Manual

Safety 11
2 Safety
Overview
This section is intended to provide basic safety information necessary for operating and servicing the
DispenseMate 550 Series Dispensing System. This section covers the following topics:
 Intended Use
• Safety Warning Labels
 Injury to Personnel
• Emergency Shutdown
 Basic Safety Precautions and Practices
• Lockout of Electrical and Pneumatic Energy
 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions
• Interlock
To further optimize safe dispensing system operation, precautions and recommended practices are
included with the procedures throughout this manual.
WARNING! CAUTION!
Unsafe equipment conditions can result in personal injury or property damage.
Failure to properly operate and maintain the system in accordance with this
manual may jeopardize the built-in safety features.
" NOTE Safety is considered a joint responsibility between the original equipment manufacturer
(Asymtek) and the end-user (owner). All safety precautions and practices should be in
accordance with local regulations and facility practice.
Intended Use
Use of Asymtek equipment in ways other than those described in the documentation supplied with the
equipment may result in injury to persons or damage to property. Some examples of unintended use of
equipment include:
• Using incompatible materials
• Making unauthorized modifications
• Removing or bypassing safety guards or interlocks
• Using incompatible or damaged parts
• Using unapproved auxiliary equipment
• Operating equipment in excess of maximum ratings