4. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
If not opportunely carried out, welding represents a risk for the safety of the operator and
of all the people which are within the immediate vicinities. It is recommended, therefore, to
observe some fundamental safety rules such as:
- Limit the exposed area to smoke and radiation coming from the welding area by using
special welding light screens (ANTIREFLEX) or, if possible, reserve a proper room for
these industrial processes.
- Protect the body, in all its parts, with protective clothing and accessories (masks,
helmets, etc...) and if possible, clothing needs to be adherent to the operator’s body; use
shoes with rubber soles in order to be opportunely isolated.
- Limit the fumes and gas formation by using clean, not rusted and not treated metal
pieces; contrary, if it is not possible to operate as above, it is recommended the use of
masks in order to favour the operator’s breathing. Vacuums and ventilation systems
should be built in order to grant a continuous air flow.
Positioning of the implant
To correctly position the system, follow these simple rules:
- Ensure easy access to controls and work equipment.
- Do not place the system in a confined space.
- Do not place the system on a surface with an inclination greater than 10°
from the horizontal plane.
Warnings on the use of GAS cylinders
Warning! Inert gas cylinders contain pressurized gas and may explode if the
minimum transport and storage conditions are not ensured.
- Always tighten the valve protection cover during transport, commissioning
and whenever welding operations are completed.
- To avoid accidental mechanical drops or shocks, always fix the cylinders
vertically to walls or other support with suitable means, chains, belts, etc.
- Do not expose the cylinders directly to sunlight and high-temperature
changes. Do not expose the cylinders to too cold or too high
temperatures.
- The cylinders must not come into contact with open flames, electric arcs,
torches and electrode holders and the incandescent projections produced
by welding.
- Keep cylinders away from welding circuits and current circuits in general.
- Keep the head away from the point where the gas leaks when the cylinder
valve is opened.
- Always close the cylinder valve when the welding operations are finished.
- Never perform welding on a pressurized gas cylinder.
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