Tweco HMC-410 Robotic Interface Kit - Manual (Page 5)

ARC WELDING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
Instruction 830001
May 8, 1996 2-3
STEAM AND PRESSURIZED HOT
COOLANT can burn face, eyes, and skin.
The coolant in the radiator can be very hot and under
pressure.
1. Do not remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Allow engine to
cool.
2. Wear gloves and put a rag over cap area when removing cap.
3. Allow pressure to escape before completely removing cap.
PRINCIPAL SAFETY STANDARDS
Safety in Welding and Cutting, ANSI Standard Z49.1, from American
Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd., Miami, FL 33126.
Safety and Health Standards, OSHA 29 CFR 1910, from Superinten-
dent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
D.C. 20402.
Recommended Safe Practices for the Preparation for Welding and
Cutting of Containers That Have Held Hazardous Substances, Amer-
ican Welding Society Standard AWS F4.1, from American Welding
Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd., Miami, FL 33126.
National Electrical Code, NFPA Standard 70, from National Fire Pro-
tection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, CGA Pamphlet
P-1, from Compressed Gas Association, 1235 Jefferson Davis High-
way, 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.
Safe Practices for Occupation and Educational Eye and Face Protec-
tion, ANSI Standard Z87.1, from American National Standards Insti-
tute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018.
Cutting and Welding Processes, NFPA Standard 51B, from National
Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
SPARKS can cause BATTERY GASES
TO EXPLODE; BATTERY ACID can burn
eyes and skin.
Batteries contain acid and generate explosive
gases.
1. Always wear a face shield when working on a battery.
2. Stop engine before disconnecting or connecting battery cables.
3. Do not allow tools to cause sparks when working on a battery.
4. Do not use welder to charge batteries or jump start vehicles.
MOVING PARTS can cause injury.
Moving parts, such as fans, rotors, and
belts can cut fingers and hands and catch
loose clothing.
1. Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards closed and securely
in place.
2. Stop engine before installing or connecting unit.
3. Have only qualified people remove guards or covers for mainte-
nance and troubleshooting as necessary.
4. To prevent accidental starting during servicing, disconnect nega-
tive (-) battery cable from battery.
ENGINE FUEL can cause fire or
explosion.
Engine fuel is highly flammable.
1. Stop engine before checking or adding fuel.
2. Do not add fuel while smoking or if unit is near any sparks or open
flames.
3. Allow engine to cool before fueling. If possible, check and add
fuel to cold engine before beginning job.
4. Do not overfill tank — allow room for fuel to expand.
NOTE: Considerations About Welding And The Effects Of Low Frequency Electric And Magnetic Fields
The following is a quotation from the General Conclusions Section of the U.S. Congress, Office of Technology Assessment, Biological Effects of
Power Frequency Electric & Magnetic Fields — Background Paper, OTA-BP-E-63 (Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office, May
1989): “... there is now a very large volume of scientific findings based on experiments at the cellular level and from studies with animals and peo-
ple which clearly establish that low frequency magnetic fields can interact with, and produce changes in, biological systems. While most of this
work is of very high quality, the results are complex. Current scientific understanding does not yet allow us to interpret the evidence in a single co-
herent framework. Even more frustrating, it does not yet allow us to draw definite conclusions about questions of possible risk or to offer clear sci-
ence-based advice on strategies to minimize or avoid potential risks.”
To reduce magnetic fields in the workplace, use the following procedures:
About Pacemakers:
The above procedures are among those also normally recommended for pacemaker wearers. Consult your doctor for complete information.
1. Keep cables close together by twisting or taping them.
2. Arrange cables to one side and away from the operator. 3. Do not coil or drape cables around the body.
4. Keep welding power source and cables as far away from body as
practical.
WARNING: This product, when used for welding or cutting, produces fumes or gases which contain chemicals known to the State of
California to cause birth defects and, in some cases, cancer. (California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.5 et seq.)