GB/T 15579.9-2026Arc welding equipment - Part 9: Installation and use (English PDF)

Foreword

This document complies with the provisions of GB/T 1.1-2020 "Standardization Work Guidelines Part 1: Structure and Drafting Rules of Standardization Documents".

This document is Part 9 of GB/T 15579 "Arc Welding Equipment". GB/T 15579 has already published the following parts.

--Part 1: Welding Power Source;

--Part 2: Liquid Cooling System;

--Part 3: Arc initiation and stabilization devices;

--Part 4: Periodic Inspections and Tests;

--Part 5: Wire Feeding Device;

--Part 6: Load-limiting devices;

--Part 7: Welding Torch (Gun);

--Part 8: Gas Circulation System for Welding and Plasma Cutting Systems;

--Part 9: Installation and Use;

--Part 10: Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Requirements;

--Part 11: Welding clamps;

--Part 12: Welding cable coupling device;

--Part 13: Welding Clamps;

--Part 14: Calibration, Validation and Conformity Testing.

This document supersedes GB/T 15579.9-2017 "Arc Welding Equipment - Part 9: Installation and Use", and is consistent with GB/T 15579.9-2017.

In comparison, aside from structural adjustments and editorial changes, the main technical changes are as follows.

a) The terms "industrial and professional use" and "auxiliary power output" have been removed (see 3.6 and 3.9 in the 2017 edition).

b) The general installation requirements have been changed (see 4.1, see 4.1 in the 2017 version).

d) The requirement to use welding clamps has been added (see 4.3.4);

e) An additional requirement has been added that the external radio frequency suppression network be connected to the soldering circuit (see 4.3.5);

f) An "exposure assessment" requirement has been added (see 6.2);

g) The general requirements for use have been changed (see 7.1, 2017 edition of 7.1).

h) The requirement of "welding power supply powered by battery pack" has been added (see Chapter 8).

This document is equivalent to IEC 60974-9:2018 "Arc welding equipment - Part 9: Installation and use".

Please note that some content in this document may involve patents. The issuing organization of this document assumes no responsibility for identifying patents.

This document was proposed by the China Electrical Equipment Industry Association.

This document is under the jurisdiction of the National Technical Committee on Standardization of Electric Welding Machines (SAC/TC 70).

Introduction

Arc welding power supplies and plasma cutting systems, etc.), auxiliary equipment, welding accessories, etc.

GB/T 15579 "Arc Welding Equipment" specifies the safety requirements, performance requirements, and electromagnetic compatibility requirements for arc welding equipment, and is proposed to be standardized by 14 ministries.

Composed of components.

--Part 1: Welding Power Sources. The purpose is to specify the safety and performance requirements for welding power sources.

--Part 2: Liquid Cooling Systems. The purpose is to specify the safety requirements and structural specifications for the liquid cooling systems of auxiliary equipment such as welding torches.

Structural requirements.

--Part 3: Arc Ignition and Stabilization Devices. The purpose is to specify the safety requirements for auxiliary equipment arc ignition and stabilization devices.

--Part 4: Periodic Inspections and Tests. The purpose is to specify the procedures for periodic inspections and tests of welding power sources and to ensure post-repair maintenance.

Electrical safety requirements.

--Part 5: Wire Feeding Device. The purpose is to specify the safety and performance requirements for wire feeding devices for welding accessories.

--Part 6: Equipment for Limiting Loads. The purpose is to specify the connection to a single-phase common low-voltage power supply system for non-professionals.

The design must meet the safety and performance requirements of the arc welding and cutting power supply and auxiliary equipment with limited load.

--Part 7: Welding Torch (Gun). The purpose is to specify the safety and structural requirements for welding accessories, specifically welding torches (guns).

--Part 8: Gas Circulation System for Welding and Plasma Cutting Systems. The purpose is to specify the flammable gas or oxygen supply for auxiliary equipment.

Safety and performance requirements for pneumatic circuit devices.

--Part 9: Installation and Use. This section specifies the requirements for the installation and use of arc welding equipment.

--Part 10: Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Requirements. The purpose is to specify the electromagnetic compatibility of arc welding power sources and auxiliary equipment.

Require.

--Part 11: Welding clamps. The purpose is to specify the safety and performance requirements for welding clamps, a welding accessory.

Yes, you can request it.

--Part 13: Welding Clamps. The purpose is to specify the safety and performance requirements for welding clamps, a welding accessory.

--Part 14: Calibration, Qualification, and Conformity Testing. The purpose is to specify the qualification requirements for arc welding and its external monitoring equipment, and the arc...

Requirements for actual verification operation of welding equipment.

Arc Welding Equipment Part 9: Installation and Use

1 Scope

This document applies to arc welding and similar process equipment designed according to the safety requirements of IEC 60974-1, IEC 60974-6 or equivalent standards.

Installation requirements and usage instructions.

This document is intended to guide trainers, operators, welders, managers, and supervisors in the use of arc welding and similar processes.

Proper installation, use, welding, and cutting operations.

National and regional regulations take precedence over this document.

2 Normative references

The contents of the following documents, through normative references within the text, constitute essential provisions of this document. Dated citations are listed below.

For references to documents, only the version corresponding to that date applies to this document; for undated references, the latest version (including all amendments) applies.

This document.

IEC 60245-6 Rubber-insulated cables rated at 450/750 V and below - Part 6: Arc welding electrode cables sulated cables-Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V-Part 6: Arc welding electrode cables) Note. GB/T 5013.6-2008 Rubber-insulated cables with rated voltage of 450/750 V and below - Part 6: Welding machine cables (IEC 60245-6:1994, IDT) IEC 60755 General safety requirements for residual current operated devices Note. GB/T 6829-2024 General safety requirements for residual current operated protective devices (IEC 60755:2017, IDT) IEC 60974-1 Arc welding equipment - Part 1: Welding power (sources) Note. GB/T 15579.1-2024 Arc welding equipment - Part 1: Welding power sources (IEC 60974-1:2021, IDT) IEC 60974-4 Arc welding equipment - Part 4: Periodic inspections and tests (specification and testing) Note. GB/T 15579.4-2014 Arc Welding Equipment - Part 4: Periodic Inspections and Tests (IEC 60974-4:2010, IDT) IEC 60974-11 Arc welding equipment - Part 11: Electrode holders Note. GB/T 15579.11-2026 Arc welding equipment - Part 11: Welding clamps (IEC 60974-11:2021, MOD) IEC 60974-12 Arc welding equipment - Part 12: Cable coupling devices for welding (Cable-coupling devices) pling devices for welding cables) Note. GB/T 15579.12-2026 Arc welding equipment - Part 12: Welding cable coupling devices (IEC 60974-12:2022, MOD) IEC 60974-13 Arc welding equipment - Part 13: Welding clamps rent return clamp) Note. GB/T 15579.13-2016 Arc Welding Equipment - Part 13: Welding Clamps (IEC 60974-13:2011, IDT)

3 Terms and Definitions

The following terms and definitions apply to this document.

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