Welding System User Manual
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Section 2 – Health & Safety
Dukane Manual Part No. 403-577-01
General Considerations
Please observe these health and safety recommendations for
safe, efcient, and injury-free operation of your equipment.
In this manual, the term system refers to a complete group
of components associated with the welding of plastic or
metal parts, also known as an ultrasonic assembly system.
A typical system consists of a generator and/or ultrasonic
process controller, start and stop switches, power controls,
connecting cables, and the probe assembly which includes
the transducer, booster, horn and replaceable horn tip.
Proper Installation - Operate system components only
after they are properly installed and checked.
No Unauthorized Modications - Do not modify your
system in any way unless authorized to do so by the man-
ufacturer. Unauthorized modications may cause injury
to the operator and/or equipment damage. In addition,
unauthorized modications will void the equipment war-
ranty.
Keep the Cover On - Do not remove any equipment cov-
er unless specically directed to do so by the manufactur-
er. The generator produces hazardous electrical voltages
which could cause injury.
Grounded Electrical Power - Operate this equipment
only with a properly grounded electrical connection.
(See Page 11 for grounding information.)
Comply with Regulations - You may be required to add
accessories to bring the system into compliance with ap-
plicable OSHA regulations for noise exposure.
Plastics Health Notice
Before using any ultrasonic welding system, be sure you
are familiar with OSHA regulations from the U.S. Depart-
ment of Labor about the particular type of plastic(s) you
are using.
When plastic materials are being processed, they may emit
fumes and/or gases that could be hazardous. Make sure
you have adequate ventilation whenever these plastics are
processed.
CAUTION
Parts being joined ultrasoni-
cally sometimes vibrate at
audible frequencies. Wear ear
protection to reduce annoying
or uncomfortable sounds. In
addition, sound absorbing
materials, enclosures or sound
deflectors may be installed
to reduce the noise level.
IMPORTANT
Never operate the gen-
erator with the cover off.
This is an unsafe prac-
tice and may cause injury.