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ELECTRIC SAFETY
The machine must be connected to an earthed electrical supply. Use the recommended fuse
size.
An electrical discharge can directly or indirectly cause serious or deadly accidents.
Do not touch any live part of the machine (inside or outside) when it is plugged in (Torches, earth cable, cables,
electrodes) because they are connected to the welding circuit.
Before opening the device, it is imperative to disconnect it from the mains and wait 2 minutes, so that all the
capacitors are discharged.
Do not touch the torch or electrode holder and earth clamp at the same time.
Damaged cables and torches must be changed by a qualified and skilled professional. Make sure that the
cable cross section is adequate with the usage (extensions and welding cables). Always wear dry clothes in
good condition, in order to be insulated from the electrical circuit. Wear insulating shoes, regardless of the
environment in which you work in.
CEM CLASSIFIED MATERIAL
These Class A devices are not intended to be used on a residential site where the electric
current is supplied by the public network, with a low voltage power supply. There may be
potential difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic compatibility on these sites, because of the
interferences, as well as radio frequencies.
This equipment does not comply with IEC 61000-3-12 and is intended to be connected to
private low-voltage systems interfacing with the public supply only at the medium- or high-
voltage level. On a public low-voltage power grid, it is the responsibility of the installer or
user of the device to ensure, by checking with the operator of the distribution network, which
device can be connected.
This equipment complies with IEC 61000-3-11 if the power supply network's impedance at
the electrical installation's connection point is inferior to the network's maximum admissible
impendance Zmax = 0.41 Ohms.
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCES
The electric currents flowing through a conductor cause electrical and magnetic fields
(EMF). The welding current generates an EMF field around the welding circuit and the
welding equipment.
The EMF fields may disrupt some medical implants, such as pacemakers. Protection measures should be taken for
people wearing medical implants. For example, access restrictions for passers-by or an individual risk evaluation
for the welders.
All welders should take the following precautions in order to minimise exposure to the electromagnetic fields
(EMF) generated by the welding circuit::
• position the welding cables together – if possible, attach them;
• keep your head and torso as far as possible from the welding circuit;
• never enroll the cables around your body;
• never position your body between the welding cables. Hold both welding cables on the same side of your body;
• connect the earth clamp as close as possible to the area being welded;
• do not work too close to, do not lean and do not sit on the welding machine
• do not weld when you're carrying the welding machine or its wire feeder.
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