Fabricator 141i – Tweco Fabricator 141i Operating Manual User Manual

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Fabricator 141i

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS

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Manual 0-5145

C Ventilation

!

WARNING

Ade quately ventilate welding, heating, and

cutting work areas to prevent accumula-

tion of explosive or toxic concen trations

of gases. Certain combinations of metals,

coatings, and gases generate toxic fumes.

Use respiratory protection equipment in

these circumstances. When welding/brazing,

read and understand the Material Safety Data

Sheet for the welding/brazing alloy.

D Personal Protection
Gas flames produce infrared radiation which may have

a harm ful effect on the skin and especially on the eyes.

Select goggles or a mask with tempered lenses, shaded

4 or darker, to protect your eyes from injury and provide

good visibility of the work.
Always wear protective gloves and flame-resistant clothing

to protect skin and clothing from sparks and slag. Keep

collars, sleeves, and pockets buttoned. DO NOT roll up

sleeves or cuff pants.
When working in a non-welding or cutting environment,

always wear suitable eye protection or face shield.

!

WARNING

Practice the following safety and operation

precautions EVERY TIME you use pressure

regulation equipment. Deviation from the

following safety and operation instructions

can result in fire, explosion, damage to

equipment, or injury to the operator.

E Compressed Gas Cylinders
The Department of Transportation (DOT) approves the

design and manufacture of cylinders that contain gases

used for welding or cutting operations.

1. Place the cylinder (Figure 1-1) where you will

use it. Keep the cylinder in a vertical position.

Secure it to a cart, wall, work bench, post, etc.

Art # A-12127

Figure 1-1: Gas Cylinders

!

WARNING

Cylinders are highly pressurized. Handle

with care. Serious accidents can result from

improper handling or mis use of compressed

gas cylinders DO NOT drop the cylinder,

knock it over, or expose it to excessive heat,

flames or sparks. DO NOT strike it against

other cylinders. Contact your gas supplier

or refer to CGA P-1 “Safe Handling of Com-

pressed Gases in Containers” publication.

NOTE

CGA P-1 publication is available by writing

the Compressed Gas Association, 4221

Walney Road, 5th Floor, Chantilly,VA 20151-

2923

2. Place the valve protection cap on the cylinder

whenever mov ing it, placing it in storage, or not

using it. Never drag or roll cylinders in any way.

Use a suitable hand truck to move cylin ders.

3. Store empty cylinders away from full cylinders.

Mark them “EMPTY” and close the cylinder

valve.

4. NEVER use compressed gas cylinders without

a pressure reducing regulator attached to the

cylinder valve.

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