1-2 Warnings and Precautions

Our equipment is designed to provide safe and reliable operation when installed and operated within design specifications, following national and local safety codes. This may include, but is not limited to OSHA, NEC, CSA, SPI, and any other local, national and international regulations.

To avoid possible personal injury or equipment damage when installing, operating, or maintaining this equipment, use good judgment and follow these safe practices:

;Read and follow these operation and installation instructions when installing, operating, and maintaining this equipment. If these instructions become damaged or unreadable, additional copies are available from the manufacturer.

;Follow all SAFETY CODES.

;Wear SAFETY GLASSES and WORK GLOVES.

;Work only with approved tools and devices.

;Disconnect and/or lock out power before servicing or maintaining the equipment.

;Use care when LOADING, UNLOADING, RIGGING, or MOVING this equipment.

;Operate this equipment within design specifications.

;DO NOT use the additive feeder in an explosive atmosphere.

;DO NOT use additive feeder outdoors or in wet environments. Moisture will damage the motor and can create an electric shock hazard.

;OPEN, TAG, and LOCK ALL DISCONNECTS before working on equipment. You should remove the fuses and carry them with you.

;Make sure the equipment and components are properly GROUNDED before you switch on power.

;Use EXTREME CAUTION when working with additive feeder. NEVER put hands or tools in or near the auger assembly when power is connected.

;When welding or brazing in or around this equipment, make sure VENTILATION is ADEQUATE. PROTECT adjacent materials from flame or sparks by shielding with sheet metal. An approved FIRE EXTINGUISHER should be close at hand and ready for use if needed.

;Do not restore power until you remove all tools, test equipment, etc., and the equipment and related components are fully reassembled.

;Only PROPERLY TRAINED personnel familiar with the information in this manual should work on this equipment.

We have long recognized the importance of safety and have designed and manufactured our equipment with operator safety as a prime consideration. We expect you, as a user, to abide by the foregoing recommendations in order to make operator safety a reality.

Additive Feeders

Chapter 1: Safety

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