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==Safety==

==Safety==

The Vacuum Former has an oven surface for heating and softening the plastic. It is made of multiple panels (total 6) infared radiant heating elements, draws a total 80,000 watts (top and bottom), and reaches full operating temperature depending on Active heating time set on the timer.  

The Vacuum Former has an oven surface for heating and softening the plastic. It is made of multiple panels (total 6) infrared radiant heating elements, draws a total 80,000 watts (top and bottom), and reaches full operating temperature depending on Active heating time set on the timer.  

The most likely source of problems would be for someone to leave the plastic under the heater for way too long and set it on fire. To help avoid this error, we are only using the center top panel for heating. Ignoring safety protocal is cause for revoking authorization.

The most likely source of problems would be for someone to leave the plastic under the heater for way too long and set it on fire. To help avoid this error, we are only using the center top panel for heating. '''Warning:''' Ignoring safety protocol is cause for revoking authorization.

Fumes from most plastics are not expected to be significant when the machine is used properly (''i.e.,'' nothing is on fire). If fumes do turn out to be a concern, the machine can be retrofitted with a fume hood. Then existing exhaust duct for the Forge could be used.

Fumes from most plastics are not expected to be significant when the machine is used properly (''i.e.,'' nothing is on fire). If fumes do turn out to be a concern, the machine can be retrofitted with a fume hood. Then connected to the existing exhaust duct for the Forge. To improve air quality, turn on the forge exhaust and open the front by the plasma cutter.

* '''HOT SURFACE''' - Metal Frame holding material and handles will be hot. '''Wear Gloves''' during operation. [[File:Hot sm.png|150px]]

* '''HOT SURFACE''' - Metal Frame holding material and handles will be hot. '''Wear Gloves''' during operation. [[File:Hot sm.png|150px]]

* [[File:Fire sm.png|150px]] '''FIRE''' - Material may catch fire while heater is left on. '''Do not leave unattended'''.

* [[File:Fire sm.png|150px]] '''FIRE''' - Material may catch fire while heater is left on. '''Do not leave unattended'''.

* '''CRUSHING''' - Make certain there is nothing obstructing the platform, before pulling the pneumatic lever raising the mold to frame. '''Clear Obsctructions'''. [[File:Crush sm.png|150px]]

* '''CRUSHING''' - Make certain there is nothing obstructing the platform, before pulling the pneumatic lever raising the mold to frame. '''Clear Obstructions'''. [[File:Crush sm.png|150px]]

*  [[File:Shock sm.png|150px]] '''ELECTRIC SHOCK''' - High Voltage machinery (3 Phase Power) required to run motors and heating elements. Make certain cabling is secure and undamaged before operating. '''Check Cabling'''.

*  [[File:Shock sm.png|150px]] '''ELECTRIC SHOCK''' - High Voltage machinery (3 Phase Power) required to run motors and heating elements. Make certain cabling is secure and undamaged before operating. '''Check Cabling'''.