Section 1: Safety
Spirit II User’s Manual
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Never operate the system in the presence of explosive gases or other explosive
materials.
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Never cut pressurized cylinders or any closed container.
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When using a water table and cutting aluminum under water or with water touching
the underside of the aluminum plate, hydrogen gas is produced. This hydrogen gas
may collect under the plate and explode during the cutting process. Make sure the
water table is properly aerated to help prevent the accumulation of hydrogen gas.
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Handle all gas cylinders in accordance with safety standards published by the U.S.
Compressed Gas Association (CGA), American Welding Society (AWS), Canadian
Standards Association (CSA), or other local or national codes.
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Compressed gas cylinders should be maintained properly. Never attempt to use a
cylinder that is leaking, cracked, or has other signs of physical damage.
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All gas cylinders should be secured to a wall or rack to prevent accidental knock
over.
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If a compressed gas cylinder is not being used, replace the protective valve cover.
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Never attempt to repair compressed gas cylinders.
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Keep compressed gas cylinders away from intense heat, sparks, or flames.
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Clear the compressed gas cylinder connection point by opening the valve
momentarily prior to installing a regulator.
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Never lubricate compressed gas cylinder valves or pressure regulators with any type
of oil or grease.
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Never use a compressed gas cylinder or pressure regulator for any purpose other
than which it is intended.
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Never use a pressure regulator for any gas other than which it is intended.
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Never use a pressure regulator that is leaking or has other signs of physical
damage.
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Never use oxygen hoses and pressure regulators for any gas other than oxygen.
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Never use any gas hose that is leaking or has other signs of physical damage.
Health Support Equipment
The Spirit system creates electric and magnetic fields that may interfere with certain
types of health support equipment, such as pacemakers. Any person who uses a
pacemaker or similar item should consult a doctor before operating, observing,
maintaining, or servicing the system. Observe the following guidelines to minimize
exposure to these electric and magnetic fields:
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Stay as far away from the power supply, torch, torch leads, and arc starting console
as possible.
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Route the torch leads as close as possible to the work ground cable.
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Never place your body between the torch leads and work ground cable. Keep the
work ground cable and the torch leads on the same side of your body.
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Never stand in the center of a coiled up set of torch leads or work ground cable.
