Safety Of Personnel; Preventing Equipment And Workpiece Damage; Material Safety; Disposal - Nordson ASYMTEK Spectrum Series Owner's Manual

2.4

Safety of Personnel

• Only trained personnel should be permitted to perform installation, operation, maintenance,
and troubleshooting procedures.
• Immediately push the red Emergency Machine Off (EMO) button on your dispensing system
if personnel are in danger.
• Do not touch the moving parts while the dispensing system is operating.
• Follow Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) recommendations for the proper handling of
hazardous materials.
• Make sure all facility power sources are safely grounded.
• Routinely inspect all air hoses and electrical cables for damage.
• Relieve pneumatic pressure before adjusting or servicing pressurized components.
2.5

Preventing Equipment and Workpiece Damage

• Immediately push the EMO button on the dispensing system if the dispensing system,
valve, or a workpiece is in danger of being damaged.
• Use standard Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions when working near sensitive
components. Always wear a grounding strap and connect it to the ESD ground before
handling workpieces and equipment.
• Perform all recommended maintenance procedures at the suggested intervals.
• Immediately contain and clean up any caustic or conductive fluid spills as recommended in
the material manufacturer's MSDS.
• Use only replacement parts that are designed for use with the original equipment.
2.6

Material Safety

• Follow Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) recommendations for the proper handling,
cleanup, and disposal of all materials and fluids and their containers (i.e., syringes, cups,
reservoirs, etc.) used with the dispensing system.
• Know the MSDS recommendations for treatment of injury resulting from exposure to
hazardous materials.
• Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as recommended by facility
safety practices and the material manufacturer's MSDS.
• When working with multiple fluids, refer to the MSDS to ensure the materials are
compatible.
• If possible, save or recycle unused materials. Refer to the MSDS before saving or recycling
unused materials.
2.7

Disposal

Dispose of equipment and materials used in operation and servicing in accordance with local
regulations.
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