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Class Number Description
5611-03
WELDING MACHINES - Welding Machines

COVERAGE:

Power Sources for arc welding, plasma cutting and allied processes for
industrial and professional use. Power Sources for arc welding, plasma cutting
and allied process with limited duty ratings for use by laymen. Equipment such
as transformer-operated welders, motor-generator welders, engine driven welders
or electronic switching welding power sources are examples of what is covered.
Equipment may be cord-connected or permanently connected. This category does not
include gas or thermite welding equipment.

REQUIREMENTS:

CSA C22.2 No. 0 General Requirements; Canadian Electrical Code, Part II
CSA C22.2 No. 100 Motors and Generators
CSA C22.2 No 60974-1 Arc Welding Equipment; Part 1: Welding Power Sources
CSA-E60974-5 Arc Welding Equipment; Part 5: Wire Feeders
CSA C22.2 No 60974-6 Arc Welding Equipment; Part 6: Limited duty equipment
CSA-E60974-7 Arc Welding Equipment; Part 7: Torches
CSA W117.2 Safety in Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes

MARKING:

  • Submittor's identification;
  •  Model designation or equivalent;
  •  Complete electrical rating;
  •  date code;
  •  cautions, warnings and additional markings as may be required;
  •  CSA Mark.

The above standards and the CEC include details of markings such as warning
statements, installation requirements etc., that may be required for specific
types of equipment.

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