Maintenance / Advice - ims PRO TIG 200 AC/DC Mode D'emploi

Note : The machines' duty cycle has been tested at room temperature (40°C) and has been determined by
simulation.

MAINTENANCE / ADVICE

Maintenance should only be carried out by a qualified person.
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Ensure the machine is unplugged, and that the ventilator inside has stopped before carrying out
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maintenance work. (DANGER High Voltage and Currents).
we recommends removing the steel cover 2 or 3 times a year to remove any excess dust. Take this
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opportunity to have the electrical connections checked by a qualified person with an insulated tool.
Regularly check the condition of the power supply cord. If damaged, it will need to be replaced by the
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manufacturer, its' after sales service or a qualified person.
Ensure the ventilation holes of the device are not blocked to allow adequate air circulation.
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SAFETY
Arc w elding can be dangerous and can cause serious and even fatal injuries.
Protect yourself and others.
Ensure the follow ing safety precautions are taken:
Arc radiations
Rain, steam, damp
Electric shock
Falls
Burns
Fire risks
Fumes
Additional
Precautions
People wearing Pacemakers are advised to see their doctor before using this device.
Handle gas bottles with care - there is increased danger if the bottle or its valve are damaged.
Protect yourself with a helmet fitted with filters in compliance with EN169 or EN
379.
Use your welding unit in a clean/dry environment (pollution factor ≤ 3), on a flat
surface, and more than one meter from the welding work-piece. Do not use in rain
or snow.
This device must only be used with an earthed power supply. Do not touch the
parts under tension. Check that the power supply is suitable for this unit.
Do not move the unit over people or objects.
Wear protective (fire-proof) clothing (cotton, overalls or jeans).
Wear protective gloves and a fire-proof apron.
Ensure other people keep a safe distance from the work area and do not look
directly at the welding arc.
Protect others by installing fire-proof protection walls.
Remove all flammable products from the work area. Do not work in presence of
flammable gases.
Do not inhale welding gases and fumes. Use the device in a well ventilated
environment, with artificial extraction if welding indoors.
Any welding operation undertaken in.....
- rooms where there is an increased risk of electric shocks,
- Poorly ventilated rooms,
- In the presence of flammable or explosive material,
......should always be approved by a "responsible expert", and made in presence of
people trained to intervene in case of emergency.
Technical protection as described in the Technical Specification CEI/IEC 62081
must be implemented.
Welding in raised positions is forbidden, except in case of safety platforms use.
Do not use the welding unit to unfreeze pipes.
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