Contents
Section 1 - Introduction ...................................................1-1
1.1 Intended Use ......................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Documentation ...................................................................................................1-1
1.3 Release Details ..................................................................................................1-1
1.4 Warranty .............................................................................................................1-2
1.5 Returned Goods Policy ....................................................................................... 1-2
1.6 Movement or Resale of Mold-Masters Products or Systems .............................1-2
1.7 Copyright ............................................................................................................1-2
1.8 Units of Measure and Conversion Factors .........................................................1-3
Section 2 - Global Support ..............................................2-1
2.1 Corporate Oces................................................................................................2-1
2.2 International Representatives .............................................................................2-2
Section 3 - Safety..............................................................3-1
3.1 Safety Hazards ...................................................................................................3-2
3.2 Operational Hazards ........................................................................................... 3-5
3.3 General Safety Symbols .....................................................................................3-7
3.4 Wiring Check ......................................................................................................3-8
3.5 Lockout Safety ....................................................................................................3-9
3.5.1 Electrical Lockout .....................................................................................3-10
3.5.2 Energy Forms and Lockout Guidelines....................................................3-11
3.6 Disposal ............................................................................................................3-12
3.7 Hot Runner Safety Hazards .............................................................................. 3-13
Section 4 - Preparation ....................................................4-1
4.1 Tools Required .................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Screw Lengths ....................................................................................................4-2
4.3 Unpacking ........................................................................................................... 4-3
4.4 Cleaning .............................................................................................................4-3
4.5 Establish Your System Type ...............................................................................4-4
4.5.1 System With Cast-in Heater Element ........................................................4-4
4.5.2 System With Hydraulic or Pneumatic Units ...............................................4-5
4.5.3 System with Bridged Hydraulic Pneumatic System ...................................4-6
4.5.4 Centi or Deci System with MasterSHIELD Technology .............................4-7
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