Dukane 6000 Series User Manual page 16

Linear Vibration Welder 6000 Series
General Considerations
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.
System Electrical Cabling - Electrical power must be off
when connecting or disconnecting electrical cables.
Do Not Wear Loose Clothing or Jewelry - These or similar
items can become caught in moving parts.
Stay Alert - Watch what you are doing at all times. Use
common sense. Do not operate the equipment when you
are tired or distracted from the job at hand.
Sound Level
The maximum allowable sound pressure in normal factory
environments is 80 db. without hearing protection. Vibration
welding may exceed this level depending upon the size,
type, and geometry of the parts being welded. The customer
is encouraged to test the level of sound produced by their
application and provide employee hearing protection if the
time weighted average exceeds 80 db A.
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fortable sounds. In addition, baffles, sound
enclosures, or materials that absorb sound
may be located to surround the system.
CAUTION
Parts being joined with the
linear vibration welder will at
times vibrate at audible fre-
quencies. Wear ear protectors
to reduce annoying or uncom-
CAUTION
When making cable connec-
tions to system equipment
or disconnecting cables
from system equipment,
make sure electrical power to the system
is turned off, and AC power cords are
removed from their receptacles. After the
cables have been securely connected
and the connections and cable routing
checked a final time, the power may be
restored.
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