Section 1 - Safety Precautions - Read Before Using; Symbol Usage; Cooling Equipment Hazards; Additional Hazards For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance - Miller Coolmate 1.3 Owner's Manual

SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – READ BEFORE USING
Protect yourself and others from injury—read, follow, and save these important safety precautions and operating instructions.
1-1.

Symbol Usage

DANGER! – Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury. The possible
hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols or explained
in the text.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury. The possible haz-
ards are shown in the adjoining symbols or explained in
the text.
NOTICE – Indicates statements not related to personal injury.
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Indicates special instructions.
1-2.

Cooling Equipment Hazards

The symbols shown below are used throughout this manual
to call attention to and identify possible hazards. When you
see the symbol, watch out, and follow the related instruc-
tions to avoid the hazard. The safety information given be-
low is only a summary of the more complete safety
information found in the Principal Safety Standards listed in
Section 1-5. Read and follow all Safety Standards.
Only qualified persons should install, operate, maintain,
and repair this equipment. A qualified person is defined as
one who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate,
or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge,
training and experience, has successfully demonstrated the
ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject
matter, the work, or the project and has received safety
training to recognize and avoid the hazards involved.
During operation, keep everybody, especially children,
away.
HOT PARTS can burn.
� Do not touch hot parts bare handed.
� Allow cooling period before working on equipment.
� To handle hot parts, use proper tools and/or wear
heavy, insulated welding gloves and clothing to
prevent burns.
FLYING METAL OR DIRT can injure
eyes.
� Wear approved safety glasses with side shields
even under your welding helmet.
1-3.

Additional Hazards For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance

FALLING EQUIPMENT can injure.
� Use correct procedures and equipment of ad-
equate capacity to lift and support unit.
� If using lift forks to move unit, be sure forks are
long enough to extend beyond opposite side of
unit.
� Keep equipment (cables and cords) away from moving vehicles
when working from an aerial location.
� Follow the guidelines in the Applications Manual for the Revised
NIOSH Lifting Equation (Publication No. 94-110) when manually
lifting heavy parts or equipment.
This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out! ELECTRIC
SHOCK, MOVING PARTS, and HOT PARTS hazards. Consult
symbols and related instructions below for necessary actions to
avoid these hazards.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
Touching live electrical parts can cause fatal
shocks or severe burns. The input power circuit
and machine internal circuits are also live when
power is on. Incorrectly installed or improperly
grounded equipment is a hazard.
� Do not touch live electrical parts.
� Disconnect input power or stop engine before installing or servic-
ing this equipment. Lockout/tagout input power according to
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 (see Safety Standards).
� Properly install, ground, and operate this equipment according to
its Owner's Manual and national, state, and local codes.
� Always verify the supply ground - check and be sure that input
power cord ground wire is properly connected to ground terminal
in disconnect box or that cord plug is connected to a properly
grounded receptacle outlet.
� Keep cords dry, free of oil and grease, and protected from hot met-
al and sparks.
� Frequently inspect input power cord and ground conductor for
damage or bare wiring – replace immediately if damaged – bare
wiring can kill.
� Turn off all equipment when not in use.
� Use only well-maintained equipment. Repair or replace damaged
parts at once. Maintain unit according to manual.
� Keep all panels and covers securely in place.
OVERUSE can cause
OVERHEATING.
� Allow cooling period; follow rated duty cycle.
� Do not block or filter airflow to unit.
READ INSTRUCTIONS.
� Read and follow all labels and the Owner's Manual
carefully before installing, operating, or servicing
unit. Read the safety information at the beginning
of the manual and in each section.
� Use only genuine replacement parts from the manufacturer.
� Perform installation, maintenance, and service according to the
Owner's Manuals, industry standards, and national, state, and lo-
cal codes.
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