Danger From Shielding Gas Cylinders; Safety Precautions In The Place Of Use And For Storage And Transport - Fronius AccuPocket 150/400 Operating Instructions Manual

Danger from
shielding gas cyl-
inders
Safety precau-
tions in the place
of use and for
storage and
transport
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Shielding gas cylinders contain gas under pressure and can explode if dam-
aged. As the shielding gas cylinders are part of the welding equipment, they
must be handled with the greatest of care.
Protect shielding gas cylinders containing compressed gas from excessive
heat, mechanical impact, slag, naked flames, sparks and arcs.
Mount the shielding gas cylinders vertically and secure according to instruc-
tions to prevent them falling over.
Keep the shielding gas cylinders well away from any welding or other electrical
circuits.
Never hang a welding torch on a shielding gas cylinder.
Never touch a shielding gas cylinder with an electrode.
Risk of explosion - never attempt to weld a pressurised shielding gas cylinder.
Only use shielding gas cylinders suitable for the application in hand, along with
the correct and appropriate accessories (regulator, hoses and fittings). Only
use shielding gas cylinders and accessories that are in good condition.
Turn your face to one side when opening the valve of a shielding gas cylinder.
Close the shielding gas cylinder valve if no welding is taking place.
If the shielding gas cylinder is not connected, leave the valve cap in place on
the cylinder.
The manufacturer's instructions must be observed as well as applicable na-
tional and international regulations for shielding gas cylinders and accesso-
ries.
A toppling device can cause life-threatening injuries. Place the device on a sol-
id, level surface so that it remains stable
- The maximum permissible tilt angle is 10°.
Do not operate or store the device in a potentially explosive atmosphere.
Special regulations apply in rooms at risk of fire or explosion.
Observe relevant national and international regulations.
Use internal directives and checks to ensure that the workplace environment
is always clean and clearly laid out.
Only set up and operate the device in accordance with the degree of protec-
tion shown on the rating plate.
When setting up the device, ensure there is an all-round clearance of 0.5 m (1
ft. 7.69 in.) to ensure that cooling air can flow in and out freely.
When transporting the device, observe the relevant national and local guide-
lines and accident prevention regulations. This applies especially to guidelines
regarding the risks arising during transport.
After transporting the device, it must be visually inspected for damage before
commissioning. Any damage must be repaired by trained service technicians
before commissioning the device.
Odourless and colourless shielding gas may escape unnoticed if an adapter
is used for the shielding gas connection. Prior to assembly, seal the device-
side thread of the adapter for the shielding gas connection using suitable Tef-
lon tape.