We would like to congratulate you for having purchased the Müssel-Belting Tools made by Müssel
Maschinenbau GmbH and to thank you for the confidence you placed in us.
This operating instruction provides you with important information for the proper and safe use of the heating
press, HPD 400 P 180, HPD 600 P 180.
Owing to our experience over decades in the development and the fabrication of finishing tools for conveyor
belts and driving belts, these devices have been designed according to the latest state of technique and in
compliance with this application
in the detailed splicing instructions or in the belt specific technical data sheets of the belt manufacturer.
Please note that the future usage conditions of the conveyor belt have to be considered for the choice and
the finishing of splices.
The reproduction, distribution and utilization of this document as well as the communication of its contents
to others without express authorization is prohibited as far as this is not explicitly allowed by Müssel
Maschinenbau GmbH. Offenders will be held liable for the payment of damages. All rights reserved.
Any liability for errors and printing errors is excluded.
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Please find further information on splicing types and finishing parameters
Product designation: Heating press for melting splices
Serial/Type designation: HPD 400 P 180, HPD 600 P 180
Serial number: see type label
Year of construction: see type label
The following document contains important information on serious risks when operating the tool described or important technical information on the tool or processes used. Symbols are used to highlight this important information and indicate as follows:
This symbol is always to be found in connection with an endangerment and its respective
signal word.
Signal words hierarchy:
Danger:This signal word is indicating a person endangerment with a high risk level which
causes death or serious injury, in case it cannot be avoided.
Warning:This signal word is indicating a person endangerment with a medium risk level, which
can cause death or serious injury, in case it cannot be avoided.
Caution: This signal word is indicating an endangerment with a low risk level which can cause a
minor or moderate injury, in case it cannot be avoided.
Attention: This signal word is indicating a warning of material and environmental damages.
2.1 Usage in accordance with regulations
This device has been built as state of the art and according to the fundamental health and safety requirement of the EC machinery directive. However, its usage may result in risks to the body or life of
users or third parties, or adverse effects to devices and other property.
The device may only be used in proper technical condition as intended, in a safety- and hazard conscious manner and observing the operating instructions!
Observing the operating instructions and adhering to the inspection and maintenance conditions are
also parts of the intended use.
2.2 Organisational measures
The operating instructions must always be at hand at the place of use of the device!
In addition to the operating instructions, observe and instruct the user in all other generally applica-
ble legal and other mandatory regulations relevant to accident prevention and environmental protection!
The operating instructions must be supplemented by instructions covering the duties involved in supervising and notifying special organizational features, such as job organization, working sequences
or the personnel entrusted with the work.
Please only assign trained personnel familiar with the operating instructions of the device.
Check at regular intervals whether the personnel are carrying out the work in compliance with the
operating instructions and paying attention to risks and safety factors!
In order to minimize the risk of injury, garments must be close-fitting. Furthermore long hair must
be tied back and jewellery -including rings- have to be removed before beginning work.
Observe all safety instructions and warnings attached to the device and see to it that they are al-
ways complete and perfectly legible!
If the operating behaviour changes immediately stop the device and report the error to the respon-
Never make any modifications, additions or conversions which might affect safety without the supplier´s approval.
Additional mountings or modifications have as consequence that the responsibility for the accordance with the EU-directive has to be assured by the person who carries out the mountings and the
modifications.
Spare parts, only from the original equipment, comply with the technical requirements specified by
the manufacturer and guarantee the failure-free operation of the device.
2.3 Personnel selection and qualification
The device can only be operated by staff accordingly skilled and instructed.
Work on electrical equipment of the device must be performed by a qualified electrician or trained
individuals under the direction and supervision of an electrician according to electro-technical regulations.
2.4 Safety instructions for specific operating phases
The device can only be operated in a safe and absolutely reliable state. Make sure in particular that
all protective and safety-oriented devices are in place and fully functional.
Loosened screws and hose connections must be tightened upon completion of the maintenance and
repair work.
2.5 Mobile devices
In case of minor changes of place, please even disconnect the device from any external power supply! Properly reconnect to the mains prior to restarting the device!
Always use hoisting and slinging equipment with sufficient weight bearing capacity for loading!
Position hoisting devices or slinging means only on the load lifting appliances of the device that are
provided for this purpose!
Please take the necessary and appropriate measures for making sure that during the transportation
no device part may fall in or loosen!
2.6 Safety instructions
The removing of covers or parts of safety-oriented components may increase the risk of accident.
Conversions, maintenance and repair work must be performed by trained, competent and skilled
persons.
Always use original fuses with the required rating! If errors of the device electrical power supply occur immediately shut off the conveyor system!
Because of the risk of burns, make sure the device is always freely accessible and is not covered.
The devices do not have their own protection appliances against electrical overload. For this reason,
the operator must ensure that the electrical installations at the operated place, are protected from
overload.
Regularly inspect/check the electrical equipment of a device. Visible faults, such as loose connections, must be immediately rectified.