Operational Safety; Maintenance Safety - Walinga Airlock 1008 Operator's Manual

OPERATIONAL SAFETY

● Read and understand the operator's manual and all safety signs before use.
● Do not operate when any guards are damaged or removed. Install and secure all guards
before operating.
● Do not open any access door to the airlock while in operation.
● Keep hands, feet, clothing, hair, and jewelry away from all moving and/or rotating parts.
● Do not allow any individuals to climb on the airlock at any time.
● Clear the area of all bystanders, especially small children, before operation.
● Keep all safety signs clean and unobstructed.
● Wear appropriate personal protective equipment while operating.
● In the event of a blockage in the airlock, operate the airlock in reverse for a short period
of time until the blockage clears. Do not operate the airlock in reverse for extended
periods of time or damage to the rotor will occur. Never reach into the airlock with hands
or tools while in operation to clear an obstruction. All power sources must be
disconnected and/or locked out before any guards or access points are opened to
manually dislodge obstructions.

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

● Read, understand and follow all operating, maintenance and safety information in the
operator's manual.
● Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children, when carrying out any
maintenance or repairs or making any adjustments.
● Follow good shop practices:
○ Keep the service area clean and dry.
○ Ensure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded.
○ Use adequate lightning for the job at hand.
● Ensure a fire extinguisher and first aid kit are available, and know how to use them.
● Place all controls in neutral, stop and lock-out the power source, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before servicing, adjusting or maintaining.
● Use required personal protective equipment previously outlined.
● Use only tools, jacks and hoists of sufficient capacity for the job.
● Keep hands, feet, hair, clothing, and jewelry away from all moving and/or rotating parts.
● Ensure all guards are in place and secured when maintenance work is complete.
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