0508040020/010111/D FlexHood
EN - 8
Fig. 2.1: Main components
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Operation
The modular extraction hood is placed over the working area
and has to be connected to an external extraction/filtration
system. The bottom roof panels work as a deflector plate,
directing the airflow to the slots of the hood. The extracted air
leaves the hood in the middle through one or two connection
flanges mounted on top.
The use of optional welding strips further optimizes the airflow
and provides adequate visual protection against exposure to
welding light (dark green and orange-red welding strips only).
General
The manufacturer does not accept any liability for damage to
the product or personal injury caused by ignoring of the safety
instructions in this manual, or by negligence during installation,
use, maintenance, and repair of the product mentioned on the
cover of this document and any corresponding accessories.
Specific working conditions or used accessories may require
additional safety instructions. Immediately contact your
supplier if you detect a potential danger when using the product.
The user of the product is always fully responsible for
observing the local safety instructions and
regulations.
Observe all applicable safety instructions and
regulations.
User manual
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Everyone working on or with the product, must be familiar
with the contents of this manual and must strictly observe
the instructions therein. The management should instruct
the personnel in accordance with the manual and observe all
instructions and directions given.
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Never change the order of the steps to perform.
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Always keep the manual with the product.
Users
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The use of this product is exclusively reserved to well
authorised, trained and qualified users. Temporary
personnel and personnel in training can only use the product
under supervision and responsibility of skilled engineers.
Intended use
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The modular extraction hood has been designed exclusively to
capture fume caused by several industrial processes, such as
(robotic) welding, grinding and cutting. It is to be placed over
the working area and has to be connected to an external
extraction/filtration system. Using the product for other
purposes is considered contrary to its intended use. The
manufacturer accepts no liability for any damage or injury
resulting from such use. The product has been built in
accordance with state-of-the-art standards and recognised
safety regulations. Only use this product when in technically
perfect condition in accordance with its intended use and the
instructions explained in the user manual.
Technical specifications
The specifications given in this manual must not be altered.
Modifications
Modification of (parts of) the product is not allowed.
Use
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Inspect the product and check it for damage. Verify the
functioning of the safety features.
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Check the working environment. Do not allow unauthorised
persons to enter the working environment.
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Protect the product against water and humidity.
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Use common sense. Stay alert and keep your attention to
your work. Do not use the product when you are under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medicine.
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Make sure the room is always sufficiently ventilated; this
applies especially to confined spaces.
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Never install the product in front of entrances and exits
which must be used for emerency services.
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Make sure that the workshop, in the vicinity of the product,
contains sufficient approved fire extinguishers.
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Air containing particles such as chromium, nickel, beryllium,
cadmium, lead etc., which is a health hazard, should never
be recycled. This air must always be brought outside the
working area.
Service, maintenance and repairs
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Observe the maintenance intervals given in this manual.
Overdue maintenance can lead to high costs for repair and
revisions and can render the guarantee null and void.
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Always use tools, materials, lubricants and service
techniques which have been approved by the manufacturer.
Never use worn tools and do not leave any tools in or on the
product.
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Safety features which have been removed for service,
maintenance or repairs, must be put back immediately after
finishing these jobs and it must be checked that they still
function properly.
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1. "Intended use" as explained in EN-292-1 is the use for which the technical
product is suited as specified by the manufacturer, inclusive of his
directions in the sales brochure. In case of doubt it is the use which can be
deduced from the construction, the model and the function of the technical
product which is considered normal use. Operating the machine within the
limits of its intended use also involves observing the instructions in the user
manual.
WARNING
Fire hazard! Never use the product for:
- extracting flammable, glowing or burning particles
or solids or liquids
- extracting aggressive fumes (such as hydrochloric
acid) or sharp particles
- sucking cigarettes, cigars, oiled tissues, and other
burning particles, objects, and acids
WARNING
Never use the product for:
- oxy-fuel cutting
- paint mist
- extraction of hot gases (more than 45°C/113°F
continuously)
- grinding aluminium and magnesium
- explosive environments or explosive substances/
gases
