Lincoln Electric IM889-A manual Safety

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SAFETY

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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

The size of the surrounding area to be considered will depend on the structure of the building and other activities that are taking place. The surrounding area may extend beyond the boundaries of the premises.

Methods of Reducing Emissions

Mains Supply

Welding equipment should be connected to the mains supply according to the manufacturer’s recommenda- tions. If interference occurs, it may be necessary to take additional precautions such as filtering of the mains supply. Consideration should be given to shielding the supply cable of permanently installed welding equip- ment, in metallic conduit or equivalent. Shielding should be electrically continuous throughout its length. The shielding should be connected to the welding power source so that good electrical contact is maintained between the conduit and the welding power source enclosure.

Maintenance of the Welding Equipment

The welding equipment should be routinely maintained according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. All access and service doors and covers should be closed and properly fastened when the welding equip- ment is in operation. The welding equipment should not be modified in any way except for those changes and adjustments covered in the manufacturers instructions. In particular, the spark gaps of arc striking and stabilizing devices should be adjusted and maintained according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Welding Cables

The welding cables should be kept as short as possible and should be positioned close together, running at or close to floor level.

Equipotential Bonding

Bonding of all metallic components in the welding installation and adjacent to it should be considered. However, metallic components bonded to the work piece will increase the risk that the operator could receive a shock by touching these metallic components and the electrode at the same time. The operator should be insulated from all such bonded metallic components.

Earthing of the Workpiece

Where the workpiece is not bonded to earth for electrical safety, not connected to earth because of its size and position, e.g., ships hull or building steelwork, a connection bonding the workpiece to earth may reduce emissions in some, but not all instances. Care should be taken to prevent the earthing of the workpiece increasing the risk of injury to users, or damage to other electrical equipment. Where necessary, the connec- tion of the workpiece to earth should be made by a direct connection to the workpiece, but in some countries where direct connection is not permitted, the bonding should be achieved by suitable capacitance, selected according to national regulations.

Screening and Shielding

Selective screening and shielding of other cables and equipment in the surrounding area may alleviate prob- lems of interference. Screening of the entire welding installation may be considered for special applications. 1

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1Portions of the preceding text are contained in EN 60974-10: “Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) prod- uct standard for arc welding equipment.”

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Contents Vantage California Proposition 65 Warnings SafetyElectric Shock can kill Iii Welding and Cutting Sparks can Cause fire or explosionSûreté Pour Soudage a L’Arc Précautions DE SûretéElectromagnetic Compatibility EMC Safety Thank You Table of Contents 528 Section DSection E Section FInstallation K2502-1, -3 UK K2502-2, -4 Europe Model NumbersVRD Voltage Reduction Device Safety PrecautionsLocation and Ventilation Towing PRE-OPERATION Engine ServiceHigh Temperature Operation Vehicle MountingFuel Battery ConnectionRemote Control OILTotal Combined Length of Electrode and Work Cables Electrical ConnectionsMachine Grounding Welding Output CablesAcross The-Arc Model Auxiliary PowerStandby Power Connections Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire Feeders8INSTALLATIONA-8 General Description OperationFigure B.1 Weld Mode Selector SwitchTable B.1 Wire Feeder Voltmeter SwitchTable B.2 Typical Vantage 400 CE Fuel Consumption Engine ControlsGlow Plug Push Button Circuit Breaker Starting the EngineDuty Cycle Stopping the EngineWelder Operation Constant Current CC-STICK WeldingTypical Current Ranges 1 for Tungsten ELECTRODES2 TIG WeldingTable B.3 MAX Table B.6 Wire WELDING-CVARC Gouging Table B.4TIG Options AccessoriesField Installed Options / Accessories Wire Feeder OptionsRoutine Maintenance MaintenanceEngine OIL Change AIR CleanerOIL Filter Change Servicei Instructions Tightening the FAN Belt Cooling SystemBleeding the Fuel System Arrestor Engine AdjustmentBattery Maintenance Servicing Optional SparkWelder / Generator Maintenance HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide TroubleshootingContact Your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service FacilityWelding without a control cable Troubleshooting Faulty control cable. Repair or Your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service FacilityDiagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Vantage WiringDiagram Vantage 400 CE UK Wiring Diagram Codes 11296Vantage 400 CE Euro Wiring Diagram Codes 11297 Vantage 400 CE Dimension PrintL12964 Vantage 400 CE Precaucion Warnung