Operating & Maintenance Manual
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Electrical Safety
•Low voltage electrical equipment (less than 1000V) can cause serious or fatal injuries.
•Any person installing or maintaining this equipment should be fully competent to carry out this
work.
•Such persons should be familiar with the relevant codes of practice or standards which are
applicable to the country of installation.
Preliminary Operating Advice
•This machine is designed to operate on a fully automatic cycle. During this cycle it will only stop
if a fault occurs or if it is overloaded.
•If the hopper is overloaded beyond the recommended capacity the internal trip can cause the
machine to stop. Continued abuse in this manner will eventually cause motor failure.
•If an emergency occurs, such as a foreign object being in the hopper, the machine should be
stopped immediately by switching off the power at the isolator.
Staff Qualifications & Training
•All staff who operate, maintain, inspect or install the machine must be suitably trained and
qualified and have the necessary equipment or tools to carry out their tasks safely.
•The person who is responsible for staff supervision should define the exact areas of
responsibility and scope of authority for all staff using or maintaining the machine. If a member
of staff lacks the necessary knowledge, he or she must receive due training and instruction.
•Any training or instruction that may be required can be provided by the manufacturer or
supplier.
•The supervisor must also make sure that the content of this manual is fully understood by the
staff concerned.
Dangers Arising from Non-Observance of Safety Instructions
•Danger to personnel and to the machine.
•Danger to the environment through leakage of hazardous substances.
•Loss of all entitlement to redress.
Safety Conscious Working
•In addition to the safety instructions given in this manual, it is essential to follow the national
accident prevention directives currently in force and any internal regulations concerning work
and safety.
•Duty of care - Your personal safety, the safety of others, of the equipment and the environment
is the responsibility of everyone.
