1-2 General Safety Regulations
Read and follow the instructions in this manual before installing, operating or maintaining any equipment. Additional copies are available from the manufacturer.
Install, operate, and maintain this equipment according to applicable work and safety codes for your location. This includes OSHA, CE, NEC, CSA, SPI, and many other local, national, and international regulations. Only qualified persons should work on or with this equipment. Work only with approved tools and devices.
Before removing, adjusting, or replacing parts on a machine, remember to turn off all air and electric supplies and all accessory equipment at the machine. You must also disconnect and lock out electrical and pneumatic power and attach warning tags to the disconnect switch and air shut off valve.
When you need to perform maintenance or repair work on a dryer above floor level, use a solid platform or a hydraulic elevator. If there is a permanently installed catwalk on your dryer, use it. The work platform should have secure footing and a place for tools and parts. Do not climb on dryers, machines, or work from ladders.
If you need to repair a large component, use appropriate handling equipment. Before you use handling equipment (portable “A” frames, electric boom trucks, fork trucks, overhead cranes), be sure the load does not exceed the capacity of the handling equipment or cause it to become unstable. Carefully test the condition of lifting cables, chains, ropes, slings, and hooks before using them to lift a load.
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When you have completed the repair or maintenance procedure, check your work, remove your tools, rigging, and handling equipment. Do not restore power to the dryer until all persons are clear of the area. Do not start and run the dryer until you are sure all parts are functioning properly.
1-3 Responsibility
These machines are constructed for maximum operator safety when used under standard operating conditions and when recommended instructions are followed in the maintenance and operation of the machine.
All personnel engaged in the use of the machine should become familiar with its operation as described in this manual.
Proper operation of the machine promotes safety for the operator and all workers in its vicinity.
Becoming familiar with materials, inspection, and maintenance and total user responsibility will assist you in learning potential areas in need of observation for danger.
Each individual must take responsibility for observing the prescribed safety rules as outlined. All caution, warning and danger signs must be observed and obeyed. All actual or potential danger areas must be reported to your immediate supervisor.
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