Linde AG, Linde Gas Deutschland © Ryval 181-221 aXe Manual EN 03
MIG/MAG WELDING MACHINES
Ryval 181 BASIC aXe
Ryval 221 BASIC aXe
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Content:
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS ....................................................... 3
3. CONDITIONS OF USE ...................................................................................... 7
4. TECHNICAL DATA ........................................................................................... 8
5. ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................. 8
6. DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE .................................................................. 9
7. GETTING STARTED ....................................................................................... 11
8. WELDING ..................................................................................................... 14
9. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION ...................................................... 19
10. STATEMENT OF WARRANTY ........................................................................ 20
11. DISPOSAL ..................................................................................................... 21
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1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your new Linde AG, Linde Gas Deutschland product. We
are proud to have you as our customer and will strive to provide you with the
best service and reliability in the industry.
This Operating Manual has been designed to instruct you on the correct use
and operation of your Linde AG, Linde Gas Deutschland product. Your
satisfaction with this product and its safe operation is our ultimate concern.
Therefore please take the time to read the entire manual, especially the
Safety Precautions. They will help you to avoid potential hazards that may
exist when working with this product.
Read and understand this entire Manual and your employer’s safety
practices before installing, operating, or servicing the equipment. While the
information contained in this Manual represents the Manufacturer's best
judgement, the Manufacturer assumes no liability for its use.
Ryval 181 and Ryval 221 BASIC aXe are three phase sturdy welding
machines for MIG/MAG welding.
The machines are designed to produce maximum power output combined
with high reliability and efficiency.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
1. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF WELDING EQUIPMENT CAN BE
DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS TO YOURHEALTH.
2. Arc welding produces intense electric and magnetic emissions that may
interfere with the proper function of cardiac pacemakers, hearing aids, or
other electronic health equipment. Persons who work near arc welding
applications should consult their medical health professional and the
manufacturer of the health equipment to determine whether a hazard
exists.
3. Once the packing has been opened, make sure that the machine is not
damaged. If in any doubt, call the service centre.
4. This equipment must only be used by qualified personnel.
5. During installation, any electric work must only be carried out by trained
personnel.
6. The machine must be used in a dry place with good ventilation.
7. Make sure that no metal dust can be drawn in by the fan inside the
machine, as this could cause damage to the electronic circuits.
8. It is prohibited to connect more than one generator in series or in parallel.
9. When installing the machine, follow the local regulations on safety.
10. The position of the machine must allow easy access by the operator to
the controls and connectors.
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11. When the welding machine is operating, all its covers and doors must
be closed and well fixed.
12. Do not expose the welding machine to direct sunlight or to heavy rain.
This equipment conforms to protection rating IP23S.
13. The operator must wear gloves, clothes, shoes, and a helmet or a
welder’s helmet, which protect and are fire-resistant in order to protect
him against electric shock, flashes and sparks from cutting.
14. The operator must protect his eyes with safety visor or mask designed
for welding, fitted with standard safety filters. He should also be aware
that during arc welding ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION is emitted. Therefore
it is vital that his face is also protected from radiation. Ultraviolet rays
produce the same harmful effect as sun burning on unprotected skin.
15. The operator is obliged to warn anyone near the welding area of the
risks that welding involves and to arrange to provide adequate protection
equipment.
16. Keep all fumes and gases from the breathing area.
17. Keep your head out of the fume plume.
18. Use an air-supplied respirator if ventilation is not adequate to remove
all fumes and gases.
19. The kinds of fumes and gases from the plasma arc depend on the kind
of metal being used, coatings on the metal, and the different processes.
You must be very careful when welding any metals which may contain
one or more of the following:
Antimony Chromium Mercury
Nickel Cobalt Arsenic
Barium Copper Selenium
Beryllium Lead Silver
Cadmium Manganese Vanadium
20. Always read the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) that should be
supplied with the material you are using. These MSDSs will give you the
information regarding the kind and amount of fumes and gases that may
be dangerous to your health.
21. It is very important to arrange for sufficient ventilation, especially when
welding in enclosed spaces. We suggest using suitable fume extractors to
prevent the risk of intoxication by fumes or gas generated by the welding
process.
22. Noise can cause permanent hearing loss. Welding arc processes can
cause noise levels to exceed safe limits. You must protect your ears from
loud noise to prevent permanent loss of hearing.
23. To protect your hearing from loud noise, wear protective ear plugs
and/or ear muffs. Protect others in the workplace.
24. Noise levels should be measured to be sure the decibels (sound) do
not exceed safe levels.
25. The operator must ensure all flammable materials are removed from
the work area to avoid any risk of fire.
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26. The operator must NEVER weld containers that have previously
contained petrol, lubricants, gas or similar flammable materials, even if
the container has been empty for a considerable time. THERE IS A VERY
HIGH RISK OF EXPLOSION.
27. The operator must be aware of all the special regulations which he
needs to conform to when cutting in enclosed spaces with a high risk of
explosion.
28. To prevent electric shock, we strongly suggest the following rules:
29. Do not work in a damp or humid environment.
30. Do not use the machine if its cables are damaged in any way.
31. Make sure that the earthing system of the electric equipment is
correctly connected and operational.
32. The operator must be insulated from the metal components connected
to the return wire.
33. The earthing of the piece being worked could increase the risk of injury
to the operator.
34. EN 60974-1 Standard: Open-circuit voltage. During the operation of
the machine, the highest voltage, with which it is possible to come into
contact, is the open-circuit voltage between the clamps.
35. The maximum open-circuit voltage of the plasma machines is
established by national and international standards (EN 60974-1)
depending on the type of current to be used, on its waveform and on the
hazards arising from the work place. These values are not applicable to
the strike currents and those for stabilisation of the arc that could be
above it.
36. The open-circuit voltage, for as many adjustments as possible, must
never exceed the values relating to the various cases shown in the
following table:
Case Working conditions Open-circuit voltage
1 Places with increased
risk of electric shock
DC current: 113V
peak value
AC current: 68V
peak value and 48V
effective
2 Places without increased
risk of electric shock
DC current: 113V
peak value
AC current: 113V
peak value and 80V
effective
3 Torches held
mechanically with
increased protection for
the operator
DC current: 141V
peak value
AC current: 141V
peak value and
100V effective
4 Plasma cutting DC current: 500V
peak value
37. In case 1, the dc machines with rectifier must be built in such a way
that, in case of a fault developing in the rectifier (for example open circuit,
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short circuit or lack of power), the permitted values cannot be exceeded.
The welding machines of this type can be marked with the symbol:
S
38. Before opening the machine switch off the machine and disconnect it
from the power socket.
39. Only personnel authorised by this company can carry out maintenance
on the machine.
PROTECTIVE UTTILITIES
1. Welding helmet with filter shade at least 10
2. Welding gloves
3. Welding apron and cloth
4. Welding boots
RISK OVERVIEW
1. Risk of electric shock.
2. Ultraviolet light and light radiation
3. Risk of inhaling gas fumes and dust particles
4. Burns
5. Noise
NOTE
1. It is forbidden to operate a machine with damaged insulation of the
welding torch or supply cable.
2. Never operate the machine taken down or damaged covers.
3. It is forbidden to operate the machine in wet environments and outdoors
in rain or snow.
4. Ensure proper grounding clamping pliers, which also reduces the risk of
electric shock.
5. Use prescribed protective utilities, keep them dry.
6. Arc welding produces intense electric and magnetic emissions that may
interfere with the proper function of cardiac pacemakers, hearing aids,
or other electronic health equipment. Persons who work near plasma
arc cutting applications should consult their medical health professional
and the manufacturer of the health equipment to determine whether a
hazard exists.
7. Never aim the torch against the eyes, body or other person.
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3. CONDITIONS OF USE
1. This equipment must only be used by qualified personnel.
2. During installation, any electric work must only be carried out by trained
personnel.
3. Device complies with IEC 61000-3-12.
4. Do not expose the plasma machine to direct sunlight or to rain or snow.
This equipment conforms to protection rating IP23S.
5. Place the machine the way that the cooling air can enter the vents without
restriction to. It is necessary to ensure that no impurities, especially metal
particles are not drawn into the machine.
6. Welding machine in terms of interference suppression is intended
primarily for industrial premises. In the case of use of other areas may be
need for special measures (see EN 60974-10).
7. The machine must be protected against
a) Moisture and rain and snow
b) Mechanical damage
c) Draft and any ventilation of neighbouring machine
d) Excessive overloading - crossing technical parameters
e) Rough handling
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
The welding device is in terms of interference designed primarily for
industrial areas. It meets the requirements of EN 60974-10 class A and it
isn’t designed for using in residential areas, where the electrical energy is
supplied by public low-voltage power supply network. It can be here potential
problems with ensuring of electromagnetic compatibility in this areas, due to
interference caused by power lines as well as the radiated interference.
During operation, the device may be the source of interference.
Caution
We warn users, that they are responsible for possible interference from
welding.
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