Thermo Scientific APEX 100 User Manual page 281

Warning
Do not place or store objects of any kind on the machine.
Warning
This machine should not be operated at more than the production rate stated on your
Equipment Specification sheet, used in applications other than those stated in the
original order, or in a manner not specified by Thermo Fisher Scientific. To do so may
impair the protection provided by the machine.
Warning
The APEX is cCSAus and CE approved and can be used in environments containing
combustible dusts. All modifications to the APEX must be approved in writing from
Thermo Fisher Scientific. This is to prevent any possibility of a modification causing a
breach of the integrity of the equipment, which might lead to the ignition of dust or
other safety infringement.
Specific Safety Precautions
The precautions listed below are specific to the APEX. Read them carefully before using
the machine.
Warning
Humidity can cause surfaces of the detector to become damp, which in turn can attract
deposits of dust. Dust layers may be regarded as unhygienic and can be an explosion
hazard. Please ensure the APEX surfaces are regularly checked for build-up of dust and
any dust layers that form should be removed.
Warning
The ambient temperature for the APEX operation is –10 ° C to +40° C (14° F to 104°F).
The APEX will not produce surface temperatures greater than +60° C (140° F) at an
ambient temperature of +40° C (104° F). If APEX is used in a Zone 22 combustible dust
environment, ensure the ambient temperature does not exceed +40° C (104° F).
Warning
The aperture is normally sealed with resin epoxy having a thermal stability adequate for
the temperature of most products on conveyor belts under all operational conditions.
However, some products may be "hot" when passing through the aperture and this may
eventually degrade the resin epoxy. Ensure "hot" products passing through the aperture
do not raise the surface temperature of the resin above +60° C (140° F). An aperture
liner that protects the resin may be required if the product temperature is too high.
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