MTS TestLine - Manual (Page 17)

Read all manuals
Study the contents of this manual and the other manuals provided with your system before attempting to
perform any system function for the first time. Procedures that seem relatively simple or intuitively obvious
can require a complete understanding of system operation to avoid unsafe or dangerous situations.
Locate lockout/tagout points
Know where the lockout/tagout point is for each of the supply energies associated with your system. This
includes the hydraulic, pneumatic, electric, and water supplies (as appropriate) for your system to ensure
that the system is isolated from these energies when required.
Know facility safe procedures
Most facilities have internal procedures and rules regarding safe practices within the facility. Be aware of
these safe practices and incorporate them into your daily operation of the system.
Locate Emergency Stop buttons
Know the location of all the system Emergency Stop buttons so that you can stop the system quickly in
an emergency. Ensure that an Emergency Stop button is located within close proximity of the operator at
all times.
Know controls
Before you operate the system for the first time, make a trial run through the operating procedures with
the power off. Locate all hardware and software controls and know what their functions are and what
adjustments they require. If any control function or operating adjustment is not clear, review the applicable
information until you understand it thoroughly.
Have first aid available
Accidents can happen even when you are careful. Arrange your operator schedules so that a properly
trained person is always close by to render first aid. In addition, ensure that local emergency contact
information is posted clearly and in sight of the system operator.
Know potential crush and pinch points
Be aware of potential crush and pinch points on your system and keep personnel and equipment clear of
these areas.
An important consideration for servohydraulic systems is that when power is interrupted, it is likely that
stored accumulator pressure will persist for some time within the system. In addition, it is likely that as
stored energy dissipates, gravity will cause portions of the system to move.
Be aware of component movement with hydraulics off
For hydraulic systems, be aware that mechanical assemblies can shift or drift due to changes within
hydraulic hardware when hydraulics are turned off. This non-commanded movement is because oil can
transfer between the pressure and return ports and across internal components of the hydraulic hardware.
Be aware that this can happen, and clear the area around the mechanical assemblies when hydraulics
are turned off.
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