Safety; Safety Tips - Adkins Beta Swift Operator's Manual

1.3

Safety

The Beta Swift has been equipped with various safety features to
ensure operator safety.
a. A thermal cut-out on the heating element shuts off the power
to the element if the temperature exceeds 235
o
± 27 F).
b. The time/temperature controller has a built in facility giving
error messages in the event of faults with the element heating
and control system.
1.4

Safety Tips

Our customer service department has its own service engineers and,
if required, maintenance and advice is available upon request.

The Beta Swift meets the European Legislation standard.
Under normal conditions accidents are rare. However listed
below are some practical points to ensure your safety.

Always using both hands on the handle when pressing
will ensure safety.

Always switch off and isolate the mains supply (i.e.
remove plug) before undertaking any maintenance work.

Keep other people away from the machine during use.

Ensure that there is sufficient space around the machine.
Cables and connections must not get jammed. Although
the heat radiation of the press is low, there should be
enough space for cooling down.

Avoid contact with the press element.

DO NOT REMOVE THE BASE BOARD, CONTROLLER
OR INSULATION COVER UNLESS QUALIFIED TO DO
SO - touching internal parts is dangerous and may cause shock
hazard. All electrical connections inside covers are live. Never
operate Press with any covers and/or guards removed.

PROTECT THE MAINS CABLE - damage to the mains
cable may cause fire or shock hazard. When unplugging, hold
by the plug only and remove carefully. Take care that the
mains cable does not come into contact with the heat plate (or
moving parts of the mechanism) during operation of the
machine.
o o o
C ± 15 C (455 F
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