Safety Considerations Avtron Resistive Load Bank - Part Number LPV600 994210
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5. Replace any burned out bulbs on the Control Panel. Each lamp is an indication that a system
is active or has failed and is important to the operation of the Load Bank and safety of the
operator.
6. Maintenance personnel must always exercise caution when access panels are removed.
Personal injury from electrical shock or from the moving fan blade may result if all sources
of power are not disconnected before servicing. Maintenance work must be conducted only
by qualified personnel.
7. The Load Bank should be operated in a cool, well ventilated area as described in the
INSTALLATION section of this manual. Do not allow exhaust air to recirculate through the
Load Bank.
8. Venting the heated air from the Load Bank exhaust is a potential hazard. The Load Bank
should be used in a cool, well ventilated area.
9. Allow cool air to pass into the unit to cool the elements. Do not allow the unit to be placed
where hot exhaust air can recirculate back through the unit causing a constant rise in cooling
air temperature.
10. After running a load test, residual heat should be removed from the Load Bank by allowing
the fan to operate for a few minutes after load is removed. This procedure is not required for
maintaining Load Bank integrity, but it may guard operating personnel from possible burn
injuries.
11. The operator should avoid coming in contact with the resistor elements or surrounding
covers during and for some time after operation. These portions of the Load Bank become
quite hot and may result in a serious burn, should contact be made with them.
12. Do not allow objects to enter or block the air intake or exhaust of the Load Bank. A
blockage could cause Load Bank overheating. If an object enters the screens, it will cause
damage to the resistor elements, possibly shorting them and causing shock and fire hazards.
13. Operators must not operate the Load Bank with the access panels, cover, or screens
removed. To do so exposes the operator and other persons to possible personal injury from
electrical shock or from the moving fan blade.
14. Keep all of the hinged access covers closed at all times during testing and while power is on
the load bus. An access port (Load wiring opening) is provided in the bottom (Floor) of
Load Bank for load wiring.
15. Emergency shutdown procedure:
A. In an emergency, shut down the MASTER LOAD switch, then the generator. The
MASTER LOAD switch will allow disconnection of all load steps and still allow the
fan motor to run, cooling any heated elements.
