1. SAFETY
Roof Damage Warning and Disclaimer
CAUTION!Excessive vacuum (or pressure) may damage roof. Use positive aeration system. Make sure all roof vents are open and unobstructed. Start roof fans when supply fans are started. Do not operate when conditions exist that may cause roof vent icing.
GSI DOES NOT WARRANT ANY ROOF DAMAGE CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE VACUUM OR INTERNAL PRESSURE FROM FANS OR OTHER AIR MOVING SYSTEMS. ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND/OR “MAKEUP AIR” DEVICES SHOULD BE PROVIDED FOR ALL POWERED AIR HANDLING SYSTEMS. GSI DOES NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF DOWNWARD FLOW SYSTEMS (SUCTION). SEVERE ROOF DAMAGE CAN RESULT FROM ANY BLOCKAGE OF AIR PASSAGES. RUNNING FANS DURING HIGH HUMIDITY/COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE AIR EXHAUST OR INTAKE PORTS TO FREEZE.
Roof Exhauster Fan Operation
Thank you for choosing a GSI product. It is designed to give excellent performance and service for many years.
This manual describes the operation of the GSI Roof Exhaust Fan. It is designed to take
The principal concern of the GSI Group, Inc. (“GSI”) is your safety and the safety of others associated with grain handling equipment. This manual is written to help you understand safe operating procedures, and some of the problems that may be encountered by the operator or other personnel.
As owner and/or operator, it is your responsibility to know what requirements, hazards and precautions exist, and to inform all personnel associated with the equipment, or who are in the area. Avoid any alterations to the equipment. Such alterations may produce a very dangerous situation, where serious injury or death may occur.
Safety Alert Symbol
The symbol shown is used to call your attention to instructions concerning your personal safety. Watch for this symbol; it points out important safety precautions. It means “ATTENTION”, “WARNING”, “CAUTION”, and “DANGER”. Read the message and be cautious to the possibility of personal injury or death.
WARNING! BE ALERT!
Personnel operating or working around electrical fans should read this manual. This manual must be delivered with equipment to its owner. Failure to read this manual and its safety instructions is a misuse of the equipment.
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