Tweco Quick Fixed - Manual (Page 5)

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Quick fixed automation series torches
SM-QFTORCH SAFETy INSTRuCTIONS AND WARNINGS
SECTION 1:
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
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WARNING
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH may result if welding and cutting equipment is not properly installed, used and maintained.
Misuse of this equipment and other unsafe practices can be hazardous. The operator, supervisor, and helper must
read and understand the following safety warnings and instructions before installing or using any welding or cutting
equipment.
The welding and cutting process is used in many potentially dangerous environments such as elevated heights, areas
of limited ventilation, close quarters, around water, in hostile environments, etc., and it is important that the operator(s)
are aware of the dangers associated with working in these types of conditions. Be certain that the operator(s) are
trained in safe practices for environments in which they are expected to work and under competent supervision.
It is essential that the operator, supervisor and all other personnel in the work area are aware of the dangers of the
welding or cutting process. Training and proper supervision are important for a safe work place. Keep these instructions
for future use. Additional recommended safety and operating information is referenced in each section.
1.01 Welding Hazards
WARNING
electric shocK can cause injury or
death.
install and maintain equipment in
accordance With the national electrical
code (nfpa 70) and local codes. do not
service or repair equipment With poWer
on. do not operate equipment With
protective insulators or covers removed.
service or repair to equipment must be
done by a qualified repair technician, or
trained personnel only.
1. Do not touch lve electrcal parts.
2. Do not touch an electrode wth bare skn and electrcal
ground at the same tme.
3. Always keep weldng gloves dry and n good condton.
NOTE
Aluminized protective clothing can become part
of the electrical path.
4. Keep oxygen cylnders, chans, wre ropes, cranes, hosts,
and elevators away from any part of the electrcal path.
5. All ground connectons must be checked perodcally
to determne that they are mechancally strong and
electrcally adequate for the requred current.
6. When engaged n alternatng current, weldng or cuttng
under wet condtons or warm surroundngs where
perspraton s a factor, the use of relable automatc
controls for reducng the no-load voltage s recommended
to reduce shock hazard.
7. When the weldng or cuttng process requres values of
open crcut voltages n alternatng current machnes
hgher than 80 volts, and drect current machnes hgher
than 100 volts, means must be provded to prevent the
operator from makng accdental contact wth the hgh
voltage by adequate nsulaton or other means.
8. When weldng s to be suspended for any substantal
length of tme, such as durng lunch or overnght, all
electrodes should be removed from the electrode
holder and the electrode holder carefully located so that
accdental contact cannot occur.
9. The holder must be dsconnected from the power source
when not n use.
10. Never mmerse Mg-Guns, electrode holders, tg torches,
plasma torches, or electrodes n water.
WARNING
smoKe, fumes and gases can be dangerous
to your health.
11. Keep smoke, fumes, and gases from the breathng
area.
12. Fumes from the weldng or cuttng process are of varous
types and strengths, dependng on the knd of base metal
beng worked on. To ensure your safety, do not breathe
these fumes.
13. Ventlaton must be adequate to remove smoke, fumes,
and gases durng the operaton to protect operators and
other personnel n the area.