Chapter 6. Safety Measures - gala gar GAR CUT 550 Manual Técnico De Instrucciones

CHAPTER 6. SAFETY MEASURES.

The use of electrical plasma cutting equipment requires a maximum amount of responsibility with
respect to their use and maintenance. Carefully read this safety manual. The correct use of the equipment will
depend on this.
• Make sure that the part to be cut makes perfect electrical contact with the equipment earth.
• During any maintenance operations or when dismantling any element from the inside of the machine, this
must be disconnected from the electricity supply.
• Do not touch the equipment switches when carrying out a cutting operation.
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Never lean directly on the work part. We will always work with protection gloves.
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Any work on the plasma cutting torches will be done with the equipment disconnected (OFF Position (O) on
the ON/OFF switch). Do not touch the electrically active parts (torch, earth clamp, etc.) with your bare
hand.
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In benefit of your safety and that of others, remember that:
ANY PRECAUTION MAY BE INSUFFICIENT!
The cutting equipment referred to in this manual are electrical. It is important
therefore to observe the following safety measures.
• Any work on the equipment must only be carried out by specialists.
• The equipment must be connected to the earth connection and this must always
be effective.
• The equipment must not be located in a damp place.
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Do not use the equipment if the earth cables or cutting torch are damaged. Use
original spares.
The part to be cut should be cleaned from possible grease or solvents as
these may decompose during the cutting process giving off fumes which could be
very toxic. This can also occur with those materials which have some kind of surface
coating (zinc-plated, galvanised, etc.). Avoid inhaling the fumes given off in the
process at all times. Protect yourself from the fumes and metal dust which can be
given off. Use quality approved anti-fume goggles. Work with this equipment must
be carried out in places or working posts where there is suitable air renewal. If
cutting processes are carried out in closed places the use of suitable fume extractors
is recommended.
In cutting processes, the electric arc formed gives off infrared and ultraviolet
type radiations, which are harmful for the eyes and skin, so these areas must be
suitably protected with gloves and suitable clothing. The eyes must be protected with
a quality approved protection system with a protection index of at least 11. With
electric arc cutting machines use protection goggles. Always use quality approved
protection elements. Never use contact lenses. They may adhere to the cornea due
to the great heat given off during the process. Bear in mind that the arc is
considered to be dangerous within a 15-metre radius.
Cast material projections are given off during the cutting process so due
precautions must be taken. There must be a fire-extinguisher near to the working
area. Do not keep inflammable material or explosives near to the working post.
Prevent fire caused by sparks or slag. Use quality approved footwear for this type of
operations. A high noise level occurs in the electric plasma cutting processes. Thus,
the use of officially approved acoustic protection means is recommended.
Never direct the path of the plasma cutting torch towards people. The danger exists
of activating the system.
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