Sealey 7000 Instructions Manual

Thank you for purchasing a Sealey Welder. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according to these instructions and
properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.
IMPORTANT: BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL
REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS, AND CAUTIONS. USE THIS PRODUCT CORRECTLY, AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH
IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE, OR PERSONAL INJURY, AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY.
(The use of symbols in this document is to attract your attention to possible danger, and reminders, the symbols and warnings themselves do not eliminate any danger, nor are they
substitutes for proper accident prevention measures).
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1. ELECTRICAL SAFETY.
p WARNING! ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION OF SPOT WELDER TO A 3 PHASE 415VOLT SUPPLY MUST ONLY BE CARRIED OUT BY A
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. Make sure the power supply cable is correctly connected to the Earth. It is the user’s responsibility to read,
understand and comply with the following:
You must check all electrical equipment and appliances to ensure they are safe before using. You must inspect power supply leads, plugs and all
electrical connections for wear and damage. You must ensure the risk of electric shock is minimised by the installation of appropriate safety
devices. An RCCB (Residual Current Circuit Breaker) should be incorporated in the main distribution board.
You must also read and understand the following instructions concerning electrical safety.
1.1.1. The Electricity At Work Act 1989 requires all portable electrical appliances, if used on a business premises, to be tested by
a qualified Electrician at least once a year by using a Portable Appliance Tester (PAT).
1.1.2. The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 makes owners of electrical appliances responsible for the safe condition of the appliance,
and safety of the appliance operator. If in any doubt about electrical safety, contact
a qualified electrician.
1.1.3. Ensure insulation on all cables and product itself is safe before connecting to mains power supply.
1.1.4. Ensure that cables are always protected against short circuit and overload.
1.1.5. Regularly inspect power supply, leads, plugs and all electrical connections for wear and damage,
especially power connections, to ensure that none are loose.
1.1.6. Important: Ensure the voltage marked on the product is the same as the electrical power supply
to be used. A three phase plug must be fitted to this machine.
1.1.7. DO NOT pull or carry the powered appliance by any of the input or output cables.
1.1.8. DO NOT pull power plugs from sockets by the power cable.
1.1.9. DO NOT use worn or damage leads, plugs or connections. Immediately replace or have repaired by
a qualified Electrician.
1.1.10. DO NOT use this product with a cable extension reel.
1.1.11. This product must be fitted with a 3 phase plug according to the above diagram, and will
require a 32AMP per phase electrical supply.
You must contact a qualified Electrician to ensure an appropriately fused supply is available.
THIS UNIT HAS ‘SINGLE PHASE CABLE’ BUT WORKS OFF 2 PHASES AND THE EARTH OF A 3 PHASE SUPPLY.
Connect GREEN/YELLOW wire to Earth ‘E’
Connect BLUE wire to R1 (or L1) Terminal, (in this case the blue wire will act a a live connection).
Connect BROWN wire to S2 (L2) Terminal, (the brown wire is also a live connection).
When completed, check there are no bare wires, that all wires have been connected correctly and the cable restraint is tight.
1.2. GENERAL SAFETY
p WARNING: unplug from mains power supply before connecting cables and accessories, or before performing maintenance or service.
Ensure the welder and all cables are in good order and condition.
Replace or repair damaged parts. (use genuine parts only, non authorised parts may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty).
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Keep the welder clean for best and safest performance.
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Locate the welder in an adequate working area for its function, and ensure good ventilation is provided.
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Keep working area clean and tidy and free from unrelated materials, and ensure there is adequate lighting.
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p WARNING: ensure no flammable or combustible materials are near the work area. Welding containers or pipes which hold, or
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have held dangerous gases or substances may cause explosion or fire. Materials cleaned with chlorinated solvents, or varnished
surfaces pose danger of toxic fumes.
p WARNING: Spot welding generates strong magnetic fields. Take great care to ensure there are no items near your work area that
may be attracted to the welding process, and ensure there are no items that may be damaged or adversely effected by operating welder.
p WARNING: Electronic watches may be damaged. Persons wearing heart pace-makers must not operate, or be in the area of welder.
p WARNING: You MUST use an appropriate shaded lens welding face mask, such as the Sealey SSP9, or SSP10.
s DANGER! permanent eye damage may result if you do not use correct protection. Also wear safety welding gauntlets, and dry oil
free safety protective clothing to protect yourself from sparks and hot droplets of fused metal. Cover exposed flesh to avoid
potential burns from the arc’s ultraviolet rays.
The operator must be fully trained in the use of the welder and must be aware of the machines potential dangers.
The working area must be closed off in order to keep non essential persons at a safe distance from the welding operation. Persons within
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the work area are subject to the same dangers as user.
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Remove ties, watches, rings, and other jewellery, and contain long hair.
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Note: Spot welding produces sparks and fused metal projectiles and fumes which are dangerous.
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