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Compressed 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, mechanical shocks, physical damage, slag, open flames, sparks, and arcs.
Install cylinders in an upright position by securing to a stationary support or cylinder rack to prevent falling or tipping.
Keep cylinders away from any welding or other electrical circuits.
Never drape a welding torch over a gas cylinder.
Never allow a welding electrode to touch any cylinder.
Never weld on a pressurized cylinder − explosion will result.
Use only correct compressed gas cylinders, regulators, hoses, and fittings designed for the specific application; maintain them and
associated parts in good condition.
Turn face away from valve outlet when opening cylinder valve. Do not stand in front of or behind the regulator when opening the
valve.
Keep protective cap in place over valve except when cylinder is in use or connected for use.
Use the right equipment, correct procedures, and sufficient number of persons to lift and move cylinders.
Read and follow instructions on compressed gas cylinders, associated equipment, and Compressed Gas Association (CGA) publication
P-1 listed in Safety Standards.
1.3 Additional Symbols for Installation, Operation, And Maintenance
Do not install or place unit on, over, or near combustible surfaces.
Do not install unit near flammables.
Do not overload building wiring − be sure power supply system is properly sized, rated, and protected to handle this unit.
Use lifting eye to lift unit only, NOT running gear, gas cylinders, or any other accessories.
Use equipment of adequate capacity to lift and support unit.
If using lift forks to move unit, be sure forks are long enough to extend beyond opposite side of unit.
Keep equipment (cables and cords) away from moving vehicles when working from an aerial location.
Follow the guidelines in the Applications Manual for the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation (Publication No. 94−110) when manually
lifting heavy parts or equipment.
Allow cooling period; follow rated duty cycle.
Reduce current or reduce duty cycle before starting to weld again.
Do not block or filter airflow to unit.
Wear a face shield to protect eyes and face.
Shape tungsten electrode only on grinder with proper guards in a safe location wearing proper face, hand, and body protection.
Sparks can cause fires — keep flammables away.
Put on grounded wrist strap BEFORE handling boards or parts.
Use proper static-proof bags and boxes to store, move, or ship PC boards.
CYLINDERS can explode if damaged.
FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard.
FALLING EQUIPMENT can injure.
OVERUSE can cause OVERHEATING
FLYING SPARKS can injure.
STATIC (ESD) can damage PC boards.
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