SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR WELDERS
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Under no circumstances should the internal components be tampered with.
Always protect your eyes and face with a welding mask.
Wear appropriate protective clothing such as a welding apron and sleeved gloves etc.
Avoid exposing skin as UV rays are produced by the arc.
Screen off the work place to protect others working nearby from UV rays.
Welding materials with contaminated surfaces may generate toxic fumes. Ensure
the surface is clean before welding. Avoid operating on materials cleaned with
chlorinated solvents or near such solvents.
Do not weld metal equipment that holds/contains flammable materials, gases or
liquid combustibles.
Zinc-plated or galvanized material should not be welded as the fumes created are
highly toxic.
Do not use the welder in damp or wet conditions.
Do not use cables with worn insulation or loose connections.
Disconnect from the power supply before replacing electrodes.
Avoid direct contact with the welding circuit.
Do not use the welder to defrost piping.
Ensure the welder is placed on a level surface to prevent overturning.
Provide adequate ventilation or a means for removal of the welding fumes
produced (forced circulation using a blower or fan).
FUMES
Toxic gases are given off during the INVENT MIG welding process, which may
collect in the welding area if the ventilation is poor. Be alert at all times to the
possibility of fume build-up. In small or confined areas use a fume extractor.
GLARE
The electric arc generated by the INVENT MIG process gives direct heat and ultra-
violet radiation. It is essential that the eyes of the operator and bystanders are
protected from the glare during welding.
ALWAYS USE A FACESHIELD OR WELDING HELMET FITTED WITH THE CORRECT
GLASS FILTER.
HEAT
It is desiderable that welding gloves ar
e worn whilst welding. They will protect the
hands from ultra-violet radiation and direct heat of the arc.
OVERALLS should also be worn. They should be of type designed to be buttoned
at the wrists and the neck.
DRESS
In addition to face shield, gloves and overalls, other types of protective clothing
should be worn when working on thicker
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