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• Do NOT use water injection plasma torches.
• Contact your aluminum supplier for additional safety information regarding hazards associated
with these alloys.
EXPLOSION AND FIRE HAZARD.
Ordinary materials can explode and burn in the presence of oxygen.
• Keep all equipment clean and in good operating condition. All hoses and cables should be
inspected regularly & replaced if necessary.
• Keep entire work area free from oil, grease, and other combustibles.
• Do not purge lines close to an ignition source (i.e., flame or cigarette), towards a person, or near
clothing.
• All parts used to repair oxygen systems MUST BE OIL FREE.
• Never use oxygen as a substitute for compressed air to “dust” clothing or pressure test.
• Never allow oil, grease, or hydrocarbons to come in contact with oxygen gas equipment. Gas
regulators do not require lubrication.
• Never use compressed air for blowing out oxygen gas passages. Compressed air contains oil that
can burn.
• Always refer to oxygen by its proper name - Oxygen. Never call oxygen “air” which could be
confused with compressed air.
EXPLOSION AND FIRE HAZARD.
Fuel gases can explode and burn, causing severe injury and death.
• Do not purge lines close to an ignition source (i.e., flame or cigarette), towards a person, or near
clothing.
• Ventilate any work areas that might accumulate leaking fuel gas.
• Isolate cutting area to protect yourself and others from heat, flame, sparks, and hot slag.
• Personnel should be aware of fuel gas being used and its characteristics.
TOXIC FUME HAZARD.
The oxy-fuel cutting process produces toxic gas containing carbon deposits.
The plasma cutting process can produce poisonous fumes and toxic gases. Certain chlorinated
solvents decompose and form phosgene gas when exposed to ultraviolet radiation.
• Do NOT breathe in fumes.
• Keep cutting area well ventilated.
• Wear proper breathing apparatus when ventilation is not adequate.
• If the cutting process is active for extended periods of time, a fume removal system is
recommended. Ensure it is installed and maintained properly.
• Do not cut metal or painted metals containing zinc, lead, cadmium or beryllium unless fume
removal equipment is installed and operating properly.