Chapter 1 Introduction
This chapter describes the manifold system, training opportunities, and the available equipment
manuals.
1.1 Purpose of the Equipment
Husky equipment and systems are designed for injection molding applications only, using
approved materials and operating within design guidelines.
Contact your nearest Husky Regional Service and Sales oce if you plan to use a Husky product
for anything other than its intended use.
1.2 Restrictions of Use
Husky injection molding equipment must never be:
• operated by more than one person
• used for any purpose other than that described in Section 1.1, unless otherwise approved by
Husky
• used to extrude any materials not outlined in the scope of the harmonized EN201 or ANSI
B151.1 standard
• operated or serviced by personnel unfamiliar with the inherent risks and necessary
precautions related to injection molding equipment
• operated at temperatures higher than the maximum permissible temperature for the resin
1.3
Unauthorized Modications
Unauthorized modications or reconstruction of any Husky injection molding system is strictly
prohibited. Modications can be unsafe and/or void warranty.
Contact your nearest Husky Regional Service and Sales oce to discuss modications or
requirements for Husky systems.
1.4
Auxiliary Equipment
Husky is only responsible for the interaction of Husky equipment and systems with auxiliary
equipment when Husky is the system integrator. If auxiliary equipment is removed, the user must
install proper safeguards to prevent access to the hazards.
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