HTP Invertig 160DC, Owner'S Manual

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For more information, refer to the following standards and
comply as applicable.
1. ANSI Standard Z49.1 SAFETY IN WELDING AND
CUTTING, obtainable from the American Welding
Society, 2051 NW 7th St., Miami, FL 33125.
2. ANSI Standard Z87.1 SAFE PRACTICE FOR
OCCUPATION AND EDUCATIONAL EYE AND
FACE PROTECTION, obtainable from American
National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway,
New York, NY 10018.
3. America Welding Society Standard A6.0 WELDING
AND CUTTING CONTAINERS WHICH HAVE
HELD COMBUSTIBLES, obtainable same as item 1.
4. NFPA STANDARD 51. OXYGEN-FUEL GAS
SYSTEMS FOR WELDING AND CUTTING,
obtainable from the National Fire Protection Assoc.,
470 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02210.
5. NFPA Standard 51B. CUTTING AND WELDING
PROCESSES, obtainable same as item 4.
6. CGA PAMPHLET P-1. SAFE HANDLING OF
COMPRESSED GASES IN CYLINDERS, obtainable
from the Compressed Gas Association,
500 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10036.
7. OSHA Standard 29 CFR, Part 1910, Subpart
Q WELDING, CUTTING AND BRAZING.
Electric arc welding produces ultra-violet rays, which are
harmful to skin and eyes. Ultra-violet radiation can penetrate
lightweight clothing, reflect from light colored surfaces, and
burn the skin and eyes. Wear flameproof welding gloves
which are not oily or greasy. The oil or grease on the gloves
may ignite. Wear a heavy, pocket-less; long sleeve shirt,
cuffless trousers, and high-topped work shoes. Wear a full-
face welding helmet with a number eight or darker lens and a
cap. These precautions will protect eyes, hair, face, and skin
from arc rays and hot material.
• To avoid fire, do not weld on wood, plastic tile,
or carpeted floors. Concrete or masonry floors
are safest.
• Do not weld on drums, barrels, tanks or other
containers until they have been cleared as described
in AWS Standard A6.01.
• Provide adequate ventilation in the welding area at
all times. Do not weld on galvanized zinc, cadmium
or lead beryllium materials unless POSITIVE
sufficient ventilation is provided. These materials
produce toxic fumes.
• Do not weld in areas close to degreasing or spraying
operations. Chlorinated hydrocarbon vapors may
react with the ultra-violet rays and form highly toxic
phosgene gas.
• If you develop momentary eye, nose or throat
irritation during welding, stop welding immediately.
This is an indication that ventilation is not adequate.
Do not continue to weld until ventilation is improved.
• Exposed, electrically hot conductors or other bare
metal in the welding circuit, or ungrounded
electrically hot equipment can fatally shock a person
whose body becomes a conductor. Do not stand, sit,
lie, lean on or touch a wet surface when welding.
• Frequently inspect cables for wear, cracks, and
damage. Replace those with excessively worn
insulation to avoid a possible lethal shock from
bared cable.
Safety Suggestions