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FRED Welding fume extractor

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Picture of FRED Welding fume extractor in the fablab

Model Diversitech FRED SR-01
Room Metalworking Room
Work envelope/max capacity N/A
Link to manual
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Trainer(s) Graeson Fehr, Bruce McMurrich
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Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Safe Work Procedure
Consumables N/A
Software this machine has no software listed
Equipment type tool
Metalworking Room Precautions apply   

You will be working in the Metalworking Room . In order to keep safe from hazards created by you or other workers using any of the tools in this room, the following precautions apply in addition to any other precautions:

Housekeeping

FRED is used when welding to protect the user and bystanders from welding fumes. Welders must also wear a P100 respirator when welding. It is not designed to protect against extremely toxic materials like metals with cadmium or lead.

  1. Check leads for damage. Ensure it is plugged in to power and that the compressed air line is connected, and the air turned on.
  2. Use the switch to turn on power.
  3. Position the end 12-20" from the source of fumes or dust. Do not extend the arm completely horizontally, as it increases the risk that sparks can travel all the way into the unit and start a fire.
  4. Turn off FRED once finished working. It will begin a filter cleaning cycle; do not turn FRED on again before the cycle has completed.


If you find evidence of smouldering or fire in the FRED, unplug power and air and pull the unit out of the large double doors to the outside of the building. Undo the two latches holding the door onto the firebox and spill the hot contents onto the concrete. Do not empty hot smouldering debris onto dry wood, flammable garbage, or plant matter outside.