particular the health conditions of the persons in
the vicinity, for example of persons fitted with
pacemakers or hearing aids.
