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General considerations – Dukane Ultrasonic Generator 403-575-00 User Manual

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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

Corporation. Unauthorized modifications could cause

equipment damage and/or injury to the operator. In ad-

dition, unauthorized modifications will void equipment

warranty.

Keep the Cover On

- Do not remove any equipment

cover unless directed to do so by Dukane Corporation. 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 9.

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 Abort Switch

- Install a system abort switch at

each operator station when ultrasonic plastic assembly

equipment is used with automatic material handling equip-

ment in an automated system.

Foot Switch

- Using a foot switch in place of the optical

touch finger switches (activation switches) violates OSHA

regulations.

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,

switches, controls, cables, transducer,

booster, horn, and fixture,

and iQ Explorer

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 incoming 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

Continued

Please observe these health and safety recommenda-

tions

for safe, efficient, and injury-free operation of your

equipment.

WARNING

Never operate the genera-

tor with the cover off . This

is an unsafe practice and

may cause injury .

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Section 2 - Health and Safety