Specifications

Transtig 200Pi, 250Pi, 300Pi

1. Introduction

1.1 Notes, Cautions and Warnings

Throughout this manual, notes, cautions, and warnings are used to highlight important information.

These highlights are categorised as follows:

NOTE

An operation, procedure, or background information which requires additional emphasis or is helpful in

efficient operation of the system.

CAUTION

A procedure which, if not properly followed, may cause damage to the equipment.

WARNING

A procedure which, if not properly followed, may cause injury to the operator or others in the operating area.

1.2 Important Safety Precautions

WARNING 1

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF WELDING ARC EQUIPMENT CAN BE DANGEROUS

AND HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH.

To prevent possible injury, read, understand and follow all warnings, safety precautions and instructions

before using the equipment. Call your local distributor if you have any questions.

GASES AND FUMES

Gases and fumes produced during the welding process can be dangerous and hazardous to your

health.

♦ Keep all fumes and gases from the breathing area. Keep your head out of the welding fume plume.

♦ Use an air-supplied respirator if ventilation is not adequate to remove all fumes and gases.

♦ The kinds of fumes and gases from the welding arc depend on the kind of metal being used, coatings on the

metal, and the different processes. You must be very careful when cutting or welding any metals which may

contain one or more of the following:

Antimony Beryllium Cobalt Manganese Selenium

Arsenic Cadmium Copper Mercury Silver

Barium Chromium Lead Nickel Vanadium

♦ Always read the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS’s) that should be supplied with the material you are

using. These MSDS’s will give you the information regarding the kind and amount of fumes and gases that

may be dangerous to your health.

♦ Use special equipment, such as water or down draft cutting tables, to capture fumes and gases.

♦ Do not use the welding torch in an area where combustible or explosive gases or materials are located.

♦ Phosgene, a toxic gas, is generated from the vapours of chlorinated solvents and cleansers. Remove all

sources of these vapours.