THERMACUT EX-TRACK - Risk of Fire; Risk of Burn Injury

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Operator Manual, Revision T-1 15
2. Replace hoses that are showing signs of cracking, leaking, and damage caused by sparks,
heat, open flame, crushed etc.
3. When installing hoses, do not over tighten the fitting.
4. Exercise care when using/transporting hoses.
5. Do not drag the hoses when moving the system.
6. Perform Periodic safety checks to confirm the condition of the hoses, as a minimum the hoses
should be free from signs of damage, age related wear/cracking with no gas leaks from the
hoses or fittings.
7. Where possible use the minimum length of hose between the gas supply point and the
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, this reduces the risk of excess hose being damaged or causing a trip hazard. A
shorter hose may improve gas flow.
1.2.5. Risk of fire
Prior to cutting, survey the work area and assess the risk of fire. The cutting processes
generate as a minimum hot molten metal and sparks. You are responsible for your own safety
as well as others.
1. The work area should be free from flammable liquids, gases, vapors and other combustible/
flammable materials, ensure that suitable fire extinguishers for use on: Gas/Electrical/Hot
metal fires are suitably located, locate fire buckets with sand/water as necessary.
2. Allow the parent material, profile cut parts and scrap time to cool down before moving them.
3. Never cut in to sealed or open canisters/containers that have been used for gases or
flammable products.
1.2.6. Risk of burn injury
Observe the safety precautions to avoid the risk of a burn injury. The oxy fuel and plasma
cutting processes generate as a minimum hot molten metal, sparks and radiation, the effects
can occur both during and after the cutting process.
1. Do not cut near flammable liquids, gases, vapors or other combustible/flammable materials.
Remove flammable materials from the work area, flying sparks are a source of ignition
2. Never cut into sealed or open canisters/containers that have been used for gases or
flammable products.
3. Do not keep lighters or matches on your person.
4. When operating the EX-TRACK
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system, maintain a safe distance from the torch.
5. To minimize the risk of injury, the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment must be worn.