SmartROC T35/T40 23 Welding
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23 Welding
23.1 About Welding
WARNING
Risk of Poisoning
When heated, the paint forms substances that can cause eczema, eye irritation, respi-
ratory system difficulties, and in severe cases, asthma, or other health problems.
u Always use personal protection such as appropriate breathing apparatus, eye protec-
tion, and gloves.
u Always make sure that there is good ventilation when welding, grinding and other hot
work that involves heating the paint.
WARNING
Thermal Cracks
Can cause severe personal injury.
u Follow the instructions.
u Do not weld on the booms.
u Do not weld on the framework of the cab or mountings.
u Pay attention to special certification for FOPS and ROPS.
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NOTE: Unauthorized modification of the machine is not allowed.
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NOTE: Always keep a fire extinguisher for oil fires near during all types of welding, cut-
ting, and grinding. Screen off the work area from flammable materials.
Contact Epiroc before repair welding on components or frames, approval of welding
method and choice of electrodes.
• Qualified personnel must perform all welding.
• Turn off the current supply to the machine.
• Disconnect the cables from the alternator, the battery, the electronic modules, and the
firefighting equipment.
• Grind off rust and paint from the area to be welded and carefully prepare the joint.
• Welding equipment must be grounded correctly.
• Weld in a dry area.
• If repair welding is necessary, damaged units must preferably be removed and re-
paired separately.