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Daily use
Safety warnings
Any maintenance, servicing or adjustments must only be carried out by suitably skilled or
properly instructed/supervised personnel. Guards, other than the top covers must NOT be
removed by anyone other than an authorized and trained service engineer.
To use this equipment safely, it is necessary that operators and maintenance people follow the
safety instructions and safety cautions and warnings specified in the manuals.
For the safety of operators, the equipment is fitted with interlock switches for the opening of the
specific section during the operation, and for removing the rear panels of the equipment. If any
of the interlocks are not installed or closed, the equipment or a specific section of the
equipment will not operate. If an interlock is activated during operation, the equipment or a
specific section of the equipment stops immediately.
The equipment is fitted with emergency switch(s) which allows the operators to stop the
equipment in case of emergency. This emergency switch cut off the power supply of the entire
equipment. Make sure that the risk or the problem has been eliminated before restoring the
power on the equipment. To release the emergency switch, turn it clockwise. The equipment
has to be restarted following the "Initial operation of the equipment" below.
WARNING: Do not connect the dryer and light finisher exhausts together as the mixing of
vapours could create dangerous fumes emission depending of the solvent used to wash the
plates.
WARNING: UVC light radiation is dangerous for human skin and particularly the eyes. Even a
short exposure time may cause burning in the lower skin layers and damages the eyes retina.
Due to the safety systems installed, it should never be required to check the UVC lamps by view
the UVC light directly when operating, maintaining or servicing the equipment. However, in case
of need it is mandatory to wear a welding helmet with at least shade 6, safety clothes and gloves.
WARNING: The equipment is fitted with UV lamps which contain mercury. Dispose according to
local, state or federal laws.
WARNING: If UV lamp is broken, ventilate area where breakage occurred. Clean up with
mercury vacuum cleaner or other suitable means that avoid dust and mercury vapor generation.
Take usual precautions for collection of broken glass. Use cut resistant gloves and appropriate
respirator. Clean up requires special care due to mercury droplet proliferation. Place materials in
closed containers outside the building to avoid generating dust.
NOTE: The equipment is fitted with a safety interlock to prevent user to be exposed to UVA light
radiation.
NOTE: The equipment is fitted with a safety device on the lid to prevent injuries during the
closing of the lid.
NOTE: The light finisher drawer is fitted with a safety interlock to prevent user to be exposed to
UVC and UVA light radiation.
Flexographic printing plates are considered articles by e.g. OSHA (CFR1910.1200). An article
does not require a Material Safety Data Sheet. However, unexposed plates contain material that
may cause skin irritation or allergic skin reactions and sensitization in susceptible persons.
WARNING: For handling the plates use a safety gloves.
Initial operation of the equipment
User's Guide|Cyrel® 2000 ECLF July, 2019
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