Safety; In General; Electrical Precautions; Technical Support - MERRICK Genetix Safety, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

SAFETY

The Genetix Belt Feeder Controller is used for the control of process weighing
equipment. As such, it is normally responsible for the control of a process and is not
intended as a motor control device. To insure personnel safety please read the following
instructions and precautions carefully.

In General

Observe all standard precautions that pertain to moving machinery.
Observe all standard precautions that pertain to electrical drives and electrical controls.
Pay particular attentions to special notes and precautions that appear throughout this
manual.
Please read and become familiar with this entire manual before attempting service or
repair of the Genetix Controller. If you have any questions or problems, please call the
Merrick Customer Support Department for assistance.

Electrical Precautions

Before undertaking work on the electrical system, the drives, or the Controller, insure
power is disconnected and locked out. Work should never be performed on the
Controller with power on the unit.
Verify that all grounds called for on the wiring diagrams are in place and are securely
connected. Proper grounding not only helps ensure your personal safety, but is also
necessary for the proper operation of the controller.
If it is necessary to work in or near areas of live high voltage, always keep one hand
clear of the machine, the cabinet, or any other conductors to avoid the possibility of
electrical shock traveling across your chest.
NEVER undertake any electrical work in areas with wet or flooded standing areas.
NEVER impair or disable the function of a fuse or a circuit breaker.
CAUTION:
IF PERSONNEL ARE IN DOUBT ABOUT ANY PROCEDURE
CONTACT THE MERRICK CUSTOMER SUPPORT DEPARTMENT.

Technical Support

Merrick provides customer technical and spare part support 24 hours a day, seven days
a week. Our normal business hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 AM until 4:30 PM
Central Time. During normal hours call 1-888 MERRICK (637-7425) and ask for
service. The call will be routed to the next available phone support technician.
After normal hours and on holidays and weekends, technical assistance is available by
calling 1-888 MERRICK extension 7878. Follow the instructions and be sure to enter the
area code and the phone extension where you can be reached. Someone will return
your call as soon as possible.
When you call Merrick for Technical Support, please have your machine serial number
or a controller serial number. This information will better help us to serve you.
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