This part of IEC 62135 applies to equipment for resistance welding and allied processes and includes single and multiple welding stations which may be manually or automatically loaded and/or started. This part of IEC 62135 covers stationary and portable equipment. This part of IEC 62135 specifies electrical safety requirements for design@ manufacture and installation. It does not cover all non-electrical safety requirements (e.g. noise@ vibration). This part of IEC 62135 does not include electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements@ which are included in IEC 62135-2. To comply with this standard@ all safety risks involved in loading@ feeding@ operating and unloading the equipment@ where applicable@ should be assessed and the requirements of related standards should be observed.