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1.3
Safety
The Beta Major
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
C
±
15
o
C
(455
o
F
±
27
o
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.
c.
A two button
starting system ensures that the operator’s hands
are well away from the heat plate when the table rises.
d.
Emergency stop button
.
e.
The machine table
will only rise to pressing position when the
heat plate is aligned with it due to a micro switch safety
interlock
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 Major
meets the European Legislation standard.
Under normal conditions accidents are rare. However listed
below are some practical points to ensure your 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 TOP COVER UNLESS
QUALIFIED TO DO SO
- touching internal parts is
dangerous and may cause shock hazard.
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.
