InkJet DuraCode Series - 1 Safety Guidelines; Introduction; General Safety Guidelines

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1. Safety Guidelines
1.1 Introduction
The intended use of the DuraCode series printer is to print information directly
onto a product. Use of this equipment in any other fashion may lead to
serious injury.
The safety guidelines provided in this manual are intended to educate the
operator on all safety issues, so that the printer is operated in a safe manner.
All personnel operating equipment must be aware of the hazards associated
with inkjet printers. All safety information contained within this document
should be made available to all personnel and is applicable to any person in
the printers operating environment. Only personnel who have been fully
trained on the equipment are qualified to operate it.
1.2 General Safety Guidelines
Only InkJet Inc. trained personnel should provide maintenance and installation
of equipment. Work performed by unauthorized personnel may cause
damage to the printer and may invalidate the warranty.
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DO NOT smoke or use open flames in the vicinity of the printer.
The inks and solvents contained within the printer are flammable.
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ALWAYS ensure that the printer electrical supply is isolated prior to
performing cleaning or maintenance activities. Lethal voltages are
present in the printer cabinet and printhead when mains power is
applied, which can cause death or serious injury if the correct
electrical procedures are not observed.
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Only use lint free cloths when cleaning equipment to avoid damage
to the printhead.
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DO NOT fit or remove any connector on the printer when the
power is turned on to avoid damage to printer.
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AVOID personal injury and equipment damage by using the main
power cable supplied with the equipment. The end of this cable
must be an approved, three-pole, main plug that has a protective
ground conductor. Sockets and plugs must remain clean and dry.
Always inspect cables for damage, wear, corrosion, and
deterioration.
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The printer must be connected to an AC power supply that has a
protected ground conductor and must be according to IEC
requirements or applicable local regulations.
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AVOID personal injury and equipment damage by using a suitably
grounded antistatic wrist strap when working on or handling PCBs.