Heraeus Heracast iQ - Operational Guidelines and Safety; Unit Logbook Recommendation; General Safety Precautions

Operating instructions
Casting Machine Heracast
®
iQ
7
For working on and with the machine, the operator must draw up written instructions in understandable form and give these
to his employees in their own language. These instructions must be based on the operating manual and written in light of the
work to be performed.
1.8 Unit book
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documented in this book.
1.9 Safety information
With these laboratory units the safety concerning the protection of persons, the environment and the material to be processed
mainly depends on the behaviour of the persons operating the unit.
Prior to operation read the working instructions carefully, adhere to the information provided in order to avoid errors and
damage, in particular damage to the health.
In addition to the information in these working instructions, relevant national laws and guidelines must be observed for setting
up and operating this unit (technical connection requirements of the electrical supply companies, etc.).
HOT SURFACE!
The metal surface around the casting chamber heats up during continuous operation.
Do not touch this surface.
When casting and in particular when handling melted metal face guards, gloves and aprons must be worn.
Cleaning must always be carried out when the unit is cool.
NOTE!
Due to the waste gases released during working, adequate ventilation must be provided.
WARNING!
This symbol warns of the dangers of electric voltage. In the case of non-compliance the result of an electrical
shock with all known effects can be death. When inspecting the housing cover this safety symbol is visible
on the free surface on the operating unit. Please observe the safety instructions when carrying out servicing.
Works at the electrical equipment of the unit must only be performed by the authorised Heraeus service and
in the safe condition (voltage cleared).
CAUTION!
Power cable and plug must be checked for damage prior to operation.
If any damage exists, the unit must not be connected to the mains.
A damaged mains connecting cable may only be replaced by a mains connecting cable of the same type by the
authorised Heraeus service.
Works at the electrical equipment of the unit may only be performed by adequately trained service companies and in the safe
condition (voltage cleared).
Only permissible original spare parts must be used. The use of different parts holds unknown risks and must be avoided
at any rate.
Proper function and safety of the unit are only guaranteed if the required tests, maintenance and repair work have been
performed by Heraeus Kulzer service agents or by personnel adequately trained by the manufacturer.
Heraeus Kulzer GmbH will not accept any liability for damage to the unit resulting from inexpert repair which has not been
performed by Heraeus Kulzer service agents or if no original spare parts/accessory parts have been used during the exchange of
these parts.