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Hot Runner User Manual Revision 18
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Table of Contents
Section 1 - Introduction ...................................................1-1
Intended Use ....................................................................................................................... 1-1
Operator Training and Safety .............................................................................................. 1-1
Warranty ............................................................................................................................ 1-1
Documentation .................................................................................................................... 1-1
Release Details ................................................................................................................... 1-1
Trademarks and Patents ..................................................................................................... 1-2
Section 2 - Global Support ..............................................2-1
Manufacturing Facilities ....................................................................................................... 2-1
Regional Ofces .................................................................................................................. 2-1
International Representatives .............................................................................................. 2-2
Section 3 - Safety..............................................................3-1
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 3-1
Common Injection Molding Safety Hazards ........................................................................ 3-1
Safety Symbols Typical to Injection Molding Machines ....................................................... 3-4
Hot Runner Safety Warnings ............................................................................................... 3-5
Section 4 - Preparation ....................................................4-1
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 4-1
Screw Lengths ..................................................................................................................... 4-1
Tools Required..................................................................................................................... 4-1
Unpacking............................................................................................................................ 4-2
Cleaning .............................................................................................................................. 4-2
Establishing Your System Type ........................................................................................... 4-3
System With Cast In Heater Element .................................................................................. 4-3
System With Hydraulic or Pneumatic Units ......................................................................... 4-4
System with Bridged Hydraulic Pneumatic System ............................................................. 4-5