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orbitalum tools
GmbH, D-78224 Singen, www.orbitalum.com, Tel. +49 (0) 77 31 792-0
(12.03.18) OW_P16_P20_BA_831060202_03_EN
General safety rules
P16, P16 AVC, P20
| Operating instructions
Welding operations
WARNING
NEVER weld pieces without cleaning or inerting materials which, when heated, give off inflammable
or toxic vapors.
ATTENTION
USE steam to clean superficial material.
ATTENTION
USE a strong cleaning solution to clean out heavy oils or grease.
ATTENTION
BE SURE to remove any residues of inflammable gas or liquid.
WARNING
NEVER use oxygen to ventilate the welding piece.
WARNING
CAUTION when cleaning with steam or caustic soda.
ATTENTION
WEAR goggles and gloves.
WARNING
DO NOT clean where there is poor ventilation.
WARNING
Ventilation is necessary to divert harmful or explosive vapors.
WARNING
DO NOT clean in the presence of opes flames of arc.
WARNING
USE a wet tool to avoid sparks, when scaring or hammering to remove heavy sludge or scale.
WARNING
KEEP head and arms distant from work as possible.
Explosion hazards
DANGER
NEVER weld in or near explosive atmospheres.
Such atmospheres ca be created by inflammable gas leaks or by vapors from inflammable liquids
or by combustible dusts.
Ventilation
WARNING
DO NOT weld in enclosed spaces without adequate ventilation.
When welding in enclosed spaces always provide adequate ventilation with fans, air pipes, etc.
WARNING
NEVER use compressed oxygen.
Heat and fumes from welding could cause sever discomfort or serious illnesses.
WARNING
When toxic fumes from lead or cadmium content materials or any other substances are present in
proportions that could be harmful always use a gas mask.
