Operating instructions

SECTION 2 - SAFETY
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ACD-1500Degasser
INTRODUCTION
This section contains a summary of WARNINGS used in this manual and a list of material safety
data sheets (MSDSs) applicable to the equipment. The ACD-1500 Degasser has been designed
to perform the stated functions safely.
WARNINGS
All persons responsible for operation and maintenance of this equipment must read and
understand all safety information in this manual prior to operating and/or maintaining the
equipment. The safety warnings listed below are included in applicable procedures throughout
this manual.
Sound
WARNING! TO PROTECT AGAINST HEARING LOSS, HEARING PROTECTION
SHOULD BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR DERRICK
MACHINES.
Electrical Hazards
WARNING! TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY BE SURE EQUIPMENT
IS LOCKED OUT, TAGG
ED OUT, AND DE-ENERGIZED PRIOR TO
PERFORMING MAINTENANCE AND/OR ADJUSTMENTS.
WARNING! MOTOR MUST BE OPERATED AT THE DESIGNATED SUPPLY
VOLTAGE.
WARNING! HIGH VOLTAGE MAY BE PRESENT. BE SURE FUSED
DISCONNECT SUPPLYING ELECTRICAL POWER TO THIS EQUIPMENT
IS
OPEN. LOCK
-OUT AND TAG-OUT POWER SUPPLY TO PREVENT
ACCIDENTAL APPLICATION OF POWER WHILE MAINTENANCE AND/OR
ADJUSTMENTS ARE IN PROGRESS.
WARNING! ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC) AND ALL APPLI
CABLE
LOCAL CODES. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN AN UNSAFE
CONDITION THAT COULD INJURE PERSONNEL OR DAMAGE EQUIPMENT.
ENSURE THAT ALL ELECTRICAL AND CONDUIT CONNECTIONS ARE
SECURE.