Hypertherm
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SAFETY
11/08
Frozen pipes may be damaged or can burst if you
attempt to thaw them with a plasma torch.
NOISE CAN DAMAGE HEARING
A PLASMA ARC CAN
DAMAGE FROZEN PIPES
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.
• 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.
PACEMAKER AND
HEARING AID OPERATION
Prolonged exposure to noise from cutting or gouging
can damage hearing.
• Use approved ear protection when using plasma
system.
• Warn others nearby about the noise hazard.
