MAC AVR Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual - page 5
Publication: MAN3002G
MAC Equipment, Inc.
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ELECTRICAL POWER
COMPRESSED AIR OR GAS
Figure 2-1 Lockout and Tagout of Electrical Service and
Compressed Air (or other gas)
Control of this equipment must be in accordance with OSHA Standard
1910.147 "The control of hazardous energy (lockout-tagout)". This
standard "requires employers to establish a program and utilize
procedures for affixing appropriate lockout devices or tagout devices to
energy isolating devices and to otherwise disable machines or equipment
to prevent unexpected energizing, start-up or release of stored energy in
order to prevent injury to employees".
For further information on Lockout-Tagout requirements, see your
company's Safety Director or refer to OSHA Standard 1910.147.
Safety Precautions
Guards, access doors, and covers are in place and secure.
The equipment has been wired and grounded in accordance with all
applicable codes.
If air being filtered contains toxic materials all necessary precautions
to protect personnel have been taken.
An approved lockout-tagout procedure has been followed before the
equipment is inspected, disassembled, and/or serviced. The
equipment is automatically controlled and may start without warning
unless energy supplies are properly disconnected and locked out-
tagged out.
The control panel enclosure is closed and secured except as is
necessary for service or adjustment.
The service door is closed and secured. Do not enter filter while the
system exhaust fan is operating; air flow can pull service door
closed, trapping personnel inside.
A confined space permit, if required by authorities having
jurisdiction, has been obtained prior to personnel entering the unit.
Check with your company
’s safety director for special instructions,
testing prior to entry, etc. that may be required by the specific
application.
Explosion vents have been properly installed and ducted, as
described below in the Installation section.
Do not cut, weld or grind on the filter while it is in operation; dust
laden air may be highly explosive. Refer to the proper National Fire
Protection Association Manual for information on cutting, welding or
grinding in hazardous areas.
The work area is clean and orderly, free of debris, materials, tools,
etc.
Operating personnel are wearing proper ear and eye protection and
have secured loose hair, clothing, jewelry, etc.
Read and Understand Safety Decals
Several safety labels are located on this piece of equipment to warn the
operator(s) of potentially hazardous situations.
Decal Locations
The following figure shows typical locations for safety decals on the AVR
filter. The locations of decals for your particular filter may vary from those
indicated. Inspect your filter for locations of all decals.
E
G
F
A
B
D
C
Figure 2-2 Typical Locations of Safety Decals
Safety Decals
Safety decals (and other information labels) may include, but are not
necessarily limited to, the examples shown below. Locate all of the
safety decals on your equipment and know their meaning prior to
operating this dust filter. Free replacement decals are available; ask for
decal kit P/N 00413468.
A.
End User must determine
hazard level for entry permit
requirements.
B.
Equipment has moving
blades, shaft, rotor or arm
which may cause injury. It
may also have valves
discharging compressed
gases.
C.
Equipment can start without
warning. Exhaust fan can
create enough force to close
and hold service door closed.
Failure to follow these instructions may result
in death, personal injury, and/or property
damage!
Do not operate, inspect, or service this
equipment unless all the following safety
precautions are in effect: