Electrocution Hazard - Mec Speed Level 84RT Series Operator's Manual

84RT Series Speed Level™

Electrocution Hazard

ELECTROCUTION HAZARD!!! THIS MACHINE IS NOT INSULATED!
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY will result from contact with or inadequate clearance from any electrically
charged conductor.
You must maintain a CLEARANCE OF AT LEAST 10 FEET (3.05 m) between any part of the machine, or its
load, and any electrical line or apparatus carrying over 300 Volts up to 50,000 Volts. One foot (30.5 cm)
additional clearance is required for every additional 30,000 Volts.
Observe Minimum Safe Approach Distance.
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DO NOT work in close proximity to, or in contact with, energized power lines and electrical
equipment. This machine is not insulated and WILL NOT protect the operator from injury or
the machine from damage.
Refer to Table and all applicable governmental regulations for the minimum safe distances
from energized power lines and electrical equipment.
Minimum Save Approach Distance
Voltage
Phase to Phase
Over 200KV to 350KV
Over 350KV to 500KV
Over 500KV to 750KV
Over 750KV to 1000KV
DO NOT touch the machine if it contacts energized power lines.
Personnel in the platform:
• Move away from the platform rails,
• DO NOT attempt to operate the machine, and
• DO NOT touch any part of the machine until energized power lines are shut
off.
Personnel on the ground:
• DO NOT approach the machine and
• DO NOT touch or attempt to operate the machine until energized power
lines are turned off.
Do not operate the machine during electrical storms or lightning.
DO NOT use the machine as a ground for welding unless properly equipped with a weld line
to platform option.
0 to 300 Volts
Over 300V to 50kv
Over 50KV to 200KV
Safety
Minimum Safe Approach Distance
Feet Meters
Avoid Contact
10 3.05
15 4.60
20 6.10
25 7.62
35 10.67
45 13.72
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