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AIR N ARC
®
150 SERIES
SECTION 1: SAFETY
Vanair Manufacturing, Inc.
vanair.com • 800-526-8817
1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
The products provided by Vanair
®
Manufacturing, Inc., are designed and
manufactured for safe operation and
maintenance. However, it is ultimately the
responsibility of the users and maintainers
for safe use of this equipment. Part of this
responsibility is to read and be familiar with
the contents of this manual before operation
or performing maintenance actions.
1.2 DANGERS, WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS, AND NOTES
1.3 INTERNATIONAL SAFETY
SYMBOL
The symbols shown and defined in
Section
1: Safety
are used throughout this manual to
call attention to and identify possible
hazards.
The international warning symbol shown
above is used on all decals, labels and signs
that concern information pertaining to bodily
harm. When you see the international
warning symbol,
pay extremely careful
attention
, and follow the given instructions
or indications to avoid any possible hazard.
1.4 ARC WELDING HAZARDS
1.4.1
ELECTRICAL SHOCK CAN KILL
Touching live electrical parts
can cause fatal shocks or
severe burns. The electrode
and work circuit are
electrically live whenever
the output is on. The input
IMPORTANT
It is mandatory that all operators read this
manual before operating or servicing the
Air N Arc 150 Series All-In-One Power
System. Failure to do so could result in
death, bodily injury or damage to
equipment.
DANGER
Identifies actions or conditions which
will cause death, severe injury,
equipment damage or destructive
malfunctions.
WARNING
Identifies actions or conditions which
may cause death, severe injury,
equipment damage or destructive
malfunctions.
CAUTION
Identifies actions or conditions which
will or can cause injuries, equipment
damage or malfunctions.
NOTE
Additional information (or existing
information) which should be brought to
the attention of operators/maintainers
affecting safety, operation, maintenance,
or warranty requirements.
SECTION 1:
SAFETY
