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Horizontal or vertical cuts using the transverse cutting technique
5.1.4 Determining wire storage and wire length requirements
Estimating wire storage requirements: Thickness of object in cutting direction x 2
Estimating wire length requirements: Wire length required for minimum configuration of
the saw + length of tension side + 2 x thickness of object cut + length of cut + length of
slack side
5.1.5 Safety aspects to be clarified
Is the cutting area free from hazardous pipes or cables (gas, water, electricity, etc.)?
Have the effects of the cutting work on the stability of the structure been clarified and are
all supports capable of taking up the resulting loads?
Can the possibility of hazards or damage as a result of the cooling water used be ruled out?
Can safety measures be implemented in order to ensure that no persons can be injured
or property and equipment damaged by falling objects or debris that may fly off?
Can the parts of the structure cut away be removed safely in a controlled operation and
disposed of?
Does the electric supply and water supply available for use meet the specified require-
ments?
Is the necessary equipment in the appropriate specification available for use?
Has the work to be carried out been approved in full by the site engineer or architect?
5.1.6 Extension cables / conductor cross section
Use only extension cables of a type approved for the application and with conductors
of adequate gauge (cross section). Conductor cross section means the cross-sectional
area of a single conductor. In accordance with EN 61029-1, conductor cross section
must be at least 1,5mm² for 16 A, 4 mm² for 32 A and 10 mm² for 63 A.
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