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SWP Welder Oxy-Fuel Gas AS563
SWP Welder Oxy-Fuel Gas AS563
Madurai IRD
Welding
DO NOT use this equipment unless you have been instructed
in its safe use and operation and have been given permission
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Welding goggles must be worn at all Long and loose hair must be Oil free leather gloves must be worn.
times in work areas. contained.
Sturdy footwear must be worn at all Close fitting/protective clothing must Rings and jewellery must not be
times in work areas. be worn. worn.
Ensure the unit is fitted with working flashback When oxygen gauges read zero, unscrew regulator-
arresters. adjusting knob.
Ensure work return earth cables make firm contact to Close oxygen blowpipe valve.
provide a good electrical connection.
Turn off acetylene cylinder valve.
PRESSURE SETTING
Open acetylene blowpipe valve and release gas.
Check that the oxygen and acetylene regulator
adjusting knobs are loose. When acetylene gauges read zero, release regulator
Check that both blowpipe valves are closed. adjusting knob.
Purge and check for constant oxygen gas flow: Switch off the fume extraction unit.
- Open the oxygen blowpipe valve for 2 seconds
Leave the work area in a safe, clean and tidy state.
and check the delivery gauge.
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
- If necessary re-adjust the oxygen regulator to
Burns. Radiation damage to eyes.
achieve a 70kPa pressure.
- Close the oxygen blowpipe valve. Flying sparks. Combustible materials.
Purge and check for constant acetylene gas flow: Fumes. Explosion by gas leakage.