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Purge Chamber Manual
The hot workpiece, hot equipment, spatter, and arc sparks can cause
fires and burns.
1.
Wear correct eye, face, and body protection in the work area.
2.
Allow work and equipment to cool before handling.
3.
Do not weld near flammable materials.
4.
Watch for fire, and keep a fire extinguisher nearby.
5.
For additional information, refer to NFPA Standard 51B, "Fire
Prevention in Use of Cutting and Welding Processes", available
from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park,
Quincy MA 02269.
PREVENT FIRES AND BURNS:
PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR SPECIAL SITUATIONS:
1.
Do not weld or cut containers or materials which have held or been
in contact with hazardous substances unless they are properly
cleaned and inspected.
2.
Do not weld or cut painted or plated parts unless special ventilation
is provided to remove highly toxic fumes or gases.
3.
Since welding can affect pacemakers, keep all pacemaker wearers
out of the work area. Have them consult a doctor before coming
near a welding operation.
PROVIDE PROPER EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE:
Improperly maintained equipment can result in poor work, but most
importantly it can cause physical injury or death through fires or
electrical shock.
1.
Always have qualified personnel perform the installation,
troubleshooting, and maintenance work. Do not perform any
electrical work unless you are fully qualified.
2.
Before performing any maintenance work inside a power supply,
disconnect the power supply from the electrical power source.
3.
Maintain cables, grounding wire, connections, power cord, and
power supply in a safe working order. Do not operate any
equipment in questionable condition.
4.
Do not abuse any equipment or accessories. Keep equipment away
from heat sources such as furnaces, wet conditions such as water
puddles, oil or grease, corrosive atmospheres, and inclement
weather.
5.
Keep all safety devices, guards, panels, and covers in position and
in good repair.
6.
Use equipment for its intended purpose. Do not modify it in any
manner.
SAFETY RULES:
For more information on safe practices for setting up and operating electric welding and
cutting equipment and on good working habits, ask your welding equipment supplier.
For your protection, read and comply with the latest editions of the following standards:
1.
ANSI Standard Z49.1
2.
ANSI Standard Z87.1
3.
AWS Standard A6.1
4.
AWS Standard F4.1
5.
CSA Standard W117.2
6.
NFPA Standard 51B
7.
NFPA Standard 70
8.
OSHA Standard 29 CFR, Part 1910,
Subpart Q
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION:
