73B. [ Polymerizing or curing machine. [Inserted by G.N. of 11th May, 1965]
(1)The following precautions shall be taken when fabrics are processed in polymerizing or curing machine for fixing prints by the Emulsion Technique namely:-(i)Printed fabrics shall be thoroughly dried by passing them over drying cans or through a hot fuel of other equally effective means, before the same are allowed to pass through the polymerizing machine.(ii)The exhaust flap or damper shall be provided with a hole or opening so that at least two-three of it is always open.(iii)Infra-red ray heaters of the machines shall be cut off while running the prints.(iv)The electrical heater shall be connected to a separate circuit and shall be provided with an isolation switch so as to ensure that it is completely cut of in an emergency.(v)The drive of the exhaust fan shall be interlocked with the main drive of the machine in such a way that if the exhaust motor stops, the machine including all heating devices, shall also stop.(vi)The electrical heaters shall have thermostat to regulate the temperature, so that the heaters shall be automatically cut off if the temperature rises above the pre-set value.(vii)Adequate flap shall be provided on top of the machine, which can open and let off the fumes in the case of an explosion.(viii)Filter guaze shall be cleaned at least once a week, (ix) Exhaust duct shall be cleaned at least once a week, (x) Tension of the V belt drive of the fans shall be checked every week.(2)The machine shall be examined, under the direct supervision of a responsible person, designated by the occupier or manager, who by his experience and knowledge of necessary precautions against risk of explosion, is fit to supervise such work.(3)A register shall be maintained in which the details of the various checks carried under sub-rule (2), shall be entered and every entry made therein shall be signed by the person making the checks.]
