SERVO DRIVE RECIPROCATOR WITH TRIANGLE
CONTROLS
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 GENERAL
EQUIPMENT
SAFETY
The invention
of
automatic equipment used on
die casting machines greatly enhanced the
production and efficiency
of
making quality
castings. Like any other machinery,
if
not used
safely it can pose a hazard to personnel as well
as damage
to
the equipment.
Safety
of
operation begins with trammg
personnel in the safe operation and maintenance
of
this equipment. Operator and maintenance
people must understand how the equipment
works
in
order to operate it safely. The
owner/end user
of
this equipment
is
responsible
for the training to safely operate and maintain
this equipment. RIMROCK will provide
equipment training when requested.
Machine owners, operators, maintenance and
service personnel must be aware
of
the fact that
every day common safety practices are vital part
of
their job and must be compiled with
constantly. Use
of
personnel protective
equipment and keeping the work area clean and
free
of
potential hazards will enhance any safety
program. In addition, all warning labels, signs
and guards must always be replaced
if
they are
removed for any reason. Safety violations
should always be reported to the proper
personnel.
Always remember automatic equipment starts by
a signal and gives you no warning. Always be
aware
of
this and make sure the equipment
is
shut
off
and all power sources locked out before
you work
on
or
around the equipment.
In addition to the safety precautions in the
manual, all the latest OSHA Instructions, Local,
Federal and National Safety Codes and Safety
Rules must be understood and followed to
operate equipment safely. For additions safety
information on die casting, refer
to
NADCA's
Die Casting SafetyManual E-908.
1.2 INSTALLATION SAFETY
Study the equipment's manual before attempting
to
install this machine. The installation must be
made with only qualified personnel capable
of
pos1t10ning, anchoring, making power
connections and interlocking this equipment with
other equipment. Failure
to
use qualified
personnel could result in personnel injury as well
as damage
to
your equipment. The electrical
connections must be made
by
a qualified
electrician who must
be
able
to
read and
understand electrical schematics in order to
assure a safe hook-up. Correct grounding
of
interlock connections are explained and
illustrated
in
your manual. In addition, a safety
barrier must be installed to prevent personnel
from entering the path
of
moving equipment
while it is operating. It should also be noted that
proper clearance must be allowed for all
movements
of
your equipment. By following
these recommended steps your equipment should
operate safely and correctly.
1.3 SET-UP AND
OPERATION
SAFETY
Operator and maintenance personnel must read
the equipment manual and be trained in the
proper operation
of
this equipment in order
to
set-up ant operate it safely. Always make sure
all control panel switches are
"off'
when power
is first applied. Never make any adjustments to
the equipment while it
is
operating. Remember,
the machine has the ability to strike you, pinch
or
grab loose clothing which may result
in
injury
to you. In order to stay out
of
its path, you must
always know in which direction the machine
is
going to move next.
It
should never be
necessary
to
make adjustments to this equipment
with the power"ON".
If
you find it necessary to
make an adjustment or for troubleshooting with
the power "ON", a second qualified person
should be at the operator panel operating the
equipment in "MANUAL" mode. The second
person should always have sight
of
the person
working
on
the equipment. Under NO
circumstances would any adjustments be made
while the equipment
is
moving. Never operate
the equipment before making sure the area is
clear and all safety guards and devices are in
place. Only authorized personnel should
modify the programming
of
this equipment and
it can never be operated without the
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