Thermal Arc 000 Pro K, Owner'S Manual

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• Install and maintain equipment according to
NEC code, refer to item 4 in Subsection 1.03,
Publications.
• Disconnect power source before performing any
service or repairs.
• Read and follow all the instructions in the
Operating Manual.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Fire and explosion can be caused by hot slag, sparks,
or the arc weld.
• Be sure there is no combustible or flammable
material in the workplace. Any material that
cannot be removed must be protected.
• Ventilate all flammable or explosive vapors
from the workplace.
• Do not cut or weld on containers that may have
held combustibles.
• Provide a fire watch when working in an area
where fire hazards may exist.
• Hydrogen gas may be formed and trapped
under aluminum workpieces when they are
cut underwater or while using a water table.
DO NOT cut aluminum alloys underwater or
on a water table unless the hydrogen gas can
be eliminated or dissipated. Trapped
hydrogen gas that is ignited will cause an
explosion.
NOISE
Noise can cause permanent hearing loss. Arc
welding/cutting processes can cause noise levels to
exceed safe limits. You must protect your ears from
loud noise to prevent permanent loss of hearing.
• To protect your hearing from loud noise, wear
protective ear plugs and/or ear muffs. Protect
others in the workplace.
• Noise levels should be measured to be sure the
decibels (sound) do not exceed safe levels.
• For information on how to test for noise, see
item 1 in Subsection 1.03, Publications, in this
manual.
ARC WELDING RAYS
Arc Welding/Cutting Rays can injure your eyes and
burn your skin. The arc welding/cutting process
produces very bright ultra violet and infra red light.
These arc rays will damage your eyes and burn your
skin if you are not properly protected.
• To protect your eyes, always wear a welding
helmet or shield. Also always wear safety
glasses with side shields, goggles or other
protective eye wear.
• Wear welding gloves and suitable clothing to
protect your skin from the arc rays and sparks.
• Keep helmet and safety glasses in good
condition. Replace lenses when cracked,
chipped or dirty.
• Protect others in the work area from the arc
rays. Use protective booths, screens or shields.
• Use the shade of lens as recommended in
Subsection 1.03, item 4.
1.03 Publications
Refer to the following standards or their latest
revisions for more information:
1. OSHA, SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS,
29CFR 1910, obtainable from the Superintendent
of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C. 20402
2. ANSI Standard Z49.1, SAFETY IN WELDING
AND CUTTING, obtainable from the American
Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami,
FL 33126
3. NIOSH, SAFETY AND HEALTH IN ARC
WELDING AND GAS WELDING AND
CUTTING, obtainable from the Superintendent of
Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C. 20402
4. ANSI Standard Z87.1, SAFE PRACTICES FOR
OCCUPATION AND EDUCATIONAL EYE
AND FACE PROTECTION, obtainable from
American National Standards Institute, 1430
Broadway, New York, NY 10018
5. ANSI Standard Z41.1, STANDARD FOR MEN’S
SAFETY-TOE FOOTWEAR, obtainable from the
American National Standards Institute, 1430
Broadway, New York, NY 10018
6. ANSI Standard Z49.2, FIRE PREVENTION IN
THE USE OF CUTTING AND WELDING
PROCESSES, obtainable from American National
GENERAL INFORMATION