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Victor Style Heavy Duty Cutting and Welding Kit
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14.1 A fire watch extends at least 30 minutes after the welding is
complete to ensure there are no fires caused by smoldering
sparks or ejected material.
15. Never point the stream of pure oxygen at a greasy surface. The
oxygen can ignite the grease and cause a fire, risking the lives of
those in the area.
16. Never exceed 15 PSI output when using acetylene. Acetylene is
explosive at pressures of 29.4 PSI or above. Acetylene gas is
dissolved in liquid acetone within the cylinder to prevent this.
FUMES AND GASES
WARNING! Stop welding and move to a location with ventilation if
your eyes, nose or throat become irritated. This indicates the
ventilation is not adequate to remove the fumes. Do not resume
welding until the ventilation is improved and the discomfort
ceases. Seek medical attention if the symptoms do not diminish
or if the welder experiences nausea, dizziness or malaise.
Welding may produce hazardous fumes and gas during the welding
process. A well ventilated work area can normally remove the fumes
and gases, but sometimes the welding produces fumes and gases that
are hazardous to your health.
1. Only work in a confined space if the area is well ventilated or while
wearing a respirator or an air-supplied respirator. Welding fumes
and gases can displace air and lower the oxygen level causing
injury or death. Be sure the breathing air is safe. Always have a
trained watchperson nearby.
1.1 If ventilation in the work area is poor, use an approved air-
supplied respirator. All the people in the work area must also
have air-supplied respirators.
2. Avoid positions that allow welding fumes to reach your face. Always
attempt to weld ‘upwind’ of the workpiece with the airflow across the
face of the welder. Airflow from behind may create a low pressure area
in front of the welder and draw the fumes to the person.
3. Ventilate the work area to remove welding fumes and gases. The
fumes and gases should be drawn away from the user.