Emergency stop switch
Has been used to eliminate the residual risk. In case of emergency push the emergency stop switch which is situated on the heat press.
The heating elements of the press and of the drying tunnel will switch off, the covers will open and the movement of the plates will stop.
The compressed air will be disconnected. The control panel and the electronic device will be still working. In order to contunue the work
with the machine, the emergency stoip switch has to be pulled out.
Safety frame (Pretreatment station)
The safety frame is located on the left side of the pretreatment station, by the side cover. If it gets activated, the movement of the machine
will stop. It protects the operators’ hands and fingers from getting crushed by the movement of the cover to the top position.
Stepper motor
The main drive of the machine has been equipped with a stepper motor and its power has been adjusted, so that the movement of the
plates can be stopped using just one hand. In such case the electronic device wil report an error and stop the movement of the plates.
Covers
There are covers which protect the area of the plate movement. Some of the covers are movable. The covers have to be connected to the
machine with the plugs. Otherwise the machine will not start.
Safety valve 6 bar
Pneumatic installation has been equipped with a safety valve, which protects the machine from excessive pressure from the pneumatic
installation.
1.5 Safety arrangements at the workplace
Set-up and installation
Set-up and installation of the device has to be done under supervision of an authorised person by the company owner. The installation has
to be done by 2 or more persons. The machine should be situated on the flat, non-inflammable surface, in a room with constant
temperature and moisture. Keep the machine away from dusty rooms because dust could have a negative influence on some parts of the
machine. Very important! The machine may be connected only to an installation provided with a protection against electric shock
(RCD/RCCB device). The machine is destined for industrial use only.
Testing the machine
After the correct installation of the machine, it is important to ensure that the machine works properly, is not damaged after the
transportation and has no safety defects. The testing can only be done by the employer or other authorised persons. It is mandatory to
guarantee correct installation an a safe usage of the machine. The testing should be protocoled. If any irregularities regarding funcionality
or safety are found during the testing, it has to be noted and reported to Walter Schulze GmbH in written form within 7 days. Until the
clarification it is not allowed to use the machine.
Information and education
According to §81 of the industrial law, §14 of the employment protection law (German law) and the general safety arrngements at the
workplace, the employer or an authorised person is obligated to give all information about the safety, functions and the range of application
about the machine to the user. In particular the user needs to be acquainted with the complete manual personally and be explicitly
informed about the dangers of using and working with the machine. The details have to be explained in a coherent form and language.
Every user is obligated to a safe usage of the machine and to read the instruction manual before starting work with the machine. Using the
machine means that the operator has read the instruction an is aware of the possible risks of working with the machine.
Safety arrangements
In order to ensure optimized safety please read the instruction manual precisely. Only one person is allowed to work with the machine at
the time. The machine has to be under supervision the whole time, when it is working. Supervise the machine till it is switched off and the
power plug is pulled out. There should be no unauthorised persons near the machine while it’s working. In case of emergency push the red
emergency button, situated on the heat press. After the problem is solved, the machine can be restart by turning the emergency switch to
the left. The device is equipped with a power plug. Special attention should be paid to the socket and presence of the connected safety
circuit inside. Very important! The machine may be connected only to an installation provided with a protection against electric shock.
Pressure adjustment has to be done when the press is open. There should be no unauthorised persons near the machine while it's
working. Beware of the heating plate – risk of burns. Attention! The press opens automatically – keep the safetdy clearance. Using the
machine with certain materials may create a strong smell. That's why the user should evaluate the need for a ventilation system at the
workplace. The type of ventilation should be used as needed and depends of the size of the room and used inks. The machine has to be
installed at a place with enough space around the machine. The space in front of the machine has to be wide enough. Nothing can disturb
the operator at work. Do not install the machine in doors, floors or busy places. By using different kind of technologies, the operator may
use personal protective equipment (protective gloves). The power plug has to be pulled out of the power supply while maintenance. All
wires should be placed in a safe way, to make sure they will not pose a threat for the person working at the machine or passing it. In case
of damages or untypical signals from the machine, please disconnect the machine from the power supply, contact the service and do not
work with the machine, till the problem is solved. All repairs should be performed after consulting the service. Do not remove machine
covers while the machine is working.
Starting the working procedure
The operator needs enough space and free distance to all switches and buttons to work with the machine. Safe position of the operator
allows him to activate the emergency stop switch in every moment. The operator is obligated to work with the machine as recommended
by the manufacturer in order to avoid risks.
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