B&C Technologies EL-6 Computer Programming And Operating Instructions - page 7

Important Safety Information

SAFETY CHECK LIST

Before Initial start up of a B&C  washer – 

extractor perform the following safety check:

A.

Make sure all electrical and plumbing 

connections have been made in 

accordance with applicable codes and 

regulations.

B.

Make sure the machine is 

grounded electrically.

C.

Make sure the machine has 

flexible water fill and drain 

connections of the correct size, 

length and type, with no kinks, 

and that they are securely 

attached and/or clamped.

D.

Make sure any transport brackets have 

been removed.

Before servicing any equipment, make certain it 

is disconnected from the electrical power 

source. Never allow operation of the machine 

when any safety device is malfunctioning. 

Never bypass safety devices.

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Before machine is placed in operation, the door 

safety interlock must be checked for proper 

operation as follows:

A.

When the washer is energized 

electrically and in operation, the 

loading door must be locked in 

the closed position. Verify this by 

attempting to open the loading 

door when the machine is 

operating. If necessary, check the 

door safety interlock and sensors 

for proper operation.  Consult 

the service manual, or call a 

qualified service technician if 

necessary.

B.

When the washers loading door 

is open, it should not be possible 

to start the machine. Verify this 

by attempting to start the washer 

with the door open. Also, close 

the door without locking it 

and verify that it is not possible to 

start the machine with the door 

not locked. If necessary, check 

the door lock  sensors for proper 

operation,. Consult the service 

manual, or call a qualified 

service technician. If additional 

information is required, contact 

your local distributor or call the 

manufacturer of the machine.