FRED Welding fume extractor

Tools
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Model	Diversitech FRED SR-01
Room	Metalworking Room
Work envelope/max capacity	N/A
Link to manual
Related tools	Miller Millermatic 212 Autoset MIG Welder; Miller Synchrowave 210 AC/DC arc/TIG Welder;
Trainer(s)	Graeson Fehr, Bruce McMurrich
Training Sessions	MIG Welding Training; TIG Welding Training;
Knowledge keeper(s)
Training document(s)
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:

Safety

Hazards: inhalation, noise, projectile, burns, laceration (sharp tools and edges), bright light/UV (welding), entanglement
PPE: Hearing protection, eye protection at all times. Some equipment may require a respirator (P100), FRED Welding fume extractor, gloves, or other protective gear (see tool pages for more information)

Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination for all	Safety Marney How would one assess the "as required"? dust in the air remains after a previous member leaves, right? So how would a member know when not to use a respirator in there? I can see where Fred is only required when welding or similar, so maybe it should not be a room level precaution but specific to tools like welders? Ttenbergen (talk) 22:59, 2024 August 13 (CDT) Where do you see "as required"? (Marney) I meant the "may require". If we put particles in the air they don't just affect the person using a specific tool, and not only for the duration of tool use. The smaller a particle the deeper it can get into the lungs and the longer it will be suspended, and some of the smallest stay suspended for hours or days. My quote "as required" may have been from before John updated this to clarify as per next line. Ttenbergen (talk) 13:59, 2024 October 3 (CDT) Updated to clarify what is required at all times vs what may be required John Hache (talk) Some other equipment prohibits the use of gloves. I think this section should only have the requirement for the whole room, e.g. respirators in the woodworking room. I can't think of any hazard in this room like that, short of the facility-wide requirement to wear steel toed shoes.

Most work in the metal room is hazardous not only to you but to everyone nearby. Warn others already working in the space if you're going to start producing hazardous noise, dust, light (ie welding). Don't leave hot objects unattended.

Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination for all	Safety Marney I changed that a bit, but really still not sure if it's reasonable. You may be working there and then someone else shows up and starts to work. Should you stop what you are doing and chat with them? I would not even notice they are there. So maybe the answer is, expect a hazard and wear the appropriate PPE in this space.

Sounds reasonable.

Watch what other people are doing in case they produce an unexpected hazard.
If doing hot works, you must keep direct watch for 60 minutes. Use an IR thermometer to check for hotspots.

Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination for all	Safety Marney If we require an IR thermometer (welding) we should label it it as safety item not to be removed. By adding the tool page to the Category:Safety we have added it to our Safety Inspection checklist. Is there actually one down there? Yes, it should be. I haven't looked lately but I did buy one.

Housekeeping

Dispose of scrap metal in the scrap metal barrels. Don't leave sharp edges poking out where they can stab someone.

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.

Check leads for damage. Ensure it is plugged in to power and that the compressed air line is connected, and the air turned on.
Use the switch to turn on power.
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.
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.

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