MTS Series 249G2 Swivels - Manual (Page 17)

General Safety Practices
Series 249G2 Swivels Safety Information 17
Safety Information
This section provides general information about safety issues that pertain to
swivels. Typically, swivels are part of equipment used in MTS structural testing
systems. You are expected to be familiar with safety information that relates to
the high-pressure and high-performance characteristics of MTS servohydraulic
systems.
General Safety Practices
• Do not use or allow personnel to operate the system who are not
experienced, trained, or educated in the inherent dangers associated with
high-performance servo hydraulics and who are not experienced, trained, or
educated with regard to the intended operation as it applies to this test
system.
• Do not disable safety components or features (including limit detectors,
light curtains, or proximity switches/detectors).
• Do not attempt to operate the system without appropriate personal safety
gear (for example, hearing, hand, and eye protection).
• Do not apply charging pressure levels that exceed the maximum pressure
levels of the accumulator.
• Do not modify the system or replace system components using parts that are
not MTS component parts or effect repairs using parts or components that
are not manufactured to MTS specifications.
• Do not use the system in a test area where uncontrolled access to the test
system is allowed when the system is in operation.
• Do not operate the system unless an interlock is installed to monitor supply
pressure into the HSM and initiate a system interlock if a low or no pressure
event occurs.
If you have system related responsibilities (that is, if you are an operator, service
engineer, or maintenance person), you should study safety information carefully
before you attempt to perform any test system procedure.
You should receive training on this system or a similar system to ensure a
thorough knowledge of your equipment and the safety issues that are associated
with its use. In addition, you should gain an understanding of system functions
by studying the other manuals supplied with your test system. Contact MTS for
information about the content and dates of training classes that are offered.
It is very important that you study the following safety information to ensure that
your facility procedures and the system’s operating environment do not
contribute to or result in a hazardous situation. Remember, you cannot eliminate
all the hazards associated with this system, so you must learn and remain aware
of the hazards that apply to your system at all times. Use these safety guidelines
to help learn and identify hazards so that you can establish appropriate training
and operating procedures and acquire appropriate safety equipment (such as
gloves, goggles, and hearing protection).