Section 408.11271. Arc welding machines.  


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  • (1) An arc welding machine shall  be  capable  of  operating safely in the environment   in  which  it  is  located.  The   design  and construction shall enable the machine to carry its rated  load  with  rated temperature rise where the temperature of the cooling air is not more than 104 degrees Fahrenheit and where the altitude is not more than 3,300  feet (1,000 m approx.).

    (2) Where unusual service conditions, such as corrosive fumes, steam, oil vapor, flammable gases, vibration, shock, dust, or weather exist, a specially designed machine shall be used.

History: 1979 AC.