Nordson VersaBlue 100H/100H, Manual

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Safety
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Equipment Safety Information
This equipment safety information is applicable to the following types of
Nordson equipment:
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hot melt and cold adhesive application equipment and all related
accessories
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pattern controllers, timers, detection and verification systems, and all
other optional process control devices
Equipment Shutdown
To safely complete many of the procedures described in this document, the
equipment must first be shut down. The level of shut down required varies
by the type of equipment in use and the procedure being completed. If
required, shut down instructions are specified at the start of the procedure.
The levels of shut down are:
Relieving System Hydraulic Pressure
Completely relieve system hydraulic pressure before breaking any hydraulic
connection or seal. Refer to the melter-specific product manual for
instructions on relieving system hydraulic pressure.
De-energizing the System
Isolate the system (melter, hoses, guns, and optional devices) from all
power sources before accessing any unprotected high-voltage wiring or
connection point.
1. Turn off the equipment and all auxiliary devices connected to the
equipment (system).
2. To prevent the equipment from being accidentally energized, lock and
tag the disconnect switch(es) or circuit breaker(s) that provide input
electrical power to the equipment and optional devices.
NOTE: Government regulations and industry standards dictate specific
requirements for the isolation of hazardous energy sources. Refer to
the appropriate regulation or standard.