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Safety
It is vital that any person using this machine and the person(s) responsible for the health & safety is
made fully aware of the potential hazards that could arise from the use and misuse.
These can be broadly categorised as: -
1. Electric Shock.
This machine uses Voltages up to 415Vac.
NEVER ATTEMPT ANY REPAIR UNLESS THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY DISCONNECTED ONLY SWITCH ON WHEN
ALL COVERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED.
ONLY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN MAY WORK ON ANY PARTS CARRYING MAINS VOLTAGE
AND SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT THE MACHINE IS IN A SAFE CONDITION BEFORE
ALLOWING SERVICES TO BE RESTORED.
2. Burning.
Parts of this machine reach temperatures in excess of 300°C over large areas.
WAIT UNTIL THE MACHINE HAS COOLED DOWN BEFORE SERVICE WORK COMMENCES.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS MUST BE TAKEN TO ENSURE THAT ONLY THE MACHINE OPERATOR IS IN THE
OPERATING AREA DURING USE.
USE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS GLOVES WHEN TESTING THE HEATED PLASTIC,
HANDLING HOT VACUUM FORMED PARTS, MANUALLY ASSISTING THE FORMING PROCESSS AND
TOUCHING HOT SURFACES.
INFRARED RADIATION IS EMITTED BY THE QUARTZ HEATERS, ENSURE THAT ANY EXPOSURE TO THIS TYPE
OF RADIATION IS SHORT OR COMPLETELY AVOIDED.
3. Injury from Compressed Air.
Pressures up to 80 PSI (508FS) will be present in large volumes on this machine.
BE EXTRA CAUTIOUS WHEN DEALING WITH COMPRESSED AIR EVEN AFTER THE MAIN SUPPLY HAS BEEN
SHUT OFF DANGEROUS RESIDUAL PRESSURE MAY STILL BE PRESENT WITHIN THE SYSTEM.
4. Toxic Fume Inhalation.
When large sheets of plastic are heated fumes will be given off.
ENSURE THAT THE MACHINE IS POSITIONED IN AN ADEQUATELY VENTILATED PLACE. ASSESS THE RISKS
OF THE MATERIALS TO BE FORMED PRIOR TO USE.
HEALTH & SAFETY - Hazards specific to this machine.
5. Injury from Trapping.
There is a risk of trapping fingers and hands when loading mould tools. Ensure appropriate care is taken to
prevent trapping and use suitable personal protection. Care is required when operating the clamping frame to
ensure that fingers or hands are not trapped.
Keep hands clear of the heater rails when pulling the heater forwards.
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