FIREPOWER 160S
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Instructions
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Manual 0-5369
!
WARNING
Practice the following safety and operation precautions
EVERY TIME
you use pressure regulation equipment.
Deviation from the following safety and operation instructions can result in fire, explosion, damage to
equipment, or injury to the operator.
E. Compressed Gas Cylinders
The Department of Transportation (DOT) approves the design and manufacture of cylinders that contain gases used
for welding or cutting operations.
1. Place the cylinder (Figure 1-1) where you will use it. Keep the cylinder in a vertical position. Secure it to a cart, wall,
work bench, post, etc.
Figure 1-1: Gas Cylinders
!
WARNING
Cylinders are highly pressurized. Handle with care. Serious accidents can result from improper handling
or mis use of compressed gas cylinders
DO NOT
drop the cylinder, knock it over, or expose it to excessive
heat, flames or sparks.
DO NOT
strike it against other cylinders. Contact your gas supplier or refer to CGA
P-1 “Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers” publication.
NOTE
CGA P-1 publication is available by writing the Compressed Gas Association, 4221 Walney Road, 5th Floor,
Chantilly,VA 20151-2923
2. Place the valve protection cap on the cylinder whenever mov ing it, placing it in storage, or not using it. Never drag
or roll cylinders in any way. Use a suitable hand truck to move cylin ders.
3. Store empty cylinders away from full cylinders. Mark them “EMPTY” and close the cylinder valve.
4. NEVER use compressed gas cylinders without a pressure reducing regulator attached to the cylinder valve.
5. Inspect the cylinder valve for oil, grease, and damaged parts.
!
WARNING
DO NOT use the cylinder if you find oil, grease or damaged parts. Inform your gas supplier of this condi-
tion immediately.
6. Momentarily open and close (called “cracking”) the cylinder valve to dislodge any dust or dirt that may be present in
the valve.