Hypertherm THC ArcGlide - Manual (Page 22)

SC-22 Safety and Compliance
Safety
LASER RADIATION
Exposure to the laser output can result in serious eye injury. Avoid direct eye exposure.
For your convenience and safety, on Hypertherm products that use a laser, one of the following laser radiation labels
has been applied on the product near where the laser beam exits the enclosure. The maximum output (mV),
wavelength emitted (nM) and, if appropriate, the pulse duration is also provided.
Additional laser safety instructions:
• Consult with an expert on local laser regulations.
Laser safety training may be required.
• Do not allow untrained persons to operate the laser.
Lasers can be dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
• Do not look into the laser aperture or beam at any
time.
• Position the laser as instructed to avoid unintentional
eye contact.
• Do not use the laser on reflective workpieces.
• Do not use optical tools to view or reflect the laser
beam.
• Do not disassemble or remove the laser or aperture
cover.
• Modifying the laser or product in any way can
increase the risk of laser radiation.
• Use of adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified in this manual may result
in hazardous laser radiation exposure.
• Do not operate in explosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
• Use only laser parts and accessories that are
recommended or provided by the manufacturer for
your model.
• Repairs and servicing MUST be performed by
qualified personnel.
• Do not remove or deface the laser safety label.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION
1. ANSI Standard Z49.1, Safety in Welding and Cutting,
American Welding Society, 550 LeJeune Road P.O. Box
351020, Miami, FL 33135
2. ANSI Standard Z49.2, Fire Prevention in the Use of Cutting
and Welding Processes, American National Standards Institute
1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018
3. ANSI Standard Z87.1, Safe Practices for Occupation and
Educational Eye and Face Protection, American National
Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018
4. AWS F4.1, Recommended Safe Practices for the Preparation
for Welding and Cutting of Containers and Piping That Have
Held Hazardous Substances, American Welding Society 550
LeJeune Road, P.O. Box 351040, Miami, FL 33135
5. AWS F5.2, Recommended Safe Practices for Plasma Arc
Cutting, American Welding Society 550 LeJeune Road, P.O.
Box 351040, Miami, FL 33135
6. CGA Pamphlet P-1, Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in
Cylinders, Compressed Gas Association 1235 Jefferson Davis
Highway, Arlington, VA 22202
7. CSA Standard W117.2, Code for Safety in Welding and
Cutting, Canadian Standards Association Standard Sales
178 Rexdale Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario M9W 1R3, Canada
8. NFPA Standard 51B, Cutting and Welding Processes,
National Fire Protection Association 470 Atlantic Avenue,
Boston, MA 02210
9. NFPA Standard 70–1978, National Electrical Code, National
Fire Protection Association, 470 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA
02210
10. OSHA, Safety and Health Standards, 29FR 1910 U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402
11. AWS Safety and Health Fact Sheets, American Welding
Society 550 LeJeune Road, P.O. Box 351040, Miami, FL
33135 www.aws.org/technical/facts/