Hydraulic Safety; Electrical Safety - Raven SmarTrax Installation Manual

Chapter 1
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Always wear appropriate protective equipment when working on hydraulics.
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This machine must remain stationary and switched off and supported while installation or maintenance is
conducted.
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Before starting the hydraulic installation, be sure to bleed pressure from the hydraulic system.
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Hydraulic fluid may be hot or under high pressure. When starting the machine for the first time after
installing the SmarTrax system, be sure that all persons stand clear of the machine in case a hose or fitting
has not been completely tightened.

Hydraulic Safety

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Raven Industries recommends that appropriate protective equipment be worn at all times when working on
the hydraulic system.
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Never attempt to open or work on a hydraulic system with the equipment running. Care should always be
taken when first opening a system that has previously been pressurized.
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When disconnecting the hydraulic hoses or purging is required, be aware that the hydraulic oil may be
extremely hot and under high pressure. Caution must be exercised.
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Any work carried out on the hydraulic system must be performed in accordance with the machine
manufacturer's approved maintenance instructions.
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When installing SmarTrax hydraulics or performing diagnostics, maintenance, or routine service, ensure
precautions are taken to prevent any foreign material or contaminants from being introduced in the
machine's hydraulic system. Objects or materials that are able to bypass the machine's hydraulic filtration
system will adversely reduce performance and possibly damage the SmarTrax hydraulic valves.

Electrical Safety

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Always verify that the power leads are connected to the correct polarity as marked. Reversing the power
leads could cause severe damage to the equipment.
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Ensure that the power cable is the last cable to be connected.
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