General Information; Notes, Cautions, Warnings; Important Safety Precautions - Firepower FP-18 Service Manual

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1.0 GENERAL

INFORMATION

1.1 Notes, Cautions, Warnings

Throughout this manual, notes, cautions, and warnings are used to

highlight important information. These highlights are categorized as

follows:

An operation, procedure, or background information which

requires additional emphasis or is helpful in efficient opera-

tion of the system.

A procedure which, if not properly followed, may cause dam-

age to the equipment.

A procedure which, if not properly followed, may cause in-

jury to the operator or others in the operating area.

1.2 Important Safety Precautions

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PLASMA ARC

EQUIPMENT CAN BE DANGEROUS AND HAZARD-

OUS TO YOUR HEALTH.

Plasma arc cutting produces intense electric and magnetic

emissions that may interfere with the proper function of car-

diac pacemakers, hearing aids, or other electronic health equip-

ment. Persons who work near plasma arc cutting applica-

tions should consult their medical health professional and the

manufacturer of the health equipment to determine whether a

hazard exists.

To prevent possible injury, read, understand and follow all

warnings, safety precautions and instructions before using

the equipment. Call 1-603-298-5711 or your local distribu-

tor if you have any questions.

GASES AND FUMES

Gases and fumes produced during the plasma cutting process can be

dangerous and hazardous to your health.

• Keep all fumes and gases from the breathing area. Keep your

head out of the welding fume plume.

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NOTE

CAUTION

WARNING

• Use an air-supplied respirator if ventilation is not adequate to

remove all fumes and gases.

• The kinds of fumes and gases from the plasma arc depend on

the kind of metal being used, coatings on the metal, and the

different processes. You must be very careful when cutting or

welding any metals which may contain one or more of the fol-

lowing:

Antimony

Arsenic

Barium

Beryllium

Cadmium

• Always read the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) that should

be supplied with the material you are using. These MSDSs

will give you the information regarding the kind and amount

of fumes and gases that may be dangerous to your health.

• For information on how to test for fumes and gases in your work-

place, refer to item 1 in Subsection 1.3, Publications in this

manual.

• Use special equipment, such as water or down draft cutting

tables, to capture fumes and gases.

• Do not use the plasma torch in an area where combustible or

explosive gases or materials are located.

• Phosgene, a toxic gas, is generated from the vapors of chlori-

nated solvents and cleansers. Remove all sources of these va-

pors.

ELECTRIC SHOCK

Electric Shock can injure or kill. The plasma arc process uses and

produces high voltage electrical energy. This electric energy can cause

severe or fatal shock to the operator or others in the workplace.

• Never touch any parts that are electrically "live" or "hot".

• Wear dry gloves and clothing. Insulate yourself from the work

piece or other parts of the welding circuit.

• Repair or replace all worn or damaged parts.

• Extra care must be taken when the workplace is moist or damp.

• Install and maintain equipment according to NEC code, refer to

item 9 in Subsection 1.3, Publications.

• Disconnect power source before performing any service or re-

pairs.

• Read and follow all the instructions in the Operating Manual.

FIRE AND EXPLOSION

Fire and explosion can be caused by hot slag, sparks, or the plasma

arc.

• Be sure there is no combustible or flammable material in the

workplace. Any material that cannot be removed must be pro-

tected.

• Ventilate all flammable or explosive vapors from the workplace.

• Do not cut or weld on containers that may have held combus-

tibles.

• Provide a fire watch when working in an area where fire haz-

ards may exist.

• Hydrogen gas may be formed and trapped under aluminum

workpieces when they are cut underwater or while using a

water table. DO NOT cut aluminum alloys underwater or on

Chromium

Mercury

Cobalt

Nickel

Copper

Selenium

Lead

Silver

Manganese

Vanadium