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CAUTIONS, WARNINGS AND HAZARDS
CAUTIONS, WARNINGS AND HAZARDS
INTRODUCTION
This manual was prepared as a “how-
to-guide” for installers, end-users and
maintenance personnel. It is also intended
to educate both owner (purchaser) and
all individuals working around the unit, of
potential hazards.
With proper installation and maintenance,
conveyors are essential for achieving a vari-
ety of functions essential in today’s indus-
trial marketplace. By following a
simple, periodic maintenance schedule, the
life of a typical conveyor (or, most any type
of machinery--including our automobiles!)
will increase when compared to a similar
unit in an application receiving little or
no maintenance. You may find that a
conveyor can become your best workplace
friend by following simple safety guidelines.
Failure to follow even the most basic
safety suggestions can result in
serious personal injury.
Conveyors contain many moving parts--
pulleys, belting, chains, sprockets, shafts,
rollers, etc. Therefore, it is imperative to
become familiar with basic unit operation
and know all points of potential hazards.
Remember, when working around or near
conveyors (and any industrial machinery)
it is your responsibility to become familiar
with the unit, to know potential hazards
(many are noted with caution labels) and
to operate unit in strict accordance with the
safety guidelines in this manual.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future
reference. It should be placed where
appropriate personnel may maintain
proper maintenance and records.
This manual must be read by all new
users before operating or working near
this unit.
ALWAYS anchor permanent supports to floor (or mounting
surface). Use 3/8” x 2-1/2” (or longer) wedge anchors for
permanent installation in concrete flooring.
It is the responsibility of the customer and installation person-
nel to supply and install net or mesh guarding on overhead
mounted conveyors to prevent product and/or debris from falling to
floor in areas where required.
Center drive guards MUST be replaced after installation or
maintenance.
To check drive sprocket alignment, shut “OFF” and lock out
power source before attempting any adjustments.
To check drive sprocket tension, shut “OFF” and lock out
power source before any adjustments are attempted.
Electrical controls must be designed by a qualified electrical
engineer to ensure that appropriate safety features (emer-
gency stops, pull cords, switches, etc.) are installed on unit for safe
operation. Before conveyor start-up, all operators and other person-
nel coming
in contact with unit must be properly trained and must have read
accompanying Tech Handbook.
Only trained personnel shall perform maintenance func-
tions. Before maintenance operations are performed, shut conveyor
“OFF” and lock out power source to prevent unauthorized start-up.
When maintenance is completed, only authorized personnel shall be
permitted to start conveyor following maintenance or other emergency
shut-off.
DO NOT OPERATE BEFORE READING THIS MANUAL!
KEEP IN SAFE PLACE--DO NOT DISCARD!
