VALCO MELTON D-90, Manual

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Section 2 - Safety Information MM125 - D-90 Hot Melt Unit
Hot-Melt-
Specific,
General Safety
Information
WARNING! WARNING!
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
Never Never
Never Never Never process any polyurethane reactive (PUR) hot
melt or solvent-based material in a Valco Melton unit
unless you are certain that the unit is compatible and is
marked “PUR”! Read all instructions and MSDS sheets
carefully, following manufacturer’s instructions,
especially regarding heat levels. If you have any
question as to the compatibility of a Valco Melton unit for
PUR hot melt, call your Valco Melton Representative
before attempting to use the unit for PUR or solvent-
based materials. OTHERWISE, HAZARDOUS FUMES,
EXPLOSION, DEATH, OR PERSONAL INJURY
COULD OCCUR.
Valco Melton hot melt units have the following universal safety precautions in in in in in
addition to all other universal precautions previously mentioned addition to all other universal precautions previously mentioned addition to all other universal precautions previously mentioned addition to all other universal precautions previously mentioned addition to all other universal precautions previously mentioned (this is not
intended to be an exhaustive list; follow all instructions and safety
precautions for the specific type of equipment involved):
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! Keep pump cover and electrical enclosures closed
except during setup, service, and checkout procedures.
OTHERWISE, DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY
COULD OCCUR.
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! People with respiratory problems (e.g., asthma,
bronchitis, etc.) should not work in the vicinity of molten
adhesive. RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS MAY BE
AGGRAVATED BY THE FUMES. Do not wear a face
mask when working around molten adhesive. THE
MASK MAY TRAP THE FUMES AND DEATH OR
PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.
WARNING! WARNING!
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! Keep hot melt hoses away from walkways and the
moving parts of hot melt systems. OTHERWISE,
PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
COULD OCCUR.
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! Hot surfaces! Do not touch! Use extreme caution when
refilling the unit by hand. OTHERWISE, PERSONAL
INJURY COULD OCCUR.
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! Wear protective gloves and goggles at all times around
all machinery, especially hot melt. OTHERWISE,
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! Never use an open flame to heat hot melt components
or adhesive. OTHERWISE, DEATH, PERSONAL
INJURY, OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT COULD
OCCUR.