SAINT-GOBAIN CertainTeed Volu-Matic 100, Operation Manual And Safety Information

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The front guard
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is designed to hinge up for access to your machine for maintenance and troubleshooting.
This guard must never be opened while your Volu-Matic 100 machine is in operation - there are shafts under
the guard, which are still rotating. If this guard is opened, a safety switch
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is mounted to the guard which
will stop the engine. If the engine does not shut off or stop when the guard is lifted up, you should request
that maintenance be performed on the safety system. You will have to restart the engine after the guard is
closed for machine operation. If the safety switch or guard should become damaged, replace them, to
ensure safety while operating your Volu-Matic 100 machine.
There are two emergency stop buttons
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that will completely shut the engine down.
Either red button will stop the engine when pushed in (off) overriding all other controls. If the mechanisms
do not shut off or stop when either button is pushed request that maintenance be performed on the safety
system. The emergency stops must be twisted out (on) for normal operation. Knowledge of the location and
function of these emergency stops is emphasized.
These buttons should be used for any of the following type of emergencies:
- unauthorized individual getting too close to the machine.
- objects falling into machine.
- a machine component breaks.
- a material hose becomes disconnected.
- anything requiring immediate stopping of the machine.
You will have to restart the engine after the emergency stop buttons
are twisted out (on) for machine operation. If any safety switch
should become damaged, replace it; keep your machine safe.
During machine operation, always turn off the "rocker type" master
switch
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(light indicates switch is on), unplug the remote cord
from the receptacle
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, and shut the engine down before removing
any guards for any reason!
During machine operation, always stand on the floor to deposit
material into the hopper. Under no circumstances should your hand,
arm, stick, or broom be used to move or force material down into
the hopper. The Volu-Matic 100 machine is a self-feeding design
requiring no outside assistance for smooth flow.
Operators should wear hearing protection if the machine noise
makes them uncomfortable or noise levels exceed acceptable
standards. CertainTeed Machine Works recommends that the operator wear an "approved" dust mask or
respirator for their protection. Safety features are incorporated into the Volu-Matic 100 machine to protect
everyone from serious injury. Operate your machine according to the outlined instructions in this manual
with all safety features in place and working properly. Operating the machine in an unsafe manner can result
in serious injury or death.
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