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Section 2 – Health and Safety
Dukane Manual Part No. 403-608-00
Proper Installation
- Operate system components only
after they are properly installed.
No Unauthorized Modifications
- Do not modify your
system in any way unless authorized to do so by Dukane.
Unauthorized modifications could cause equipment dam
-
age and/or injury to the operator. In addition, unauthorized
modifications will void equipment warranty.
Keep the Cover On
- Do not remove any equipment
cover unless directed to do so by Dukane. The genera-
tor produces hazardous electrical voltages which could
cause injury.
Grounded Electrical Power
- Operate this equipment
only with a grounded electrical connection.
See
Electrical Safety
for grounding instructions, Page 10.
Comply with Regulations
- You may be required to add
accessories to bring the system into compliance with
applicable regulations (OSHA in the USA) for machine
guarding and noise exposure.
Use Eye Protection
- Wear ANSI approved safety impact
goggles.
Acoustic Stack Hazard
- When an acoustic stack (trans-
ducer, booster, horn and tip) is energized by the ultrasound
signal, it presents a potential hazard.
Stay clear of an
energized stack.
System
E-STOP
(abort) Switch
- Install a
system
E-
STOP
(abort) switch at each operator station when ultra-
sonic plastic assembly equipment is used with automatic
material handling equipment in an automated system.
Foot Switch
- Do not use a foot switch. Using a foot
switch in place of the optical touch finger switches (oper
-
ate switches) violates OSHA regulations. Do not install
a foot switch.
NOTE
These recommendations apply to the
welding system. System in this manual
refers to a complete group of components
associated with the welding of parts, also
known as an ultrasonic assembly system.
A typical
iQ Series
System consists of the
iQ generator, a press with thruster, switch-
es, controls, cables, transducer, booster,
horn, and fixture,
and
iQ
Explorer II
software
.
CAUTION
At some time you may be asked
to remove equipment covers
by the Dukane Service Dept.
personnel. Before doing so,
disconnect the unit electrically from the in-
coming line AC power. If the unit is a press/
thruster, lock the Air Lockout Valve, located
on the rear panel, in its closed position.
General Considerations
Please observe these
health and safety recommenda-
tions
for safe, efficient, and injury-free operation of your
equipment.
Never operate the genera-
tor with the cover off . This
is an unsafe practice and
may cause injury .
Any fixture manufactured
by a third party must com-
ply with all OSHA and ANSI
requirements. All fixtures must
be guarded as necessary .
Dukane does not assume any
responsibility or liability for
fixtures manufactured by the
customer or any third party
manufacturer .
WARNING
Continued
WARNING
