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Section 2 – Health and Safety
Dukane Manual Part No. 403-591-01
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, switches, controls, cables,
transducer, booster, horn, and fixture.
CAUTION
At some time you may be asked
to remove equipment covers
by the Dukane Service Dept.
personnel. Before doing so, dis-
connect the unit electrically from
the incoming AC power line.
General Considerations
Please observe these
health and safety recommenda-
tions
for safe, efficient, and injury-free operation of your
equipment.
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 Du-
kane. Unauthorized modifications could cause equipment
damage and/or injury to the operator. In addition, unauthor
-
ized modifications will void equipment warranty.
Keep the Cover On
- Do not remove any equipment cover
unless directed to do so by Dukane. The generator 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
(transducer, 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
ultrasonic plastic assembly equipment is used with auto-
matic 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 (operate switch
-
es) violates OSHA regulations. Do not install a foot switch.
Any fixture manufactured by
a third party must comply
with all OSHA and ANSI re-
quirements. 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
Never operate the generator
with the cover off . This is an
unsafe practice and may
cause injury .
WARNING
