General Notes; Personal Protection Equipment - Welbach AMPERO 225 Manuel D'utilisation

USER MANUAL
AMPERO 225
PRODUCT NAME:
ALUMINIUM WELDER
MODEL:
AMPERO 225
MANUFACTURER NAME:
EMAKS SPÓŁKA Z OGRANICZONĄ ODPOWIEDZIALNOŚCIĄ SP.K.
MANUFACTURER ADDRESS:
UL. DEKORACYJNA 3, 65-155 ZIELONA GÓRA
18 WWW.STAMOS-WELDING.COM
Thank you for purchasing our WELBACH welding machine
The WELBACH line of welding machines is the result of a long improvement process of Stamos products,
involving the implementation of technological innovations in welding engineering. The priority in the
designing process was given to top quality and functionality at affordable prices. The machines are suitable for
welding all metals, including precious metals, alloy steel and non-ferrous metals. The MIG function allows for
welding of aluminium and aluminium alloys. The welding machines feature all functions necessary to obtain
the best welds. Their parameters are constantly monitored with the use of microprocessors to maintain their
unchanged level throughout the entire welding process.
Before starting the machine, thoroughly review the operating manual and strictly
follow the instructions contained therein.
1. SAFETY OF USE

1.1 General notes

• Take care of your own safety and that of bystanders by reviewing and strictly following the instructions,
included in the operating manual of the device.
• Only qualified and skilled personnel can be allowed to start, operate, maintain and repair the machine.
• The machine must never be operated contrary to its intended purpose.
1.2 Preparation of welding work site
WELDING OPERATIONS MAY CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION
• Strictly follow the occupational health and safety regulations applicable to welding operations and make
sure to provide appropriate fire extinguishers at the welding work site.
• Never carry out welding operations in flammable locations posing the risk of material ignition.
• Never carry out welding operations in an atmosphere containing flammable particles or vapours of
explosive substances.
• Remove all flammable materials within 12 meters from the welding operations site and if removal is not
possible cover flammable materials with fire retardant covering.
• Use safety measures against sparks and glowing particles of metal.
• Make sure that sparks or hot metal splinters do not penetrate through the slots or openings in the
coverings, shields or protective screens.
• Do not weld tanks or barrels that contain or have contained flammable substances. Do not weld in the
vicinity of such containers and barrels.
• Do not weld pressure vessels, pipes of pressurised installations or pressure trays.
• Always ensure adequate ventilation.
• It is recommended to take a stable position prior to welding.

1.3 Personal protection equipment

ELECTRIC ARC RADIATION CAN DAMAGE EYES AND SKIN
• When welding, wear clean, oil stain free protective clothing made of non-flammable and non-conductive
material (leather, thick cotton), leather gloves, high boots and protective hood.
• Before welding remove all flammable or explosive items, such as propane butane lighters or matches.
• Use facial protection (helmet or shield) and eye protection, with a filter featuring a shade level matching
the sight of the welder and the welding current. The safety standards suggest colouring No. 9 (minimum
No. 8) for each current below 300 A. A lower colouring of the shield can be used if the arc is covered
by the workpiece.
• Always use approved safety glasses with side protection under the helmet or any other cover.
• Use guards for the welding operations site in order to protect other people from the blinding light
radiation or projections.
• Always wear earplugs or another hearing protection to protect against excessive noise and to avoid
spatter entering the ears.
• Bystanders should be warned to move their eyes away from the arc.
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