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1 SAFETY
4. To prevent accidental starting of equipment during service, disconnect negative (-) battery cable
from battery.
5. Keep hands, hair, loose clothing and tools away from moving parts.
6. Reinstall panels or covers and close doors when service is finished and before starting engine.
WARNING!
FALLING EQUIPMENT CAN INJURE
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Only use lifting eye to lift unit. Do NOT use running gear, gas cylinders or any other
accessories.
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Use equipment of adequate capacity to lift and support unit.
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If using lift forks to move unit, be sure forks are long enough to extend beyond opposite side
of unit.
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Keep cables and cords away from moving vehicles when working from an aerial location.
WARNING!
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
Faulty or improperly maintained equipment can cause injury or death. Therefore:
1. Always have qualified personnel perform the installation, troubleshooting and maintenance
work. Do not perform any electrical work unless you are qualified to perform such work.
2. Before performing any maintenance work inside a power source, disconnect the power
source from the incoming electrical power.
3. Maintain cables, earthing wire, connections, power cord and power supply in safe working
order. Do not operate any equipment in faulty condition.
4. Do not abuse any equipment or accessories. Keep equipment away from heat sources such
as furnaces, wet conditions such as water puddles, oil or grease, corrosive atmospheres
and inclement weather.
5. Keep all safety devices and cabinet covers in position and in good repair.
6. Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Do not modify it in any manner.
CAUTION!
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION
For more information on safe practices for electric arc welding and cutting equipment,
ask your supplier for a copy of "Precautions and Safe Practices for Arc Welding,
Cutting and Gouging," Form 52-529.
The following publications are recommended:
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ANSI/ASC Z49.1 - "Safety in Welding and Cutting"
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AWS C5.5 - "Recommended Practices for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding"
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AWS C5.6 - "Recommended Practices for Gas Metal Arc welding"
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AWS SP - "Safe practices" - Reprint, Welding Handbook
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ANSI/AWS F4.1 - "Recommended Safe Practices for Welding and Cutting of Containers
That Have Held Hazardous Substances"
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OSHA 29 CFR 1910 - "Safety and health standards"
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CSA W117.2 - "Code for safety in welding and cutting"
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NFPA Standard 51B, "Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work"
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CGA Standard P-1, "Precautions for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders"
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ANSI Z87.1, "Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices"
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