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1SAFETY
Users of ESAB equipment have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that anyone who works on or
near the equipment observes all the relevant safety precautions. Safety precautions must meet the
requirements that apply to this type of equipment. The following recommendations should be ob
served in addition to the standard regulations that apply to the workplace.
All work must be carried out by trained personnel well-acquainted with the operation of the equip
ment. Incorrect operation of the equipment may lead to hazardous situations which can result in in
jury to the operator and damage to the equipment.
1.Anyone who uses the equipment must be familiar with:
S its operation
S location of emergency stops
S its function
S relevant safety precautions
S welding and cutting
2.The operator must ensure that:
S no unauthorised person is stationed within the working area of the equipment when it is
started up.
S no-one is unprotected when the arc is struck
3.The workplace must:
S be suitable for the purpose
S be free from drafts
4.Personal safety equipment
S Always wear recommended personal safety equipment, such as safety glasses, flame-proof
clothing, safety gloves.
S Do not wear loose-fitting items, such as scarves, bracelets, rings, etc., which could become
trapped or cause burns.
5.General precautions
S Make sure the return cable is connected securely.
S Work on high voltage equipment may only be carried out by a qualified electrician.
S Appropriate fire extinquishing equipment must be clearly marked and close at hand.
S Lubrication and maintenance must not be carried out on the equipment during operation.
Arc welding and cutting can be injurious to yourself and others. Take precausions when welding and
cutting. Ask for your employer's safety practices which should be based on manufacturers' hazard
data.
ELECTRIC SHOCK - Can kill
SInstall and earth the unit in accordance with applicable standards.
SDo not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves or wet clothing.
SInsulate yourself from earth and the workpiece.
SEnsure your working stance is safe.
FUMES AND GASES - Can be dangerous to health
SKeep your head out of the fumes.
SUse ventilation, extraction at the arc, or both, to take fumes and gases away from your breathing zone
and the general area.
ARC RAYS - Can injure eyes and burn skin.
SProtect your eyes and body. Use the correct welding screen and filter lens and wear protective
clothing.
SProtect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains.
FIRE HAZARD
SSparks (spatter) can cause fire. Make sure therefore that there are no inflammable materials nearby.
NOISE - Excessive noise can damage hearing
SProtect your ears. Use earmuffs or other hearing protection.
SWarn bystanders of the risk.
MALFUNCTION - Call for expert assistance in the event of malfunction.
Read and understand the instruction manual before installing or operating.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!
2INTRODUCTION
2.1General
SPAL 1 enables TIG welding with the MECHTIG 315 power source and the new
generation of tube welding tools A21 PRB 17-49 / 33-90 / 60-170, A21 PRH 6-40
/ 25-90, A22 POC and wire feed unit MEI 21.
SPAL 2 enables TIG welding with the PROTIG 315 power source and the new
generation of tube welding tools A21 PRB 17-49 /33-90/ 60-170, A21 PRC 17-49
/ 33-90 / 60-170, A21 PRH 6-40 / 25-90, A22 POC, the welding station /
automatic welding machine A25 and wire feed unit MEI 21.
The units transform pulse signals from the tube welding tool into analogue signals.
WARNING
This product is intended for industrial use. In a domestic environment this
product may cause radio interference. It is the user's responsibility to take
adequate precautions.