General Safety - Walinga Airlock 1008 Operator's Manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

GENERAL SAFETY

You are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of your airlock. You must ensure
that you and anyone else who will operate, maintain, or work around your pneumatic conveying
equipment is familiar with the operating and maintenance procedures and safety information
contained in this manual. This manual will provide information for safety practices that must be
adhered to while operating an airlock. Remember, you are the key to safety. Good safety
practices not only protect you, but also the people around you. Make good safety practices a
working part of your safety program. Be certain that everyone operating the pneumatic
conveying equipment is familiar with the recommended procedures and follows all safety
precautions. Remember, most accidents can be prevented; do not risk injury or death.
Owners must provide operating instructions to operators or employees before initially allowing
them to operate the equipment, and must review this information at least annually thereafter.
The most important safety feature of Walinga equipment is a safe operator. It is the operator's
responsibility to read and understand all aspects of this manual and to follow all safety and
operational instructions. An individual who has not read, understood, and been trained to follow
all operation and safety procedures is considered an untrained operator and is unqualified and
unauthorized to operate an airlock. Untrained operators expose themselves and bystanders to
potential serious injury or death.
Before servicing, adjusting, repairing, or unplugging an airlock, place all controls in neutral, stop
and lock-out the power source, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
In case of emergency, keep a first-aid kit and fire extinguisher readily available and stored in a
highly visible place. Be familiar with the use of each of these tools. Also keep the phone number
for the emergency medical center for your area readily available.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment including, but not limited to: a hard hat,
protective shoes with slip-resistant soles, protective glasses or goggles, heavy gloves, wet
weather gear, and hearing protection. Long hair and loose clothing must be secured to avoid
potential injury as a result of coming into contact with moving or rotating components of the
airlock. Hands and feet must also be kept clear of any moving or rotating components.
Ensure all electrical equipment is properly grounded. All electrical connections made to the
airlock must be in compliance and accordance with the National Electric Code (NFPA 70).
In order to provide a better view or visualization, certain diagrams in this manual may show an
assembly or machine feature with a safety shield or guard removed. This is for illustrative
purposes only. Equipment must never be operated in this condition. Keep all guards and shields
in place. If it is necessary to remove a shield or guard for maintenance or adjustment, the shield
or guard must be replaced prior to use.
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