Campbell Hausfeld WG2040, WG3000, WG2045, WG2044 manual Additional Safety Standards

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Model WG2040, WG2044, WG2045, WG3000

General Safety

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sparks and heat do not cause flames in hidden areas, cracks, etc.

Fire hazard! Do not ! WARNING weld on containers

or pipes that contain or have contained flammable materials or gaseous or liquid combustibles.

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Arc welding closed cylinders or containers such as tanks or drums can cause explosion if not properly vented!

Verify that any cylinder or container to be welded has an adequate ventilation hole, so that expanding gases can be released.

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Do not breathe fumes produced by arc welding operation. These fumes are dangerous. If welding area cannot be adequately ventilated, be sure to use an air-supplied respirator.

●Keep head and face out of welding fumes.

●Extremely toxic fumes are created when galvanized or cadmium plated metals or metals which contain zinc, mercury or beryllium are heated. Complete the following precautions before performing electric arc welding operations on these metals:

a.Remove coating from base metal.

b.Make sure welding area is well ventilated.

c.Use an air-supplied respirator.

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The electromagnetic field generated during arc welding may interfere with the operation of various electrical and

●Never wrap arc welder cables around the body.

●Always position wire gun and work leads on the same side of the body.

●Exposure to electromagnetic fields during welding may have other health effects which are not known.

Always be sure welding area is

secure and free of hazards (sparks, flames, glowing metal or slag) prior to leaving. Be sure equipment is turned off and excess wire is cut off. Be sure cables are loosely coiled and out of the way. Be sure all metal and slag has cooled.

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Cylinders can explode if damaged. Shielding 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 and arcs.

●Install and secure cylinders in an upright position by chaining them to stationary support or equipment cylinder rack to prevent falling or tipping.

●Keep cylinders away from any welding or other electrical circuits.

●Never allow a welding electrode to touch any cylinder.

●Use only correct shielding gas cylinders, regulators, hoses and fittings designed for the specific application; maintain all parts properly.

●Turn face away from valve outlet when opening cylinder valve.

●Keep protective cap in place over valve except when cylinder is in use or connected for use.

Never use

!DANGER flammable gasses with MIG welders. Only inert or non- flammable gasses such as carbon dioxide, argon, helium or mixtures of one or more of these gasses are suitable for MIG welding.

Never lift cylinders off the ground by

their valves or caps or with chains or slings.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY STANDARDS

ANSI Standard Z49.1 from American

Welding Society, 550 N.W. Le June Rd. Miami, FL 33126

Safety and Health Standards

OSHA 29 CFR 1910, from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402

National Electrical Code

NFPA Standard 70, from National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269

Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders

CGA Pamphlet P-1, from Compressed Gas Association, 1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 501, Arlington, VA 22202

Code for Safety in Welding and Cutting

CSA Standard W117.2, from Canadian Standards Association, Standards Sales, 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3

Cutting And Welding Processes

NFPA Standard 51B, from National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269

Safe Practices For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Protection

ANSI Standard Z87.1, from American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018

electronic devices such as cardiac pacemakers. Persons using such devices should consult with their physician prior to performing any electric arc welding operations.

●Route wire gun and work cables together and secure with tape when possible.

●Read and follow instructions on compressed gas cylinders, associated equipment, and CGA publication P-1 listed in Safety Standards.

MANUAL

Refer to Material Safety Data Sheets and manufacturers instructions for metals, wire, coatings and cleaners.

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