Specifications

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before installing, operating or performing maintenance please read the safety precautions below.
Failure to observe safety precautions can result in injury or death.
WARNING – A welding arc emits ultraviolet (UV) and other radiation and can cause serious injury to
unprotected skin and eyes.
WARNING – Hot metal produced by welding can cause severe burns. Heat from arcs and hot weld
spatter and sparks can start fires and cause explosions of flammable gases.
WARNING – Fumes and gases generated from welding can cause severe injury to respiratory system
and even death. DO NOT weld in confined spaces and make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Do not
breathe fumes and gases as can cause asphyxiation.
WARNING – Electrical shock can kill. Do not touch live electrical parts and/or use in damp locations.
1. Always wear a welding helmet with the correct filter and cover plate.
2. Always wear safety Glasses with side shields in any work area even if a welding helmet is also required.
3. All exposed skin should be covered with flameproof protective clothing. This includes leather gloves, heavy long
sleeve shirt, cuff less pants and high topped shoes. DO NOT WEAR CLOTHING MADE FROM FLAMMABLE SYNTHETIC
FIBERS.
4. Protective screens or barriers should be used to protect others from spatter, flash and glare while welding.
5. Make sure work area is free of all combustible materials or cover with a protective non-flammable cover.
6. Remove all flammable gas cylinders as welding sparks can cause explosion in the event of a leak. Take serious
precautions if welding in area of flammable gas lines and/or tanks.
7. Know where a fire extinguisher is at all times. The best practice is to have an extinguisher, water pail, fire hose and/or
sand bucket available for immediate use.
8. Poorly maintained equipment can cause injury or death
9. Inspect, repair or replace worn or damaged welding cables and torch leads.
10. Insure equipment is properly grounded and installed according to code.
11. Never wrap the weld cable or torch leads around your body.
12. Make sure equipment is turned off when not in use.
ADDITIONAL SOURCES FOR SAFETY INFORMATION
ANSI Standard Z49.1 CODE FOR SAFETY IN WELDING AND CUTTING - American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway,
New York, NY 10018
NFPA Standard 51B, “Fire Prevention in the Use of Cutting and Welding Processes – National Fire Protection Association,
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
CSA Standard W117.2 CODE FOR SAFETY IN WELDING AND CUTTING - Canadian Standards Association, Standards Sales, 178
Rexdale Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3.
TORCH SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
AMPERAGE
100% Duty Cycle
60% Duty Cycle
CO2
Mixed Gas
CO2
Mixed Gas
300R
300
300A
250A
325A
300A
400R
400
400A
325A
425A
400A
500R
500
500A
400A
525A
500A
Duty Cycle is based on a complete cycle time of 10 minutes. (60% Duty Cycle = 6 minutes weld time, 4 minutes off time).