Hypertherm EcoSift, Operator'S Manual

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Safety and compliance SC-15
Environment
al stewardship
Environmental stewardship
Hypertherm products: waste and recycling
Hypertherm waterjet cutting systems, like all products with electronics, can contain materials or parts, such as
printed circuit boards, that cannot be discarded with ordinary waste. It is your responsibility to discard
Hypertherm product or part in an environmentally suitable manner and in compliance with national and local
codes.
In the United States, read all national, state, and local laws. In the European Union (EU), read the EU directives,
national, and local laws. In other countries, refer to national and local laws. Consult with legal or other compliance
experts when applicable. For more information, go to
www.hypertherm.com/customer-support/product-service/recycling .
Chemical handling and usage
Material safety data sheets (MSDS) and safety data sheets (SDS) are part of a hazard communication plan that
supplies detailed information about hazardous chemicals. The information includes the chemical’s toxicity and
reactivity, first aid for exposure, approved storage and disposal, recommended protective equipment, and
spill-handling procedures.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has presented new hazardous chemical labeling
requirements as a part of its recent revision of the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), to
align with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).
The GHS is an international system for standardizing chemical classification and labeling.
Chemical regulations in the USA, Europe, and other locations require that MSDS and SDS be made available for
chemicals that are supplied with the product and chemicals used in or on the product. The list of chemicals is
supplied by Hypertherm.
To see MSDS and SDS:
1. Go to www.hypertherm.com/docs .
2. Select Waterjet Family in the Product/Product type dropdown list.
3. Select Material Safety Data Sheets in the Category dropdown list.
The navigation instructions can change without notice.
Particle emission and wastewater quality
Hypertherm does not manufacture or supply the materials that are cut and has no knowledge whether the particles
released from materials that are cut can pose a physical hazard or health risk. Consult with your supplier or other
technical advisor for guidance concerning the properties of the material you cut using a Hypertherm product.
If you are not fully aware of and up to date on all applicable government regulations and legal standards for the
installation site, consult a local expert before purchasing, installing, and operating the equipment.