Bohler URANOS 1500 RC Instruction Manual page 17

1 WARNING
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.
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.
If you have any doubts or problems in using the
system, even if it is not described here, consult
qualified personnel.
1.1 Environment of use
• Any system must be used exclusively for the operations for
which it was designed, in the ways and ranges stated in the
data plate and/or in this manual, according to the national
and international directives regarding safety. A use different
from the one expressly declared by the manufacturer is to be
considered totally inappropriate and dangerous and in this
case the manufacturer shall refuse all responsibility.
• 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.
• The system must be used in environments with a tempera-
ture of between -10°C and +40°C (between +14°F and
+104°F).
The system must be transported and stored in environments
with a temperature of between -25°C and +55°C (between
-13°F and 311°F).
• The system must be used in environments free from dust,
acid, gas or any other corrosive substances.
• The system must be used in environments with a relative
humidity no higher than 50% at 40°C (104°F).
The system must be used in environments with a relative
humidity no higher than 90% at 20°C (68°F).
• The system must be used at a maximum altitude of 2,000
meters (6,500 feet) above sea level.
Don't use this machine to defrost pipes.
Do not use this equipment to charge batteries and/
or accumulators.
Do not use this equipment to jump-start engines.
1.2 Operator and other persons' protection
The welding process is a noxious source of radia-
tions, noise, heat and gas emissions.
Wear protective clothing to protect your skin from
the arc rays, sparks or incandescent metal.
The clothing used must cover the whole body and
must be:
- intact and in good conditions
- fireproof
- insulating and dry
- well-fitting and without cuffs or turn-ups
Always use regulatory shoes that are strong and can
ensure insulation from water.
Always use regulatory gloves that can ensure electri-
cal and thermal insulation.
Position a fire-retardant partition to protect the sur-
rounding 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.
Wear masks with side face guards and suitable pro-
tection filter (at least NR10 or above) for the eyes.
Always wear safety goggles with side guards, espe-
cially during the manual or mechanical removal of
welding slags.
Do not wear contact lenses.
Use headphones if dangerous noise levels are
reached during the welding.
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.
• Always keep the side panels closed while welding.
Avoid touching the items that have just been weld-
ed, the high heat might cause serious burning or
scorching.
• Follow all the precautions described above also in all opera-
tions carried out after welding since slag might detach from
the items while they are cooling off.
• Check the torch is cold before working or maintaining it.
Keep a first aid kit ready for use.
Do not underestimate any burning or injury.
Before leaving work, make your area safe in order
to avoid accidental damage to people or property.
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