Fire Safety; Supply Voltage; Welding Circuit; Welding Fumes - Kemppi MinarcTig 180 Operating Instructions Manual

MinarcTig 180
TM
Do not move the shielding gas cylinder when the reducing valve/regulator is connected
and open. Always fix the gas cylinder securely in an upright position, against a cylinder
wall rack or purpose made cylinder cart. Always close the gas cylinder valve after use.

2.3. Fire Safety

Welding is always classified as hot work, so pay attention to the fire safety regulations
and protect the welding environment from welding spatters. Remove flammable
materials and fluids from the welding vicinity and supply the welding site with adequate
fire fighting equipment.
Take into account the dangers caused by special workplaces, such as the dangers of
fire risk and the danger of explosion. Containers and enclosed work spaces present very
high risks. Never work alone in these environments and never enter the space unless an
authorisation work permit has been issued, correct risk assessment is completed, correct
ventilation is established and personal protective equipment is available and used.

2.4. Supply voltage

• Do not take the welding machine inside a work piece. For example: into a
container, vessel or car.
• Do not place the welding machine on a wet surface.
• Change faulty and damaged power supply cables immediately as they are life
threatening and may cause electrocution and or fire.
• Ensure cables are not squashed by heavy objects or in contact with sharp edges or
hot work piece.

2.5. Welding circuit

• Insulate yourself from the welding circuit by using dry and undamaged protective
clothing.
• Do not work on a wet surface.
• Do not use damaged welding cables.
• Do not place the welding torch or earth return clamp on the welding machine
during or directly after use or any other electrical device. Only wrap the torch
and cables around the machine for storage when torch and clamp components are
cold.

2.6. Welding fumes

Ensure adequate ventilation in the work area. If possible, wear a good quality filtered
welding mask or fresh air supplied mask. Take extra special precautions when welding
metals containing lead, cadmium, zinc, mercury or beryllium.
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