Danger From Toxic Gases And Vapours - Fronius MTG 250i Instructions De Service

Protecting your- Anyone working with the device exposes themselves to numerous risks e.g.:
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Suitable protective clothing must be worn when working with the device. The protective
clothing must have the following properties:
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Protective clothing refers to a variety of different items. Operators should:
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Keep all persons, especially children, out of the working area while any devices are in
operation or welding is in progress. If, however, there are people in the vicinity:
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Danger from The fumes produced during welding contain harmful gases and vapours.
toxic gases and
Welding fumes contain substances that cause cancer, as stated in Monograph 118 of the
vapours
International Agency for Research on Cancer.
Use at-source extraction and a room extraction system.
If necessary, use a welding torch with an integrated extraction device.
Keep your face away from welding fumes and gases.
Fumes and hazardous gases
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Ensure an adequate supply of fresh air. Ensure that there is a ventilation rate of at least
20 m³ per hour at all times.
Otherwise, a welding helmet with an air supply must be worn.
If there is any doubt about whether the extraction capacity is sufficient, the measured
toxic emission values should be compared with the permissible limit values.
Flying sparks and hot pieces of metal
Arc radiation, which can damage eyes and skin
Hazardous electromagnetic fields, which can endanger the lives of those using car-
diac pacemakers
Electrical risk from the welding current
Greater noise pollution
Harmful welding fumes and gases
Flame-resistant
Insulating and dry
Covers the whole body, is undamaged and in good condition
Safety helmet
Trousers with no turn-ups
Protect eyes and face from UV rays, heat and sparks using a protective visor and
regulation filter
Wear regulation protective goggles with side protection (behind the safety visor)
Wear stout footwear that provides insulation even in wet conditions
Protect the hands with suitable gloves (electrically insulated and providing protection
against heat)
Wear ear protection to reduce the harmful effects of noise and to prevent injury
Make them aware of all the dangers (risk of dazzling by the arc, injury from flying
sparks, harmful welding fumes, noise, possible risks from mains current and welding
current, etc.)
Provide suitable protective equipment
Alternatively, erect suitable safety screens/curtains
must not be breathed in
must be extracted from the working area using appropriate methods.
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