Duplo Welding Devices - Safety Warnings and Information
Your safety and that of your (customers') horses is important to us.
Due to the GPSR
, we have comprehensively expanded our safety instructions to provide
you with the best possible information. These safety instructions apply only to our welding fixtures and are
supplementary to our general safety guidelines.
We have designed this page to be as complete and accessible as possible. If anything is still unclear or if you experience any technical difficulties, please do not hesitate to contact our customer service team. We will be happy to assist you by phone at +49 (0)8585/96926-0 or by email at: info@duplo-frank.de.
Information about the farrier tools, accessories and hoof care products in our range can be found on a dedicated information page.
Please note that the following safety instructions are not exhaustive. Horses are living and unpredictable animals whose behavior is influenced by numerous factors that we cannot fully predict and certainly cannot fully control.
Part No. 1 - Assembling the Welding Device
1. General Notes and Information
PPE - Personal Protective Equipment
To prevent injuries, make sure to use appropriate Personal
Protective Equipment during the
assembly.
We recommend wearing suitable safety gloves.
CAUTION
Incorrect assembly can impair the functionality of the welding device and negatively affect the
stability of the weld seams.
Misaligned airflow can cause injuries to the operator and/or damage
the products being welded.
Take care to avoid pinching yourself when handling any plug connections.
All screws should be tightened adequately but not overtightened.
WARNING
The welding device package includes small parts that could be swallowed.
1.1. Installing the Hot Air Tool
NOTICE
First, check whether your hot air tool is compatible with the device. The reduction nozzle included with the device is suitable for the Steinel hot air tools HL/HM 1920 E, HL/HM 2020 E, HG/HM 2120, HG/HM 2220, HG/HM 2320, MH 3, MH 5.
CAUTION
Ensure that your hot air tool is switched off and, ideally, unplugged while attaching the reduction
nozzle.
The position of the hot air device can be adjusted manually.
Be cautious, as the hot air blower and its holder may fall if you fully loosen the nut on the
top of the welding plate.
1.2. Using the Standard Welding Device with the Hoof Stand
NOTICE
The attachment pipe included in the package is compatible with the Hoofjack and the Blacksmith hoof stand with a plastic base.
CAUTION
Ensure the hoof stand is securely positioned.
Part No. 2 - Working with the Welding Device
2. General Notes and Information
PPE - Personal Protective Equipment
Ensure adequate ventilation and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment when plastic welding.
NOTICE
Depending on the synthethic material of the products, you will have to adjust the speed, apply a little more or less pressure when plastic-welding, and sometimes adjust the temperature of the hot-air tool.
REFERENCE
Observe the safety precautions of the manufacturer of your hot air tool.
Please observe our official warnings and safety information for Duplo products when using the device to
plastic-weld our horseshoes and accessories.
CAUTION
Select the distance piece that matches the products you are welding. The top edges of the products should align as closely as possible to ensure a stable weld seam. Make sure that the distance pieces do not touch the ball bearing.
Before turning on the hot air tool, make sure the reduction nozzle directs the airflow in the correct direction.
WARNING
Avoid burning the plastic material so that you do not inhale any vapors.
Remember that plastic can heat up to 200°C / 400°F when welding plastic.
The reduction nozzle with the special attachment and the welding plate also heat up during welding,
posing a risk of skin burns.
Allow the welding device to cool sufficiently before disassembling it.
When carrying out any welding work, ensure that the weld seams are continuous and stable and that the
weld seam does not exert any pressure on sensitive areas of the hoof.
