Safety - Cold Jet i3 MICROCLEAN 2 Manual

Safety

General Safety Guidelines
This machine is designed to comply with international design standards and the European
Machinery Directives. Therefore, using the machine does not pose a risk to the operator when the
instructions in this manual are followed carefully. However, certain precautions must be followed
during its use. To understand all the necessary precautions, the machine operator must read the
entire manual before operating or performing maintenance on the machine.
Operation and maintenance should only be performed by authorized and trained personnel. Below
are some basic safety guidelines:
Follow local governing codes to ensure a minimum standard of safety.
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Wear protective gloves, eye protection, and hearing protection.
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Operate the machine in a well-ventilated work area.
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Follow the prescribed maintenance schedule (see "Maintenance" on page <?>).
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Start up and shut down the machine according to the instructions in this manual.
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Do not operate a machine that is damaged or in disrepair.
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Do not store objects on top of machine.
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CO Safety
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This machine uses dry ice (CO
coming into direct contact with dry ice as it may cause severe tissue damage.
Study the material safety data sheet (MSDS) of dry ice (CO
follow all the recommendations and guidelines listed therein.
Operate the blaster in a well-ventilated work area. The effects of CO
the effects of oxygen deficiency. Therefore, CO
breathing and discomfort while higher concentrations may cause unconsciousness, suffocation or
respiratory arrest. The legal exposure limit set by OSHA is a 0.5% average over an 8-hour workday
and the acute (15 minute) exposure limit set is 3.0%.
Always use a CO monitoring/alarm system when working with machinery that emits CO
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confined room/space.
Electrostatic Discharge
Dry ice blasting may create electrostatic discharges. This machine is fitted with effective electrostatic
dischargers to prevent injury or damage. Also, the machine must be plugged into a properly
grounded electrical outlet.
It is recommended to avoid operating the machine near explosive or flammable material. Also,
use a plastic scooper when handling dry ice pellets on the DX model to eliminate any electrostatic
discharge.
in solid form). The temperature of dry ice is -109°F (-78.9°C). Avoid
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concentrations at 3-5% causes headaches, fast
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