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Obligations of
personnel
Mains connection
Protecting your-
self and others
Before using the device, all persons instructed to do so undertake:
- to observe the basic instructions regarding safety at work and accident
prevention
- to read these operating instructions, especially the "Safety rules" section
and sign to confirm that they have understood them and will follow them.
Before leaving the work area, ensure that people or property cannot come to
any harm in your absence.
Devices with a higher rating may affect the energy quality of the mains due to
their current input.
This may affect a number of types of device in terms of:
- connection restrictions
- criteria with regard to maximum permissible mains impedance
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- criteria with regard to minimum short-circuit power requirement
*)
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at the interface with the public mains network
see Technical Data
In this case, the plant operator or the person using the device should check
whether the device may be connected, where appropriate by discussing the
matter with the power supply company.
Persons involved with welding expose themselves to numerous risks, e.g.:
- flying sparks and hot pieces of metal
- arc radiation, which can damage eyes and skin
- hazardous electromagnetic fields, which can endanger the lives of those
using cardiac pacemakers
- risk of electrocution from mains current and welding current
- greater noise pollution
- harmful welding fumes and gases
Anyone working on the workpiece while welding is in progress must wear suit-
able protective clothing with the following properties:
- flame-resistant
- insulating and dry
- covers the whole body, is undamaged and in good condition
- safety helmet
- trousers with no turn-ups
Protective clothing refers to a variety of different items. Operators should:
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