Almex Pro - SAFETY; Definition of Pictograms; Safety Alert; Crushing Hazard

Pro, Solo INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 5
SHAW-ALMEX INDUSTRIES LIMITED 49908-042 March 2012
3. SAFETY
Your vulcanizer has been designed to provide safe, efficient, trouble-free service for many years. Component design
and material selection have been carefully considered to ensure operator safety and our manufacturing procedures
provide a consistent, high-quality product.
The material that is presented in this operating manual has been compiled to provide direction for operating
personnel so that the maximum effectiveness of the vulcanizer can be achieved and so that there is a complete
understanding of correct operating procedures.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
The following safety precautions should be read carefully and understood thoroughly before you set-up or operate
your vulcanizer. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or equipment damage. All
operating personnel should be trained in the proper method of handling and operating the vulcanizer.
The risks associated with operating the vulcanizer are identified throughout this manual with pictograms.
Safety Alert Crushing Hazard Burning Hazard Electrical Hazard
3.1. Definition of Pictograms
3.1.1. Safety Alert
1. Never operate the press while unattended.
2. The upper frame must be securely assembled to the lower frame before pressurizing vulcanizer. Do not lean
against or over top of the vulcanizer during operation. Since high stress levels are resident in the frame and
pressure bolts during operation, component failure can result in a sudden movement of the frame and could
cause injury. A safety feature that has been added to the pressure bolt is a retention collar on the top nut that will
prevent the nut from being projected upward in the case of a bolt failure.
3. Do not connect the vulcanizer to a continuous pressure supply. In the event of component failure, it is important
for the pressure to drop to a safe level.
4. Do not tamper with the pressure relief valve. It is factory preset to prevent the vulcanizer from operating at
unsafe pressures.
5. Use hoisting provision provided on larger frames.
3.1.2. Crushing Hazard
1. Fingers must not be placed between platen surfaces when the vulcanizer is pressurized or injury will result.
2. There is a crushing hazard when assembling the press if the top frame is lowered onto the bottom frame.
3.1.3. Burning Hazard
1. The platen surfaces typically operate at or above 300° F (150° C). Touching these surfaces will result in a burn.