General Safety - Walinga Central-Vac Operator And Parts Manual

SAFETY
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your Walinga Central Vacuum
System. YOU must ensure that you and anyone
else who is going to operate, maintain or work
around the Central-Vac be familiar with the operat-
ing and maintenance procedures and related
SAFETY information contained in this manual.
This manual will take you step-by-step through
your working day and alerts you to all good safety
practices that should be adhered to while operat-
ing the vacuum.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good
safety practices not only protect you but also the
people around you. Make these practices a
working part of your safety program. Be certain
that EVERYONE operating this equipment is
familiar with the recommended procedures and
follows all the safety precautions. Remember,
most accidents can be prevented. Do not risk
injury or death.
• Central-Vac owners must give operating
instructions to operators or employees before
allowing them to operate the equipment, and
at least annually thereafter.
• The most important safety feature on this
equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the
operator's responsibility to read and under-
stand ALL Safety and Operating instructions
in the manual and to follow these. Most
accidents can be avoided.
• Walinga feels that a person who has not read,
understood and been trained to follow all
operating and safety instructions is not quali-
fied to operate the equipment. An untrained
operator exposes himself and bystanders to
possible serious injury or death.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may impair the
function and/or safety of the equipment and
affect the life of the machine.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
2.1

GENERAL SAFETY

1. Read and understand the
Operators Manual and all
safety signs before operat-
ing, maintaining, adjusting or
unplugging the Central-Vac.
2. Only trained competent persons shall operate
the Central-Vac. An untrained operator is not
qualified to operate the machine.
3. Have a first-aid kit available
for use should the need
arise and know how to use
it.
4. Have a fire extinguisher available
for use should the need arise and
know how to use it.
6. Wear appropri-
ate protective
gear. This list
includes but is
not limited to:
- A hard hat
- Protective
shoes with
slip
resistant
soles
- Protective goggles
- Heavy gloves
- Hearing protection
7. Before servicing, adjusting, repairing or
maintaining unit, ensure that unit power
source is completely shut down, and can not
start-up.
8. Wear appropriate hearing
protection when operating
for long periods of time.
9. Ground all lines, hoses and wands to prevent
static build-up and electrical discharge/shocks.
10. Review safety related items annually with all
personnel who will be operating or maintaining
the Central-Vac.