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Victor Style Heavy Duty Cutting and Welding Kit
V1.0
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6. Open a container before performing any welding work on it. The
heat generated by the welding process will cause the air and gases
to expand. The internal pressure may cause a sealed or closed
container to rupture, possibly causing an injury or death.
7. Inspect oxy-fuel apparatus for oil, grease or damaged parts. DO
NOT use the oxyfuel apparatus if oil or grease is present or if
damage is evident. Have the oxy-fuel apparatus cleaned and/or
repaired by a qualified repair technician before using it.
8. Keep flames, heat and sparks away from cylinders and hoses.
9. Never test for gas leaks with a flame. Use an approved leak-
detector solution such as soapy water.
10. Do not weld pipes or metal that are covered in combustible
material or in contact with combustible structure such as a wall.
Only weld if the covering can be safely removed.
10.1 Follow all safety precautions and legal requirements before
welding a workpiece that contains Asbestos or attempting to
remove the Asbestos covering. This requires expert
knowledge and equipment.
10.2 Molten slag can run down the inside and outside of a pipe
and start a fire. Be aware where the pipe terminates and take
precautions.
11. Do not weld a panel that is a sandwich construction of combustible
and metal materials.
12. Have a fire extinguisher available for immediate use. A dry chemical
fire extinguisher for Types A, B and C is suggested.
12.1 Welding a combustible metal like zinc, magnesium or
titanium requires a Type D fire extinguisher.
13. Ventilation systems should be positioned so sparks or molten slag
isn’t carried to an adjacent area.
14. Have a Fire Watcher observing areas outside of the welder’s view,
such as the opposite side of a wall or behind the welder. A fire may
also start on the other side of a structure that could not be removed.
The Fire Watcher will extinguish a fire or raise the alarm to evacuate if
the fire cannot be contained by the extinguishing equipment.