Electric Shocks - GYS MASTER 250 Mode D'emploi

Electric shocks

Moving
Burns
Fire risks
Smokes
Extra precautions
People carrying pacemaker have to consult a doctor before using these machines.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Anomalies
Only the green indicator is on but
you cannot weld.
If, when the unit is on and you put
your hand on the welding unit's body,
you feel tingling connection.
Your unit does not weld correctly.
MASTER 250-350-450
This appliance must not be used on a three phases power supply. Do not touch the spare
parts when the unit is still connected to the mains. Check the electrical network corres-
ponds to the machine.
Do not underestimate the weight of the apparatus. Do not carry it over people or things.
Do not drop it. Do not set it down brutally
Wear protective or fire-proof clothing (overalls, jeans).
Use some welder gloves and a fire-proof apron.
Protect the others by installing non flammable protection wall , or prevent the others to
not look at the arc and to keep a sufficient distance
Suppress all flammable products from the working area. Do not work near flammable
gas.
Do not inhale gas or welding smokes. If indoors ventilate the area well and/or use local
extraction ventilation equipment to remove fumes and gases.
Any welding operation :
- in environments with increased risk of electric shock,
- in confined spaces,
- in the presence of flammable or explosive materials must be evaluated in advance by
an "expert supervisor" and must always be carried out in the presence of other people
trained to intervene in case of emergency.
Technical protection measures MUST BE taken as described in the TECHNICAL SPECIFI-
CATION «IEC 62081».
Welding in raised positions is forbidden unless safety platforms are used.
Do not use the unit to thaw pipes.
Connection failure of the earth clamp
or electrode holder.
The welding unit is not correctly
connected to the earth.
Polarity error (+/-).
Causes Remedies
Check the connections.
Check the plug and the earth of your
electrical network.
Check the polarity advised on the
electrode packaging.
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