Kval 979-2, System Reference Manual

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Safety First!
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Safety First!
The 979-2 is a powerful electro-mechanical motion control system. You should test your motion system
for safety under all potential conditions. Failure to do so can result in damage to equipment and/or seri-
ous injury to personnel.
Safety Guidelines
In addition to the caution and warning labels affixed to the 979-2 system, follow the guidelines below to
help ensure the safety of equipment and personnel.
Guideline Description
Safety Training Ensure that all employees who operate this machine are aware of and adhere to all
safety precautions posted on the machine and are trained to operate this machine in a
safe manner.
Protective Gear Never operate the machine without proper eye and ear protection.
Entering the Safety
Cage
When the machine is on:
• Never reach hands beyond safety cage. Servo motors can unexpectedly
move quickly and out of control.
• Do not clear slugs out of the machine while it is running.
• Never perform any maintenance while machine is running.
• Never clean the machine while running.
• Never walk away from the machine while running.
Compressed Air .
Electrical Electrical circuitry on this machine is protected by an
approved lockable disconnect circuit. In addition to this equip-
ment, you must install an approved disconnect for the electri-
cal power supplying this machine.
When opening the cabinet you must first turn off the discon-
nect switch. When the cabinet door is open there is still power
on the top side of the disconnect switch. All maintenance and
repairs to electrical circuitry should only be performed by a
qualified electrician.
Before Conducting
Maintenance Prior to performing any maintenance, repairs, cleaning or when clearing jammed
debris, you must disconnect, tag out, or lock out the electrical and air pressure systems.
This should be done in accordance with the state and/or federal code requirements.
Compliance with
Codes and Regula-
tions KVAL Inc. advises that you request an on-site state safety review of your installation
of this machine. This is to ensure conformance to any additional specific safety and
health regulations which apply in your geographic area.
The compressed air system connected to this machine should have a three-way air
valve for shut-off and pressure relief. The air supply providing the pressure to this
machine also has a three-way air valve for the supply line. All cylinders
on machine are under high pressure and can be very dangerous when
activated. Before performing any maintenance or repairs on machine
turn the main air disconnect off. Lock out and tag out this connection.
Still has power
in OFF position