Safety
A: PL120100.020
B: PL120100.020
E: 03.93 / T. Weiß
G: 06.93 / T. Weiß
Chapter: 2
Page: 1
Chapter 2: Safety
2.1 Safety regulations
Numerous safety devices of the injection moulding machine
and the robot contribute to its operational safety and the
prevention of accidents. The operator is responsible for the
smooth functioning of the safety devices.
This injection moulding machine has been designed and
built in keeping with the currently valid regulations for technical
safety according to European Standard EN 201 and is
operationally reliable. However, hazards may arise if this
machine is either misused by personnel not specifically
trained to handle it or is used for other than its intended
purposes.
For reasons of safety, all unauthorized modifications or
changes of the machineand the robot are prohibited and
require Battenfeld’s approval.
When processing synthetic materials that cause the emission
of gases, dust or steam hazardous to human health, the
operator of the machine must ensure that appropriate
ventilation is provided for the protection of the operating
personnel.
All persons in charge of the siting, startup, operation,
maintenance and repair of the machine or a robot in the
enterprise of the user must first have read and understood the
user manual and in particular the “Safety” chapter. This
manual must at all times be accessible to the abovementioned
personnel. The head of the workshop, the shift foreman or
any other staff members responsible for the operational
safety of the machine must be immediately notified of all
extraordinary occurrences regarding the machineand the
robot . Under certain circumstances, it may become necessary
to switch off the machine immediately using the Emergency
Stop switch and the master switch.
Any process impairing the operational safety of the machine
is to be avoided.