Vanair AIR N ARC I 300 SERIES, Operation Manual

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SECTION 1: SAFETY AIR N ARC
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300 SERIES ALL-IN-ONE POWER SYSTEM
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Wear protective clothing made from durable,
flame-resistant material (leather, heavy
cotton, or wool) and foot protection.
1.4.6 WELDING CAN CAUSE FIRE AND
EXPLOSION
Welding on closed containers,
such as tanks, drums, or pipes,
can cause them to blow up.
Sparks can fly off from the
welding arc. The flying sparks,
hot workpiece, and hot equipment can cause
fires and burns. Accidental contact of
electrode to metal objects can cause sparks,
explosion, overheating, or fire. Check and be
sure the area is safe before doing any
welding.
Remove all flammables within 35 ft (10.7 m)
of the welding arc. If this is not possible,
tightly cover them with approved covers.
DO NOT weld where flying sparks can strike
flammable material.
Protect yourself and others from flying
sparks and hot metal.
Be alert that welding sparks and hot
materials from welding can easily go through
small cracks and openings to adjacent
areas.
Watch for fire, and keep a fire extinguisher
nearby.
Be aware that welding on a ceiling, floor,
bulkhead, or partition can cause fire on the
hidden side.
DO NOT weld on closed containers such as
tanks, drums, or pipes, unless they are
properly prepared according to AWSF4.1
(See
Section 1.10, Principal Safety
Standards ).
Connect ground cable as close to the
welding area as practical to prevent welding
current
from traveling long, possibly
unknown paths and causing electric shock,
sparks, and fire hazards.
DO NOT use welder to thaw frozen pipes.
Remove stick electrode from holder or cut off
welding wire at contact tip when not in use.
Wear oil-free protective garments such as
leather gloves, heavy shirt, cuffless trousers,
boots, and a cap.
Remove any combustibles, such as a butane
lighter or matches, from your person before
doing any welding.
Follow requirements in OSHA1910.252 (a)
(2) (iv) and NFPA 51B for hot work and have
a fire watcher and extinguisher nearby.
1.4.7 FLYING METAL CAN INJURE EYES
Sparks and flying metal can
be caused by welding,
chipping, wire brushing, and
grinding. As welds cool,
they can throw off slag.
Wear approved safety glasses with side
shields even under your welding helmet.
1.4.8 HOT PARTS CAN CAUSE
SEVERE BURNS
DO NOT touch hot parts
bare handed.
Allow cooling period before
working on equipment.
1.4.9 NOISE CAN DAMAGE HEARING
To handle hot parts, use
proper tools and/or wear
heavy,
insulated welding
gloves and clothing to prevent
burns.
Noise from some processes or equipment
can damage hearing. Wear approved ear
protection if noise level is high.
1.4.10 MAGNETIC FIELDS CAN
AFFECT PACEMAKERS
Pacemaker wearers keep
away. Wearers should consult
their doctor before going near