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ADVANCEARC 160 • ADVANCEARC 200
Fire & Explosive Risks
WARNING!
Sparks and spatter fly off from the welding arc.
The flying sparks and hot metal, weld spatter,
work piece, and hot equipment can cause fires
and burns.
Accidental contact of electrode or welding wire to
metal objects can cause sparks, overheating, or fire.
1. Protect yourself and others from flying sparks
and hot metal.
2. Do not weld where flying sparks can strike flam-
mable material.
3. Remove all flammables within 10m of the weld-
ing site.
4. Be alert that welding sparks and hot materials
from welding can easily go through small cracks
and openings to adjacent areas.
5. Watch for fire, and keep a fire extinguisher nearby.
6. Be aware that welding on a ceiling, floor, bulk-
head, or partition can cause fire on the hidden
side.
7. Do not weld on closed containers such as tanks
or drums.
8. Connect the work lead/clamp to the job as close
to the welding area as practical to prevent weld-
ing current from travelling long, possibly un-
known paths and causing electric shock and fire
hazards.
9. Do not use a welder to thaw frozen pipes.
10. Remove the stick electrode from the holder or cut
off the welding wire at the contact tip when not in
use.
Sparks & Hot Metal
WARNING!
Chipping and grinding causes flying metal, and
as welds cool they can throw off slag.
1. Wear an AS/NZS approved face shield or safety
goggles. Side shields are recommended.
2. Wear appropriate safety equipment to protect the
skin and body.
5. Work in a confined space only if it is well venti-
lated, or while wearing an air-supplied respirator.
Shielding ga es used for welding can displace air
causing injury or death. Be sure the breathing air
is safe.
6. Do not weld in locations near degreasing, clean-
ing, or spraying operations. The heat and rays
of the arc can react with vapours to form highly
toxic and irritating gases.
7. Do not weld on coated metals, such as galva-
nized, lead, or cadmium plated steel, unless the
coating is removed from the weld area, the area
is well ventilated, and if necessary, while wearing
an air- supplied respirator. The coatings and any
metals containing these elements can give off
toxic fumes if welded.
Fumes And Gases
WARNING!
Welding produces fumes and gases. Breathing
these fumes and gases can be hazardous to
your health.
1. Keep your head out of the fumes. Do not breathe
the fumes.
2. If inside, ventilate the area and/or use an exhaust
at the arc to remove welding fumes and gases.
3. If ventilation is poor, use an approved air-sup-
plied respirator.
4. Read the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and the man-
ufacturer’s instruction for the metals, consuma-
bles, coatings, and cleaners.
12. Use only well-maintained equipment. Repair or
replace damaged parts as soon as practical.
13. In confined spaces or damp locations, do not use
a welder with AC output unless equipped with a
voltage reducer.
Arc rays from the welding process produce intense
heat and strong ultraviolet rays that can burn eyes
and skin. Use the following table to select the appro-
priate shade number for a Welding Helmet or Welding
Face Shield.
