Danger Posed By Shielding Gas Leak; Safety Measures At The Setup Location And During Transport - Fronius Artis 170 Operating Instructions Manual

Never hang a welding torch on a shielding gas cylinder.
Never touch a shielding gas cylinder with an electrode.
Risk of explosion: Never weld on a compressed shielding gas cylinder.
Always use suitable shielding gas cylinders for the application in question and the
correct matching accessories (controller, hoses, and fittings, etc.) Only use
shielding gas cylinders and accessories that are in good condition.
If a valve on a shielding gas cylinder is open, turn your face away from the outlet.
When no welding is taking place, close the valve of the shielding gas cylinder.
Leave the cap on the valve of the shielding gas cylinder when the cylinder is not
connected.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions and applicable national and international
provisions for shielding gas cylinders and accessories.
Danger Posed by Risk of asphyxiation due to uncontrolled shielding gas leak
Shielding Gas
Shielding gas is colorless and odorless and may suppress the oxygen in the ambi-
Leak
ent air in the event of leakage.
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Safety Measures A toppling device can be deadly! Set up the device securely on an even, solid sur-
at the Setup
face
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During Transport
Special regulations apply in areas at risk of fire or explosion
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Use instructions and checks within the company to ensure that the vicinity of the
workplace is always clean and organized.
Only set up and operate the device in accordance with the protection class
shown on the rating plate.
When setting up the device, ensure that there is an all-round clearance of 0.5 m
(1 ft. 7.69 in.) to allow cooling air to circulate unhindered.
Take care to ensure that the applicable national and regional guidelines and acci-
dent prevention regulations are observed when transporting the device, espe-
cially guidelines concerning hazards during transport and shipment.
Do not lift or transport any active devices. Switch off devices before transport or
lifting.
Before transporting the device, completely drain the coolant and dismantle the
following components:
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Ensure there is a sufficient supply of fresh air with a ventilation flow rate of
at least 20 m³ per hour.
Please observe the safety and maintenance information for the shielding gas
cylinder or the main gas supply.
When no welding is taking place, close the valve of the shielding gas cylinder
or the main gas supply.
Always check the shielding gas cylinder or main gas supply for uncontrolled
gas leakage before each start-up.
The maximum permitted tilt angle is 10°.
Follow the appropriate national and international regulations.
wirefeeder
wirespool
shielding gas cylinder