MTS Systems Landmark 370 Series Operation page 18

Safety
Protect all system hoses and cables from sharp or abrasive objects that can cause the hose or cable to
fail. Use a cable cover or cable tray where cables are in traffic locations. Never walk on hoses or cables
or move heavy objects over them. Route hoses and cables away from areas that expose them to
possible damage.
Provide proper hydraulic fluid filtration
For hydraulic systems equipped with a non-MTS hydraulic power unit, make sure that hydraulic fluid
filtration is established to maintain fluid cleanliness standards as stated in the Hydraulic Fluid Care
Manual (see the System Documentation CD). Particles present in the hydraulic fluid can cause erratic
or poor system response.
Protect accumulators from moving objects
For systems equipped with accumulators, protect accumulators with supports or guards. Do not strike
accumulators with moving objects. This could cause the accumulator(s) to separate from the manifold
resulting in equipment damage and personal injury.
Record changes
If you change any operating procedure, write the change and the date of the change in the appropriate
manual.
Provide test area guards
Use protective guards such as cages, enclosures, and special laboratory layouts when you work with
hazardous test specimens (for example, brittle or fragmenting materials or materials that are internally
pressurized).
Do not exceed the Maximum Supply Pressure
For hydraulic systems and components, make sure that hydraulic supply pressure is limited to the
maximum pressure defined by the system operating limits. Read and review "System Operating
Limits" for the system.
Do not disable safety devices
Your system may have active or passive safety devices installed to prevent system operation if the
device indicates an unsafe condition. Do not disable such devices as it may result in unexpected
system motion.
Use appropriately sized fuses
Whenever you replace fuses for the system or supply, ensure that you use a fuse that is appropriately
sized and correctly installed. Undersized or oversized fuses can result in cables that overheat and
fuses that explode. Either instance creates a fire hazard.
Provide adequate lighting
Ensure adequate lighting to minimize the chance of operation errors, equipment damage, and
personal injury.
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