Chapter 3
Description and Technical Specs
UFD Applicator, Manual 40-43, Rev. 6.16 Page 17
Chapter 3
Description and Technical Specs
3.1 Applicable Safety Regulations
Intended Use
The UFD Applicator may be used only to apply suitable materials, e.g. adhesives. When
in doubt, seek permission from ITW Dynatec.
If the unit is not used in accordance with this regulation, a safe operation cannot be
guaranteed.
The operator - and not ITW Dynatec - is liable for all personal injury or property damages
resulting from unintended use!
Intended use includes, that you
• read this documentation,
• heed all given warnings and safety instructions, and
• do all maintenance within the given maintenance rates.
Any other use is considered to be unintended.
Unintended Use, Examples
The UFD Applicator may not be used under the following conditions:
• In defective condition.
• In a potentially explosive atmosphere.
• With unsuitable operating/processing materials.
• When the values stated under Specifications are not complied with.
The UFD Applicator may not be used to process the following materials:
• Toxic, explosive and easily flammable materials.
• Erosive and corrosive materials.
• Food products.
Residual Risks
In the design of the UFD Applicator, every measure was taken to protect personnel from
potential danger. However, some residual risks cannot be avoided.
Personnel should be aware of the following:
• Risk of burns from hot material.
• Risk of burns from hot Applicator components.
• Risk of burns when conducting maintenance and repair work for which the system
must be heated up.
• Risk of burns when attaching and removing heated hoses.
• Material fumes can be hazardous. Avoid inhalation. If necessary, exhaust material
vapors and/or provide sufficient ventilation of the location of the system.
• Risk of pinching parts of the body at running parts of the unit (pumps, motors, rolls or
others).
• The safety valves may malfunction due to hardened or charred material.
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