1 Safety Precautions for Hot Melt Applicator Equipment
This manual contains important safety information and
instructions. Failure to comply with these instructions can result in
death, injury or permanent damage to this equipment and will void
the warranty.
1.1 Intended Use
This equipment is designed for use with standard adhesive and
sealant materials with flash points above 232 °C (450 °F). Use of
flammable material or material not compatible with the
specifications of this equipment can cause injury to operator and
damage to equipment.
The manufacturer has designed this equipment for safe operation.
Specified models are in compliance with EN 60204-1:1997.
However, heated thermoplastics and other hot melt materials are
dangerous and care must be exercised to ensure operational safety.
Handling must be in accordance with hot melt manufacturer
specifications. Never exceed the maximum application temperature
recommended by the adhesive manufacturer.
Dispose of hot melt properly. Refer to the Materials Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS) of the hot melt for recommended disposal methods.
1.2 Personal Safety
Wear the following protection when working on or around this
equipment:
Always wear heat resistant gloves rated to 205 °C (400 °F) and
allow all system temperatures to stabilize below 193 °C (380 °F)
before servicing. Properly ventilate equipment according to MSDS
of equipment.
Trained operators and service technicians should be aware of
exposed surfaces of the unit that cannot be practically safeguarded.
These exposed surfaces may be hot and take time to cool after the
unit has been operating.
Keep parts of the body away from rotating parts. Do not wear
loose articles of clothing when operating or servicing units with
rotating parts. Remove wristwatches, rings, necklaces, or other
jewelry and cover or pin up long hair before performing any work
on or with the unit.
Trained operators may perform only external equipment
adjustments. Trained service technicians must perform internal
adjustments and service.
Wear Safety Goggles
Wear Heat-Resistant
Safety Gloves
Wear Protective Clothing
© Copyright Astro Packaging 2009 KB30, KB50 and KB100 Series Hot Melt Units 19600-159 Rev. A 04/09/09 1
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