Tweco Raider 10,000 Pro - Manual (Page 7)

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• Install and maintain equipment according to NEC
code, refer to item 4 in Subsection 1.03,
Publications.
• Disconnect power source before performing any
service or repairs.
• Read and follow all the instructions in the Operating
Manual.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Fire and explosion can be caused by hot slag, sparks, or
the arc weld.
• Be sure there is no combustible or flammable
material in the workplace. Any material that cannot
be removed must be protected.
• Ventilate all flammable or explosive vapors from the
workplace.
• Do not cut or weld on containers that may have held
combustibles.
• Provide a fire watch when working in an area where
fire hazards may exist.
• Hydrogen gas may be formed and trapped under
aluminum workpieces when they are cut underwater
or while using a water table. DO NOT cut
aluminum alloys underwater or on a water table
unless the hydrogen gas can be eliminated or
dissipated. Trapped hydrogen gas that is ignited
will cause an explosion.
NOISE
Noise can cause permanent hearing loss. Arc
welding/cutting processes can cause noise levels to
exceed safe limits. You must protect your ears from loud
noise to prevent permanent loss of hearing.
• To protect your hearing from loud noise, wear
protective ear plugs and/or ear muffs. Protect others
in the workplace.
• Noise levels should be measured to be sure the
decibels (sound) do not exceed safe levels.
• For information on how to test for noise, see item 1 in
Subsection 1.03, Publications, in this manual.
ARC WELDING RAYS
Arc Welding/Cutting Rays can injure your eyes and burn
your skin. The arc welding/cutting process produces very
bright ultra violet and infra red light. These arc rays will
damage your eyes and burn your skin if you are not
properly protected.
• To protect your eyes, always wear a welding helmet
or shield. Also always wear safety glasses with side
shields, goggles or other protective eye wear.
• Wear welding gloves and suitable clothing to protect
your skin from the arc rays and sparks.
• Keep helmet and safety glasses in good condition.
Replace lenses when cracked, chipped or dirty.
• Protect others in the work area from the arc rays. Use
protective booths, screens or shields.
• Use the shade of lens as recommended in Subsection
1.03, item 4.
1.03 Publications
Refer to the following standards or their latest revisions
for more information:
1. OSHA, SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS,
29CFR 1910, obtainable from the Superintendent of
Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C. 20402
2. ANSI Standard Z49.1, SAFETY IN WELDING AND
CUTTING, obtainable from the American Welding
Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami, FL 33126
3. NIOSH, SAFETY AND HEALTH IN ARC
WELDING AND GAS WELDING AND CUTTING,
obtainable from the Superintendent of Documents,
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
20402
4. ANSI Standard Z87.1, SAFE PRACTICES FOR
OCCUPATION AND EDUCATIONAL EYE AND
FACE PROTECTION, obtainable from American
National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New
York, NY 10018
5. ANSI Standard Z41.1, STANDARD FOR MEN’S
SAFETY-TOE FOOTWEAR, obtainable from the
American National Standards Institute, 1430
Broadway, New York, NY 10018
6. ANSI Standard Z49.2, FIRE PREVENTION IN THE
USE OF CUTTING AND WELDING PROCESSES,
obtainable from American National Standards
Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018
7. AWS Standard A6.0, WELDING AND CUTTING
CONTAINERS WHICH HAVE HELD
COMBUSTIBLES, obtainable from American
Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami, FL
33126
8. NFPA Standard 51, OXYGEN-FUEL GAS SYSTEMS
FOR WELDING, CUTTING AND ALLIED
PROCESSES, obtainable from the National Fire
Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy,
MA 02269
GENERAL INFORMATION