S-5
Hypertherm Safety and Compliance
SAfetY
English
eye protection
Plasma arc rays produce intense visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays that can burn eyes and skin.
• Use eye protection in accordance with applicable national and local codes.
• Wear eye protection (safety glasses or goggles with side shields, and a welding helmet) with appropriate lens shading to protect your eyes
from the arc’s ultraviolet and infrared rays.
Skin protection
Wear protective clothing to protect against burns caused by ultraviolet light, sparks, and hot metal.
• Gauntlet gloves, safety shoes and hat.
• Flame-retardant clothing to cover all exposed areas.
• Cuff less trousers to prevent entry of sparks and slag.
• Remove any combustibles, such as a butane lighter or matches, from your pockets before cutting.
Cutting area
Prepare the cutting area to reduce reflection and transmission of ultraviolet light:
• Paint walls and other surfaces with dark colors to reduce reflection.
• Use protective screens or barriers to protect others from flash and glare.
• Warn others not to watch the arc. Use placards or signs.
ARC RAYS CAN bURN eYeS AND SKIN
Arc current
(amps)
Minimum protective
shade number
(ANSI Z49.1:2005)
Suggested shade
number for comfort
(ANSI Z49.1:2005)
oSHA 29CfR
1910.133(a)(5)
europe
eN 169:2002
Less than 40 A
5
5
8
9
41 to 60 A
6
6
8
9
61 to 80 A
8
8
8
9
81 to 125 A
8
9
8
9
126 to 150 A
8
9
8
10
151 to 175 A
8
9
8
11
176 to 250 A
8
9
8
12
251 to 300 A
8
9
8
13
301 to 400 A
9
12
9
13
401 to 800 A
10
14
10
N/A
Pacemaker and hearing aid operation can be affected by magnetic
fields from high currents.
Pacemaker and hearing aid wearers should consult a doctor before
going near any plasma arc cutting and gouging operations.
To reduce magnetic field hazards:
• Keep both the work cable and the torch lead to one side, away from
your body.
PACeMAKeR AND HeARING AID oPeRAtIoN
• Route the torch leads as close as possible to the work cable.
• Do not wrap or drape the torch lead or work cable around your
body.
• Keep as far away from the power supply as possible.
Summary of Contents for ArcGlide Torch Height Control
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