Electric Shock Can Kill - HTP Revolution 2500 Manual

- If you develop eye, nose, or throat irritation during welding, stop welding immediately. This is an
indication that ventilation is not adequate. Do not continue to weld until ventilation is improved.

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL.

Exposed, electrically hot conductors, other bare metal in the welding circuit, or ungrounded,
electrically hot equipment can fatally shock a person whose body becomes a conductor. Do not
stand, sit, lie, lean on, or touch a wet surface when welding.
- Disconnect the power supply before working on the welding machine.
- Do not work with deteriorated or damaged cables.
- Frequently inspect cables for wear, cracks, and damage. Replace those with excessively worn
insulation to avoid a possible lethal shock from bared cable.
- Do not touch bare electrical parts.
- Ensure that all of the panels covering the welding machine are firmly secured in place when the
machine is connected to the power supply.
- Insulate yourself from the workbench and from the floor (ground); use insulating footwear and
gloves.
- Keep gloves, footwear, clothes, the work area, and the welding equipment clean and dry.
- Check the machine power cable frequently; the power cable must be free from damage to the
insulation. BARE CABLES ARE DANGEROUS. Do not use the machine if the power cable is
damaged; a damaged power cable must be replaced immediately.
- If it is necessary to open the machine, first disconnect the power supply and then wait Five (5)
Minutes to allow the capacitors to discharge. Failure to take this precaution may expose you to the
dangerous risk of electric shock.
Noise can damage your hearing. Protect yourself suitably to avoid hearing damage.
The welding arc can cause burns. Keep the tip of the welding gun/torch far from your body and
from other persons.
For more information, refer to the following standards and comply as applicable.
1) ANSI Standard Z49.1 SAFETY IN WELDING AND CUTTING, obtainable from the American
National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018.
2) ANSI Standard Z87.1 SAFE PRACTICE FOR OCCUPATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL EYE
AND FACE PROTECTION, obtainable from the American National Standards Institute, 1430
Broadway, New York, NY 10018.
3) AWS Standard A6.0 WELDING AND CUTTING CONTAINERS WHICH HAVE HELD
COMBUSTIBLES, obtainable from the American Welding Society, 2051 NW 7th St., Miami, FL
33125.
4) NFPA Standard 51 OXYGEN-FUEL GAS SYSTEMS FOR WELDING AND CUTTING,
obtainable from the National Fire Protection Association, 470 Atlantic Ave., Boston, MA 02210.
5) NFPA Standard 51B CUTTING AND WELDING PROCESSES, obtainable from the National
Fire Protection Association, 470 Atlantic Ave., Boston, MA 02210.
6) CGA Pamphlet P-1 SAFE HANDLING OF COMPRESSED GASES IN CYLINDERS,
obtainable from the Compressed Gas Association, 500 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10036.
7) OSHA Standard 29 CFR, Part 1910, Subpart Q, WELDING, CUTTING, AND BRAZING.