CYLINDERS can explode if damaged.
Shielding gas cylinders contain gas under high
pressure. If damaged, a cylinder can explode. Since
gas cylinders are normally part of the welding process, be sure to
treat them carefully.
Protect compressed gas cylinders from excessive heat,
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mechanical shocks, physical damage, slag, open flames,
sparks, and arcs.
Install cylinders in an upright position by securing to a stationary
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support or cylinder rack to prevent falling or tipping.
Keep cylinders away from any welding or other electrical circuits.
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Never drape a welding torch over a gas cylinder.
1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance
FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard.
Do not install or place unit on, over, or near
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combustible surfaces.
Do not install unit near flammables.
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Do not overload building wiring - be sure power supply system
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is properly sized, rated, and protected to handle this unit.
FALLING UNIT can cause injury.
Use lifting eye to lift unit only, NOT running gear,
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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.
OVERUSE can cause OVERHEATING.
Allow cooling period; follow rated duty cycle.
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Reduce current or reduce duty cycle before starting
to weld again.
Do not block or filter airflow to unit.
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FLYING SPARKS can cause injury.
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Wear a face shield to protect eyes and face.
Shape tungsten electrode only on grinder with
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proper guards in a safe location wearing proper
face, hand, and body protection.
Sparks can cause fires—keep flammables away.
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STATIC (ESD) can damage PC boards.
Put on grounded wrist strap BEFORE handling
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boards or parts.
Use proper static–proof bags and boxes to store, move, or ship
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PC boards.
MOVING PARTS can cause injury.
Keep away from moving parts.
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Keep away from pinch points such as drive rolls.
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WELDING WIRE can cause injury.
Do not press gun trigger until instructed to do so.
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Do not point gun toward any part of the body, other
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people, or any metal when threading welding wire.
Never allow a welding electrode to touch any cylinder.
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Never weld on a pressurized cylinder—explosion will result.
Use only correct shielding gas cylinders, regulators, hoses, and
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fittings designed for the specific application; maintain them and
associated parts in good condition.
Turn face away from valve outlet when opening cylinder valve.
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Keep protective cap in place over valve except when cylinder is
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in use or connected for use.
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Use the right equipment, correct procedures, and sufficient
number of persons to lift and move cylinders.
Read and follow instructions on compressed gas cylinders,
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associated equipment, and Compressed Gas Association
(CGA) publication P–1 listed in Safety Standards.
MOVING PARTS can cause injury.
Keep away from moving parts such as fans.
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Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards closed
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and securely in place.
Have only qualified persons remove doors, panels, covers, or
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guards for maintenance as necessary.
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Reinstall doors, panels, covers, or guards when maintenance is
finished and before reconnecting input power.
READ INSTRUCTIONS.
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Read Owner's Manual before using or servicing
unit.
Use only genuine replacement parts from the manufacturer.
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H.F. RADIATION can cause interference.
High–frequency (H.F.) can interfere with radio
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navigation, safety services, computers, and
communications equipment.
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Have only qualified persons familiar with electronic equipment
perform this installation.
The user is responsible for having a qualified electrician
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promptly correct any interference problem resulting from the
installation.
If notified by the FCC about interference, stop using the
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equipment at once.
Have the installation regularly checked and maintained.
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Keep high–frequency source doors and panels tightly shut, keep
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spark gaps at correct setting, and use grounding and shielding
to minimize the possibility of interference.
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