Caution; Maintenance - gala gar ATLANTIC 180 Manuel Technique D'instructions

8. CAUTION

Working Environment
1) Welding should be carried out in dry environment with humidity of 90% or less.
2) The temperature of the working environment should be between -10℃ and 40℃ .
3) Avoid welding in the open air unless sheltered from sunlight and rain. Keep it dry at all times and do not place it
on wet ground or in puddles.
4) Avoid welding in dusty area or environment with corrosive chemical gas.
5) Gas shielded arc welding should be operated in environment without strong airflow.
Safety Tips
Over-current/over-voltage/over-heating protection circuit is installed in this machine. When the network voltage,
output current or inner temperature exceeds the set standard, the machine will stop automatically. However, excessive
use (e.g. too high voltage) of machine will lead to welder damage. Therefore, please note:
1) Ventilation
This welder can create powerful welding current that has strict cooling requirements that cannot be met with
natural ventilation. Therefore the internal fan is very important in enabling the machine to work steadily with
effective cooling. The operator should make sure that the louvers be uncovered and unblocked. The minimum
distance between the machine and nearby objects should be 30cm. Good ventilation is of critical importance to
the normal performance and lifespan of the machine.
2) Welding operation is forbidden while the machine is overload. Remember to observe the max load current at any
moment (refer to the corresponding duty cycle). Make sure that the welding current should not exceed the max
load current. Overload could obviously shorten the machine's lifespan, or even damage the machine.
3) Over-voltage is forbidden.
Regarding the power supply voltage range of the machine, please refer to "Technical Parameters" table. This
machine is of automatic voltage compensation, which enables the maintaining of the voltage range within the
given range. In case that the input voltage exceeds the stipulated value, it would possibly damage the
components of the machine.
4) An earth terminal is available for the machine. Connect it with an earth cable (section≥6mm
and electric shock.
5) A sudden halt may occur with the red LED on the front panel on while the machine is of over-load status. Under
this circumstance, it is unnecessary to restart the machine. Keep the built-in fan working to lower the temperature
inside the machine. Welding can be continued after the inner temperature falls into the standard range and the
red LED is off.

9. MAINTENANCE

The following operation requires sufficient professional knowledge on electric aspect and comprehensive safety
knowledge. Operators should be holders of valid qualification certificates which can prove th eir skills and
knowledge. Make sure the input cable of the machine is disconnected from the electricity utility before
uncovering the welding machine.
1. Check periodically whether inner circuit connection is in good condition (esp. plugs). Tighten the loose connection.
If there is oxidization, remove it with sandpaper and then reconnect.
2. Keep hands, hair and tools away from the moving parts such as the fan to avoid personal injury or machine
damage.
3. Clean the dust periodically with dry and clean compressed air. If welding environment with heavy smoke and
pollution, the machine should be cleaned daily. The pressure of compressed air should be at a proper level in
order to avoid the small parts inside the machine being damaged.
4. Avoid rain, water and vapor infiltrating the machine. If there is, dry it and check the insulation of the equipment
(including that between the connections and that between the connection and the enclosure). Only when there are
no abnormal phenomena anymore, can the machine be used.
5. Check periodically whether the insulation cover of all cables is in good condition. If there is any dilapidation,
rewrap it or replace it.
6. Put the machine into the original packing in dry location if it is not to be used for a long time.
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