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The i
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MicroClean is safe and easy to operate; however, certain precautions must
be followed during its use. To understand all the necessary precautions, you
must read the entire i
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MicroClean manual before operating the unit.
The i
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MicroClean should only be operated by authorized and trained personnel.
IN THIS SECTION
General Safety Requirements. . . . . . . 2
Electrostatic Discharge. . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
• Always follow the guidelines of the governing codes of your local/national
body as a minimum standard for ensuring safety
• Always wear thermal gloves, eye and ear protection (safety glasses and ear plugs)
• Never expose bare skin to CO
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ice
• Never point the nozzle at self or anyone else and always exercise extreme
caution when people are in the blast area
• Never use a wire tie to hold the applicator trigger in the on position. This will
cause damage that will void the warranty
• Never use the blasting unit or hoses for anything other than the intended use
• Never operate in a confined space without an approved ventilation system
• Never operate the unit with guards removed
• Never mask the machine’s ventilation holes
• Never operate a damaged blasting unit
• Never exceed recommended hose or blasting unit pressure levels
• Do not kink the blast hose before, during or after operation
• Never disconnect the air supply hose without first shutting off the source air
and removing the line pressure
• Only Cold Jet trained service technicians are certified to work on electrical components
• Do not operate equipment with electrical parts exposed, jumpered or
rendered inoperable
• Only use dry ice as the cleaning media
• Always turn the application safety on before laying it down or passing it to someone
• Always turn the main power off and remove the applicator control cable before
removing the blast hose
• Always ensure that hoses are securely attached
• Keep hoses and power cord out of forklift traffic areas
• Check hoses and cables for nicks and gouge
SAFETY GUIDELINES