E-Multi Injection Unit Safety Hazards - continued
Table 3-4 E-Multi Injection Unit Safety Hazard Details
Hazard Type
Potential Hazards
Possible Contact of
Persons with High
Temperature Material.
The injection barrel could result in burns.
Melted plastic during routine purging could cause burns.
Hot plastic or gasses could be released from the feed port when clearing a
blockage.
The electric servo motors could overheat presenting a hot surface which
could cause burns to someone touching it.
Hazards Generated by Materials or Substances
Hazards from Contact
With or Inhalation of
Harmful Gases
Hot plastic could result in harmful gases being emitted from the purged
material or feed inlet.
Fire or Explosion
Hazard
Hot surfaces of the barrel heaters could ignite flammable liquids or dust.
Ergonomic Hazards
Lift Hazard
Attempting to lift or support the unit during installation could result in injury.
Combination Hazards
Failure / Disorder of
Control System
Incorrect connections can result in out-of-control or unexpected movement
causing damage to the machine and a possible hazard.
Errors of Fitting
Incorrect design of the adapter plate or attachment or torquing of fasteners
may result in a failure of the connection and subsequent loss of stability or
falling of the machine.
Table 3-5 E-Multi Servo Carriage Safety Hazard Details
Hazard Type
Potential Hazards
Cutting or Severing
Hazard
A severing hazard may exist between the barrel guard and support beam
when the carriage moves forward and the hard stop extension in the
trunnion slot is not installed.
3.9 E-Multi Servo Carriage Safety Hazard
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SAFETY
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