Arc Machines 217 WDR - Manual (Page 5)

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O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L
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Electrical
Hazard
1.0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The Model 217 WDR is intended to be used only with AMI or EXEL by AMI weld heads for
the purpose of GTAW welding of metal tube. The system is not to be used for any other
purpose, specifically heating or cutting.
1.1 SHOCK HAZARD WARNING
WARNING
The nature of the GTAW process creates POTENTIAL HAZARDS. In accordance with
international safety regulations the EXCLAMATION SYMBOL indicates that this
equipment is considered HAZARDOUS. The LIGHTNING FLASH SYMBOL indicates that
there are potential electrical hazards. The use and display of these symbols make it the
OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT HE HAS READ AND/OR BEEN
MADE AWARE OF ALL OF THE SAFETY-RELATED ITEMS CONTAINED IN THIS
MANUAL.
HIGH VOLTAGE is present on exposed terminals. The ELECTRODE (tungsten/rotor) is
also an EXPOSED TERMINAL and by its nature the GTAW process requires electrical
potential to be present on the electrode during arc starting and during welding.
This manual is intended to assist users of this equipment in set up and basic
operation, it is NOT INTENDED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR FACTORY TRAINING.
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I C O N K E Y
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