Miller Electric Intellifire 250 Welding System User Manual


 
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FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard.
D Do not overheat parts and adhesive.
D Watch for fire; keep extinguisher nearby.
D Keep flammables away from work area.
D Do not locate unit on, over, or near combustible surfaces.
D Do not install unit near flammables.
D Do not operate unit in explosive atmosphere.
INDUCTION HEATING can cause burns.
D Hot parts and equipment can injure.
D Do not touch or handle induction head/coil
during operation.
D Do not touch hot parts bare-handed.
D Allow cooling period before handling parts or equipment.
D Keep metal jewelry and other metal personal items away from
head/coil during operation.
1-3. Additional Symbols for Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
FALLING UNIT can cause injury.
D Use handle and have person of adequate
physical strength lift unit.
D Move unit with hand cart or similar device.
D For units without a handle, use equipment of
adequate capacity to lift unit.
D When using lift forks to move unit, be sure forks are long enough
to extend beyond opposite side of unit.
FLYING METAL OR ADHESIVE can injure eyes.
D Wear approved safety glasses with side
shields or wear face shield.
MOVING PARTS can cause injury.
D Keep away from moving parts such as fans.
D Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards
closed and securely in place.
MAGNETIC FIELDS can affect pacemakers.
D Pacemaker wearers keep away.
D Wearers should consult their doctor before
going near induction heating operations.
OVERUSE can cause OVERHEATING
D Allow cooling period.
D Reduce output or reduce duty cycle before
starting to heat again.
D Follow rated duty cycle.
STATIC (ESD) can damage PC boards.
D Put on grounded wrist strap BEFORE handling
boards or parts.
D Use proper static-proof bags and boxes to
store, move, or ship PC boards.
H.F. RADIATION can cause interference.
D High-frequency (H.F.) can interfere with radio
navigation, safety services, computers, and
communications equipment.
D Have only qualified person familiar with electronic equipment per-
form this installation.
D The user is responsible for having a qualified electrician promptly
correct any interference problem resulting from the installation.
D If notified by the FCC about interference, stop using the equip-
ment at once.
D Have the installation regularly checked and maintained.
D Keep high-frequency source doors and panels tightly shut.
READ INSTRUCTIONS.
D Read Owner’s Manual before using or servic-
ing unit.
D Use only genuine Miller/Hobart replacement
parts.
1-4. California Proposition 65 Warnings
Y Welding or cutting equipment produces fumes or gases which
contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause
birth defects and, in some cases, cancer. (California Health &
Safety Code Section 25249.5 et seq.)
Y Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
For Gasoline Engines:
Y Engine exhaust contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm.
For Diesel Engines:
Y Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and oth-
er reproductive harm.
1-5. Principal Safety Standards
Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1,
from Global Engineering Documents (phone: 1-877-413-5184, website:
www.global.ihs.com).
Safety and Health Standards, OSHA 29 CFR 1910, from Superintendent
of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
20402.
National Electrical Code, NFPA Standard 70, from National Fire Protec-
tion Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
Canadian Electrical Code Part 1, CSA Standard C22.1, from Canadian
Standards Association, Standards Sales, 178 Rexdale Boulevard,Rex-
dale, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3.
Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Protection,
ANSI Standard Z87.1, from American National Standards Institute, 11
West 42nd Street, New York, NY 100368002 (phone: 2126424900,
website: www.ansi.org).