B&C Technologies IM Series Industrial Ironer - Manual (Page 15)

2.4 Key Symbols
Anyone operating or servicing this machine must follow the safety rules in this manual. Partic-
ular attention must be paid to the DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION blocks which appear
throughout the manual and shown in figures 2.2 on page 6 and 2.3 on page 7.
2.5 Safety Instructions
2.5.1 Installation Notice
For personal safety and for proper operation, the machine must be grounded in accordance with
state and local codes and in the USA in accordance with the National Electric Code, article 250-
96. Elsewhere, the equipment should be grounded in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70, or the
Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1. The ground connection must be to a proven earth ground,
not to conduit or water pipes.
Natural Gas or Liquid Propane Gas (LP Gas) heated equipment installation must comply with
state and local codes, and in the USA, in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code. Elsewhere,
the equipment should comply with ANSI Z22.1, or CSA B149.
Provisions must be made for adequate make-up air and ventilation, and access for equipment
service and installation.
Installation and Operational Safety Instructions
1. Read all instructions prior to operating this equipment.
2. Ensure that the equipment is properly grounded before applying power and operation com-
mences.
3. Do not process goods that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in, or exposed to gasoline,
dry cleaning chemicals, or any other flammable or explosive materials, as they could catch
fire or explode without warning, even after being washed.
4. Do not allow children to play in or around or operate this equipment.
5. Check the operation of all safety interlocks at the start of every shift. If the interlocks do not
stop the equipment immediately, the machine must be removed from service. Notify your
immediate supervisor, and do not operate the machine.
6. Never attempt to service the machine while it is running. Never reach over, under, around, or
behind any safety device, or into any area near moving parts or hot surfaces without shutting
off power and allowing the machine to adequately cool.
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