SVP INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 5
SHAW-ALMEX INDUSTRIES LIMITED 49909-010
Jun 2017
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.
3.1. Definition of Pictograms
3.1.1. Safety Alert
1. Never leave the vulcanizer operating while unattended.
2. Ensure that all components are correctly assembled before pressurizing the vulcanizer.
3. Ensure correct traverse bar layout is made using the templates supplied with the press.
4. Ensure entire platen surface is filled so that traverse bars and tie bolts are loaded evenly and to prevent
platen damage.
5. Always use the restraining equipment supplied. The restraining bars and safety pins must be in use to
reduce the hazards that might result in the event of a bolt failure.
6. Visually inspect all load-bearing components for cracking or deformation before each use. Replace any
damaged components.
7. The tie bolts must be tightened evenly, HAND TIGHT ONLY.
8. Do not lean against or over top of the vulcanizer during operation. Since high stress levels are resident in
the frame and assembly members during operation, component failure can result in a sudden movement of
components. The restraining system, when properly installed, will prevent parts from being projected
upward or outward.
9. Always use an ALMEX pressure controller. Do not exceed the maximum operating pressure of the
vulcanizer. 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. Do not tamper with the pressure relief valve.
It is factory preset to prevent the vulcanizer from operating at unsafe pressures.
3.1.2. Crushing Hazard
1. There is a crushing hazard when assembling the vulcanizer components.
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