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the valve. Approved leak detection fluid, can be
obtained from a BOC Gas & Gear centre.
• When finished with the cylinder, close the
cylinder valve by hand by turning the valve
hand-wheel in a clockwise direction. Use only
reasonable force.
Remember NEVER tamper with the valve.
If you suspect the valve is damaged,
DO NOT use it. Report the issue to
BOC and arrange for the cylinder to be
returned to BOC.
2.3 Electrical Shock
• Never touch ‘live’ electrical parts.
• Always repair or replace worn or
damaged parts.
• Disconnect power source before
performing any maintenance or service.
• Earth all work materials.
• Never work in moist or damp areas.
Avoid electric shock by:
• Wearing dry insulated boots
• Wearing dry leather gloves
• Never changing electrodes with bare
hands or wet gloves
• Never cooling electrode holders in water
• Working on a dry insulated floor where
possible
• Never hold the electrode and holder
under your arm.
2.4 User Responsibility
• Read the Operating Manual prior to
installation of this machine.
• Always disconnect mains power before
investigating equipment malfunctions.
• Parts that are broken, damaged, missing or
worn should be replaced immediately.
• Equipment should be cleaned periodically.
BOC stocks a huge range of personal protective
equipment. This, combined with BOC’s
extensive Gas and Gear network, ensures fast,
reliable service throughout the South Pacific.
PLEASE NOTE that under no circumstances
should any equipment or parts be altered
or changed in any way from the standard
specification without written permission
given by BOC. To do so, will void the
Equipment Warranty.
Further information can be obtained
from Welding Institute of Australia
(WTIA) Technical Note No.7
‘Health and Safety Welding’
Published by WTIA,
PO Box 6165 Silverwater NSW 2128
Phone (02) 9748 4443.
