Safety Instructions - Bessey PV Series User Manual

1. Safety Instructions

WARNING!
CAUTION!
WARNING!
 Induction heaters generate a magnetic induction field, which may affect or impair
medical devices such as pacemakers or hearing aids, resulting in a high risk of serious
bodily harm. Do not operate, or be within a suggested minimum distance of 5m (16ft)
of the machine while wearing such devices.
 Hot work pieces may burn. Use supplied protective gloves when handling such work
pieces (suitable up to 150ºC (302ºF).
 Do not operate an Induction heater in areas where there is a risk of an explosion.
 Do not use the induction heater if the cord is damaged.
 Proper maintenance and handling practices are critical. Failure to follow the user
manual instructions can result in equipment failure, creating a risk of serious bodily
harm.
CAUTION!

Sensitive electronic equipment (e.g. portable telephones, computers, watches, etc.) may be
affected by the magnetic field and should not be used within the vicinity of the heater.
Safety precautions

The user should have an appreciation of the contents of this manual, and be familiar with safe
workshop practices.

Follow the User Manual at all times.
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Ensure that the machine operates at the correct supply voltage. If the heater has been
supplied without a plug, the connection to a power supply should only be made by a suitably
qualified person.

Do not use or store the heater in humid environments. Induction heaters are designed for
indoor use only.

On mobile models, always apply the brake when in a stationary position.

If the heater is equipped with sliding horizontal supports, always secure these with the
designated safety pin, either in the "in" or "out" position.

Use proper handling equipment, appropriate for the weight of the work piece or yoke.

Never support parts with a metal cable or have anything metallic hanging in the proximity of
the magnetic field. Extremely high currents can flow through the cable, causing the cable to
heat up.

Do not hold metal objects near the yokes and poles.

While heating keep at least 1 metre (3,3ft) distance from the heater.

Never remove the yokes during the heating cycle.

Do not modify the heater and do not use self-fabricated yokes.

Always check that the yoke is correctly adjusted to the poles otherwise excessive vibration
may occur.

Only switch the machine on when the yoke is positioned correctly – on models equipped with a
swing arm (or swivelling yoke), the arm should always be closed.
Note: Since our products are subject to continuous improvement, we reserve the right to make
changes.
= potential risk of serious personal injury
= danger of damaging the heater or work piece
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