Static electricity can damage circuit boards, Compressed gas equipment safety, Grounding safety – Hypertherm MicroEDGE Pro Shape Cutting Control Rev.2 User Manual

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Hypertherm

Safety

03/10

Work cable Attach the work cable securely to the

workpiece or the work table with good metal-to-metal

contact. Do not connect it to the piece that will fall

away when the cut is complete.

Work table Connect the work table to an earth

ground, in accordance with appropriate national and

local electrical codes.

Input power
•   Be sure to connect the power cord ground wire to the 

ground in the disconnect box.

•   If installation of the plasma system involves connecting 

the power cord to the power supply, be sure to

connect the power cord ground wire properly.

•   Place the power cord’s ground wire on the stud first, 

then place any other ground wires on top of the power

cord ground. Fasten the retaining nut tightly.

•   Tighten all electrical connections to avoid excessive 

heating.

gRoUNDINg SAfEty

StAtIC ELECtRICIty CAN DAMAgE CIRCUIt BoARDS

Use proper precautions when handling printed circuit boards:

•   Store PC boards in anti-static containers.
•   Wear a grounded wrist strap when handling PC boards.

CoMPRESSED gAS EqUIPMENt

SAfEty

•   Never lubricate cylinder valves or regulators with oil 

or grease.

•   Use only correct gas cylinders, regulators, hoses and 

fittings designed for the specific application.

•   Maintain all compressed gas equipment and 

associated parts in good condition.

•   Label and color-code all gas hoses to identify the type 

of gas in each hose. Consult applicable national and

local codes.

gAS CyLINDERS CAN

ExPLoDE If DAMAgED

Gas cylinders contain gas under high pressure.

If damaged, a cylinder can explode.
•   Handle and use compressed gas cylinders in 

accordance with applicable national and local codes.

•   Never use a cylinder that is not upright and secured 

in place.

•   Keep the protective cap in place over valve except 

when the cylinder is in use or connected for use.

•   Never allow electrical contact between the plasma arc 

and a cylinder.

•   Never expose cylinders to excessive heat, sparks, slag 

or open flame.

•   Never use a hammer, wrench or other tool to open a 

stuck cylinder valve.

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