FlexiROC T30 R 20 Welding
135 No: 3629357835.1.3629419915 en-US
20 Welding
20.1 About Welding
WARNING
Risk of Poisoning
When heated, the paint forms substances that can cause eczema, eye irritation, respi-
ratory system difficulties, and in severe cases, asthma, or other health problems.
u Always use personal protection such as appropriate breathing apparatus, eye protec-
tion, and gloves.
u Always ensure that there is good ventilation when welding, grinding and other hot work
that involves heating the paint.
WARNING
Thermal Cracks
Can cause severe personal injury.
u Follow the instructions.
u Do not weld on the booms.
u Do not weld on the framework of the cabin or mountings.
u Pay attention to special certification for FOPS/ROPS.
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NOTE: Unauthorized modification of the machine is not allowed.
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NOTE: Always keep a fire extinguisher for oil fires near during all types of welding, cut-
ting, and grinding. Screen off the work area from flammable materials.
Contact Atlas Copco before repair welding on components or frames, approval of welding
method and choice of electrodes.
n All welding must be performed by qualified personnel.
n Turn off the current supply to the machine.
n Disconnect the cables from the alternator, the battery, the electronic modules, and the
fire-fighting system.
n Grind off rust and paint from the area to be welded and carefully prepare the joint.
n Welding equipment must be grounded correctly.
n Weld in a dry area.
n If repair welding is necessary, damaged units must preferably be removed and re-
paired separately.