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equipment can cause fires and burns. Ensure that your work area is clean and safe for
welding before starting any weld job.
• Do not install or operate unit near combustible surfaces.
• Do not install or operate unit near flammables.
• Do not overload your building’s electrical wiring – be sure the power distribution
system is properly sized, rated, and protected to handle this unit.
• Remove all flammable materials from the welding area. If this is not possible, tightly
cover them with approved covers.
• Do not weld where flying sparks can strike flammable material.
• Protect yourself and others from flying sparks and hot metal.
• Watch for fire and keep a fire extinguisher nearby.
• Do not weld where the atmosphere may contain flammable dust, gas, or liquid
vapors.
• Remove any combustibles, such as butane lighters or matches, from your person
before doing any welding.
• Do not exceed the equipment’s rated capacity.
• Use only correct fuses or circuit breakers. Do not oversize or bypass them.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR ELECTRICAL SHOCK
Touching live electrical parts can cause fatal shocks or severe burns. e input power circuit and
the internal circuits of the Orion welder are live when the power switch is turned on. Additionally
the internal capacitors remain charged for a period of time after the Orion is turned off and/or
power is disconnected. Incorrectly installed or improperly grounded equipment is a hazard. is
device was designed to operate indoors only. Do not operate welder in a wet/damp environment.
Holding the hand pieces connected to the front of the welder is okay and will not generate an
electrical shock.
• Remove personal jewelry before welding (i.e. rings, watches, bracelets, etc).
• Do not touch live electrical parts.
• Wear dry, hole-free insulating gloves and body protection.
• Properly install and ground this equipment according to this manual and national,
state, and local codes.
• Do not weld with wet hands or wet clothing.
• Always verify the supply ground – check and be sure that the input power cord
ground wire is properly connected to a ground terminal in the disconnect box or that
the input power cord plug is connected to a properly grounded receptacle outlet. Do
not remove or bypass the ground prong.
• Keep cords dry, free of oil and grease, and protected from hot metal and sparks.
• Frequently inspect the input power cord and ground conductor for damage or
bare wiring – replace immediately if damaged – bare wiring can kill. Check ground
conductor for continuity.
• Turn off all equipment when not in use.
• Use only well-maintained equipment and repair or replace damaged parts at once.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FLYING SPARKS AND ARC RAYS
It is essential for every person in the immediate work area to wear/utilize proper
Personal Protection Equipment. Arc welding gives off infrared and UV rays that can
burn the retinal tissues within the eyes and cause surface burns to exposed skin,
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