DME 375 Series Point Gate Needle - Manual (Page 2)

DANGER
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
A hot-runner system includes electrical elements and may contain molten
plastic at elevated temperature and pressure. To avoid injury, exercise
caution by reading these instructions before servicing or operating the
system.
These instructions must be passed on to the end user where they should
be read before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious
injury or death.
Failure to comply can result in serious injury or death:
STORED ENERGY AND HIGH TEMPERATURE HAZARDS
This product maintains molten plastic at high pressure. Use caution when
operating and servicing the system.
Physical contact with molten plastic may result in severe burns. Proper
protective equipment, including eye protection, must be worn. This product
has heated surfaces. Use caution when operating and servicing the system
to avoid severe burns. Proper protective equipment should be worn.
Failure to comply will result in serious injury or death:
ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
Improper voltages or grounding can result in electrical shock. Use only
with proper voltage and a proper earth ground.
To avoid electrical shock, do not operate product when wet.
Do not operate this equipment with covers or panels removed.
To avoid electrical shock, turn off main power disconnect and lockout /
tag out before servicing this device. Do not connect temperature sensors to
electrical power. It will damage the product and it can cause fire, severe
injuries or even death.
If green ground wire present wire must be connected to the ground.
Do not rebend rigid leads. Rebending leads might result in damage to circuit.
Product might absorb moisture when cool. Use low Voltage or power to drive
out residual moisture before applying full power. Failure to do so may cause
damage to this product.
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INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS. D-M-E HERBY TO DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL D-M-E BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OF USE, REVENUE
OR PROFIT, OR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGED.
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Please read carefully before installing components.
for suffient heat to transfer into the needle before molding.
7. Wait a minimum of 5 minutes after set point has been achieved
body and/ or manifold are removed to ensure seal off.
6. Seal ring for nozzle body must be replaced each time nozzle
bushing assembly.
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5 ft-lbs.
When reassembling. For protection of the needle point, a six
point deep well socket is recommended.
5. Careful attention should be taken to the heater/thermocouple
leads as damage could occur when working on nozzle or
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4. Tip must be torqued into the nozzle body using 30
3. Apply an anti-sieze compound on the tip threads.
Treat needle like a glass or ceramic material.
could occur if needle is dropped or strikes a rigid material.
2. Careful attention should be taken to the needle as damage
before reassembling.
of any material in the seal off area and threaded areas
1. Nozzle (multiple-applications) body must be cleaned
RECOMMENDATIONS AND GUIDELINES
ETH9997
INSTALLATION DATA
For: 250 & 375 SERIES POINT GATE NEEDLE