Sterlco SHA Series Hot Air Dryer - Manual (Page 6)

Hot Air Dryers Chapter 1: Safety 6 of 17
1-2 Responsibility
These machines are constructed for maximum operator safety when used under standard
operating conditions and when recommended instructions are followed in the maintenance
and operation of the machine.
All personnel engaged in the use of the machine should become familiar with its operation as
described in this manual.
Proper operation of the machine promotes safety for the operator and all workers in its
vicinity.
Becoming familiar with materials, inspection, speed limitations, screens, and guard
maintenance and total user responsibility will assist you in learning potential areas in need of
observation for danger.
Each individual must take responsibility for observing the prescribed safety rules as outlined.
All caution, warning and danger signs must be observed and obeyed. All actual or potential
danger areas must be reported to your immediate supervisor.
1-3 Warnings and Precautions
Our dryers are designed to provide safe and reliable operation when installed and operated
within design specifications, following national and local safety codes.
To avoid possible personal injury or equipment damage when installing, operating, or
maintaining this dryer, use good judgment and follow these safe practices:
; Follow all SAFETY CODES.
; Wear SAFETY GLASSES and WORK GLOVES.
; Disconnect and/or lock out power before servicing or maintaining the hot air dryers
; Use care when LOADING, UNLOADING, RIGGING, or MOVING this
equipment.
; Operate this equipment with design specifications.
; OPEN, TAG, and LOCK ALL DISCONNECTS before working on equipment.
You should remove the fuses and carry them with you.
; Make sure the hot air dryers and components are properly GROUNDED before you
switch on power.
; Do not jump or bypass any electrical safety control.
; Do not restore power until you remove all tools, test equipment, etc. and the hot air
dryers and related equipment are fully reassembled.
; Only PROPERLY TRAINED personnel familiar with the information in this
manual should work on this equipment.