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Thank you for purchasing a Sealey Electrospot welder. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according to these instructions
and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.
IMPORTANT: BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL
REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS, AND CAUTIONS. USE THIS PRODUCT CORRECTLY, AND WITH CARE, FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH
IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY.
1.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1. ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING! ElEcTRIcAl INsTAllATION Of sPOT wEldER TO A 3 PhAsE 415VOlT suPPly MusT ONly bE cARRIEd OuT by A
quAlIfIEd ElEcTRIcIAN. Make sure that the power supply cable is correctly connected to the Earth.
It is the user's responsibility to read, understand and comply with the following:
You must check all electrical equipment and appliances to ensure that they are safe before using. You must inspect power supply leads, plugs
and all electrical connections for wear and damage. You must ensure the risk of electric shock is minimised by the installation of appropriate safe-
ty devices. An RCCB (Residual Current Circuit Breaker) should be incorporated in the main distribution board.
you must also read and understand the following instructions concerning electrical safety.
1.1.1. The Electricity At work Act 1989 requires all portable electrical appliances, if used on business premises, to be tested by a qualified
electrician, using a Portable Appliance Tester (PAT), at least once a year.
1.1.2. The health & safety at work Act 1974 makes owners of electrical appliances responsible for the safe condition of the appliance and the
safety of the appliance operator. If in any doubt about electrical safety, contact a qualified electrician.
1.1.3. Ensure that the insulation on all cables and the product itself is safe before connecting to mains power supply.
1.1.4. Ensure that cables are always protected against short circuit and overload.
1.1.5. Regularly inspect power supply, leads, plugs and all electrical connections for wear and damage, and especially power connections, to
ensure that none is loose.
1.1.6. Important: Ensure that the voltage marked on the product is the same as the power supply to be used. A three phase plug must be fitted
to this machine.
1.1.7. DO NOT pull or carry the appliance by any of the input or output cables.
1.1.8. DO NOT pull power plugs from sockets by the power cable.
1.1.9. DO NOT use worn or damage leads, plugs or connections. Immediately replace or have repaired by
a qualified electrician.
1.1.10. DO NOT use this product with a cable extension reel.
1.1.11. THE SPOT WELDER HAS A 'SINGLE PHASE' CABLE 3 CORE BUT MUST BE
CONNECTED TO A THREE PHASE SUPPLY.
This product must be fitted with a 3 phase plug according to this diagram, and will require a
16amp per phase supply. you must contact a qualified electrician to ensure that an
appropriately fused supply is available.
Connect GREEN/YELLOW wire to Earth (E or
Connect BLUE wire to R1 (or L1) terminal.
Connect BROWN wire to S2 (or L2) terminal.
Note that both brown and blue wires will be 'live' when the plug is connected to the supply.
Finally, check that there are no bare wires, that all wires have been connected correctly, that
the cable external insulation extends beyond the cable restraint and that the restraint is tight.
1.2 .
GENERAL SAFETY
Note: spot welding produces sparks, fused metal projectiles and fumes which are dangerous.
wARNING: unplug from power supply before connecting cables and accessories, or before performing maintenance or service.
Ensure that the welder and all cables are in good order and condition.
Replace or repair damaged parts. Use genuine parts only, unauthorised parts may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty.
Keep the welder clean for best and safest performance.
Locate the welder in a suitable work area and ensure that good ventilation is provided.
Keep work area clean and tidy and free from unrelated materials and ensure that there is adequate lighting.
wARNING: Ensure that no flammable or combustible materials are in, or near, the work area. Welding containers or pipes
which hold, or have held, dangerous gases or substances may cause explosion or fire. Materials cleaned with chlorinated
solvents, or varnished surfaces pose the danger of toxic fumes.
wARNING: Spot welding generates strong magnetic fields. Take great care to ensure that there are no items near your work area
that may be attracted to the welding process and ensure that there are no items that may be damaged or adversely effected
by operating the welder.
wARNING: Electronic watches may be damaged. Persons wearing heart pace-makers must not operate, or be in the area of the
welder.
wARNING: You MUST use safety goggles or a face shield, such as the Sealey SSP9, or SSP10.
dANGER! Permanent eye damage may result if you do not use the correct protection. Also wear safety welding gauntlets and
dry, oil-free safety protective clothing to protect yourself from sparks and hot droplets of fused metal. Cover exposed flesh to
avoid burns.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR:
ELECTROSPOT7001
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