Magnum Venus Plastech PATRIOT SSB Auto - Manual (Page 3)

Patriot SSB Auto Instructions Issue 05 30/06//08 Page 3 of 43
1.1 Health & Safety - General over view of important health and safety
issues relating to this machine
The following instruction manual contains a number of references to controls and
procedures that will ensure safe operation of the machinery. The machines are designed
to process substances that are hazardous to health and therefore it is vital that any
materials that are introduced to the machinery have valid MSDS (material safety data
sheets) in place and that machine operators and maintenance staff are fully informed and
trained in the use of the materials and of the potential hazards.
Users are also advised to ensure that these operator instructions are correctly and
adequately made available to machine operators and maintenance staff.
Machine Guard
The Machine guard, which is supplied with this machine, must be correctly fitted at all
times during operation. Also during servicing, maintenance staff must ensure due care is
taken if it is found necessary to conduct any operational tests whilst the machine guard is
removed.
Residual Pressure
Due care should be exercised by maintenance staff to protect against any residual
pressures that may be present in the machine as discussed in the maintenance sections
Organic Peroxides
Particular note should be taken that materials utilised for the various fluid parts of the
machine are specifically selected and designed for use with Organic Peroxides and resins
The nature of organic peroxide catalysts can be reactive with certain metals and plastics.
It is therefore imperative that when renewing parts during maintenance, only genuine
MVP Ltd component parts and spare parts be fitted to the machine.
Leaks & Seals
Any leaks that become evident either compressed air or fluid from machine piping or
fittings must be investigated and corrected as soon as they become evident. Any fluid
leaks or spillages of resin, catalyst or solvent must be immediately cleaned from machine
parts or surrounding area. Cleaning materials used must be safely disposed of in
accordance with recommendations as described on the appropriate MSDS
Safety Notices
All safety use recommendation and warning labels displayed upon the machine cover and
chassis must be maintained clean and visible to the operator.
Cleaning external surfaces
Do not use solvent based cleaners on the counter or the Resin Gel Alarm (RGA) system.
All metal parts including the entire Stainless steel chassis and facia may be cleaned with
solvent cleaners.