Hypertherm ArcGlide Torch Height Control, Instruction Manual

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S-7 Hypertherm Safety and Compliance
SAfetY
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Additional laser safety instructions:
• Consult with an expert on local laser regulations. Laser safety
training may be required.
• Do not allow untrained persons to operate the laser. Lasers can be
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Do not look into the laser aperture or beam at any time.
• Position the laser as instructed to avoid unintentional eye contact.
• Do not use the laser on reflective workpieces.
• Do not use optical tools to view or reflect the laser beam.
• Do not disassemble or remove the laser or aperture cover.
• Modifying the laser or product in any way can increase the risk of
laser radiation.
LASeR RADIAtIoN
exposure to the laser output can result in serious eye injury. Avoid direct eye exposure.
For your convenience and safety, on Hypertherm products that use a laser, one of the following laser radiation labels has been applied on
the product near where the laser beam exits the enclosure. The maximum output (mV), wavelength emitted (nM) and, if appropriate, the pulse
duration is also provided.
• Use of adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified in this manual may result in hazardous laser radiation
exposure.
• Do not operate in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
• Use only laser parts and accessories that are recommended or
provided by the manufacturer for your model.
• Repairs and servicing MUST be performed by qualified personnel.
• Do not remove or deface the laser safety label.
ADDItIoNAL SAfetY INfoRMAtIoN
1. ANSI Standard Z49.1, Safety in Welding and Cutting, American
Welding Society, 550 LeJeune Road
P.O. Box 351020, Miami, FL 33135
2. ANSI Standard Z49.2, Fire Prevention in the Use of Cutting and
Welding Processes, American National Standards Institute
1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018
3. ANSI Standard Z87.1, Safe Practices for Occupation and
Educational Eye and Face Protection, American National Standards
Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018
4. AWS F4.1, Recommended Safe Practices for the Preparation for
Welding and Cutting of Containers and Piping That Have Held
Hazardous Substances, American Welding Society
550 LeJeune Road, P.O. Box 351040, Miami, FL 33135
5. AWS F5.2, Recommended Safe Practices for Plasma Arc
Cutting, American Welding Society
550 LeJeune Road, P.O. Box 351040, Miami, FL 33135
6. CGA Pamphlet P-1, Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in
Cylinders, Compressed Gas Association
1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202
7. CSA Standard W117.2, Code for Safety in Welding and Cutting,
Canadian Standards Association Standard Sales
178 Rexdale Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario M9W 1R3, Canada
8. NFPA Standard 51B, Cutting and Welding Processes, National
Fire Protection Association
470 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02210
9. NFPA Standard 70–1978, National Electrical Code, National Fire
Protection Association, 470 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02210
10. OSHA, Safety and Health Standards, 29FR 1910
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402
11. AWS Safety and Health Fact Sheets , American Welding Society 550
LeJeune Road, P.O. Box 351040, Miami, FL 33135
www.aws.org/technical/facts/
12. ASTM, D 4185-96(2001) E1, Practice for Measurement of
Metals in Workplace Atmosphere by Flame Atomic Absorption
Spectrophotometry , ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428
http://www.astm.org/
13. AS/NZS 3760:2003, In-service safety inspection and testing of
electrical equipment . Standards Australia, Level 10, The Exchange
Centre, 20 Bridge Street, Sydney, GPO Box 476, Sydney NSW 2001
http://www.standards.org.au
14. NFPA 68, Standard on Explosion Protection by Deflagration Venting,
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02169-7471
http://www.nfpa.org
15. CEN publication, EN 169:2002 Personal eye-protection - Filters for
welding and related techniques - Transmittance requirements and
recommended use . The European Committee for Standardization
(CEN), CEN-CENELEC Management Centre, Avenue Marnix 17,
B-1000 Brussels
http://www.cen.eu