2.1
Features
Important Safety Precautions
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PLASMA ARC EQUIPMENT
CAN BE DANGEROUS TO YOUR HEALTH.
- Plasma arc cutting produces intense electric and magnetic emissions that may
interfere with the proper function of cardiac pacemakers, hearing aids, or other
electronic health equipment. Persons who work near plasma arc cutting
applications should consult their medical health qualified technician and the
manufacturer of the health equipment to deter- mine whether a hazard exists.
- To prevent possible injury, read, understand and follow all warnings, safety
precautions and instructions before using the equipment.
GASES AND FUMES
Gases and fumes produced during the plasma cutting process can be dangerous
and hazardous to your health.
- Keep all fumes and gases from the breathing area. Keep your head out of the
cutting fume plume.
- Use an air-supplied respirator if ventilation is not adequate to remove all fumes
and gases.
- The kinds of fumes and gases from the plasma arc depend on the kind of metal
being used, coatings on the metal, and the different processes.
- Use special equipment, such as water or down draft cutting tables, to capture
fumes and gases.
- Do not use the plasma torch in an area where combustible or explosive gases
or materials are located.
- Phosgene, a toxic gas, is generated from the vapors of chlorinated solvents and
cleansers. Remove all sources of these vapors.
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Electric Shock can injure or kill. The plasma arc process uses and produces high
voltage electrical energy. This electric energy can cause severe or fatal shock to
the operator or others in the workplace.
- Never touch any parts that are electrically “live” or “hot.”
- Wear dry gloves and clothing. Insulate yourself from the work piece or other
parts of the cutting circuit.
- Repair or replace all worn or damaged parts.
- Extra care must be taken when the workplace is moist or wet.
- Disconnect power source before performing any service or repairs.
- Read and follow all the instructions in the Operating Manual.
