Thermal Dynamics 35C, Руководство по обслуживанию

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Manual 0-4751 1-1 GENERAL INFORMATION
SECTION 1:
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.01 Notes, Cautions and Warnings
Throughout this manual, notes, cautions, and warn-
ings are used to highlight important information. These
highlights are categorized as follows:
NOTE
An operation, procedure, or background in-
formation which requires additional empha-
sis or is helpful in efficient operation of the
system.
CAUTION
A procedure which, if not properly followed,
may cause damage to the equipment.
!
WARNING
A procedure which, if not properly followed,
may cause injury to the operator or others
in the operating area.
1.02 Important Safety Precautions
!
WARNING
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PLASMA
ARC EQUIPMENT CAN BE DANGEROUS AND
HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH.
Plasma arc cutting produces intense elec-
tric and magnetic emissions that may inter-
fere with the proper function of cardiac
pacemakers, hearing aids, or other elec-
tronic health equipment. Persons who work
near plasma arc cutting applications should
consult their medical health professional and
the manufacturer of the health equipment
to determine whether a hazard exists.
To prevent possible injury, read, understand
and follow all warnings, safety precautions
and instructions before using the equip-
ment. Call 1-603-298-5711 or your local
distributor if you have any questions.
GASES AND FUMES
Gases and fumes produced during the plasma cut-
ting process can be dangerous and hazardous to your
health.
• Keep all fumes and gases from the breathing area.
Keep your head out of the welding fume plume.
• Use an air-supplied respirator if ventilation is not
adequate to remove all fumes and gases.
• The kinds of fumes and gases from the plasma
arc depend on the kind of metal being used, coat-
ings on the metal, and the different processes.
You must be very careful when cutting or weld-
ing any metals which may contain one or more
of the following:
Antimony Chromium Mercury
Arsenic Cobalt Nickel
Barium Copper Selenium
Beryllium Lead Silver
Cadmium Manganese Vanadium
• Always read the Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDS) that should be supplied with the mate-
rial you are using. These MSDSs will give you
the information regarding the kind and amount
of fumes and gases that may be dangerous to
your health.
• For information on how to test for fumes and
gases in your workplace, refer to item 1 in Sub-
section 1.03, Publications in this manual.
• Use special equipment, such as water or down
draft cutting tables, to capture fumes and gases.
• Do not use the plasma torch in an area where
combustible or explosive gases or materials are
located.
• Phosgene, a toxic gas, is generated from the va-
pors of chlorinated solvents and cleansers. Re-
move all sources of these vapors.