Sulzer Metco ECO ARC 600, Manual

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General Safety Instructions
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Revision 1/10/08
1.7.3 Electric arc - UV radiation / Infrared radiation
Caution!
Danger to the eyes!
• Inflammation of the cornea or conjunctivitis.
(Flashing before the eyes)
• Damage to the retina from infrared radiation!
• The radiation is more harmful than over-exposure to the sun.
• Use personal protective equipment:
- Eye protection
Use only eye protection lenses with a filtering effect in
accordance with DIN EN 169 or other comparable relevant
national standard.
- Skin and body protection
All body parts that are exposed to the arc UV radiation must be
covered.
• Persons who are in the immediate vicinity of the radiation supply
must also wear personal protection or be protected from the
radiation by effective vision protection.
• Eyes must be protected from
- rays reflected from bright walls or objects,
- bright spray jet, e.g. in the case of spraying of aluminum.
- Use eye protection lenses in accordance with DIN EN 169 or with
other comparable relevant national standard.
- Use goggles with side protection.