Product manual

Safety
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Part 1105120-01
E 2013 Nordson Corporation
Mercury Bulbs (Lamps)
The bulbs used in UV lamp systems contain mercury. Mercury is a toxic
substance and must not be ingested or come into direct contact with the
skin. Under normal UV operating conditions, mercury presents no hazard as
it is completely contained in the sealed quartz tube of the bulb; however, it is
strongly recommended that protective gloves and eye protection be worn
when handling UV bulbs, and that a mercury spill kit be readily available.
Mercury spill kits are commercially available from a number of sources.
These precautions should be followed when disposing of UV bulbs:
S Place the bulb in a rigid protective carton.
S Dispose of used bulbs through a local mercury recycling center.
S Wash your hands if a bulb breaks: mercury could come into contact with
your skin.
S Do not store or handle bulbs near food or beverages.
Nordson Corporation will dispose of UV bulbs free of charge provided the
customer covers all shipping costs associated with returning the bulbs. For
bulb disposal, please clearly mark on the all bulb containers and shipping
packages: BULBS FOR DISPOSAL ONLY.
Bulbs should be shipped to:
Primarc UV Technologies
Bulb Disposal Department
2 Dan Forth Drive
Easton, Pennsylvania 18045
UV-Curable Inks and Products
Some materials used in UV curable inks, adhesives, and varnishes are
toxic. Before handling them, read the Material Safety Data Sheets provided
by the manufacturer, use the recommended personal safety equipment, and
follow the recommended procedures for safe use and disposal.
Fire Safety
Under proper operating conditions, the surface temperature of the bulb is
anywhere between 700−900 _C (1300−1700 _F), and the vapor gas inside
the bulb is several thousand degrees Fahrenheit. Any form of flammable
material (such as paper, lint, powder, or dirt) trapped under the lamp, within
the lamp housing or in the lamp’s vicinity, will result in an increased risk of
fire.
To avoid a fire or explosion, follow these instructions.
S Know where emergency stop buttons, shut-off valves, and fire
extinguishers are located.
S Clean, maintain, test, and repair equipment according to the instructions
in this manual.
Should a fire occur, the operator must de-energize the UV equipment
immediately.