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g0648 Welding Fume Extractor
Additional Safety Instructions for
Welding Fume Extractors
5. WELDING IN A CONFINED SpACE CAN
bE hAzARDOUS.
always open all cov-
ers, sustain forced ventilation, remove toxic
and hazardous materials, and provide a
power disconnect to the welder inside the
work space. always work with someone who
can give you help from outside the space.
Welding can displace oxygen. always check
for safe breathing atmosphere and provide
air-supplied respirators if necessary. Keep
in mind that all normal welding hazards are
intensified in a confined space.
6. pREvENT FIRES.
Welding work zones must
be kept clear of flammable liquids, such as
gasoline and solvents; combustible solids,
such as paper and wood; and flammable
gases, such as acetylene and hydrogen.
provide approved fire barriers and fire extin-
guishing equipment for the welding zone.
Stay alert for sparks and spatter thrown into
cracks and crevices that can start a smolder-
ing fire. inspect the work area again one hour
after welding for any potential fire hazards.
7. EXpERIENCING DIFFICULTIES.
if you
are experiencing difficulties performing the
intended operation, stop using the equipment.
Contact our technical Support department at
(570) 546-9663.
1.
WELDING FUMES.
Welding fumes are
hazardous and can cause lung damage
without warning. Keep your head out of
welding fumes. use adequate ventilation
at the arc to safely remove the fumes from
your breathing zone and the general area.
use anSi approved respirators for the type
of welding operation. protect others from
these fumes.
2. pROTECT bODy FROM ARC bURNS,
SpARKS, AND SpATTER.
Wear correct
and approved eye and body protection.
do not wear jewelry or frayed clothing.
use a welding helmet with the correct
shade of filter for the operation.
3. EQUIpMENT MAINTENANCE.
Make sure
equipment inspections and maintenance
are performed by a qualified person and
keep all seals and gaskets leak-free. Stop
the welding operation and disconnect the
welder from power if the fume extractor is
leaking or malfunctioning.
4. WORKING AREA.
Keep working area clear
of any material not involved in the welding
operation. Keep all equipment, workpieces,
and work surfaces clean, dry, and free of
entanglements. Keep lead cables orga-
nized and away from your body.
No list of safety guidelines can be complete.
Every shop environment is different. Always
consider safety first, as it applies to your
individual working conditions. Use this and
other machinery with caution and respect.
Failure to do so could result in serious per-
sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor
work results.
Like all machinery there is potential danger
when operating this machine. Accidents are
frequently caused by lack of familiarity or
failure to pay attention. Use this machine
with respect and caution to lessen the pos-
sibility of operator injury. If normal safety
precautions are overlooked or ignored, seri-
ous personal injury may occur.
