Wexxar WF30T, Operation And Service Manual

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WF30T Case Former Safety
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1.1 Safety Considerations
WEXXAR is proud to employ every conceivable precaution in the research and development of
our case formers. Our commitment to workplace safety has made us a world-class leader in the
packaging industry due to our adoption of the following best practices:
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Fully automatic functionality, requiring minimal operator interaction
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Advanced safety guarding with keyed electronic interlock switches
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Lock-out provision on electrical and pneumatic main shut-offs
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Integrated 24-volt DC power supply for safe, low voltage operating controls
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Intuitive cautionary labeling demonstrating electrical and mechanical risks
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E-STOP
shutdown, with optional extra
‘E-STOP’
buttons
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PLC operated sequence and timing control
1.2 Safety Standards
WEXXAR observes the following safety standards:
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ANSI B151.1-2000 Safety Standards for Mechanical Power Transmission Apparatus
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CSA C22.2.1-02; 0-M91 Canadian Electrical Code Part I and Part II
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NFPA 79 Electrical Standards for Industrial Machines
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CSA C22.2 No. 14-95 Industrial Control Equipment
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ANSI Z535.4-2002 Product Safety Signs & Labels
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ANSI B155.1-2000 for Packaging Machinery
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NEMA 12 UL listed standard electrical control
1.3 General Precautions
Your WEXXAR packaging machine is a rugged piece of industrial machinery. It is equipped with
various guards and other safety features, but it must be treated with respect at all times to avoid
the possibility of personal injury. The following points are particularly important:
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Do not operate the machine until it is completely set up and installed properly, and you
are familiar with its operation.
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Do not operate machine without guards and safety mechanisms in place and functioning.
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Do not attempt to enter the machine for any reason while the air pressure is still on.
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Do not wear neckties, jewelry, loose clothing, or other items that can get caught in
moving parts or mechanisms near the machine.
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Do not operate, troubleshoot, or maintain the machine while under the influence of any
type of drug or alcohol.
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Always observe all safety warnings and notices on the machine and in this manual.
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Do not use solvents when cleaning or maintaining the machine.
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All installation wiring must comply with applicable local codes.