SAFETY
CYLINDER
MAY
EXPLODE
IF DAMAGED.
Use only compressed
gas cylinders containing the correct shielding gas for the process used and properly operating regulators
designed for the gas and pressure used All hoses, fittings, etc should be suitable for the application and maintained
in good
condition.
7 b. Always keep cylinders in an upright position securely chained to an undercarriage or fixed support
Cylinders should be located:
• Away from areas where they may be struck or subjected to physical damage
• A safe distance from arc welding or cutting operations and any other source of heat, sparks, or flame
Never allow the electrode, electrode stinger or any Other electrically "hot' parts to touch a cylinder
7 e. Keep your head and face away from the cylinder valve outlet when opening the cylinder valve.
Valve protection caps should always be in place and hand tight except when the cylinder is in use or connected for use
Read and follow the instructions on compressed
gas cylinders, associated equipment, and CGA publication P-l, "Precautions
for Safe Handling Of Compressed
Gases in Cylinders," available from the Compressed Gas Association,
14501 George Carter
way Chantilly, VA 20151
FOR
ELECTRICALLY
POWERED
EQUIPMENT.
8.a. Turn off the power using the disconnect switch at the fuse box before working on the equipment
8b.
Install equipment in accordance
with the U.S. National Electrical
Code, all local codes and the manufacturer's
recommenda
tions.
8.c. Ground the equipment following the U.S National Electrical Code and the manufacturer's
recommendations
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