General Considerations - Dukane i220 User Manual

General Considerations

Please observe these health and safety recommenda-
tions for safe, efficient, and injury-free operation of your
equipment.
Proper Installation - Operate system components only
after they are properly installed.
No Unauthorized Modifications - Do not modify your
system in any way unless authorized to do so by Dukane
Corporation. Unauthorized modifications could cause
equipment damage and/or injury to the operator. In ad-
dition, unauthorized modifications will void equipment
warranty.
Keep the Cover On - Do not remove any equipment
cover unless directed to do so by Dukane Corporation.
The integrated generator produces hazardous electrical
voltages which could cause injury.
Grounded Electrical Power - Operate this equipment
only with a grounded electrical connection.
See Electrical Safety for grounding instructions, Page 8.
Comply with Regulations - You may be required to add
accessories to bring the system into compliance with
applicable regulations (OSHA in the USA) for machine
guarding and noise exposure.
Use Eye Protection - Wear ANSI approved safety impact
goggles.
Acoustic Stack Hazard - When an acoustic stack (trans-
ducer, booster, horn and tip) is energized by the ultrasound
signal, it presents a potential hazard. Stay clear of an
energized stack.
System Abort Switch - Install a system abort switch at
each operator station when ultrasonic plastic assembly
equipment is used with automatic material handling equip-
ment in an automated system.
Foot Switch - Do not use a foot switch. Using a foot switch
in place of the optical touch finger switches (activation
switches) violates OSHA regulations.
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NOTE
These recommendations apply to the weld-
ing system. System in this manual refers to
a complete group of components associated
with the welding of parts, also known as an
ultrasonic assembly system. A typical i220
system consists of the i220, a press with a
thruster, switches, controls, cables, a trans-
ducer, booster, horn, and a fixture.
WARNING
Any fixture manufactured
by a third party must com-
ply with all OSHA and ANSI
requirements . All fixtures must be
guarded as necessary .
Dukane Corporation does not assume
any responsibility or liability for fixtures
manufactured by the customer or any
third party manufacturer .
WARNING
Never operate the generator
with the cover off . This is
an unsafe practice and may
cause injury .
CAUTION
At some time you may be asked
to remove equipment covers
by the Dukane Service Dept.
personnel. Before doing so,
disconnect the unit electrically from the in-
coming line AC power. If the unit is a press/
thruster, lock the Air Lockout Valve, located
on the rear panel, in its closed position.
Section 2 - Health and Safety
Continued
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